Taudaha Lake

 Taudaha lake lies in the Northeast of Kathmandu valley. The name of the lake is combination of two newari words 'ta', means snake and 'daha',means lake. According to the mythology, a Buddhist mythical character Manjushree cut the hill in the valley's south,allowing lakes water to drain off, creating land which was occupied by people. The Chobar was a narrow passage from which Bagmati river exits the Kathmandu valley. It is belived that Taudaha lake is one of the lake created beyond the hills after the ancient lake drained away.

 People are not allowed to swim or do fishing in that lake because it is believed that when the lake was drained countless nagas, mythological creatures who were half human and half serpent, were left homeless which made the Naga King Karkotak livid. So in order to ally his  warth the local living of taudaha made an under water palace studded with precious stones and riches beyond imagination. As the place is historical and mysterious.  

People visit there quiet often . Mostly young people are seen in that place . Many cafes and restaurants  are built around the lake side. people have to pay ticket of Rs 20 per person to visit the lake.Fishes,tortoise and snakes are found there.
SO PLEASE DO VISIT!!!!!