Jhilmila Lake

Jhilmila Lake is a 4.3 ha (11 acres) large natural lake in Bhimdatta Municipality of Kanchanpur District in Nepal. It is located at an elevation of about 668 m (2,192 ft) and has a maximum depth of 9 m (30 ft). Its basin area of 40.2 ha (99 acres) consists of marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by deciduous forest dominated by Sal, pine and rhododendron trees.

Jhilmila Lake
Jhilmila Tal
Jhilmila Lake
LocationKanchanpur District
Coordinates29.0680169°N 80.1846398°E / 29.0680169; 80.1846398
Lake typeNatural lake
Primary inflowsNatural spring
Basin countriesNepal
Surface area4.3 ha (11 acres)
Max. depth9 m (30 ft)
Surface elevation668 metres (2,192 ft)

It is also a home for many aquatic animals, especially different fish species.

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