The Jomsom and Muktinath trek is part of the Annapurna circuit
and perhaps the single most popular trek in Nepal. Walk
through the gorge carved out by the Kali Gandaki River and
experience diverse landscapes and cultures of the rural
Nepalese people. Bear witness to the majestic Dhaulagiri
and Nilgiri range and numerous glaciers that run along this
trek and end in the nostalgic stone-paved streets of Jomsom.
Finally, it emerges to the north of the main Himalayan range,
on the dry, desert- like Tibetan Plateau. A several days
walk beyond Jomsom, takes you the final destination, Muktinath,
the holy temple.
Trip Highlight
Deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna
Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from
subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the
Tibetan Plateau which is one of the most popular trekking
regions
Fact of the Trips:
Starting
from
:
Pokhara 7hrs tourist
bus drive form Kathmandu. Or 25min fly.
Ending
at
:
Pokhara, 7hrs by tourist bus
or 25 min fly to Kathmandu.
Highest
access of the trek
:
Muktinath (3900m)
Culture
:
mixed but majority of Gurungs
and Magars and Thakali
Arrive in Kathmandu airport
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, our local representative
will meet and greet you at the airport and will assist
with your transfers to your local hotel in Kathmandu.
After rest look around Thamel.
Days 2:
Sight seeing in kathamndu (Hindus
and Buddhist temple)
As kathamdnu is temple of the city. Visiting famous
Hindus Pasupatinath temple and famous buddist temple
buddhnath. Meeting guide and make gear ready. Overnight
at Hotel.
Days 3:
Drive to Pokhara (900m)7 hrs by tourist
bus or (25min by air by paying extra$: 90)
Pokhara is a beautiful valley town, with panoramic views
of Annurpurna, Machapuchare, and Dhaulagiri in the west,
Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara
is considerably less hectic than Kathmandu and is the
starting point of your trek. Explore beautiful Phewa
Lake, known for its tranquility and picture perfect
postcards; or visit Devi Falls, a minor waterfall named
after a tourist that fell inside. Overnight in Hotel
in Pokhara.
Days 4:
Drive to Nayapul (1010m) and trek
to Tikhedungha (1570m) 3.30hrs walk.
Arrive to Nayapul and After a short walk along the banks
of the Modi Khola river, we reach Birethanti (1015m),
a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From
here, the trail continues along the north bank of the
Bhurungdi Khola before climbing steadily up the side
of the valley to Hille (1495m) before reaching Tikhedungha
at 1570m. Today's walk is a short and relatively easy
climb to allow you to get used to the experience of
trekking in Nepal. Overnight in guesthouse.(Lodge)
Days 5:
Trek to Ghorepani (2840m) 6hrs walk.
Leaving Tikhedhunga, we continue with our journey with
a steep climb up Ulleri. Uleri is a large Magar village
at 2070m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently,
through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards
Banthanti at 2250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti
at 2460m before arriving at Ghorepani at 2840m. Ghorepani
is a relatively large village with excellent views of
the Annurpurna range, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Here you
can stock up on supplies such as drinking water, snacks
etc. Overnight in guesthouse.
Days 6:
Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and
trek to Tatopani (1100m.) 7hrs walk.
From Ghorepani, we wake up early to visit Poon Hill
(50min.), for the spectacular sunrise over the Annurpurna,
Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri ranges. An excellent vantage
point, Poon Hill provides an unobstructed view of the
high Himalayas. Here we spend an hour or so before returning
back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Leaving Ghorepani,
after breakfast, we continue our journey to Tatopani.
The trail makes a descent steeply to Chitre at 2390m.
As the trail drops down through Sikha, the hills are
extensively terraced. Sikha , from there the trail descends
gently to Ghara at 1705m. A further steep descent of
500m takes you to the Ghar Khola where the trail crosses
the river on a suspension bridge. As you turn north,
it takes you to the Tatopani at 1100m.Enjoy the natural
hot spring. Overnight at Guest House.
Days 7:
Trek to Ghasa(2010m.)5 hrs walk.
Today, the trail climbs up the Kali Gandaki gorge, considered
to be the deepest in the world which is situated between
the two 8000meters peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
The trail rises gently up to Dana at 1400meters, and
onto Rupse Chhahara at 1550meters, there you can see
a stunning waterfall. As the trail crosses to the eastern
bank of the river, you will reach Kopchepani which crosses
back to the western side on a suspension bridge at 1935meters.
Then a short climb to Ghasa at 2010meters. Overnight
at guesthouse.
Days 8:
Trek to Tukche (2600m) 5hrs walk.
We start the trek by crossing to the eastern side of
the river, but cross back again further up the trail
before entering Larjung at 2560meters. The trail continues
on a short distance to the interesting village of Khobang
with its narrow alleyways. Then we spend over night
at the ancient Thakali village of Tukuche at 2600meters.
Overnight at guesthouse.
Days 9:
Trek to Kagbeni(2830m)5.30 hrs walk.
From Tukche, we walk along the side of the valley to
Jomsom. Jomsom is a large, bustling settlement and it's
the administrative centre to the region that contains
the airport, army camp, hotels, shops, banks and government
offices. We cross the river to the eastern bank; then
walk towards Eklai Bhatti at. From here we take a direct
route to Muktinath that ascends the hill behind the
village, however we follow the trail along the river
to Kagbeni, which is situated at the junction of the
Jhong Khola & the Kali Gandaki which is the northern
most village that can be visited without a permit to
continue on to upper Mustang. This village is fascinating
with its rich Buddhist n cultures and their unique hospitality
which influences us greatly. Overnight at guesthouse.
Days10:
Trek to Muktinath (3900m)
We make a steep climb up the Jhong Khola valley leaving
Kagbeni, we then join the direct trail to Muktinath
just below Khingar at 3200meters. From here trail continues
high above the Jhong Khola to the imposing village of
Jharkot at 3500meters, well worth exploring. We take
a break here for lunch before continuing on to Muktinath.As
we leave Jharkot, the trail climbs up to our ultimate
destination of Muktinath. We initially visit Ranipauwa,
there are many teahouses and shops. Our overnight stay
will be here. Further 10 minutes' walks up the hill,
we will be rewarded with the actual religious site of
Muktinath & this area is kept free of hotels and
camping sites. Muktinath is a pilgrimage center for
Buddhists and Hindus. There we can see Tibetan traders
as well as sadhus from the far south of India. There
are shrines in a grove of trees including a Buddhists
gompa & the Vishnu temple of Jwalamai. An old temple
nearby shelters a spring and natural gas jets that provide
Muktinath's famous eternal flame. It's the earth-water-
fire combination that accounts for Muktinath's great
religious significance. Overnight at guesthouse.
Days 11:
Trek to Jomsom (2750m) 5hrs walk.
Today we follow the same trail nearby Kagbeni and then
the new trek takes you down to the Eklebhatti, then
again follow same trail to Jomsom. Overnight at guesthous.
Days 12:
12 Flight back to Pokhara(900m)25min
flight.
Morning Scenic flight takes us to Pokahra from Jomsom.
Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to
hotel. The rest of the day will be free and easy. Take
a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers
Fewa Lake, Devi's waterfall, Museum, Tibetan refugee
settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. Overnight back
at hotel.
Days 13:
Drive back to Kathmandu,7 hrs by
tourist bus or (25min by air by paying extra$: 90)
This morning, we depart at approximately 7.30am for
Kathmandu by tourist bus. Lunch is provided along the
way and we arrive back in Kathmandu at around 2-3.00pm.
The rest of the evening is free and easy. Overnight
at hotel.
Days 14:
Sight seeing to Bhaktapur and rest
of the day is shopping or free and easy.
Days 15:
Local representative will transfer
to International airport.
Note:You can only book 11 days trekking trip without kathmandu
valley sightseeing and hotel.
Cost: Please kindly write us
Cost Include:
Airport picks up & Droop.
Guide, Sherpa and Helpers (porters) in bigger
group assistance guide and runner.
All food (Break fast, Lunch& Dinner.)
Accommodation. (Lodge)
Hot drinks. (Tea, & coffee) 3 times a days.
Land transportation.
Air ticket ( Jomsom-Pokhara)
TIMS (Trekking information Management System)
Annapurna conservation entry Permit.
All food, drinks, Lodge, salary, Insurance, Medical,
Equipments, all transport etc for trekking staff.
Tourist stander hotel with break fast in Kathmandu
and Pokhara.
Sight seeing with guide and Temple entry permit
in Kathamndu and pokhara.
Down Jacket and down sleeping bag.
All taxes.
Cost Exclude:
Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water,
and cold drinks), cigarettes, client's personal
insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Note: Departure schedule can be
changed on any unavoidable conditions like weather hazards,
trail slides, and avalanches.