Highlights - Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Thrilling fight from and to Jomsom
- Explore the Himalayan Kingdom, Lo-Manthang- the capital of Mustang kingdom
- Ancient and isolated villages
- Amazing caves high up in cliffs
- Mystic landscapes having low vegetation
- The view of the Tibetan Plateau
- Breathtaking panorama of Annapurna range, Muktinath Himal and many more
- Buddhist culture & many monasteries
- Cross many high passes above 4000m
- Beautiful dry and desert landscape
- Famous Damodar Kunda lake
- The pilgrimage site of Muktinath
- Beautiful prayer flags, Mani walls, Chorten on the way
Overview
Damodar Kunda Lake is a holy land situated on the eastern edge of Mustang district, Nepal. It is famous for both Hindu and Buddhist religions. It is in the high Himalayan range at 4,890m altitude. It's a remote area close to the Nepal Tibet border. Additionally, this lake has its own history in the column of Barah Puran. As Lord Krishna has said that who pays a visit to this Kunda and takes a deep bath, will get discharged from all the sin. So, pilgrims believe that a bath in Damodar Kunda takes away all sins done. And try to reach Damodar Kunda lake once in a lifetime to take a holy bath in the lake. Damodar Kunda is a restricted area of the Nepal government in the Upper Mustang. So, you need a special permit while trekking in this region.
Damodar Kunda Trek is a less frequented restricted trekking routed in the Mustang region. The main destination of the Damodar Kunda trek is Damodar Kunda Lake itself. There are many of the popular destinations we visit and pass through during this trek. This trek offers amazing panoramic views of the Himalayas, mountains. Annapurna range, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes, Tibetan monasteries are mesmerizing during this trek. Also, Damodar Himal to the north is visible to the south. Damodar Himal is a mountain range, it includes many mountains. Muktinath, Bhrikuti Peak, Chuungain Chanma, Mustang, Arniko Chuli, and many others are mountains. And every year there is a big festival during the full moon. So, the festival time can also be great for Damodar Kunda's visit. Lying at a high altitude, Damodar Kunda carries amazing natural beauty. And most of the part of Damodar Kunda trekking lies in the rain shadow area. While trekking to Damodar Kunda, you experience a unique barren landscape.
The trek to Damodar Kunda continues the Upper Mustang route till Tsarang. From Tsarang, the trek continues to Damodar Kunda via Yara village. Also, you have to know that Yara is the last village direction of Damodar Kunda. And you have a camp for five days, which makes this trek more adventurous. So, you get to explore the Lo-Manthang, also known as the Last Forbidden Kingdom. You will have a thrilling and unforgettable lifetime experience while trekking. As the desolated beauty of the upper Mustang is wonderful. This region has unspoiled and traditional cultural practices. And after Damodar Kunda, you visit another sacred site, Muktinath. The temple is considered to be a Shakti Peetha for a Yatra. Further, there is a 108 bull face in the temple through which water is poured. And the devotees take their sacred baths even in freezing temperatures. Likewise, we pass through many villages, which have their own specialty.
Ancient monasteries, holy temples, synthesis culture of Nepalese and Tibetan. These are the major attraction of Damodar Kunda trek. You have the most beautiful scenery while trekking. Further, the cave-like settlement and Tibetan Buddhist cultural preservation are distinct. Likewise, you experience low vegetation too. So, while trekking to Damodar Kunda you encounter diverse flora and fauna. And gives you a glimpse of many diverse wildlife and birds.