In the year 2025, during the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February), Dhumba Lake, located in Samle village of Gharpajhong Rural Municipality–5 in Mustang, had frozen over. Due to the extreme cold, even tourists entering Mustang found it very difficult to reach the lake. However, this year, up to the third week of January, tourists have been able to reach the lake with ease. The lake, which is normally expected to freeze, is now flowing gently with clear blue water, luring national and international visitors.
As Dhumba Lake has become a preferred destination for tourists, as well as educational and organisational tour groups visiting Mustang, noticeable activity has been seen even in the month of Magh. Ward Chairperson Pradip Thakali stated that more than 150 tourists visit Dhumba Lake daily. The lake is located about five km west of Jomsom and can be reached via the Beni–Jomsom road section. Thakali said, “This year the lake is not frozen, and as the cold is not as severe as before, tourists are continuing to arrive.” According to him, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the lake pay an entry fee of between Rs. 30 and Rs. 50. Situated at the foot of Nilgiri Mountain at an altitude of 2,830 metres above sea level, Dhumba Lake has become a major attraction for tourists travelling to Korala border point in Upper Mustang.
