Phoksundo Lake
May 25th, 2010 | Comments: 3
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Phoksumdo Lake, Dolpa - © Jamie McGuiness - project-himalaya.com
Lake Phoksundo, Phoksumdo, or “the Jewel of Dolpo” as locals refer to it, is a high altitude lake famous for its aqua marine color. The lake is too high to support plant or animal life and retains a pristine and crystalline appearance. Formed by a landslade over 30,000 years ago, lake Phoksundo is over 150m deep and has a 167m waterfall at its southern end. Surrounding the lake are pristine forest full of some of the world’s rarest wildlife, including the Tibetan Snow Leopard.
Villages that sit near the lake are also home to an ancient blend of Tibetan Buddhism and a pre-Buddhist religion called Bon and are relatively untouched by the outside world. You can visit lake Phoksundo on the Snow Leopard Route or on a route of your own making!
Tags: dolpa, dolpo, Phoksumdo Lake, Phoksundo Lake
its look nice and beautiful. i never been there i also like to go there thanks for giving this kind of msg to all. all better post the route also in map in same post it’ll be easy to take decision.
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Comment by madhu — November 8, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
Nice to learn about the Lake Phoksundo. Attractive place. But there is a mistake “Phoksundo is over 150 km deep” should be 150m right?? Please correct it.
Thanks for the information !!
With Best Wishes,
Rupa Dhungana
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GHT Admin Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Thank you! Well spotted!
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Comment by Rupa Dhungana — August 17, 2011 @ 12:41 pm