Dhumba lake

Dhumba lake
Location of the lake in Nepal.
Location of the lake in Nepal.
Dhumba lake
LocationMustang, Nepal
Coordinates28°45′48″N 83°42′59″E / 28.76333°N 83.71639°E / 28.76333; 83.71639
DesignationLake
Surface elevation2,830 metres (9,280 ft)
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Dhumba lake is located in Mustang district of Nepal at an altitude of 2830 m.[1][2] It is about 5.5 km west of Jomsom near the Thini village. The lake is about 150 meters long and 100 meters wide. The lake is fed by ice melt from Mount Nilgiri.[3]

The lake is considered sacred by Buddhists and Hindu pilgrims.[4] According to the legend, once the lake changed to red color. A Buddhist monk performed some rituals and turned it back to natural color. Due to the religious belief, the fishes of the lake is not consumed.[5]


  • Dhumba Lake in 2024
    Dhumba Lake in 2024

References

  1. ^ Sureis (2017-09-06). "Lakes awaiting tourists in Mustang". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  2. ^ Planet, L.; Mayhew, B.; Brown, L.; Butler, S. (2016). Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. Travel Guide. Lonely Planet Global Limited. ISBN 978-1-76034-005-6.
  3. ^ "Dhumba Lake - The hidden gem of Mustang (Photo Feature)". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  4. ^ annapurnapost.com. "बर्खा लाग्यो, मुस्ताङ घुम्‍न जाने होइन? (फोटो फिचर)". बर्खा लाग्यो, मुस्ताङ घुम्‍न जाने होइन? (फोटो फिचर). Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  5. ^ "Dhumba Lake - New Destination to Visit during Muktinath Temple Tour". Trekking and Expedition in Nepal -. 2020-01-28. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
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