Damodar Kund Yatra

Trekking duration: 18 days
Starting from:  Jomsom (Flight from Pokhara 25 minutes)
Ending at:  Jomsom (By Flight to Pokhara)
Grade: Challenging  
Highest acItinerary:
 Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about five to seven hours. You depart early morning at 7 o’clock for the drive by tourist deluxe bus or by private car/van/hiace to Pokhara (915m.), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes. Hotel accommodation is provided in 3 star level hotels with BB base in Pokhara at lakeside, the most touristic site.
Day 02: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2713 m.) about 20 minute after having (or pack) breakfast at hotel/Jomsom and Jeep drive to Muktinath via Kagbeni (2895 m.) for about one and half hours , praise in Muktinath temple and jeep drive back to Jomsom for overnight accommodation in best available hotel/guest house.
Day 03: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 20 minutes. The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during the day and after frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon. During the flights in the morning, the sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid views of different mountain peaks. Drive from Pokhara airport to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus/car/van/hiace, which takes about five-seven hours. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.
 Price for the Trip (Per Person Basis):
Costs for Indian Nationals:

Group Size	By Tourist Coach (A/C) & Fly back	By Private Coach (A/C)	By Air (KTM-PKR-JOM VV)
2-4  Persons	INR 14250.00	INR 13950.00	INR 16275.00
5-9 Persons	INR 13050.00	INR 12750.00	INR 14375.00
10 and above Persons	INR 12250.00	INR 11550.00	INR 13175.00

Costs for Foreigners other than Indian Nationals:

Group Size	By Tourist Coach (A/C) & Fly back	By Private Coach (A/C)	By Air (KTM-PKR-JOM VV)
2-4  Persons	INR 20150.00	INR 17850.00	INR 23850.00
5-9 Persons	INR 18950.00	INR 16650.00	INR 21925.00
10 and above Persons	INR 18150.00	INR 15450.00	INR 20725.00

Cost Include - Two ways Transportation for Kathmandu -Pokhara sector as per Itinerary. - Two ways Airfare for Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara sectors. - Full board accommodation in Pokhara and Jomsom with meal during the trip as per Itinerary. - One English speaking guide for each group during the trip (Fully paid). - Jeep drives from Jomsom to Muktinath and VV. - All conservation and TIMS fee as required. - Airport taxes as per required. - 15 Kg Luggage free Per Person in flight except 5 kg hand baggage. - Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available) - Snowy Horizon Special Gift (T-shirt/ Pashmina ) - Our service charge and govt. taxes. Cost Exclude -Emergency rescue evacuation if required. -Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue. -Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks - Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets. -All kind of Personal Expenses -Any activities not mentioned on Price Includes section -Tips, gifts, souvenirscess of the trek:  Damodar Kund (Lake) 4,890m.
Culture: Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Chhetri, Brahamn.
Mode of trekking tour: Fully Camping trek.
Himalayan sights: Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Thorong Peak 6484m, Yakawa Kan 6482m, 7035m, Brikuti 6364m, Chuungian Chanma Himal 6165m. Mustang Himal 66234m. Arniko Chuli 6034m. And more snow capped mountains.
Most Attraction of the trek: Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Chhetri, Brahamn and Great Himalayan scenery etc.
Lake: Damodar Kund (Lake)
Damodar Kund trek has been opened in the year of 2002 for all trekkers and foreign Pilgrimage. Now your dream of seeing to Damodar Kund can be fulfilled. Snowy Horizon arranges this trek for trekker/Pilgrimage. We have a lot of experiences in sending trekker in remote areas like upper Mustang, Dolpa, Manaslu & other non touristy areas in Nepal and Tibet.
The Damodar Kund {lake} is famous for Hindu and Buddhist religious pilgrims .It is situated in the north of Annapurna range. The elevation of the Damodar Kund is just 4890 meters. Damodar Kund is cold and windy place. We will recommend you to visit the place during July and August. The reason is; there is a big festival and many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages visit this holy place every at this time mainly in August. You may visit this place during September till November too. There is also possibility for you to trek this place from March till Jun. After a little bit higher than the Damodar Kund Lake you will find the views around is great looking. Damodar Himal to the north and the Annapurna Himalayan massif is clearly visible to the south. The walk to the Damodar Kund (lake) is easy but quite long walking distance. Don't worry about the altitude; we will arrange you the Gamow Bag, air pressure bag. The highest camp will be at Damodar Kund just 4890 meters high.
The Damodar Kund Lakes are located to three days walk north east of the main Mustang trekking route and is very close to the border with Tibet.


Itinerary:
Day 01: Pokhara, Preparing permit and trekking gears
Day 02: Fly to Jomsom 2800m. - Trek to Kagbeni – Camp enters Restricted Area.
Day 03:  Trek to Chele 3200m - 5.5 hours approx. - Camping
Day 04:  Trek to Gilling - 3500m. - 5.5 hours approx. - camping
Day 05:  Trek to Ghami 3500m., 5.5 hours approx - Camping
Day 06:  Trek to Tsarang 3550m. 5.5 hours approx - Camping
Day 07: Trek to Lo Manthang 3800m. - 5.5 hours approx- Camping
Day 08:  Rest day and explore Around Lo Manthang - Camping
Day 09:  Trek to Dri/Yara - 6 hours approx. Camping
Day 10:  Trek to Bas Khola - 5.5 hours approx. Camping
Day 11:  Acclimatization day - 5 hours approx. Camping.
Day 12:  Trek to Damodar Kund (lake) 4890m. - 5.5 hours approx. - Camping
Day 13: Trek to Ghechung Khola - 5.5 hours approx. Camping
Day 14:  Trek to Tange - 5 ours approx. Camping
Day 15:  Trek to Tetang - 5.5 hours approx. Camping
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath 3800m. - 6 hours approx. Camp Exit Restricted Area
Day 17:  Trek to Jomsom - Camping
Day 18:  Fly Pokhara Transfer to Hotel or Departure to your destination
Cost:  INR 96600.00 /person for Fully Camping Trek in restricted Areas ($2100.00)
Cost includes:
1. Permit fee of upper Mustang (14 Days =$700/ Person) and Damodar Kund
2. Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking
3. Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara flight tickets
4. Annapurna conservation fee.
5. Full meal during camping Period after Jomsom till Jomsom (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
6. Staff: 1 Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters for the Group
7. Insurance of trekking crews.
8. Wages, Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
9. Our service charge
Cost does not include:
1. PERSONAL equipment for Trekking/climbing
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Emergency Rescue evacuation
4. Trekking Sleeping bag
5. Personal expenses
6. Tipping (Tips)
7. Bar bills, Mineral water
8. Any other activities or services not mentioned in cost include sec