Dhumba Lake
धुम्बा ताल
An emerald-green highland lake near Jomsom that reflects Nilgiri. Prayer flags and a small temple stand by its shore.
Dhumba Lake is about 3 km northwest of Jomsom, on the road to Thini Village. Its water is a jade green, and it is regarded as a sacred lake by locals, so fishing is forbidden. On a clear day you can photograph Nilgiri and its reflection in the lake, with small chortens and prayer flags on the hillside behind. It takes about an hour on foot from Jomsom, or you can ride a horse or take a vehicle. It can be combined with Thini Village and Kuchab Tenga Monastery for a half-day hike. The mornings have light winds and good light.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thini Village
- Nilgiri View from Jomsom
- Jomsom Airport
- Jomsom
- Marpha
- Lubra Village
- Tukuche
- Kali Gandaki Gorge