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    Damodar Kunda

    The journey of Damodar Kunda is the journey of Salvation. Damodar Kunda is very famous among Hindu Pilgrims. According to Hindu Mythology, Damodar is the other name of Lord Krishna. This lake is mentioned in a Hindu holy book named Barah Puran. There are three major lakes in this area commonly called the Damodar Kunda. These three lakes are Chakra Kunda, Sankha Kunda, and Tamra Kunda. Chakra Kunda is also known as Hansa Kunda. It is because we find ducks (Hash in Nepali) playing in this lake except during the winter season. Moreover, we can also see the symbol of Chakra in this lake. Likewise, we can see the symbol of Sankha in Sankha Kunda.

    Where is this lake situated?

    Damodar Kunda lies is high up in a rain-shadow area of the Himalayas north of the famous Annapurna range of the Mustang Region between Kagbani and Muktinath. Its altitude is 4890 m from sea level. Damodar Himal and Bahumukhi Himal surround this lake.

    Religious Beliefs

    According to the belief of pilgrims, people should reach once in a lifetime and take a holy bath here. Bath in Damodar Lake washes away all sins which you had done in a previous and current lifetime.

    More Information 

    Damodar Lake is the main source of the Gandaki River. This lake is also famous for the place to find good Saligram. The best season to visit Damodar Lake is the full moon of August. It is because a big festival occurs every year on August when thousands of Hindu Pilgrims visit. Moreover, you can visit  Damodar Lake from April to September.

    How to get there?

    Usually, there is three option to visit Damodar Kunda which are mentioned below:

    • Damodar Kunda Helicopter Tour.
    • Trek to Damodar Kunda
    •  Horse Ride Tour.

    If you want to explore this holy Lake that lies in Upper Mustang, please feel free to contact Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition.

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