Damodar Kunda is a very important Hindu Pond which is located in the mustang district of the Dhaulagiri Zone in the Western Development Region of Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 17,716 ft above sea level in a very remote place of Mustang. As it is very difficult to travel, this tour is specially designed for people who are tight in schedule, old, or who are not physically fit but want to enjoy the view of the valley and peaks from above the sky.

History:

The freed region is thought to start at Damodar Kunda, a well-known holy place in Upper Mustang. According to the Puranas, Kubera's sons bathed at Damodar Kunda to wash away their sins. When Lord Krishna was bound to a tree by his mother Yashoda in the Dwapar period the trees collapsed due to Lord Krishna's application of force. Kuber's son Nal Kuber was the one who chopped down the trees. Narthi cursed Nal Kuber, who had become rooted like a tree. Narthi cursed him to be the tree's root since he had been mocked, according to legend.

While Nal Kuber pleaded for deliverance, Narthi said that only the touch of Lord Krishna from the Dwapar period could liberate him from the curse. As a result, when Lord Krishna was pulling the rope tied by Yashoda Mata, Nal Kuber soared into the air, surrounded by demons in the shape of trees. Even though he was not under the curse, he prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins. Following this, Lord Krishna instructed Nal Kuber to travel to Damodar Kunda, where the dam of Kush hurled from Vrindavan used to fall. As a result, he went there to be rescued. Nal Kuber was rescued by swimming in the same tank. As a result of Krishna's rope being flung into this location from Vrindavan, it is known as Damodar, and the reservoir at this location is known as Damodar Kunda.

Tour package highlight

  1. Tour starts from Tribhuvan International Airport towards the west.
  2. The helicopter flight passes through different high mountains and hills
  3. During the flight, you can observe different Himalayan ranges, vibrant Rhododendron, views of the local villages, lush green forests, cultivated lands, etc.
  4. While flying above Damodar Kunda you will find major high mountains 65 of the peaks in this range including Damodar Mountain, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tibetan Plateau, and many more.

Facts about Damodar Kunda Heritage tour

Trip Name:

Damodar Kunda Heritage Tour

Tour Type

Charter Flight

Maximum Group

5 Persons

Maximum Elevation

17,716 ft.

Flight Duration

100 min (2 ways)

Maximum Weight

450kg

Best Season

Spring and Autumn season i.e., March, April, May, September, October, and November

Best Time to Fly

Early in the morning

Landing Points

 Near the Kunda

Sights

65 of the peaks in this range including Damodar Mountain, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tibetan Plateau

Heli Tour Cost Includes:

  1. Passenger Insurance
  2. Departure fee

Heli tour cost excludes:

  1. Drop and pick up from TIA
  2. Domestic airport departure tax

Clothing and Preparations

  • Windproof Down Jacket (preferably waterproof too)
  • Warm Trousers
  • Sunhat and woolen cap
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses/Goggles
  • Sunscreen (preferably of SPF30+ for full protection)
  • A bottle of water
  • Toilet paper and other necessities
  • Mobiles and cameras
  • Your passport or passport copy

Some other important points to remember during the heritage tour are listed below:

  • Always be in the line of sight of your pilot. Enter/exit the helicopter from the side or front.
  • Make sure you are wearing your seatbelt properly.
  • Don’t leave your anointed seat until the pilot has signaled it is safe to do so.
  • Weight distribution is important in Helicopters, so we will try to arrange seats accordingly. Please try not to change your assigned seats.
  • No smoking unless you have received permission from the captain.

NOTE: Bookings must be made 15 days in advance of the flight date, and flight confirmation must be received one week in advance of the flight date. Extra costs like airport taxes, national park fees, and breakfast are not included in the rates listed below.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a booking is canceled, we must be notified by the customer one week before the flight date. Cancellations made one week before the flight date are free of charge. Cancellations made within one week will be charged 10% of the total cost of the chosen sector.