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 The Shey Pholsundo
National Park is the largest national park and one of the few
areas protecting trans Himalayan ecology. With diverse terrain
and altitude variation, the park spreads over Dolpa and Muga
districts and supports a broak range of wildlife and
vegetation. Geographical landmarks of the Lake are the
Himalayan peaks in the north and Lake Phoksundo, in the
southern region. Vegetation includes pine, walnut, willow,
oak, poplar and cypress in the lower altitude and pine, sprude,
juniper and birch at higher regions.
Berberis, wild rosea and caragana are seen in alpine areas
while the region higher up are mostly arid with grass alpine
meadows with barely and trees. The park contains 286 flora
species of botanical importance. Animals found in the region
are sheep, ghoral, musk deer, leopard, wild dog, marmot,
weasel, mouse hare rhesus and langur monkeys, Himalayan tahr,
Himalayan black bear and jackals. In the upper reaches is seen
the rare snow leopard. Over 200 species of birds including
yellow-throated tit, wood accentor, and crimson-eared
 rose
finch are found in the park. Other species of birds found here
are Impeyan, cheer pheasant, chough, ravens, Tibetan snow
cock, Tibetan twit, brown dipper, Himalayan griffon and
lammergeyer. Apart from these, the park is home to six species
of reptiles and 29 species of butterfly.
The best time to visit this park is between April and
November. The best way to reach the park is through Juphal,
which is connected by flight from Nepalgunj. The park is a
half-day trek away from Juphal. Another option is fly to Jumla
from where the park is a 10 to 12 days trek. |
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Entry Fee Person Per Day :-
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
100
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs.
1000
( Note : Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years ).
Filming permit fee ( Documentary
/ Feature Films ):
- For Nepalese Nationals, Rs 5000
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 25000
- For Other Foreign Nationals, equivalent national currency of
US $1000
Helicopter Landing
in Protected Area, Rs. 2000 Per landing |
