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Activity Level
Moderate
Duration
1 Days
Suitable For
10 to 79 years old
Best Season
Mar-May / Sep-Dec
Region / Country
Nepal
Group Size
2-26 Pax
Overview
In the 'Barah Puran', Lord Krishna has said that whoever visits Damodar Kunda and takes a dip in the lake's water, will be freed from all sins. Another story mentions the miraculous healing of the two sons of Kubers who are advised by Lord Krishna to bathe in the Damodar Kunda to cleanse their souls of sins committed in their previous birth. Damodar Kunda (lake) is situated in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas north of Annapurna range. It lies high in the Himalayas in Upper Mustang area, at an elevation of 4890 meters. A big festival is held here during the full moon of autumn. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims make a pilgrimage to this place every year. The Tibetan plateau and Damodar Himal to the north and the Annapurna Himalayan massive to the south can be viewed from the vicinity of the holy lake. The Damodar Kunda darshan should enable you to enjoy a very different culture than that of Indian subcontinent Aryan and Dravid culture as you're in the land of Mustang.
- Sector: KATHMANDU –DAMADOR KUNDA – KATHMANDU
- Block flying time: 3.5 hrs
- Ground time: 15 minutes.
- Pax Size : 4 pax max
- Cost : USD 8,750 /-
Note: Upper Mustang Restricted Area Helicopter Landing Permit is required which cost USD 265; this is chargeable to the client.