Trip Overview
The Mustang Damodar Kund Lake Trek is a renowned trekking destination in Upper Mustang, revered by both Buddhist and Hindu followers. Situated in the rain shadow of the northern Annapurna range of the High Himalayas, Damodar Kunda sits at an elevation of 4,890 meters, making it a cold and windy place. The best time to explore this forbidden kingdom is from April to September, with the annual festival taking place on the full moon of August. During this time, hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist dev...
The Mustang Damodar Kund Lake Trek is a renowned trekking destination in Upper Mustang, revered by both Buddhist and Hindu followers. Situated in the rain shadow of the northern Annapurna range of the High Himalayas, Damodar Kunda sits at an elevation of 4,890 meters, making it a cold and windy place. The best time to explore this forbidden kingdom is from April to September, with the annual festival taking place on the full moon of August. During this time, hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist devotees, mainly from India, gather here, with many opting for charter helicopters from Pokhara or Kathmandu. Fixed departure trips for Damodar Kunda Trek are organized every August.
The trek offers superb panoramic views of the entire Annapurna range, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes, and Tibetan monasteries. Views are particularly stunning from viewpoints slightly higher than the lakes, accessible by a short climb up some hills. To the north lies the Tibetan plateau and Damodar Himal (6,706m) with its 65 peaks, while to the south lies the Annapurna Himalayan massif.
Damodar Kunda holds significant historical and religious importance. According to the Barah Puran, Lord Krishna stated that those who visit this lake and take a deep bath will be freed from all sins. Legend has it that two sons of Kubera, the God of Wealth, were relieved of their sins after bathing in Damodar Kunda as suggested by Lord Krishna.
The Damodar Himal mountain range in the Mustang district includes peaks such as Muktinath Himal (6,706m) and Bhrikuti Peak (6,364m), among others. This Himalayan range, comprising 65 peaks, is the source of the Marsyangdi River.
Trip Facts
- Destination: Nepal
- Trekking Region: Mustang & Annapurna
- Trek Start Point: Jomsom
- Trek End Point: Jomsom
- Trekking Accommodation: local Lodge/Camping
- Trekking Grade: Medium Hard
- Best Season: March - June / September-November
- Max Elevation: 5200m
- Duration: 20 Days
Trip Highlights
- Explore the Himalayan Kingdom.
- Interesting and picturesque places.
- Buddhist Monastery, Chorten and Mani walls.
- Tibetan life-style in refugee camps and the mystic Landscape.
- Snow capped Himalayan peaks.
- The famous Damodar Kunda is a festival to observe the trip on the full moon of August.
- Ancient and isolated villages.
- Mixed culture and purely Tibetan culture.
- The pilgrimage site of Muktinath.
- Lake valley of Pokhara.
Itinerary
Route Map
Altitude Chart
Cost includes
- Transportation: Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van and Necessary Transport during a Trekking.
- Kathmandu Hotel: 3 nights 3*** Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Pokhara Hotel: 2 nights 3*** Hotel accommodation in Pokhara Hotel with BB
- Kathmandu City Sightseeing and entrance Fee: Sightseeing tour with English speaking professional tour guide around kathmandu and entire necessary entry fees during the sightseeing
- Domestic Flight or Overland Tourist: Flight from Kathmandu-Pokhara- Jomsome-Pokhara-Kathmandu as per scheduled programmed itinerary.
- Accommodation & Meal during Trekking / Camping: Local Hotel / Tea House accommodation and meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) including Local seasonal fresh fruits as far available during trekking and Camping
- Trekking Map / Trekking Permit: Trekking Map and all necessary Government paperwork and Upper Mustang ($ 500 per person) Special permit up to 10.days) and necessary national park entry fee.
- Support Camping Crew: 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and porters and their food & accommodation, salary, equipment and insurance.
- Camping Equipment: Required necessary Trekking camping equipment (VE-25 The North Face Tent, Mattress, Dining, Kitchen, Toilet Tents and entire necessary kitchen utensils etc).
- Camping Gears and Local staff transportation: Entire necessary camping Gears and Local staff ground / flight transportation as per scheduled programmed itinerary.
- Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags and Sun Hat: Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags for each Trekker 90.L / Climbers 120.L to put your Trekking/Expedition gears and stuff during Trekking / Expedition.
- Guide / Wages /Meals / Insurance: An experienced Government licensed guide and porter to carry your luggage, Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter for the trek.
- SAT Phone: Thuraya SAT Phone (Emergency use only) carried by Guide. For members additional charge ($ 5 per minute).
- Radio Walkie Talkie: Radio Walkie Talkie will be sent if required.
- First AID Kit Box: Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Travel & Rescue arrangement: Travel & Rescue arrangement just in case of any emergency during a trip.
- Government Tax / VAT: All government taxes and Vat.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Horse renting and additional porters: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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