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Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek Nepal

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Among many famous exotic lake in Nepal, Shey Phoksundo lake is one of them situated at 3,611.5 m above sea level in Dolpa district. This lake is situated within the boundries of Shey Phoksundo National park. Phoksundo is an alpine freshwater lake which is also considered sacred by the followers of Buddhist and Bon-po religions, making the trek an amazing mix of nature and culture. Shey Phoksundo trek is short and very adventurous trekking route. Dolpa has been isolated region of Nepal for many years. This may be the reason for Dolpa to intact its natural beauty for so long. It is truly one of the most delightful trekking route in Nepal. Shey Phoksundo Trek leads you to mystic land of Dolpa. The less-traveled path, the off beaten trail, dramatic landscapes, mountains, and the rural landscapes can bring true inner peace for the travelers. Dense alpine forest followed by wild rivers, rocky hills, and snow-clad mountains are some of the natural beauty destine to be seen during this trek...

Checklist of gears for trekking in Nepal

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If you are planning for a trekking journey to Nepal then preparing a back pack can be one of your major concerns! If you are trekking for the first time, then you might be unaware about the gears or equipment that you require during the trek. Therefore, Himal Eco Treks is here to assist you to prepare a back pack. For this reason, we have enlisted some of the essential things that you need to carry if you are opting for a trekking journey to Nepal. By all means, there is no hard and fast rule about the list that we have mentioned below. Hence, you may add or remove any of the items using your judgement. In case you forget some essential gears required during the trek, you may get one in the shops at Kathmandu just a day before you leave the Kathmandu city. Also you do not have to worry about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu. For your information, the gears are mostly manufactured locally while some may be imported from China. Remember a golden rule during travel – ...