Short Shey Phoksundo lake Trek Highlight

Shey Phoksundo Lake

Spectacular Jharana, Nepal’s highest waterfall

Insight unique Bonpo religion, Bon Buddhism monasteries

Amazing landscape of Trans Himalayan mountain

Shey Phoksundo National Park

Typical Tibet influenced living style

Magnificent view of Dhaulagiri range of mountains

Shey Phoksundo lake Trek Overview 

Shey Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal is located in Dolpo District (western) at an elevation of 3,611.5m/ 11,849ft. Phoksundo Lake is an alpine freshwater lake. It is situated 3,611 meters above sea level in the foothills of Kanjirova South (6,866 m), Sikalpo Khang (6,556 m), Wedge Peak (7,139 m). It is also considered sacred by the followers of Buddhist and Bon Po religions. There are more than 20 stupas along the southern belt of the lake which was built-in 11th century. Likewise, there is one situated along the lake's eastern shore, where annual prayers and worship are carried out. Phoksundo Lake is part of Shey Phoksundo national park. It is the largest and the only Trans Himalayan national park in Nepal. This national park also ranks among the most diverse landscape while trekking in Dolpo. The Shey Phoksundo National Park contains barren areas of the upper Himalayan towards its north. While the trans-Himalayan slopes contain vegetation like rhododendron trees, Salix woods, juniper hamlets, and forests of Himalayan birch.