Shey Phoksundo Trek, Dolpa

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Shey Phoksundo Trek is an emerging adventurous trekking trip. Phoksundo Lake (second largest lake of Nepal) is situated in Dolpa (Dolpo in Tibetan) district and lies is Shey Phoksundo National Park-largest National Park in the country. Absent of aquatic life and mirroring the snowy Kanjiroba massif, the crystal clear turquoise lake water looks heavenly. The trek is easy as no high passes are involved. Shey Phoksundo National Park is home to various species of rare flora and fauna and still preserves the centuries old traditions of Bon Po and Buddhism untouched by any sorts of modernization. The Crystal mountain is the same region is considered holy by the people of Dolpo.

Shey Phoksundo trek starts once you reach Jhupal via flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Jhupal. From Jhupal we trek by riverside to reach Dunai village and then to Chhepka. We climp up steadily to Sumduwa and to Ringmo village. Finally, we make a steep descend through birch forests to magnificent Phoksundo lake. Also called the Jewel of Dolpo by seasoned travelers, Phoksundo lake, with its surrounding mountains and blue stable water of makes unforgettable scene for life. Ringmo village with colorful religious flags on homes waving with breeze is nestled in the area. It is among the highest settlements on Earth. There are many beautiful glaciers near and above the lake area. After exploring around the lake we trek to Sangta and to Juphal for a return flight.

The people in the National Park area follow the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion as well as Buddhism. There are many gompas and religious sites. Shey Gompa, established in 11th century and Thashung Gompa built around 900 years ago are very famous. The National Park is important habitat for endangered species like snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, blue ship, Himalayan tahr and many more animals. It is home to 6 species of reptiles, 29 species of butterfly and over 200 species of birds.

This trek takes you to one of the remotest and least exposed areas of Nepal, also isolated by difficult topography and offers rare opportunity to explore undisturbed territory and people. April to November is best time to visit.



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