Damodarkund Yatra

Many Hindus from round the globe are dreaming to take a holy bath at least once in their life time in the sacred Damodar-Kund, situated at the altitude of 5400 meters lap of high Himalayas in Upper Mustang on the north east of Mustang District , Nepal.

Firstly, while describing Barah Puran has narrated the Domodar Kund, River Kaligandaki can’t be left untouched. River Kaligandaki has its source in Damodar Kund and throughout its flow to south right up to Indian border carries a manifestation of lying lord Vishnu with Damodarkund jewel ed as His auspicious Head and with Muktinath as the mouth, Shaligram Chakra as chest Ru Ru Kshetra of Palpa district as the waist, Devaghatam as the Knee and lastly the auspicious feet of lord Vishnu goes to the credit of Gajendra Moksha devadham, Nawal Parasi.

Secondly, Barah Puran has narrated the damodar kund’s religions significance; Lord Krishna has said that who pays a visit to this Kunda and takes a deep-bath, they will be freed from all the sin. It is also mentioned in Puran that two sons of Kubers were suffering from their wrongdoing & sin, which they did in their previous birth but lord Krishna suggested them to take bath in this Kunda and immediately after taking bath in this Kunda they were released from all their sin. Such a beautiful elaboration of the lord, one may find starting from the auspicious lakes of Damodar Kund.

Here we are at their service to make their dream come true. So the importance of a visit to this sacred place cannot be described in a short paragraph.We welcome you to a serene and highly religious Damodar Kund,. While visiting Damodar Kund you’re in the land of Mustang , the hidden kingdom of Himalayas , you will enjoy a very different culture then that of Indian sub continent Aryan and Dravid culture.

Overview

Duration : 4 Days

Region : Nepal

Destinations : Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomson – Muktinath – Damodarkund

How to visit Damodar Kund
We had prepared a comfortable trek on foot and Pony. From Jomsom the district headquarters of Mustang, the trek would be for 14 days to and from. Since Damodar Kund is at the high altitude, the trek is designed in view of acclimatization and comfort. We make you visit Lord Muktinath on the return leg. Since Pilgrimage would cover the high altitude (above 5333m.) it is a difficult trek and requires a normal physical fitness.

Our guest may enter Nepal directly by air to Kathmandu and then visiting places like Kathmandu valley and Pokhara & to Jomsom, Pokhara and Jomsom are linked to Kathmandu by air or one may have a choice to travel to Pokhara by road from Kathmandu and then by air to Jomsom 2667 m.

Other way of entering Nepal is through Sunauli Border and Kakarvitta border, nearest railway junction is Gorakhpur and Silgudi respectably and then visit to Pokhara by road or air & further Mahendra Nagar Indian city Banbasa, Biratnagar & Pashupati nagar on Indian border Jogbeni & Darjeeling respectably.

What to wear
1 Warm clothes, a pair of hiking shoes, sun-tan cream, sunglass, nuts biscuits, huts, Chocolate, of choice, Personal towel, woolen socks etc. Torch and Cameras tele or still with enough batteries.

Food, Drink etc.
1. We offer vegetarian food, Morning, evening tea/coffee along with snacks, while you would be in trekking.
2. Alcoholic drinks beverages should not be consumed.

Month to visit Damodar Kund
By Helicopter visit in the month of June and September is suitable. For the treks on foot / Pony May, June is preferable. Helicopter Services will be conducted from Jomsom/Pokhara.

Others Requirement
Indians are required to carry authorized identity card, preferably passport, Indians and others SAARC nationals will have to pay ACAP fee of Rs. 200 and others nationals will be paying Rs. 2000.

Means & Equipment

A group of highly competent and professional staffing who care for your needs. We are linked with world on our website and have other communication mode. We maintain a sophisticated range of equipment and a fleet of luxury cars and buses. We have a well-stocked store with the equipment required for trekking and expedition.

A Yatra to Damodar Kund by Helicopter

As trek on foot is time taking thus trek would not possible for all of our guest for one or another reason. Hence, we are pleased to introduce a same day Darshan of Damodar Kund by helicopter.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL POKHARA

Arrival Pokhara, Transfer to Hotel, Evening Leisure, Overnight.

DAY 2: POKHARA TO MUKTINATH TO DAMODAR KUNDA

AM breakfast, transfer to Airport fly to Muktinath by Helicopter after Muktinath Darshan fly to Damodar Kunda, After have Darshan / worship ( Puja) fly back to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel. Overnight.

DAY 3: POKHARA CITY SIGHTSEEING.

AM Brekfast, Afternoon Pokhara city Sightseeing by private vehicle, Boatiing on Fewa Lake, back to Hotel, Evening Leisure, Overnight.

DAY 4: FINAL DEPARTURE

AM breakfast,Departure to onward Destination or Kathmandu

Cancellation Policy

  • Once the Group-Naming list has been submitted for the permit, any cancellations will incur a penalty for each individual. Please note that the permit application is processed 60 days prior to the scheduled travel date.
  • If the Yatri cancels the tour 45 Days before the date of departure, 75% of total payment will be refunded.
  • If the Yatri cancels the tour 30 Days before the date of departure, 50% of total payment will be refunded.
  • If the Yatri cancels the tour 15 Days before the date of departure, NO payment will be refunded.

Emergency Departure and Associated Costs

In the event of an unforeseen emergency requiring a Yatri to depart the Yatra prematurely and seek to return, the Yatri will be fully responsible for any additional costs incurred due to this early departure. These expenses may include, but are not limited to:

  • Permit and visa cancellations
  • Transportation costs (e.g., return travel)
  • Meals and lodging
  • Medical care
  • Emergency rescue services
  • Any supplementary nights spent on the Nepal side of the journey
  • The Yatri will bear the full financial responsibility for these costs.