Taudaha lake, Kathmandu, Nepal

Taudaha, situated just 4-5 kms from Kathmandu, is a beautiful place to visit (even if you have few hours spare).
Its a naturally preserved lake, clean and peaceful.
Taudaha is composed of two Newari words Ta (means Serpents) and Daha (means Lake).
It is believed that the lake was preserved to save and retain the serpent's king Karkotak and his wife while Manjushree was draining out the water of Kathmandu valley.

A pond holding mythological significance in Hinduism, located in Chobar, nearby Kathmandu city.