Shey Phoksundo National Park
| Shey Phoksundo National Park | |
|---|---|
| शे-फोकसुण्डो | |
Phoksundo Lake | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Coordinates | 29°21′29″N 82°50′44″E / 29.3581°N 82.8456°E |
| Area | 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation |
Shey Phoksundo National Park is the largest and only trans-Himalayan national park in Nepal. It was established in 1984 and covers an area of 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi) in the districts of Dolpa and Mugu in the Mid-Western Region, Nepal. The protected area ranges in elevation from 2,130 to 6,885 m (6,988 to 22,589 ft). Phoksundo Lake is the park's prominent feature, located at an elevation of 3,612 m (11,850 ft).
The park's headquarters are in Palam, Dolpa District.