Shey Phoksundo National Park
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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).[1][2] Phoksundo Lake is the park's prominent feature, located at an elevation of 3,612 m (11,850 ft).[1]
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Shey Phoksundo National Park | |
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शे-फोकसुण्डो | |
Location | Nepal |
Coordinates | 29°21′29″N 82°50′44″E |
Area | 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi) |
Established | 1984 |
Governing body | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation |
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The park's headquarters are in Palam, Dolpa District.