At an elevation of 3,611.5 m (11,849 ft) above sea level in Shey Phoksundo National Park, which has Tibet to the north and Dhaulagiri to the south, you can find the Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek in the western region of Nepal. This is home to the most popular actor’s Thinle, who had a great role in the Oscar-nominated movie Caravan. Dolpo is one of the small numbers of valleys in the Himalayas that are considered to be a Beyul (Hidden Valley blessed as refuges by Guru Padmasambhava, aka Guru Rinpoche) by the people of Tibet.
The turquoise Lake Dolpo Shey Phoksundo called mostly ‘Phoksumdo’, is just beneath the majestic Kanjiroba Himalayan range. The entire Dolpo region is full of enchanted landscapes and scattered pieces of stunning ancient villages and people, and mountains, lakes, hills, etc. are abundant enough to overwhelm every tourist who embarks on a voyage to this magical land. Nowadays, Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is sorted out as tea house basic for 12 days as the shortest time from the capital city Kathmandu, but it can be extended to 18 days for the Lower Dolpo Trek and 25 days for the Upper Dolpo Trek in the natural embodiment of high passes, unique flora and fauna, and widespread panoramas. The Shey Phoksundo Trek officially opened to trekkers in 1991, offering a unique cultural experience and a captivating view of Mother Nature.
Dolpa is most recognized for the medicinal plant Yarsagumba (Cordyceps sinensis, the magical caterpillar fungus), known as an immune booster. The rarely specie wild mushroom half plant and half animal “Yaragumba” are as great an aphrodisiac as Viagra. If you trek between May and June before starting the monsoon, you will see tens of thousands of people crowd over the Himalayan foothill collecting Yarsagumba. During the short trek in Shey Phoksundo National Park, you have enormous experience in the natural and cultural phenomena of Tibetan tradition. As Shey Phoksundo is located behind the great mountains in the rain shadow area, it is easy to access during the monsoon season with less rain.
Certainly, Shey Phoksundo is one of the deepest lakes in Nepal, with its tranquility in the splendid dwelling. This is a recently developed teahouse trek whole in the Dolpo region. So Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek, also known as Dolpo Tea House Trek, is one of the most picturesque and fine-looking natural tourist destinations in Nepal. The most well-known director, Eric Valli, used companies based in France to fund his 1999 film "Caravan," which brilliantly captured the exotic locations and natural scenery. The reflection of the snowy Peak Kanjiroba (6612 m) massif can be seen in the turquoise Phoksundo Lake as a piece of heaven. No wonder this lake is naturally blessed, and it is the holy serenity of locals who are practicing Bon-Po Buddhism.
Phoksundo Lake Trek is neutrally easy, as there are no high passes and many ups and downs the entire trek. The 12-day trip begins in Kathmandu and continues the next day with a flight to Nepalgunj, the lowland of western Terai, just 8 kilometers from the Indian Border. After an overnight stay in Nepalgunj, we fly the next morning to Juphal, from where our Phoksundo Lake Trek starts. The trail goes through magnificent Himalayan woodlands and charming antique hamlets like Dunai, Chhepka, Jharana Hotel, and Shyanta, then gets in magnificent Lake Phoksundo. We often visit Buddhist monasteries and Mane Wall on the trek.
Where the rivers are raging and a magnificent view of a 330-meter-high waterfall graceful over boulders and tumbling down from a cliff makes your trip most magnificent. Likewise, the natural exquisiteness and rich flora and fauna, such as endangered species such as snow leopard, musk deer, blue sheep, great Tibetan sheep, Himalayan tahr, etc., make our trek pleasant. Previously, you had to catch the connecting flight in Nepaljung, but recently, Summit Air has introduced a direct flight from Kathmandu to Juphal airport at Dolpa.
As Shey Phoksundo Trek is on a teahouse basic, we will stay overnight at the teahouse or lodge and take simple fresh and hygiene meals in the dining hall throughout the trek. 12 Days Shey Phoksundo Lake Trekking is less costly due to tea house facilities and taking a shorter track. We at Nepal Mother House Treks are glad to organize Shey Phoksundo Trek according to your requirements and time schedule by expert local guides and porters. We are here to make your trip lifetime unforgettable.
Highlights
- Wilderness trip in far western Nepal, in Shey Phoksundo National Park.
- The hike is the Deepest Lake of Nepal, “Phoksundo Lake.”.
- Amazing scenery of Churen Himal ranges and endless formation of landscapes.
- Nomadic people with their pristine Tibetan culture and unexplored lifestyle by anyone.
- Sacred hidden valleys, ancient monasteries, and Bonpo Buddhism were established by Guru Rinpoche.
- The Places mentions the infamous books Honey Hunter of Nepa and "Himalaya Caravan" Move by Eric Valli.
- A lifetime experience in pure nature, which recharges your soul and makes your mind peaceful.
