Dudhpokhari( Milky Lake ) & Namunla Pass (5560m)

An overview

Recently introduced trail for the foreigners; the Dudhpokhari (Milky Lake) situated on the border of Lamgung, Manang and Kaski districts of Nepal is at an altitude of around (5300m) above the sea level. Legend has it that some three thousand years ago the Tamu community now Gurung community of Nepal entered this area from Tibet via Namun Bhanjang Pass and made their settlement here. Therefore this place is also known as Tamuwan. The Tamu community had their own King in the olden days; you can see remains of their Palace till now.

In the religious way, there is a strong belief that if you take a bath in this Dudhpokhari ( Milky Lake) three times then all your sins committed in this lifetime get purified. During the Janai Purnima (Sacred Thread Ceremony) thousands of pilgrimage and visitors through this place for holy worship. Hindus worship this place as a site for Holy Pilgrimage and a lot of devotees take this place as the gateway to heaven. Thus the trek to this place is experience of Culture, Nature, remote villages, people as well as it has a good geographical importance and other attractions.

Trek Facts
Tentative Itinerary
Cost Details
Guest Reference

Trip Duration: 10 Days

Namun La- pass (5560m) trek itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishar and futher to Kapoor Gaon. Walk to Ghale Gaon(2016m.)

Day 02: Trekking to Rabrachu (3100m.) 6 hrs. and hard walk. Over night at tented camp.

Day 03: Trekking to Thorju. (4500m.) 6 to 7hrs. and hard walk. Over night at tented camp.

Day 04: The view of the Mt. Manaslu is just magnificent. Short and easy walk to Thorju (4500m.) and over night at tented camp.

Day 05: Trek to Dudha Pokhari (5300m.) for about 3 hrs. View the Dudha Pokhari Lake and pilgrims, in the between the snow caped mountain. Explore around and over night stay at thorju. Tented camp.

Day 06: 4 hrs. Adventure walk for Namun la pass (5560m.) 1.5 hrs. continuous walk for Dafe kharka (4000m.) and overnight at Tented camp.

Day 07: Four hour jungle adventure walk for Danaque (2300m.) and further two hrs walk to Dharapani. Over night at tented camp.

Day 08: 6 hrs.Walking on the bank of the Marsyandi River viewing the amazing water falls on the way to Ghermu. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09: 6hrs. walk to Khudi. Over night at tented camp.

Day 10: Drive back to Kathamandu or Pokhara or Chitwan.