The area located in the central west of Nepal is the Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Lower Dolpo offers off-the-beaten trek with flight to Juphal and on to the Phoksundo National Park which covers an area of 3555 sq. km. This trek gives you a wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture far different from that seen in other parts of Nepal. The least complicated trek to undertake, and one of the most popular treks in the west of Nepal. This remote and rugged protected area is attractive both scenically and culturally.
The area is the inhabitant of various rare and endangered species of wildlife such as snow-leopard, blue sheep, ghoral, musk deer, wolf and other wildlife and plants diversity, which can be seen nowhere else in Nepal. No high Himalayan peaks can be seen except lots of good high altitude scenery and clear water of Phoksumdo Lake. The best time to trek here is towards the end of the monsoon season Sept to November.
Trip profile:
Trekking Destination : Shey-Phoksundo Lake
Length of trip : 20 days
Grade: Strenuous
Highest Alt: 5093m
Type of trek: Camping
Best season: Spring, Summer & Autumn