According to the National Lake Inventories (NLCDC, 2021), a total of 626 lakes are characterized by general features (e.g., location, wetland type, conservation status, area, etc.), ecological features, socio-economy of the lake basins, ecosystem goods and services that the lakes provide; restoration/management attempts; tourism potential and condition (good or degrading).  

Lakes in Province-1: The inventory records 80 lakes within 3,000 masl in Province-1, with a distribution across the Terai, Hill, and Mountain regions respectively of 43%, 44%, and 13%. 

Lakes in Province-2: There are 81 lakes recorded in Province-2, all in the Terai region. 

Lakes in Bagmati Province: The province has 222 lakes distributed across the Terai (4%), Hill (95%), and Mountain (1%) regions. 

Lakes in Gandaki Province: Gandaki Province has 42 lakes within an elevation of 3,000 masl, distributed across the Terai (5%), Hill (71%), and Mountain (24%) regions. 

Lakes in Lumbini Province: This province has 97 lakes, located in the Terai (92%); Hill (6%), and Mountain regions (2%). 

Lakes in Karnali Province: Karnali Province holds 7 lakes, which are distributed across the Terai (14%), Hill (57%), and Mountain (29%) regions. 

Lakes in Sudurpaschim Province: This province has 87 lakes, which are distributed across the Terai (84%), Hill (5%), and Mountain (11%) regions. 

Source: NLCDC (2021) Inventory of Lakes in Nepal (Main Report). National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), Ministry of Forests and Environment/Government of Nepal. Kathmandu. Nepal. pp 145.