SHEY PHOKSUNDO LAKE TREK
Phoksundo Lake is one of the attractions of Nepal and the foremost feature of Shey Phoksundo National Park. It is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake which is elevated at (3,612 mt/11,850 ft) above sea level in the Dolpo district. Embarking trek to the deep blue lake at this altitude let one luxuriate in the Nature whereas allow you to know about the cultural difference presence in this wonderful nation. The melt down of the Kanjiroba and Kanjirawla peaks provide the lake with its unique colour.
Significantly, the mint condition of this region and the distinctiveness of the culture has been the major appeal. Since, the BonPo religion that is still in practice supplicates the feeling of being in a land frozen in time. Although the place is not as mainstream compared to Everest, Annapurna, Langtang it has been addressing the desire of a true traveller and amused a healthy number of visitors. The astonishing culture of Dolpo region, ancient houses with mani scripted on stone, walls will add a zeal on your journey. Fairly it is an easier route to step aboard however do not think less of it. With Ringmo village, certainly the highest settlement on Earth, beautiful glacier, mesmerizing alpine forest, several waterfalls, walk along the bank of the river, the sight of wildlife, the trek is boundless in experience. And upon arriving at the lake, it has a jaw dropping scenic landscape which can restrain trekkers and explorers for numerous days. The walk along the shore of the pristine and mesmerizing lake is one of the few things which one shouldn’t miss on their trip to Phoksundo Lake.
Just by seeing it in photographs has constrains you in its beauty then by paying a visit to this wonderfully marvelous destination you can imagine what lies beyond that. Are you ready to set off with Hike for Nepal Holidays ? It is an absolute and appropriate trek for people bound by time. Taking off from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (shares a border with india,scorching place) and from there to flight to Jhupal. Later, trekking to Chekpa, Amchi Hospital, Ringmo village then Phoksundo Lake within three days. And following the entire footstep back to Kathmandu.
Day itinerary.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj via flight - 1 hour
Day 02: Nepaljung to Jhupal flight and trek to Suligad - 45 minutes flight/2.5 hours trek
Day 03: Suligad to Chepka (2,720 mt) - 6 hours
Day 04: Chepka to Amchi Hospital (3,130 mt) - 6/7 hours
Day 05: Amchii Hospital to Phoksundo Lake (3,600 mt) - 6 hours
Day 06: Exploration day at Phoksundo
Day 07: Trek to Chekpa (2,720mt)
Day 08: Trek to Dunai
Day 09: Trek to Jhupal
Day 10: Jhupal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
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