Bharat Lake
| Bharat Lake | |
|---|---|
| Bharat Taal | |
| भरत ताल (Nepali) | |
Bagmati Machha Pokhari | |
| Location | Madhesh Province |
| Coordinates | 27°06′29″N 85°28′19″E / 27.108°N 85.472°E |
| Type | Manmade lake |
| Etymology | Bharat Kumar Thapa |
| Primary inflows | Bagmati river |
| Managing agency | Bagmati Municipality |
| Built | 2021 |
| Surface area | 30 hectares (300,000 m2) |
| Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
Bharat Lake or Bharat Taal (Nepali: भरत ताल) is the second-largest man-made lake in Nepal. It is located in Sarlahi District of Madhesh Province. It covers an area of more than 50 bighas or 35 hectares, and is 35 feet deep. It has become a tourist attraction after motorboat and jet boat rides were introduced in 2021.
The lake was named after Bharat Kumar Thapa, a mayor of Bagmati Municipality.