Phoksundo lake -Jewel of Dolpa
In Caravan ( Himalaya), a famous 1999 Oscar-nominated film directed by French filmmaker Eric valley has skillfully captured the beauty of turquoise blue colored Phoksundo lake and Dolpo region.
Recently, a Nepali film “TULKI” team has made an attempt to portray the local culture and tradition spending about 2 months with the local people and released its teaser in Kathmandu a few days ago amidst a function. This is the first film to organise such event after 2 years due to COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efn4ijny6_0
The total area of the lake is 4.95 sq. km. Its length is 5.93 km, breadth is 1.80 km and depth of 145 m. The lake is enlisted as a Ramsar site on 23 Sept 2007.
The color of water changes as per the sky color. On the bank of the lake lies centuries-old Bon monastery, Rigma Village, and stupas. A 2.5-hour uphill walk to the viewpoint is worth rewarding to have an entire view of the mesmerizing lake.
Phoksundo lake is a 27 km distance from Suligad. It is reachable in two and a half days on the comfortable trek. On the first day, it takes 6-7 hours and overnight stays at Sangta or Chhepka. The second day, 7-hour trek to Chunubar and third day, 4 hours to reach Phoksundo. However at a faster pace, you could make it 2 days..
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