Bis Hazari Lake: A Biodiversity Hotspot in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Bis Hazari Lake (also spelled Bishazari Taal) is a sprawling wetland system located in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park in Chitwan District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Named for its “twenty thousand” (Bis Hazari) perceived number of small lakes and ponds, this rich ecosystem is a Ramsar-listed site recognized internationally for its ecological importance. It