Shey Phoksundo Lake

The most well-known hiking location in Nepal is Phoksundo Lake, which is located in the Dolpa district at an elevation of 3,611.5m above sea level. It has a surface area of 494 hectares and a water volume of 409,000,000 m3. It was designated a Ramsar site in 2007 and is distinguished by its tasteful turquoise hue. It has one gompa on the eastern side of the lake and 20 stupas in the southern belt, where annual prayers and devotion are held. The lake is well-known for its high-altitude and scenic trekking in Nepal.

It is classified as an oligotrophic lake and can go down 145 meters at its deepest point. It is a picture of unadulterated beauty, surrounded by glaciers fed by mountains, and the spellbinding grandeur of the entire scene leaves every traveler feeling reflective. The settlement of Ringmo, which is located on the southern end of the lake and sits on a landslide dam that dates back between 30,000 and 40,000 years, is thought to be the source of the lake.

The waterfall is also just after the dam. Tibetan culture and languages have an impact on the local population near the lake. Because of the pleasant temperatures and weather, March through May and September through November are the best times to explore Shey Phoksundo Lake.

Location: Dolpa District, Nepal