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Damodar Kunda is located in the Upper Mustang region of the Annapurna area, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for trekkers. It lies to the north of the shadowed high Himalayas of the Annapurna massif and to the east of Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang), at an elevation of 5,140 meters. The area is known for its cold and windy conditions. The Damodar Kunda trek offers stunning panoramic views of the entire Annapurna range, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes, and Tibetan monasteries. Some of the best views can be enjoyed from vantage points slightly higher than the lake, reached by a short climb up nearby hills. To the north, you’ll see the Tibetan Plateau and the Damodar Himal, which features 65 peaks; to the south, the Annapurna massif dominates the landscape.
Damodar Kunda also holds significant religious importance. According to the Barah Purana, Lord Krishna declared that anyone who visits this sacred lake and takes a dip will be freed from all their sins. The Purana also recounts the story of two sons of Kubera, who suffered due to misdeeds in a previous life. Lord Krishna instructed them to bathe in Damodar Kunda, and upon doing so, they were immediately absolved of their sins. We recommend visiting Damodar Kunda during the full moon in August, when a major festival is held. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims travel to the lake during this time. The best months to visit are from April to September, with the festival period being a particularly vibrant and special time.
The Damodar Kunda trek starts and ends in Kagbeni. It can be extended to include a visit to the famous pilgrimage site of Muktinath, after which you can drive back to the following day to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara – Kagbeni (2,810m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Restricted Area:
Day 04: Jeep drive to Tsarang Village (Charang - 3,560m) rest and explore the surrounding
Day 05: Tsarang Village – Lo-Manthang (Upper Mustang - 3810m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Day for Jeep Tour to Thinkar, Kimaling, Chunjung, Namdruk and Chhoser Village. O/N at T. Lodge.
Day 07: Lo-Manthang – Charang Village (Tsarang) - Yara Village (3,607m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Yara Village – Ghara Village – Luri Gumba – Bas Khola (Bacha Khola - 4,800m). O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Bas Khola – French Camp (4,950m) – Damodar Kunda (Lake 5,140m). O/N at Camping.
Day 10: Morning Puja programs at Damodar Kunda and trek back to Yara Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11: Drive from Yara Village to Muktinath and rest (Rani Pouwa - 3,760m). O/N at Hotel.
Exit Restricted Area:
Day 12: Morning puja programs at Muktinath temples and drive to Pokhara. O/N at Hotel.
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel, farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 14: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. Final Departure.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara – Kagbeni (2,810m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Enter Restricted Area:
Day 04: Kagbeni – Visit Gheling (3,570m) – Ghami Village (3,520m). Visit to surrounding area. O/N at T. Lodge.
Day 05: Ghami Village – Tsarang Village (Charang - 3,560m). Visit Dhakmar and Ghar Gumba. O/N at T. Lodge.
Day 06: Tsarang Village – Lo-Manthang (Upper Mustang - 3,810m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Day for Jeep Tour to Thinkar, Kimaling, Chunjung, Namdruk and Chhoser Village. O/N at T. Lodge.
Day 08: Lo-Manthang – Charang Village (Tsarang) - Yara Village (3,607m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Yara Village – Ghara Village – Luri Gumba – Bas Khola (Bacha Khola - 4,800m). O/N at Camping.
Day 10: Bas Khola – French Camp (4,950m) – Damodar Kunda (Lake 5,140m). O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Morning Puja programs at Damodar Kunda and trek back to Yara Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Yara Village – Tsarang Village (Charang Village). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Jeep drive from Charang Village to Muktinath and rest (Rani Pouwa - 3,760m). O/N at Hotel.
Exit Restricted Area:
Day 14: Day for puja programs and exploration of Muktinath temples and surrounding. O/N at Hotel.
Day 15: 4WD Jeep drive from Muktinath to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel, farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 17: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. Final Departure.
