The Damodar lakes are located three days walk north east of the main Mustang trekking route & very close to Tibetan border. It lies on restricted upper mustang between Kagbeni and Muktinath.Damodar Kunda (lake) is a sacred place in hindu religion. It is situated in the rain shadow zone of Higher Himalayas, north of Annapurna range. Its elevation is 4890 meters andit is cold and windy place. Each year in full moon in August, many Hindu and Buddist pilgrims visit this place which would be the best time to visit but generally, April to September is a good period to visit this place. This is a good place to enjoy a spectacular view of the Tibetan plateau & Damodar Himal to the north and the Annapurna Himalaya to the south.
Highlights of the Trekking
Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Thakali and Dhaulagiri I - 8163m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukuche Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Thorong Peak 6484m, Yakawa Kang 6482m, 7035m, Brikuti 6364m, Chuungian Chanma Himal 6165m, Mustang Himal 66234m, Arniko Chuli 6034m. Moreover, more snow capped mountains.
Facts of the Trekking
Trekking Destination : Damodar Kunda (4890m) ft??
Group Size : Min - 2
Minimum altitude : 2758 m
Maximum altitude : 5600 m
Grade : Moderate
Season : Spring, Summer & Autumn
Accommodation : Tented camp
Duration : 22 Days
Entry / Exit : Jomsom
Itinerary In Detail
Days 01 : Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our representative, transfer to hotel.
Days 02 : Stay in Kathmandu for official procedure & sightseeing, overnight at hotel.
Days 03 : Depart to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Days 04 : Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and start trek to Kagbeni, 20minutes flight and 3hours walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 05 : Trek to Chele (via Tangbe/ Chuksang), 6hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 06 : Trek to Syambochen (via Samar), 7hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 07 : Trek to Tsarang (via Geling, Ghami), 8hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 08 : Trek to Lo-manthang, 4hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 09 : Rest at Lo-manthang to explore this mountain city, overnight at tented camp.
Days 10 : Trek to Yara (via Dhi, Dri), 7hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 11 : Trek to Ghuma Thanti (4856meter) after crossing 5100meter pass; today lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities; 7hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 12 : Trek to Damodar Kunda after crossing another 5600meter pass, (we need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail); 10hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 13 : Rest day in Damodar Kunda, overnight at tented camp.
Days 14 : Trek to Ghuma Thanti (via Pass 5600m) (Lunch at Bas Khola), 8hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 15 : Trek to Yara, 7/8 hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 16 : Trek to Tange (we need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail), 6hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 17 : Trek to Tetang (via Paha), 9/10hrs walking approximately, (lunch at Paha after walking 4hrs, overnight at tented camp.
Days 18 : Trek to Muktinath, 6hrs walking approximately, overnight at tented camp.
Days 19 : Trek to Jomsom, 5hrs walking approximately, overnight at guesthouse.
Days 20 : Fly to Pokhara, 20minutes flight approximately, trekking ends here, overnight at hotel.
Days 21 : Back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Days 22 : Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination.
Note: The itinerary mentioned above is to give an overview of the trekking. It can be changed based on your interests and needs.
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