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Mustang Damodar Kunda trek

Mustang Damodar Kunda trek

Overview And Highlights

Mustang Damodar Kunda trek is the beaten trekking trail in the Annapurna regionDamodar Kunda trek is the holy place of Hindu people which is situated in the basin of the Damodar Himal in the rain shadow area of upper Mustang,  It is a controlled area of trekking which requires a special permit from the government of Nepal.

Mustang Damodar Kunda trek provides the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful panoramic views of the whole Annapurna range, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes, Tibetan monasteries, etc, in this holy place a big festival occurs in the month of every full moon day of August and thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit this place from Nepal and India.

According to the legend, if they take a deep bath in the cold water of Damodar Kunda (lake), they will be freed from all their sins, This trek is the ideal trek to explore the Damodar massif, the Tibetan plateau as well as the Annapurna range In this trek you also get a chance to know the culture and tradition of the different ethnic groups like Gurung, Magars, and Thakali etc.

Mustang Damodar Kunda Trek begins with the 30-minute scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom or you can also start from Nayapul after a short drive from Pokhara via Ghorepani. On this trek, you can explore the thousands of years old monasteries, ruined caves, artistic desert land of the Trans Himalayan region as well as the Tibetan society.

Damodar Kunda lies in the Upper Mustang between the Muktinath and the Kagbeni. Kagbeni which is situated on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River is famous for Saligram, a stone on which the image of Hindu Lord Vishnu is carved. In Kagbeni you see the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims flocking to Muktinath, the sacred place of Hindus and Buddhists. As this region is a cold and windy place, the best seasons to go for  Damodar Kunda Trek are summer and autumn.

Mustang Damodar Kunda Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1345m

Day2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Trek gear Preparation.5 hrs. 1345m

Day 3: 8/9 hours’ drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 810m

Day 4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsome and Trek to Kagbeni Village, 30-minute flight and 3-hour Trek.

Day 5: Kagbeni to Chele 3050 meters 6/7 hours trek

Day 6: Chele to Syangboche 3850 meters 6/7 hours trek

Day 7: Syangbuche to Ghami 3520 meters 6/7 hours Trek.

Day 8: Ghami to Tsarang (Charang) 3560 meters 6 hours Trek

Day 9: Tsarang to Lo Manthang 3840 meters 5 hours Trek.

Day 10: Day trip to Chhoser by horse or walk on choice

Day 11: Lomanthang to Yara 3900 meters 6/7 hrs. Trek

Day 12: Acclimatization and Explore Luri Gompa. 3840m, 4 hours Trek.

Day 13: Trek to Yara to Ghuma Thanti 4870 meters, 6/7 hours Trek.

Day 14: Ghuma Thati to Damodarkund 5400 meters

Day 15: Explore around Damodar Kunda

Day 16: Damodar Kunda to Ghuma Thati 4870m, 6/7 hours Trek.

Day 17: Ghuma Thati to Yara 3900 meters 6/7 hours Trek

Day 18: Yara to Tangye 3240 meters, 7 hours Trek. `

Day 19: Tangye to Chhusang 2980 meters, 6 Hours Trek.

Day 20: Chuksang to Muktinath 3760 meters 7 hours Trek.

Day 21: Muktinath to Jomsom 2750 meters / 9022 feet

Day 22: Flight /drive back from Jomsom to Pokhara

Day 23: Flight /drive to Kathmandu

Day 24: Transfer to airport for departure

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Welcome you to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal Unique Treks Guide will transfer you to the Hotel by private car; it takes 6.5 km and 30 m from the Airport. Check-in at the Hotel and Overnight sleep at the Hotel in Thamel.

Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1345

After breakfast, Nepal Unique Treks will meet with you in the Hotel, and complete the official paper, permits, and trekking arguments, Introduce with Tour Guide and start Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.

Our Tour guide will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage and historic landmarks like the Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Patan and Basantapur (Kathmandu Durbar Square), etc. In the evening Meet with the Trekking guide and check the list of trekking gear that is important for the Upper Mustang Damodar Kunda Trek, Overnight sleep at the Hotel in Thamel.

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Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1345

Early in the Morning pack your bag and start driving to Pokhara by Tourist Bus, Today you will drive through the Prithvi Highway and via the white water rafting river, during the drive you will see beautiful villages, greenery hills, and river and agricultural fields.

 About 8/9 hours’ drive you will arrive in Pokhara. Check in at the Hotel, Walk around Lakeside and have dinner yourself then sleep at Pokhara Hotel.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
810

Early morning drive to the Airport 25-minute flight to Jomsome Bazar. During the flight, you can see scenic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Mountain weather is changeable and unpredictable, so sometimes it can be delayed due to bad weather.

From Jomsom, we will start a trek to Kagbeni village and overnight sleep at the Guesthouse. If you like to drive by road, then it takes 8/9 hours, 185 km from Pokhara.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
2800

Breakfast in the Guest House then start a trek, We will visit the Monastery and walk through the village, Check in Our special trekking permits then walk continually following the Kaligandaki River valley. You will have lunch near Chuksang village.

The windy trails offer magnificent views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus, and Tukuche peaks and the unique colorful landscapes of Mustang, Overnight sleep at the Guest house in Chele.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3050

Beautiful sunrise leads your day, and it gives outstanding views of the Himalayas and the landscape of Mustang. After Breakfast journey starts from Chele and goes through the local villages, rocky, dusty trails, and narrow canyons. Trekking from Chele to Syangbuchhe will be hard to compare to other days.

Before Arrive Camp we have to cross the two passes which are called by name, Taklam La 3,624m and Dajori La 3,660m.After lunch, you have a chance to visit a Buddhist religious place, which is called Ranchung Chungsi Cave of Mustang.

This cave belongs to the Buddhist religion, in the 8th century Guru Padmasambhava traveled in Mustang and meditation in this cave that’s why this cave is very important for locals of Mustang people and In Buddhism. From the cave another one and half hour's trek you will arrive in Syangbuchen Village.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3850

The trek starts at Ghami, We will pass through beautiful landscapes, Chorten, Mountain View, and arid desert-like terrain, In the early evening we will visit the ancient, Historical monastery of Ghami, The trek from Syangbuche to Ghami is a beautiful and rewarding experience, the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Mustang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3520

During the trek from Ghemi to Charang you will see fabulous mountain views, the oldest ancient Buddhist monasteries, Mani wall, Chorten, and unique colorful landscapes.

The day starts from Ghami and walks downhill to Ghami River and crosses the suspension bridge, then we will climb along the longest Mani wall of Mustang Valley, Chortens, Mani wall and the red cliff of Dhakmar is today’s main attraction. Before rich Tsrang we must cross Chinggel La pass 3870 meters high from the sea level.

We can see the beautiful scenery around Charang / Tsarang Village, which is truly amazing, there is rich culture and natural beauty and the People's lifestyle is the jewelry of Mustang Nepal. Early afternoon you may able to visit Monasteries and around village, and overnight sleep at a Guest House.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3560

Today is the main and final day to arrive at our highlight destination, after breakfast starts the trek from Tsarang to “Lo Manthang, during the trek it will offer stunning views of mountains, and cross the Lo la Pass 3960m, from where you can see the valley of Lomanthang. Today's trek from Tsarang is easier than another day.

Check in the Guesthouse take a lunch and relax. Around 3 pm your guide will show you the Historical monument, Chorten Monastery, Museum, and famous Wall City which is made of traditional mud-brick houses, narrow alleys, and colorful Buddhist prayer flags fluttering on the roof of King Palace.


Lo Manthang is the capital of the former Kingdom of Mustang, Where you can see Tibetan Buddhism, Culture, tradition, and Tibetan-style architecture in Monastery, Chorten, and houses. Sightseeing of walled city and kingdom of Mustang, Enjoy the dinner then sleep at Guesthouse.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3840

After breakfast, your guide will manage the horse to go to Chhoser cave, towards the Garphu & Kora la border. When you reach Chhosar village it will offer a unique and traditional way of life, There are people's daily activities and monks spending time in the Monastery. Visiting Ancient monasteries, Historical caves, and their local villages.

The guide will arrange lunch on the way then back to Guesthouse, Take a tea coffee and relax during your time in Guesthouse. In the early evening attend the puja ceremony in the Monastery and explore around there from the rooftop. Dinner and sleep at the guesthouse.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3840

Early morning visit the monastery for prayer, After Breakfast our journey to Yara is located to the southeast of Lo Manthang. Today’s walking trails are mostly flat and up and down, during the day we can see beautiful grasslands and rocky terrain.

After passing 3900 m Hils and some local villages you arrive in Yara which is 3650 m from sea level. Eventually, Yara village is in a remote settlement surrounded by beautiful barren hills, colorful landscapes, and ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Chorten, and Caves and there people's lifestyle is a major attraction of this village.

.Yara village is famous for its traditional rocky mud houses, unique Tibetan architecture, and cultural heritage. Yara is the most well-preserved village by the Nepal Government in Mustang region.

 

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3900

After breakfast in Tea House, your Day leads to visit Luri Gompa, which is a 400-year-old cave monastery, it takes 4 hours round trip from Yara village. Today walking to Luri Gompa it will be great for acclimation and a religious visit. Hike back to Yara and take a lunch and relax around there, Overnight sleep at Yara village.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
3840

The trek Guide leads to Ghuma Thanti via Yak herder’s trails, and you will see a magnificent view from the top of the 5010m pass, Ghuma Thati is the pilgrims' rest place on routes to Holy Damodar Kunda, Overnight stay in the camp side with surrounding snow peaks views. The distance to Ghuma Thati from Yara is 6 km and it takes 6 hours approximately.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
4870

The Morning departs from Ghuma Tanthi to Damodar Kunda, The trails follow a wide-open valley of grassland and continuously walk a head close towards Kyamu la pass 5300 m and downhill to Batsyak.

From this wild area of Batsyak, then slowly trek to Damodar Kund. You will see beautiful scenery from the top of a high ridge, and glamorous views of Bhirkuti Peak, Damodar Himal, and Saribung Peak. Then a few hours’ descent to Damodar Kund,

Enjoy the evening surrounding the holiest lake of Damodar Kund. The Nepal Unique Treks team settled the camp near the lake, It will be romantic, and enjoy the moment with Hot drinks and overnight sleep at Damodar Kunda.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
4890

If you are religious and believe in nature god, your guide will prepare for the worship and prayers in the holy lake, we believe your wishes will come true one day. Either as travelers or nature lovers, you may enjoy the moment with a magnificent view of the surrounding Damodar Kunda. Your Trek guide will help you walk around there.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
4890

Early in the morning walk around the holy lake and enjoy the beautiful sunrise, then take breakfast pack your bag, and Retrace the journey back to Ghuma Thanti.

Today it feels easy to trek to lower altitudes because you are already acclimatized within high altitudes. Today trek on the same route through summer pasture areas, there is a chance to see some wildlife like a rare snow leopard, and blue sheep, and Overnight sleep at Ghuma Thati.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
4870

Ghuma Thati to Yara 3900 meters 6/7 hours Trek

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
3900

the journey starts at Tangye village and it leads with relatively flat trekking trails somewhere there you must walk downhill sections to the Lower Mustang. +

Today you will capture the dramatic cliffs of colorful hills, deep canyons, Chortens, and a Buddhist monastery, Tangye is also the remote village of the Mustang district with ancient ruins and a traditional way of life influenced by Tibetan culture.

Local people of Tangge depend economically depending in agriculture with a traditional farming method, and rely on animal husbandry; they grow barley, wheat, Potato, and buckwheat, they are proud of their traditions and way of village life, Yara to Tangye journey is an unforgettable through the mystical mustang region of Nepal.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
3240

The Tangye to Chusang journey is 7 hours, and trekking through stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery will motivate you to reach the day's final destination.

Finally, we arrived in Chhusang village which is located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, and witnessed the daily life of local people who live in this remote part of Nepal.

Around the Chhusang village, you can see a beautiful mountain surrounded by towering red cliffs. Early afternoon walk around the bank of Kaligandaki River enjoy the view and try to find some Saligram on your shelf, Overnight sleep at Chuksang Guest House.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Teahouse
Elevation
2980

Today we are going to explore Muktinath Temple, which is a sacred site for both Hindu and Buddhist religions. After breakfast in the Guest house start a trek from Chhusang to Muktinath, Which is a challenging and rugged, windy path but the views are mesmerizing and the experience is worth it.

The trip begins with a long gradual ascend in challenging terrain and a final steep climb to Gyu la 4077 meters. After crossing the pass treks descend towards Jhong village to Muktinath.

In Jhong village, we can see the historical and ancient Palace, which is broken already but still, we can see some broken walls. They have traditional houses, Chortens, interesting cultures, and monasteries, After Lunch in Jhong Village another 40-minute trek to Muktinath.

Tonight stay in Muktinath, Which is 3,762 meters from the sea level, Muktinath is the main junction after the Thorong La pass 5416 m, Most of the domestic travelers and Indian people visit Muktinath as a holy Temple. They will spend the overnight, the next day by bus or by trekking descending to Jomsome.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3760

Early Morning walk around Muktinath Temple, Visit Monastery in Rani Pouwa then back to Guesthouse for Breakfast, There are two options to go to Jomsome by trekking and by Jeep, If your feet are not tired then trek to Jomsome via Lubra village, which is only one village in Nepal they following Bond Religion.

Or if you feel tired from trekking and have pain in your leg then go by Jeep or Bus, Celebrate the Last Day trek party with your staff, and overnight sleep at the Guesthouse.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
2750

Early morning flight to Pokhara and spend quality time and luxurious accommodation. If you go to Pokhara by bus it will take 10 hours, Flight is the fastest option to go to Pokhara by plane, it takes 25 minutes.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
810

Today you’ll drive back to Kathmandu with a scenic drive that takes around 8/9 hours to reach by jeep, car, or tourist bus, and there is another option by flight, which takes 25 minutes from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

According to your budget and time, we can customize the facility and service, before completing the trip please mention to us by jeep or by flight. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll check in the hotel, and use your free time to rest, relax, and explore around Thamel, for souvenir shopping and relaxation. At 6 pm you are invited by Nepal Unique Treks for a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of the trip.

Food
Breakfast, Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1345

Finally don the Nepal Trip; our representative will drop you off at the International airport, 3hrs before the flight schedule,

Food
Breakfast
Elevation
1345

What Is Included ?

  • Airports pick up on your arrival  by private vehicle
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu, Including Breakfast 
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus 
  • Pokhara to Jomsom and Pokhara by  flight 
  • all meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 3 cups of hot drink 
  • The best accommodation at tea houses tent during the trekking period
  • Professional, Responsible English-speaking trekking guide
  • Experience trekking staff (2 guests =1 porter basic) to carry your backpack
  • All necessary paperwork, special permits (ACAP, TIMS), and local taxes
  • Hotel  in Pokhara for 2 nights including Breakfast
  • Travel and rescue arrangements if required

What Is Excluded?

  • Visa fees / international airfare to and from Kathmandu
  •  Lunch and dinner during  stay city 
  • Personal expenses phone calls, mineral water, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge, extra porters & gears, etc
  • Tips for guides are $200 minimum, and porters $100 
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Trip Facts

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Accommodation:

Hotel. Lodge .Tea House

Height:

5400

Grade:

Adventures

Duration:

24 Days

Activity:

Trekking and Village Tour

Transportation:

Flight, Privet Car

Treks Type:

Tea House

Best Season:

Spring, Summer and Autumn
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