Trail to Phoksundo
Phoksundo Lake is an alpine fresh water oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Shey Phoksundo National Park, located at an elevation of 3,611.5 m in the Dolpa District
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 3.3 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in March, April, May, September and October. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 36 km, 3266 vertical metres of ascent and 1722 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Shey Phoksundo Lake is located in Dolpa district of Nepal, this lake is located at an altitude of 3611.5 meters and is considered as the deepest lake in Nepal.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features