Phoksundo
Phoksundo is a lake located in the Dolpa District of Nepal. It is the deepest lake in Nepal, with a maximum depth of 145 meters. The lake's surface area is approximately 4.94 square kilometers. Phoksundo Lake is renowned for its stunning turquoise-blue color, which is attributed to the purity of its water and the surrounding geological formations.
The lake is situated at an elevation of 3,611.5 meters (11,849 feet) above sea level, nestled within
Phoksundo Lake holds significant cultural and religious importance for the local Bonpo and Buddhist communities. The