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.
Shey Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal is located in Dolpo District (western) at an elevation of 3,611.5m/ 11,849ft. Phoksundo is an alpine freshwater lake. Shey Phoksundo lake 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), and many more. 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. this Y-shaped lake is 4.8 km long and 1.6 km. 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.
Short
Shey Phoksundo lake trek is an easy journey to the deepest lake of Nepal. It is
one of the most beautiful and exotic tourist destinations located in Dolpo.
Moreover, it has the largest territorial district. This trek is easy as no high
passes are involved. Trekking to Shey Phoksundo is an amazing opportunity to
discover the collective beauty of nature and culture. Moreover, meeting
isolated people and observing their archaic lifestyle and Buddhist monasteries
is amazing. And all this you get with high elevation adventure across the
valley lying under the show of the trans-Himalaya range of mountains.
This
Phoksundo Lake trek offers a glimpse of endangered species. You might see the
snow leopard, musk deer, great Tibetan sheep, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr. Shey
Phoksundo National Park is home to various species of rare flora and fauna.
Besides that, it still preserves the centuries-old traditions of Bon Po &
Buddhism. They are untouched by any sort of modernization.
Phoksundo Lake with
its surrounding mountains and blue stable water makes an unforgettable scene
for life. Ringmo, among the highest settlement on Earth. With colorful flags on
homes waving with a breeze, is nestled in the area. There are many beautiful
glaciers near and above the lake area. Short Shey Phoksundo lake trek takes you
to the remotest and least exposed areas of Nepal. Its trail passes through
wonderfully mixed forests and charming traditional tiny villages.