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Shey Phoksumdo National Park |
Shey Phoksumdo National Park covering an area of 3,555 square kilometers, is the largest and the only trans-Himalayan National Park in Nepal. A large portion of the park is located in Dolpa District district with 810 square kilometers in Mugu District district. The name is derived from Shey, the 12th century monastery, and the turqouise Phoksumdo lake.
The park was formally gazetted in 1984 with headquarters in Palam, in Dolpa district, but at present the park services operate from Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpa, where visitors are required to register with the local administration. |
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| Phoksumdo Lake |
| Phoksumdo Lake, also known as Phoksumdo Lake, is the deepest lake in Nepal and situated near the historic village of Ringmo, has "out of this world" turquoise color with back drop of Kancheralba Himal, is the heart of Shey Phoksumdo National Park. |
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| Mount Putha / Kanjiroba |
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| Natural Hot Spring : Sahartara |
You will find Natural Hot Springs in Sahartara and Rupghad where you can relax and cleanse yourself physically and spiritually. The waters are believed to have healing properties and that a bath in these waters cures arthritis. |
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Shey Gumba & Crystal Mountain |
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| Bon Religion |
Bon was the dominant religion in Tibet prior to Buddhism's rise to prominence in the 7th century. The religion is believed to have been established by Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche around 18,000 years ago in the ancient kingdom of Zhang Zhung in present-day western Tibet.
In Nepal, Dolpa has the highest population of the Bon followers, with ancient traditions and culture still intact. Of the nice Bon monasteries in Dolpa the most important is the 12th century Shamling monastery near Vijer village in upper Dolpa. Other villages and communities that practice Bon in Dolpa are Rigmo, Pugmo, Kaigaun, Hurikot, Chharka and Dho villages on the major trekking routes. |
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| Suligar Fall ; Largest fall of Nepal |
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| Dho Valley ; Highest human habitance in the World |
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| Rugged Mountain Terrain |
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KaiKe language and Bhotia Culture |
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| Yarshagumba (Cordiseps Sinesis) |
Nepali: Jiwan Buti (life herb)
Tibetan: Yarsha Gunbu (summer plant, winter insect)
Chinese: Dong Chong Xia Cao (winter worm, summer grass)
Japanese: Tôchû kasô
Latin: Cordyceps sinensis (Berkeley) Saccardo
Distribution: Nepal, China, Tibet, India and Bhutan.
Elevation: generally found above 3,000 meters. |
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| Natural Beauties |
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