Damodar Kunda Trekking
One of the tough pilgrimage treks to Annapurna range of Damodar Kunda (Damodar Holy Lake) and upper Mustang
Damodar Kunda is famous for Hindu religion as called Holy Damodar Lake, it is situated rain shadow are of High Himalayas north of Annapurna range. The altitude of the Damodar Kunda is just 4890 meters; it is cold and windy place. The Damodar lakes are located three days walk north east of the main Mustang trekking route & very close to Tibetan border. Damodar Kunda lies on restricted upper mustang between Kagbeni and Muktinath. Damodar Himal, mountain range in Nepal Himalayas, in MUSTANG district. Includes Muktinath Himal (6,706m), Bhrikuti Peak (6,364m). There are 65 peaks in this Himal range.
Festival time will be great for visit Damodar Kund as well as from here the views are great of mountains around and upper Mustang . The Tibetan plateau & Damodar Himal to the north and the Annapurna Himalayas massive to the south.
We will recommend to you the best time to visitit this trek during the full moon of August in the year, because every year there is a big festival held and many pilgrimages Hindu and Buddhist visit full moon of August.
Trekking Itinerary:
- Hotels/Camping
- 15 Days Trek
- Grade: Challenging
- Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
- Accommodation: 4 Nights in KTM, 2 night in Pokhara & 14 Nights in Camping
- Season: Full moon of August, Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple & Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5hrs.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara by Tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara – Jomsom (2713m.) by fight then trek to Kagbeni (2810m.)
Day 05: Kagbeni – Chele (3000m.)
Day 06: Chele – Geling (3500m.)
Day 07: Geling – Tsarang Village (3550m.)
Day 08: Tsarang Village – Lo Manthang (3800m.)
Day 09: Exploration day for Lo Manthang.
Day 10: Lo- Manthang – Dri Yara (4200m.)
Day 11: Dri Khola – Bas Khola.
Day 12: Bas Khola – Damodar Kund (Lake 5200m.).
Day 13: Damodar Kunda – Ghechung Khola (5000m.)
Day 14: Ghechung Khola – Tange (3200m.)
Day 15: Tange – Tetang (2970m.)
Day 16: Tetang – Muktinath (3800m.)
Day 17: Muktinath – Jomsom.
Day 18: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Cost: Euro/ US $ Per Person.
Camping Trek Cost Includes:
- All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace & tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
- 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide with temple entry fees.
- 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
- One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Special Trekking Permit, Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- Air Ticket: Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara with domestic airport tax & cargo.
- All official taxes and service charge.
The Cost Doesn’t Include:
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crews.
