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Mai Pokhari

माईपोखरी

Wetland in Ilam District, Nepal

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Mai Pokhari is a wetland in Ilam District of Nepal that was designated a Ramsar site on 28 October 2008. It is a pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Buddhists. The lake within the wetland which reflects emerald waters has a circumference of about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and boats are operated. On the periphery of the lake there is the Maipokhari Botanical Garden of horticultural and ecological importance which houses a rock garden, an orchid house, plants collected from many regions of eastern Nepal, and a green house.

Quick facts

Type
wetland wd
Located in
Ilam District (district of Nepal) › Koshi Province (province of Nepal) wd
Area
90 ha wd
Heritage status
Ramsar site wd
Established
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Questions

Where is Mai Pokhari located?
Mai Pokhari is located in Ilam District, Koshi Province, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mai Pokhari · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): माईपोखरी · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q6735168 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Mai pokhari ilam 10.jpg by Hari gurung77 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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