Kajin Sara lake in Manang district of Nepal-discovered recently, is likely to earn the distinction of the world’s highest lake, taking the title from Tilicho lake (also in Manang, Nepal).
About Kajin Lake
- According to the ‘The Himalayan Times’, the lake is located at a height of 5,200 metres at Singarkharka in Chame rural municipality.
- The lake was discovered about a few months ago by a team of mountaineers.
- As per the measurement of the lake by the team, it is located at an altitude of 5,200 metres, which is yet to be officially verified. It’s estimated to be 1,500 metres long and 600 metres wide. If the official inspection confirms the altitude, it would be the world’s highest.
- The lake, called Singar locally in Neapl, is said to have formed out of the water melted from the Himalayas. It can be reached after an 18-hour-trek from Chame, the Manang district headquarters.
- The lake has Mt. Manaslu to the east, Mt. Damodar to the west, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Lamjung to the south, and Mt. Peri to the north.
