| Harpan Khola | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 28°13′26″N83°51′35″E / 28.223928°N 83.859791°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Phewa Lake |
Harpan Khola (river) is a tributary of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. [1] [2]
| Harpan Khola | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 28°13′26″N83°51′35″E / 28.223928°N 83.859791°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Phewa Lake |
Harpan Khola (river) is a tributary of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. [1] [2]
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