Shey Phoksundo Lake
Shey Phoksundo Lake is the deepest lake in Nepal. The exotic sites and natural sceneries lure people all over the world, thus making it a must visit this destination. Dolpo’s Shey Phoksundo Lake is regarded as one of the most scenic and beautiful natural tourist destinations in Nepal. Mirroring the snowy Kanjiroba massif, the turquoise lake waters look heavenly. Shey Phoksundo is considered to be a holy place by the Buddhists living in Dolpo region and around. Hence, one is not allowed to soak in the aquamarine water of the lake. Past the dam, the waters of the lake plunge over a 167-meter tall waterfall called Phoksundo Waterfall.
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Shey Phoksundo Lake lies in Dolpo, the largest territorial district in Nepal. It is certainly a beautiful place. Shey Phoksundo Lake is the deepest lake in Nepal. The exotic sites and natural sceneries lures people all over the world, thus making it a must visit this destination. Dolpo’s Shey Phoksundo Lake is regarded as one of the most scenic and beautiful natural tourist destination in Nepal. Mirroring the snowy Kanjiroba massif , the turquoise lake waters look heavenly. Shey Phoksundo is considered to be a holy place by the Buddhists living in Dolpo region and around. Hence, one is not allowed to soak in the aquamarine water of the lake. Past the dam, the waters of the lake plunge over a 167 meter tall waterfall, called Phoksundo Waterfall. Even then, the lake is worth a watch. No wonder this lake is regarded sacred by Buddhists and followers of Bon-po religion. The trail passes through wonderful Himalayan forests and picturesque traditional villages. The rivers and waterfalls on the trail are some of Nepal’s most magnificent. In addition to natural beauty, the trekking area also is rich in wildlife. One may get to see some endangered species like the snow leopard, musk deer, blue sheep, great Tibetan sheep, Himalayan Thar etc.
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