Phoksundo Lake: The Blue Beauty of Phoksundo Lake
Foksundo Lake
Phoksundo Lake: Overview
Phoksundo Lake (3,611 m) falls in She-Phoksundo Village Municipality-8 Dolpa. In an instant, the lake becomes blue, in an instant black, and in a moment a vermilion.Phoksundo is decorated in different colors from morning to evening. Located in the foothills of the Kanjirova Mountains, is shaped like a Y-shape. Lake She-Phoksundo belongs to the national park. The area of the lake is 4.95 sq km. It has a maximum length of 5.93 km, a maximum width of 1.80 km and a depth of 145 m.
The lake was listed on the Ramsar site on September 23, 2007. There is no bathing, swimming and washing clothes in the lake. There is no boat facility. You can see it with your eyes and heart. There both body and mind rejoice. Rigma village and bare hills are on the shores of the lake. There are 65 houses and 8 hotels in the village. To the northwest of the village is the Kanjirova Himal. Similarly, Tong Himal of Kang Tai in the south. The fragrance of Bhote lifestyle is found in the village. Dolpa is called the land of bones. There is a Yongdhung Bon religion.
The promoter of Bon religion is Tonpa Shenrao Mivo. Bon religion was started 18 thousand 37 years ago. This religion protects all creatures of the world from suffering. Happiness is obtained from its practice. Thasung Choling Monastery on the shores of Phoksundo is an ancient monastery of Bon religion. Gumbas, Chaityas and Manas abound in the village.
To promote the Phoksundo region, Concept Nepal, an organization of youth tourism workers, had organized ‘Phoksundo Poetry Journey 2076’ from July 22 to 23. Fifteen influential poets, writers and journalists of the country were rounded up. He has made incomparable contribution by writing his own experiences in the media. There are ordinary hotels on the footpath. There is food and shelter. A suggestion: It is beneficial to visit Tapiricha Mawi, which is located at the foot of the Phoksundo footpath.
How to reach Phoksundo Lake:
No matter how awkward and adventurous the road may be, why not step on the narrow tracks that earns the heart of Akkare Bhir? They all seem to fade in comparison to the immense joy of the journey. Destination is not blocked by the obstacle of difficulty.
Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jajarkot-Dolpa road journey, three days by bus. Chhinchu-Jajarkot-Dunai 311 km from Kohalpur. Jajarkot-Dunai 118 km, unpaved road. Buses run from Kathmandu to Radijula of Rukum (West) via Jajarkot. As no bridge has been built on the river, jeeps have to be changed from Radhi to Suligad. The Phoksundo Lake footpath starts from Suligad about 2 km to reach Dunai. 55 minutes by air from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj-Jufal 35 minutes. Jufal-Suligad 8 km by jeep.
A two-day trek from Suligad to Foksundo Lake.It is 27 km on foot from Suligad. First. You have to stay in Sangta or Chepka during the day. On the second day we stay at Chunuwar and on the third day we reach the lake for breakfast.
Itinerary : Phoksundo Lake (Flight Way)
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (Only international Airport)
Day 2 : Fly to Nepalgunj, gateway to the Far West Nepalgunj(From where the Journey Begins)
Day 3 :Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai Dunai
Day 4 :Trek to Chhepka village Chhepka
Day 5 :Trek to Jharana Waterfall Jharana
Day 6 : Trek to the Tibetan village of Ringmo Ringmo
Day 7 : Explore sacred Phoksundo Lake and Tshowa Gompa Ringmo
Day 8 : Trek to Chhepka Village Chhepka
Day 9 : Trek to Juphal Juphal
Day 10 : Fly to Kathmandu
Why Visit Phoksundo Lake?
- Discover the beauty of Phoksundo Lake, holy lake in the Bonpo religion
- Indulge in Tibetan culture in the far village of Ringmo
- See the spectacular Waterfalls
- Explore the ancient Tshowa Gompa, a 900-year-old Bon monastery
FAQ’s
