The Damodar Kunda (lake) is famous for Hindu religion, it is situated rain shadow are of High Himalayas north of Annapurna range. The elevation of the Damodar Kunda is just 4890 meters; it is cold and windy place. We will recommend to you visit during the full moon of August every year, because every year there is a big festival up there many pilgrimages Hindu and Buddhist visit full moon of August. Usually, you can visit April to September every year. Festival time will be great for visit Damodar Kund. From Damodar Kund, the views are great from some viewpoints a bit higher than the lakes, just a short climb up some of the hills. The Tibetan plateau & Damodar Himal to the north and the Annapurna Himalayan massive to the south. 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.
In the column of Barah Puran; Lord Krishna has said that who pays a visit to this Kunda and takes a deep-bath, they will be freed from all the sin. It is also mentioned in Puran that two sons of Kubers were suffering from their wrongdoing & sin, which they did in their previous birth but lord Krishna suggested them to take bath in this Kunda and immediately after taking bath in this Kunda they were released from all their sin. So the importance of a visit to this sacred place cannot be described in a short paragraph.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu. Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu Temple complex at Pashupatinath and the biggest Buddhist stupa at Buddhanath. Also will visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Driver from Kathmandu to Pokhara 6 hrs or fly to Pokhara which takes about 25 min
After breakfast early in the morning before 7:00 am. Departure to Pokhara (200km). You see good sceneries along the drive. In the afternoon you arrive Pokhara transfer to hotel. Visit Pokhara Lakeside, village sites, and “Front row center” to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and the famous “Fishtail” mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700 m.) and it takes about 25 minutes
Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810 m.) which takes about four hours. Directly north of Jomsom is the pretty village of Kagbeni, There are about 80 families living here, most of them traders who are the link in the chain between modern Nepal and the Tibetan-type people of Mustang. Just out of Jomsom you cross a small hanging bridge and then walk along the banks of the Kali Gandaki. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it very easy going. Over to the south and south-west can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif. Upon reaching Kagbeni there is a taste of scenes to come in Upper Mustang, what with its narrow alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, green fields of wheat and barley and a large red gompa.
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele and it takes about six hours.
Day 06: Trek from Chele to Geling which takes about four hours.
Day 07: Trek from Geling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) 5 hrs
From Geling the trail climbs gently through fields, up the center of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gun and an imposing chorten. You then begin a taxing climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La [3840m]. The descent from the pass is quite gentle and about half an hour further on we come to a trail junction; the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white-washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs.
Day 08: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (36200 m.) 5 hrs
Today's walk is through perhaps the driest part of Mustang, and much of your energy will be spent negotiating loose, dry soil. However, the magnificent views of the countryside, from the gentle contours of the north to the rugged mountains in the east and west, are a source of inspiration. Finally, you come to Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are a huge dazing [fortress] and a red gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.
Day 09: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang](3730 m.) 3 hrs
You will spend part of the morning exploring the interesting village of Charang and its large monastery, before setting out for Lo Manthang. You climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually you get our first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so you circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.
Day 10: Acclimatization and explore around Lo-manthang.
Today is free to explore the fascinating city of Lo Manthang, untouched since the 14th century. The city contains about 150 houses, as well as residences for its many lamas. There are four major temples within the city and one of these, Champa Lhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborates mandalas painted on the walls. The king's palace is an imposing building in the center of the city and is occupied by the current King and Queen. Although his duties are largely ceremonial, the King is respected by the people and consulted about many issues by villagers throughout the kingdom.
Day 11: Trek from Lo-manthang to Yara.
Day 12: Trek from Yara to Bas Khola.
Day 13: Acclimatization at Bas Khola.
Day 14: Trek from Bas Khola to Damodar kunda (Lake).
Day 15: Trek from Damodar Kunda to Ghechung Khola.
Day 16: Trek from Ghechung Khola to Tange.
Day 17: Trek from Tange to Muktinath.
Day 18: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) 5 hrs
Today you continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom. Between the walk lies Eklebhatti village where you find tea houses and lodges.
Day 19: Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes.
The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during the after and frequent change of the weather prevent the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon. During the flights in morning, the sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid views of different mountain peaks.
Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21: Free day at Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 22: Final Departure. Transfer to airport.
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