This was taken in October 1999 during a trek through the mountains north of Kathmandu. The lake is an important holy place for the Hindus. The views of the peaks from this area are meant to be spectacular, but we managed to have ten days of rain, snow and clouds, which made for some interesting photos. The lake is at an altitude of 4,300 meters, or about 13,000 feet. Wikipedia says: The lake is believed to have formed from the digging of the land by the Trishul (holy three-pointed sword) of lord Shiva after he drank the poison from Samudramanthan and desperately wanted cold water to quench the overwhelming heat of the poison.
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