Shey Phoksundo, 5,115m
Dolpo
Nepal's last hidden valley.
Overview
Dolpo is Nepal at its most remote — a high, dry plateau of scattered villages, ancient monasteries and the improbable turquoise of Phoksundo Lake. Crossing into Upper Dolpo means days without a road, a shop, or a signal, walking alongside yak caravans on trails that have barely changed in centuries.
Highlights
- Phoksundo Lake's glacial turquoise water
- Bon and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
- High trans-Himalayan passes
- One of Nepal's least-visited regions
Altitude
5,115m
Best Season
Summer, Autumn
Difficulty
Challenging
Activities
Trekking, Cultural immersion, Adventure
Trek Options
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