PANCHTHAR: Timbung Lake, situated in between Panchthar and Taplejung districts, has grabbed the attention of travellers with it's spectacular natural beauty, in recent times.

The lake is situated at 4,480 metres above the sea level.

A majority of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists including from India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh come to visit the lake, especially from May to October.

Most of them come to enjoy sightseeing, view the scenic beauty of Himalayas and for religious purpose of late.

With the upgradation of trekking trails, other infrastructure and effective advertisement of the Lake, the number of tourists visiting the site has increased significantly in recent years, Khadak Bhandari, homestay entrepreneur, noted.

"We are trying our best to give optimum services to our guest. The lake is really like heaven," Bhandari shared.

"The place is really amazing, beautiful and pristine. With better promotion, this place can be developed into a major touristic destination of eastern Nepal as it has lots of potentials," Giriraj Gyawali, a traveller from Gulmi district, who made a maiden trip to Timbung Lake, shared.

"In comparison to earlier days, we receive at least 500 tourists during trekking season in recent days," Bhim Bhandari, one of the homestay operator, said.

It takes a one-day bus ride and another one day trek to reach Timbung Lake, from Phidim, district headquarters, Dibli Oli, local guide, informed.