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📍  Phoksundo Lake View Point - First

✈️  Dolpa Airport (DOP)

🚗  0.1 KM

⏱️  24 seconds

Phoksundo Lake View Point offers breathtaking vistas of Nepal's deepest and most pristine lake, nestled within Shey Phoksundo National Park. This remote destination is primarily accessible via a multi-day trek, typically starting from Juphal Airport (Dolpa), making it suitable for experienced trekkers. While theoretically possible for highly self-sufficient individuals, guided visits with porters are strongly recommended due to the challenging terrain, high altitude, and permit requirements, ensuring safety and cultural insights. The best seasons for a visit are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), as winter brings heavy snow and monsoon brings rain and leeches. A typical visit, including travel, spans 7-10 days, with costs ranging from $1000-$3000+ per person, encompassing flights, permits (National Park and potentially restricted area), guides, porters, and basic accommodation/food. Visitors must be prepared for high altitudes, unpredictable weather, and limited facilities, but are rewarded with unparalleled natural beauty, unique Bön culture, and potential wildlife sightings.