Mustang Damodar kunda trekking
Mustang Damodar kunda trekking is less frequented restricted trek in Mustang region. Mustang Damodar kunda trek offer superb panoramic views whole Annapurna range , lush valleys , beautiful landscape, Tibetan monasteries. Mustang Damodar kunda tour package is really exciting trip for pilgrimage travelers . Mustang Damodar Kunda (Lake) situated in a basin in the Damodar Himal and flows southward through a rain shadow valley on the eastern edge of the Annapurna Range. Damodar Kund is situated at the lap of high Himalayas in Upper Mustang area of Nepal. Damodar Kunda trekking is situated at the lap of high Himalayas in Upper Mustang area of Nepal. Damodar kund has own history : 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 wrong doing & 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.
Trek to Mustang Damodar Kunda doable with in one week from Kathmandu. Now a days , travelers may join overland tour to Mustang it means till Luri Gompa then need to hike up to Damodar kunda. Special Mustang trek permit essential through government registered local Nepal trekking companies . Mustang Damodar Kunda trek permit cost USD 500 for 10 days and extended each day cost USD 50 per person for foreigners. Suggested all travelers trek through government registered local Nepal trekking company recomended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured journeys in Himalaya. Upper Mustang Damodar Kunda trek cost is depend on group size and choice of the packages. we have generate Mustang Damodar kunda trekking itinerary as below mentioned but trip package may change or extend as per trekkers holiday frame. Now a days Holy Damodar kunda yatra doable till Luri Gompa by jeep then hike to Damodar Kunda possible with in one week holidays. From Luri Gompa fully camping / tented trek up to Damodar Kunda with in two days it means minimum fourd days need to stay in tented camp. If trekkers wish to have horse riding to Damodar kunda also possible.
Mustang Damodar Kunda trek begins from Jomsom after 25 minutes fight from pokhara or Pokhara drive to Phedi then 7 days trek to Kagbeni via Ghorepani poon hill Kali gandaki valley. Himalaya Journey Trekking guide led you through beautiful valley of Kagbeni Chele upper Mustang to Damodar kunda lake. We Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition 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. Since mustang trekking route open for trekkers aftermath numerous adventure seekers visit to Damodar kunda trekking. Damodar Himal, mountain range in Nepal Himalayas, in Mustang district, Includes Muktinath Himal (6,706m), Bhrikuti Peak (6,364m). Damodar kund mustang trekking required special trekking permit which you can obtain from legal trekking agency of Nepal. We Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition arrange Damodar kunda trekking according to trekkers /adventure seekers holiday schedule and wish with unforgettable life time journeys in Nepal Himalayas.
Mustang Damodar kunda trekking itinerary - Option I:
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu, 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition’s airport representative transfer to hotel , Mustang Damodar kunda trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, HJT tour guide will take to you for kathmandu valley sightseeing such as Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square with guided tour and our representative will issue the special mustang Damodar kund trekking permit with original passport because of without original passport can’t issue the trekking permit. overnight at kathmandu.
Day 03: After breakfast, Kathmandu by tourist bus drive to Pokhara 915m, dirve approximately 5-6 hours , Kathmandu
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,713m/8,900 ft)-15 Minutes & Trek to Kagbeni- (2,804 m / 9,200 ft)-3 Hours
Day 05: Trek to Chele (3,130 m/10,270 ft)-6 Hours
Day 06: Trek to Geling (3,600 m/11,810 ft)-6 Hours
Day 07: Trek to Charang (3,560 m/11,680 ft)-7 Hours
Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang (3,840 m/12,600 ft)-4 Hours
Day 09: Acclimataization at Lomanthang or Rest, During this day , you can make sightseeing or excursion tour around Mustang King palace and monasteries.
Day 10: Trek to Yara (3,600 m/11,811 ft)-6/7 Hours
Day 11: Trek to Luri Gompa (3,950 m/12,959 ft)- 4 Hours
Day 12: Trek to Ghuma Thanti (4,600 m/15,092 ft)-6 Hours
Day 13: Cross High Passes to Damudar Kunda (4,890 m/16,043 ft) -8 Hours
Day 14: Exploration Day in Damodar Kunda
Day 15: Trek back to Ghumna Thanthi- 7 Hours
Day 16: Trek back to Yara- 7 Hours
Day 17: Trek to Tangge (3,360 m/)- 7 Hours
Day 18: Trek to Paha and to Chusang (2,980 m/) - 8 Hours
Day 19: Trek to Muktinath (3,802 m/12,475 ft) -7 Hours
Day 20: Visit Muktinath Temple and trek down to Jomsom- 6 Hours
Day 21: Jomsom pokhara by flight , flight approximately 15 minutes, transfer to hotel . overnight at Pokhara
Day 22: After breakfast, Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus or Pokhara Kathmandu by flight. will arrange either tourist bus or by flight as per trekkers choice. overnight at Kathmandu
Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
Mustang Damodar kunda trek itinerary - Option II:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition’s airport representative transfer to hotel , Damodar kund trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, HJT tour guide will take to you for kathmandu valley sightseeing such as Pasupatinath,Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square with guided tour and our representative will issue the special mustang Damodar kund trekking permit with original passport because of without original passport can’t issue the trekking permit. overnight at kathmandu.Day 03: After breakfast by tourist bus or by flight to Pokhara, overnight at pokhara hotel .
Day 03: After breakfast, Kathmandu by tourist bus drive to Pokhara 915m, dirve approximately 5-6 hours , Kathmandu
Day 04: After breakfast, Jomsom drive to Muktinath 3802m , drive approximately 2 hours . visit Muktinath temple ( Salvention temple ) . Overnight at Muktinath
Day 05: After breakfast, Muktinath drive to Tsarang 3560 m , drive approximatley 4-5 hours
Day 06: Tsarang drive to Lo Manthang 3840 m drive approximatley 3 hours .
Day 07: Acclimataization at Lomanthang or Rest, During this day , you can make sightseeing or excursion tour around Mustang King palace and monasteries.
Day 08: Lo Manthang drive to Luri Gompa ( 3940m ) drive approximately 2-3 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Luri Gompa (3,950 m/12,959 ft)- 4 Hours
Day 10: Trek to Ghuma Thanti (4,600 m/15,092 ft)-6 Hours
Day 10: Cross High Passes to Damudar Kunda (4,890 m/16,043 ft) -8 Hours
Day 11: Trek back to Ghumna Thanthi- 7 Hours
Day 12: Trek back to Luri Gompa - 7 Hours
Day 13: Luri Gompa drive back to Tsarang / Kagbeni . drive approximatley 5-6 hours
Day 14: Kagbeni drive back to Pokhara . Drive approximatley 8-9 hours overnight at Pokhara
Day 15: After breakfast, Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus or Pokhara Kathmandu by flight. will arrange either tourist bus or by flight as per trekkers choice. overnight at Kathmandu
Day 16: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 17: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
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Service includes:-
- Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
- Three night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis ( 3 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder trekking Guide.
- Kathmandu to pokhara overland transportation by tourist bus as mentioned in itinreary
- Tourist bus station to Pokhara hotel transfer by private vehicle as mentioed in itinerary
- Two night hotel accomodation in Pokhara on BB basis ( two star catagory hotel ) as mentioned in itinerary
- Pokhara hotel to domestic airport drop by private vehicle as mentioed in itinerary
- Pokhara jomsom flight ticket as metioed in itinerary
- Trekking porter /sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.(two person will get one trekking sherpa/ porter)
- Trekking accomodation in camping trekking entire the mustang Damodar kunda trekking as mentined in itinerary
- Full board meal (veg. / non veg.) prepared by our expert cook who will prepare food entire the bokta peak ( Nepalese, Chinese , Indian, American , Tibetan dishes)
- Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
- Required Trekking porters who will carry food and necessary trekking equipments during the peak climbing Kitchen equipments , trekking equipments and tents (two men tent, Dining tent, kitchen tents, tents etc),mattress.
- Mustang Damodar kunda trekking permit
- Annapurna conservation area project permit (ACAP permit)
- Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS)
- Jomsom pokhara flight ticket as mentioned in itinerary
- Nayapul to Pokhara overland transportation by private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
- Pokhara Kathmandu overland transportation by tourist bus as mentioned in itinerary
- guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as mentioned in itinerary
- Kathmandu valey sightseeing tour with private vehilce as menioned in itinerary
- All program as mentioned in itinerary
- Overland transportation
- Trekking guide both way flight ticket
- Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide, and porters)
- Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
- Airport drop
Service Excludes:-
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
- International flight ticket
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipments
- High risk medical insurance
- Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
- Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
- Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
Mustang Damodar kunda trekking Equipments
- Trekking Bag pack.
- Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
- Trekking shoes.
- Sports shoes or sandal.
- Trekking stick.
- Trekking Hat, cat
- Trekking woollen cap.
- Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
- Pullover or warm sweeter.
- Raincoat.
- 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
- Hand gloves.
- 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
- 3/4 pairs of Underwear
- Eye glass
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag.
- Flash or Torch light.
- Camera and batteries.
- Sun cream.
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Useful Information:
Mustang Damodar kunda trekking is less frequented restricted trek in Mustang region. Mustang Damodar kunda trek offers superb panoramic views whole Annapurna range , lush valleys , beautiful landscape, Tibetan monasteries. Mustang Damodar Kunda (Lake) situated in a basin in the Damodar Himal and flows southward through a rain shadow valley on the eastern edge of the Annapurna Range.