Damodar Kunda Trek

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m):
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Nord Extreme Himalaya will transfer you to your hotel, a short 20-minute drive. If time permits, we will discuss the trek and review your equipment. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 – Kathmandu Sightseeing & Permit Preparation:
Provide your original passport for the Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit. Spend the day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, visiting major landmarks such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later, attend a trip briefing with your guide and experts. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 – Drive to Pokhara (827 m, 6 hrs):
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara through scenic countryside. Alternatively, you may choose a 25-minute flight. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening walk along the lakeside. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 – Flight to Jomsom (2,743 m) & Trek to Kagbeni (2,800 m, 3 hrs):
Take an early morning 25-minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. From there, trek 3 hours to Kagbeni, a traditional village with old monasteries and Tibetan-style houses. Explore the village surroundings and overnight at a tented camp.

Day 5 – Kagbeni to Chele (3,050 m, 6 hrs):
Trek through the villages of Tangbe and Chunksang, cross the Kali Gandaki River via a bridge, and ascend to Chele Village. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 6 – Chele to Syangmochen (3,475 m, 7 hrs):
Pass multiple high passes, including Taklam La (3,240 m), Baga La, Yemdo Pass (4,000 m), and Dzong La (3,550 m). Walk through the communities of Samar, Yemdo, and Bhona, passing streams, juniper trees, and the famous Ramchung Cave. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 7 – Syangmochen to Ghaymi (3,520 m, 6 hrs):
Cross Yamda La (3,850 m) and Nyi Pass (4,010 m), passing chortens, poplar-lined paths, barley fields, and Tibetan-style villages. Arrive at Ghaymi, the third-largest village in Lo. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 8 – Ghaymi to Charang (3,550 m, 5 hrs):
Trek with spectacular views of gorges and valleys. Arrive at Charang, a large village of Tibetan origin, home to a 500-year-old Gompa and ancient monastery with fine religious wall paintings. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 9 – Charang to Lo-Manthang (3,700 m, 6 hrs):
Enter the capital region of Upper Mustang. En route, enjoy views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti Peak. Lo-Manthang is a walled village close to the Tibetan border. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 – Explore Lo-Manthang:
Visit Namgyal Gompa, Tingkhar, and the Raja Palace. Explore narrow alleys, traditional houses, and surrounding Himalayan panoramas. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 – Lo-Manthang to Yara (3,530 m, 7 hrs):
Trek over two small passes and through a canyon to Dhi Village, then continue along the riverbed to Yara and Luri Gompa, a 13th-century cave monastery with rare Pala-style Buddhist paintings. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 – Yara to Ghuma Thanti (4,800 m, 7 hrs):
Visit Luri Monastery and cross a 5,100 m pass, passing several smaller monasteries before descending to Ghuma Thanti. Carry a packed lunch from the morning camp. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 – Ghuma Thanti to Damodar Kunda (4,890 m, 10 hrs):
A long day with ups and downs, crossing a 5,600 m pass, before arriving at Damodar Kunda, a holy lake with stunning Himalayan scenery. Carry sufficient food and water. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14 – Explore Damodar Kunda:
Explore the three sacred lakes: Brahma Kunda, Rudra Kunda, and Ananta Kunda. In Hindu tradition, bathing here cleanses sins from past and present lives. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 15 – Damodar Kunda to Ghuma Thanti (4,800 m, 8 hrs):
Retrace your steps over the 5,600 m pass back to Ghuma Thanti. Walking time is slightly shorter due to downhill terrain. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16 – Ghuma Thanti to Yara (3,530 m, 7 hrs):
Descend from Ghuma Thanti back to Yara, crossing the 5,100 m pass again. Overnight at camp.

Day 17 – Yara Driveto Muktinath (3,800 m, 6 hrs):
Drive to Muktinath,  passing Mani walls and prayer wheels. Explore Muktinath Temple, 108 holy taps, Jwalamukhi, and nearby monastery. Overnight at camp.

Day 18 – Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni (2,720 m, 5 hrs):
Descend through villages like Jharkot, Kagbeni, and Eklobhatti, passing monasteries and traditional Tibetan houses, with views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Overnight at guesthouse in Jomsom.

Day 19 – Flight to Pokhara & Sightseeing:
Fly back to Pokhara in the morning. Check in to hotel and enjoy sightseeing in Pokhara, including International Mountain Museum, David’s Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev, and a boat ride on Phewa Lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 – Drive/Flight back to Kathmandu:
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Check in to hotel and rest. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21 – Departure:
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight home.

✅ COST INCLUDED

• Pick-up and drop-off (Airport ↔ Hotel transfer)

• Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast

• Kathmandu ⇄ Pokhara by Tourist Deluxe Bus

• Pokhara ⇄ Jomsom by domestic flight

• Jeep transportation as mentioned in the itinerary

• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

• Trekking Permit

• Upper Mustang Restricted / Special Permit

• Licensed Guide and necessary support staff

• Three meals per day during the trekking program (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

• Accommodation in local lodges / tea-houses during the trek

❌ COST EXCLUDED

• Nepal Entry Visa

• International flight tickets

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

• Personal travel / medical / evacuation insurance

• Donations to monasteries, temples, or communities

• Tips / Gratuities for guide and trekking staff

• Personal expenses (drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, Wi-Fi, hot shower, etc.)

• Emergency evacuation such as helicopter, porter support, or other transport services if required