Location : Dhumba Lake / Dhumpha Lake
Elevation: Around 2900 meters above sea level
Treak Rout : Jomsom
Trek Distance : 5 KM
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| An amazing view of Dhumba Lake, situated near the Jomsom in Mustang, as captured on 15 Oct. 2016 by Rambabu Nepal |
Dhumba Lake is a beautiful,
natural water lake situated at the base of Mount Nilgiri. The lake can be
reached by foot from Jomsom Mustang. We can start the trek by reaching Jomsom. Dhumba Lake is a sacred
Buddhist lake and for the same reasons, the lake was fenced with prayer flags.
There is an interesting story behind this lake as per the local community. Legends say
that the lake water once turned red on its own and only after long, devoted
religious ceremonies performed by Tibetan Buddhists that the water returned to
its natural color. So it’s been considered a scared lake since then and
according to some locals the fish from the lake is never consumed. Some locals
claim to come here in order to pray for same sort of change in their lives for
their betterment. There is a gompa called Kuchup Terenga Gompa
(approx. 2900mtr) about fifteen minutes of uphill walk from the lake. All the
religious rituals at the gompa are initiated by using the scared water from the
lake as a form of religious offering.
The lakeside is perfect for spending afternoon amongst picturesque
snow-clad peaks and spectacular views of the valley. A calm and pleasant place
to relax, it is a worthy stopover if you’re in Jomsom. If you wish to go up to the gompa, you can
have even more striking 360 degree view of the area. The sacred lake is truly a
mesmerizing treat to the eyes and so is the whole trek. The apple orchards and
the mud houses of the Thini Village are magnificent and give a good peek into
the Mustang culture. It is believed that the Thini Village overlooks the old
salt trade route between Tibet and Nepal.
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