
Tourism 2026-06-08
Rani Tal — the Queen's Lake inside Shuklaphanta
Shuklaphanta National Park
Rani Tal, the 'Queen's Lake', sits deep inside the national park surrounded by dense forest. A wooden watchtower on its bank offers superb views of waterbirds and, at dawn and dusk, grazing deer.
The lake is reached by jeep track from the park entrance with a registered guide. Carry water, binoculars and insect repellent. Boating and swimming are not permitted to protect the wildlife.
Highlights
- Forest-ringed natural lake with a watchtower
- Excellent birdwatching at dawn and dusk
- Deer often graze along the shoreline
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