Dhumba Lake, Western Region, Nepal
4.5 (12 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Dhaulagiri Zone Bodies of Water
Must-visit. Heaven on Earth!
About a 10-15 drive from Jomsom bazaar, this lake was surreal! Pristine, beautiful, calm and relaxing- this place left me speechless. I realized how blessed we are as Nepalese to have this beautiful part of Mother Nature in our country. The only place I could think of that came close to this beauty was Switzerland. We were asked to refrain from touching the water in order to preserve the purity, cleanliness and sanctity of the water, which we didn't mind at all. You can get a good view of Jomsom and the local airport when you're here. There is also a small restaurant by the lake where we ordered tea and biscuits. It was an amazing feeling, sipping on a hot cup of tea with the view of the lake and the snow-capped mountains behind it. If you visit Jomsom or Muktinath, you don't want to miss the chance to visit Dhumba lake. It is definitely worth it!
Address
Beni Jomsom Sadak, 33100 Nepal
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:53
User Ratings
4.5 based on (12 reviews)
Reviews
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5Dipen B 5:00 PM Jul 8, 2018
Amazing view
This lake is around 40 mins walk from Jomsom airport. We preferred walking to experience the gravelled path and nice weather. We walked by the side of rivulet, found horses gazing on the way. Loved it!! The wind blows hard during the day. So, you will experience some pebbles on your way but we took this as fun and laughed on the way. The lake itself is so clear, green/blue reflection on water. I assume, the best view is after mid day once the reflection goes towards the water but before the sun goes down. One of the best place so far!! Peaceful!!
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4Dipyd 5:00 PM May 15, 2022
Visit by trek
We arrived in Jomsum by 10 by the flight. We had nothing to do. The manager suggested Dhumba Lake. There are two options to go. The taxi which cost you NPR 3000 or trek. We opted for trek. Hotel manager arranged a guide for rs 1000 INR. The guide was useless not knowing anything and waste of money. The trek was almost 12 KM with elevation of 100 meters. A simple trek. It goes near the Kali Gandak river. Lots of rock formation, soil formation can be seen from nears as you walk. It is quite windy. Needs to be properly dressed with full cap. We reached the lake in almost 150 minutes. It’s a small lake. Having many fishes. Neat water. Very few visitors. A cool, calm serene place. To visit trek is the best way.
