Birendra Lake

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Birendra Lake
Birendra Taal (Nepali)
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Birendra Lake
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Birendra Lake
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Birendra Lake
Location Birendra Taal, Samagaun, Nepal
Coordinates 28°35′45″N84°37′42″E / 28.59583°N 84.62833°E / 28.59583; 84.62833
Basin  countriesNepal
Surface elevation3,691 metres (12,110 ft)
Birendra Lake

Birendra Lake (Birendra Tal), is a freshwater lake located in Manaslu Glacier in Gorkha District in northern-central Nepal at an elevation of approximately 4500m. [1] The lake is named behind the Late King Birendra of Nepal. In 2024, an avalanche caused it to discharge a deluge of water over its banks. [2]

References

  1. "Birendra Lake At The Bottom Of The Manaslu Glacier Stock Photo, Royalty Free Image: 85630150". Alamy.com. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  2. "Avalanche sets off glacial lake outburst in Nepal. Why GLOFs recur in Himalayas & how to prevent them". The Print. Retrieved 2025-06-30.