Nepal, April 6 -- Phewa Lake is an enduring symbol of the captivating beauty of Pokhara, Nepal's tourism capital. Perhaps the majestic lake and the legally-built structures alongside-everything from eateries and spas, to trinket stores and book shops-by themselves pull in hundreds of thousands of tourists to the city every year. It is thus logical to assume that the destruction of Phewa will have a direct and disproportionate impact on local tourism. The various people and businesses that have encroached on the lake's catchment area over the years are thus effectively trying to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. They are also doing great harm to the local ecosystem that supports countless flora and fauna and gives 'Lakeside' its na...