The short answer
Dudh Kunda, meaning the milk lake, is a sacred high lake in the Solukhumbu area, visited by pilgrims and trekkers. It lies below Mount Numbur and is associated with local Kirat, Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Access is by a remote trek, not by road.
Heights are commonly given in the mid-4,000 metre range, but check current sources. The trek is for experienced walkers with a guide and requires preparation for altitude.
Key facts
- Name
- Milk lake
- Region
- Solukhumbu
- Altitude
- Mid-4,000 m range
- Access
- Trek only
How it works
- Plan the routeWith a guide.
- Check permitsLocal rules.
- AcclimatiseSlowly.
- Respect ritesPilgrims gather.
- ReturnSame route.
Insider tip
Go with a local guide who knows the pilgrimage route.
Avoid this
Do not trek without acclimatisation.
Related questions
Is it close to Everest?
It is in the same wider Solukhumbu district, but a separate area.
When do pilgrims go?
Around the full moon festivals; confirm dates.
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