The sacred lake of Dudh kunda lies at the base
of Mt.Nambur, the mountain regarded by the locals
as being the home of the protective deity of Solu. In August
there is an influx of devotees who
come to perform cleansing ritual at the lake. At other time
you are unlikely to meet anyone on
this rarely traveled trail.
The main trail to Dudh kunda starts
at Ringmo on the route between Junbesi and Tragsindho La. an
alternative route to the lake starts at Thupten Chholing and
follows a spectacular, isolated
ridge through dense forest and then opens, and sometimes rocky,
yak grazing pastures to join the
main trail at Sarsarbeni. This latter trail is quite remote
and a local guide may be needed if
your staff is unfamiliar with the route.
From Ringmo, the trek
to Dudh kunda takes a minimum of five days but at least one extra
day for
exploring around the lake should be allowed for. While at the
lake, be sure to walk right around
its shore and look for the spring, high up on the Northeastern
side which is considered to be the
source of the holy water.
There are several additional option for extending treks above
Dudh Kunda but the remote nature of the country makes a locally
experienced guide essential.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
(1300m)
Day 02: Sight seeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly to Phaplu (2364m)
Day 04: Phaplu to Ringmo (2700m) on the way visit Chiwang Gompa
Day 05: Ringmo to Pati (3264m)
Day 06: Pati to Sosra Beni (3972m)
Day 07: Hike Dudh Kunda (around 4500m) and overnight camp at
Sosra Beni
Day 08: Sosra Beni to Mopung (2650m)
Day 09: Mopung to Phaplu (Visit Tupten Choling on the way)
Day 10: Phaplu to Kathmandu by flight
Day 11: Kathmandu rest day.
Day 12: Final depart.
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