On the lap of the Mt.Numbur Chuli a small but architectural glacial lake of Dudh (milk) kunda (pond) is located. Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking trail leads to the region with different details of the Everest trekking trail in Nepal Himalaya.
One of the unexplored destinations Dudh kunda trail is dominated with Sherpa, Tamang, Rai, Chhetri and many more.
Trail of Dudh Kunda trek is mostly jungle and very close to the mountains – when we get to no tree line zone. Trail is still unexplored tremendously.
Dhudh Kunda is located in the peace zone of Nepal Himalaya in the Lower Everest region with huge varieties in flora and fauna, this trail is virgin trekking trail of Nepal, and hence it is, not much crowded.
If you are interested to explore new trails of Nepal Himalaya with antique tradition & culture rich with solitude in trekking; this could be an ideal trekking destination for you. Apart from Mt. Numbur Himal, trekkers will get glace of Khumbu Himalaya range including Everest and many more.
Trekking trail is less explored, thus peaceful moments will be yours. As this is still a camping trekking destination, as always Nepalgram is dedicated to show you the hidden parts of Nepal, thus we encourage to ask more about the destination and share your expectations.
Best Time for Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking
Dudh Kunda trek is a camping trek destination in Lower Everest. Thus camping trek must be considered in favorable weather conditions. Camping in cold and rainy season is not recommended, however people trek in those time of the year as well.
Best time to trek to Dudh kunda is in the Autumn and Spring. Autumn are the months from September to November and Springs are the months from March to May. These months are favored more over Monsoon & winter is because of good weather conditions. During these months; temperature is mild and sky is clear. Blue sky and white mountains makes your trip a best trip to unexplored region of Everest Himalaya.
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Why not to trek Dudh Kunda in the monsoon? Because these months are supposed to have all day rain. And to trek in the rainy season in the off the beaten trail is not fun. And also this is a camping trek so accommodation will not be comfortable. Wet body and sleeping in the small tents will not be fun rather a challenge, if you want to accept. And more importantly – Monsoon season is supposed to have clouded sky for most of day light. Thus you might not be able to see what you have expected to see in Dudh Kunda Trekking.
But Still in Monsoon, Dudh kunda lake observers a big festival. The festival is called janai purnima and is celebrated among Hindu as well as Buddhist Community. This lake is thus called a holy lake.
Why not to trek in the winter? Camping trek in the winter is supposeingly less fun than in the mentioned good season to trek to Dudh Kunda. Winter days will have clear sky and temperature will be mild and favorable. But the nights and morning (before sun rise); the temperature will be too much cold. Cold is the only reason for winter to be unfavorable month for Trekking to Dudh Kunda lake. In winter – you will be able to see the frozen lake of Dudh Kunda – whoich you will not get to see in other season trek to Dudh Kunda lake.
Culture & Nature
The region is dominated by Chettri, who are known as the brave folks Gurkhas in Anglo – Nepal War, whereas Rai and Tamang and Sherpa are famous as Gurkha’s in British, Singapore, HongKong security forces and Indian Army force.
This milky pond is holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist. One of the; off – the – beaten trail of Nepal Himalaya, near to Everest, this trail offers trekkers a peace in nature less people and charming peoples. This trekking trail gives clear picture of Mt. Numbur chulli and other several unnamed and named Himalayan range. You will see Numbur peak on your arrival at Phaplu, a stunning White Mountain in the middle of the mountain range you see in the north. Rhododendrons forest with many wild animals makes trekkers more interesting.
To explore Dudh Kunda lake trekking trail, we have suggested itinerary as below, but the trail can be connected from Jiri, Phaplu or Lukla as well. It is possible to start trek either from historic route of Jiri Bazzar or from Tenjing Hillary Airport (one of the most dangerous airport of the world) at Luckla or from Phaplu airport.
Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking OutlineItinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu international airport, our company representative will assist you to transfer to your hotel.Tonight Dudh kunda trekking briefing by your guide.
- Day 2 – Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu and trekking to Ringmo.
- Day 3 – Hike from Ringmo to Sarsar Beni
- Day 4 – Trekking from Sarsar Beni to Dudh Kunda (4560m), back to Sarsar Beni
- Day 5 – Trek from Sarsar Beni to Junbesi
- Day 6 – Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu
- Day 7 – Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu international airport, Hotel (B/B)
- Day 8 – We will drop you to TIA for your final departure.
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Cost of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking – Nepalgram Adventure
| S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
| 1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 930 | 460 | 225 |
| 2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
| 3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
| 4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
| 5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
| 6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
| 7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
| 8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
| 9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
| 10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
| 11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
| 12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
| 13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
| 14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
| 15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
| 16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
| 17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
| 18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
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All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $460 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking – All inclusive package
- Domestic flights for Phaplu Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and drop by private car for domestic and international flights as in the itinerary.
- 2 night Standard Hotel in Kathmandu(according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All accommodations Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
- All necessary paper works, entry permit & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $225 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICEÂ PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works, entry permit & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Domestic flights for Phaplu Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and drop by private car for domestic and international flights as in the itinerary.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $930 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking for Luxury Package
- 2 night 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu(according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works, entry permit & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Domestic flights for Phaplu Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and drop by private car for domestic and international flights as in the itinerary.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Dudh Kunda Lake Trekking for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.