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USD 8750
MKA-1144
1
2 - 6
Moderate
Included (B,L, D)
Private Vehicle & Flight
Hotel & Guest House
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Mar-May / Sep-Dec
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
10 to 79 years old
4 to 5 hours walk every day
Live Guide/Instructor
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.
Note: Upper Mustang Restricted Area Helicopter Landing Permit is required which cost USD 265; this is chargeable to the client.
To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".
Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 28 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.
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