Welcome To Surkhet Valley
Words fail to describe the breathtaking charisma and enchanting beauty of this magical land known as God’s Own Foot Print-Surkhet. Blessed with magnificent mountains, radiant and joyful river, gigantic Himalayan peaks, natural biospheres, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage.
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Sardar: Miss, Do u called 2 my mobile?
Teacher: Me? No, why?
Sardar: Yesterday I saw in my mobile- "1 Miss Call".
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Baraha Taal (Lake)
This biggest lake of Surkhet is about to disappear due to lack of protection and conservation. Located at ward no. 6, Taranga VDC, Surkhet district is known as Barah Lake which is 10 Kosh (Kms) away from Birendranagar in west. This beautiful lake is spread over 12 Bigah (4 acres) in the middle of the jungle and the length is more than 2 Kilometers.
Visitors have to travel about 7 hours long journey on foot to see the beauty of this lake so the no. of visitors is very-very less. Local residents are really worried about the lake which is going to disappear by landslides which are occurred frequently but not any effective steps have been taken from any organization to protect this biggest lake.
In 2008, the most of the part of the lake is vanished by flood and landslide. Local residents are coming together and trying their best to protect this lake. A small road and a temple have been built by the villagers without any help from government. As this lake is located in remote area so it is never highlighted and still looking for its identification.
The most interesting thing about this lake is that, the leaves which are fallen into the lake are disappeared immediately. According to the local mythological values, a special bird took away those leaves which are fallen into the lake and help to keep lake always clean
On the occasion of every New Year, an entertaining traditional fair is organized here by the villagers around the lake. This fair is the most awaited event in his locality and everybody enjoy the way as they wish.
According to available facts, Barah Lake is the biggest lake in Surkhet district but most of the people are not aware about his lake even it’s hard to believe that Surkhet owns one more lake. It’s really a matter of disappointing. This lake really needs care and conservation so that could be a source of earning as well it could get the national wide identification. Once a road and other basic facilities are provided to this area, on one can stop this area from being a perfect destination for trekking and adventure.