Damodar Kunda Trek – 22 Days
Trip Highlight
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 Buddhist 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.
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.
Trips Profile
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
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 Buddhist 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.
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.
The itinerary mentioned above is to give an overview of the trekking. It can be changed based on your interests and needs.
