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Damodar Kunda

Damodar Kund Tour

Difficulty: Moderate
Max Altitude: 5400m at Damodar Kund
Duration: 05 days
Cost: $2390
Season: Spring/Autumn/Summer
Accommodation: Hotel/Teahouse
  • Overview
  • Detail Itinerary
  • Cost Info
  • Important Note

Highlights

  • Calling all the Hindu pilgrims and the believers
  • Holiest Muktinath temple and Damodar Kund tour
  • Stunning aerial views of the valleys, gorges, farmlands and the snow capped Himalayas
  • Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley with Lord Pashupatinath Darshan
  • A short yet the most impressive tours in Nepal
Damodar Kund tour is especially designed for the Hindu pilgrims around the world which is equally famous for the trekkers who starve for greater views of the dry region of Nepal. Damodar Kund is a small sacred lake situated in the high altitude of Upper Mustang region and not too far from holy Muktinath which is the major attraction for the Holy beings. 

The Varaha Purana has written down the Damodar Kund’s religious significance in the book. Varaha Purana is a Sanskrit text from the Puranas genre of literature in Hinduism. It belongs to the Vaishnavism literature corpus praising Narayana (Lord Vishnu), but also includes chapters dedicated to praising on Shiva and Shakti. Major part of the famous Annapurna circuit trekking in Nepal, Kali Gandaki River has its source right in Damodar Kund and flows to the South. When Damodar Kund is regarded as the auspicious head of lying Lord Vishnu, Muktinath is believed as the mouth. As can be seen in the 2nd column of Varaha Purana, Lord Krishna has suggested whoever pays a visit to this Kunda and takes a bath, they will be free from all the sins. Hence, Damodar Kund has the ultimate significance in Hindu religion.

The journey to Damodar Kund is more than just a holy tour and similar to the trekking in the Upper Mustang region. Tibetan plateau and Damodar Himal to the South and Annapurna Himalayan ranges to the North. To see this mesmerizing views while visiting to Damodar Kund, March to October is the best time whereas a big festival is held every full moon in August. Being in the land of Hidden Kingdom, Damodar Kund tour offers you a taste of various lifestyles and cultures in the higher region of Nepal.

Damodar Kund Tour Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Darshan, D, Hotel 

Day 02: Preparation day and sightseeing, B, Hotel 

Day 03: Helicopter flight: Kathmandu – Damodar Kund – Muktinath – Kathmandu, BL, Hotel 

Day 04: Rest in Kathmandu / shopping, BD, Hotel 

Day 05: International flight, B, Flight

***BLD denotes Breakfast lunch and Dinner

Damodar Kund and Muktinath by trek

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m, Pashupatinath Darshan, D, Hotel 
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, B, Hotel 
Day 03: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni 2804m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 04: Trek to Chele 3050m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 05: Trek to Ghaymi 3520m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 06: Trek to Yara 4000m, BLD, Teahouse                                  
Day 07: Rest and acclimatize at Yara, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 08: Trek to Thanti (rest house) – near Damodar Kund, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 09: Trek to Damodar Kund 5400m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 10: Trek to Yara (Pony ride plus trek from Yara to Yara), BLD, Teahouse 
Day 11: Trek to Charang 3500m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 12: Trek to Syanbochen 3475m, BLD, Teahouse
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath 3800m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 15: Trek to Jomsom  2743m, BLD, Teahouse 
Day 16: Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing, B, Hotel 
Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu / Shopping, BD, Hotel 
Day 18: International departure, B, Flight.

Damodar Kund and Muktinath by helicopter itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Darshan, D, Hotel 
Day 02: Preparation day and sightseeing, B, Hotel 
Day 03: Helicopter flight: Kathmandu – Damodar Kund – Muktinath – Kathmandu, BL, Hotel 
Day 04: Rest in Kathmandu / shopping, BD, Hotel 
Day 05: International flight, B, Flight

Damador Kund and Muktinath by Trek

Cost Includes

  • All ground transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with specified meals on twin sharing basis
  • Teahouse accommodation during trek with all meals
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with entrance fees
  • Pony or mule for carry luggage during Damodar Kund yatra
  • Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara air ticket
  • A trekking guide, tour leader, Sherpas and porters with their salaries plus insurances
  • Sleeping bags, down jacket and duffel bag (provided if required)
  • Required permits and other fees
  • Oxygen supply for emergency use
  • Comprehensive medical kit
  • Company t-shirt and route maps
  • Local government tax and VAT

Cost excludes

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International flight (airfare)
  • Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal expenses 
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
  • Travel and emergency rescue insurance
  • Tips to guide and porters (mandatory)

Damodar Kund and Muktinath by helicopter

Cost Includes

  • All ground transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with specified meals on twin sharing basis
  • Kathmandu sightseeing with entrance fees
  • Kathmandu to Muktinath to Damodar Kund and back by helicopter
  • A tour leader and his expense plus insurance
  • Required permits and other fees
  • Oxygen supply for emergency use
  • Comprehensive medical kit
  • Company t-shirt
  • Local government tax and VAT

Cost excludes

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International flight (airfare)
  • Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
  • Travel and emergency rescue insurance
  • Tips to staffs (mandatory)


Trip Note:
Apart from the ACAP and TIMS fee, all the visitors have to pay $500 per person to get the restricted Upper Mustang’s permit which is included in the tour price.

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