Gangapurna Lake is a glacial lake in Manang, Gandaki Province, Nepal.[1][2] It was formed by glaciers from Mt Gangapurna (7,454m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Khangsar Kang and Glacier Dom.[3][4]

Gangapurna Lake
Gangapurna Lake in 2015
Gangapurna Lake is located in Gandaki Province
Gangapurna Lake
Gangapurna Lake
Gangapurna Lake is located in Nepal
Gangapurna Lake
Gangapurna Lake
LocationManang, Manang District, Nepal
Coordinates28°39′50″N 84°01′03″E / 28.66389°N 84.01750°E / 28.66389; 84.01750
TypeLake
Surface area21.08 ha (52.1 acres)
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References

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  1. ^ Neupane, Tufan (3 September 2020). "Forests replace glaciers in the Himalaya". Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  2. ^ Lawaju, Hasana (13 June 2017). "Gangapurna Lake in dire need of conservation". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Gangapurna Lake rapidly becoming shallower". The Himalayan Times. 8 October 2018. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Nepal's Himalayas – a changing landscape in photos". OnlineKhabar English News. 24 May 2018. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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