Jomsom-Muktinath trekking 17 days
The Jomsom to Muktinath trekking is highly popular in the Annapurna region. It suits to those trekkers who do not have a long time to trek and not enough time to discover the land of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. The life style in the region has changed little for centuries in this valley where it rains the least in Nepal. The Thakalis who are part of the major ethnic group in this area are renowned for their hospitality. Close to Jomson, the most ancient village of the whole valley, Thinigaon, can still be visited in its rough authenticity. Muktinath village (3800 m) is a place dear to Hindus and Buddhists, as there are sanctuaries for both communities which come in pilgrimage. Moreover, Muktinath is placed on the way to the Thorung La (5416 m), a pass that constitutes a challenge of the around the Annapurna circuit.
Except for the rise from Kagbeni to Muktinath, the trail follows to bank of the mighty Kali Gandaki River through isolated villages inhabited by Buddhist people from Tibetan origin. At a certain point the Kali Gandaki River flows in the deepest gorges in the world, boarded by the wo giant Annapurna-I (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) mountains. Needless to say that this trek offers stunning mountain views, even more spectacular from the Poonhill viewpoint. Discovery of local life styles, traditions, customs, trades and civilization will also be possible as the trail follows the main traditional trading route to Tibet. As an actual consequence, the trail offers excellent quality lodging services.
The trip begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, followewd by a flight from Pokharas to Jomsom where the trek starts. It leads to Muktinath from where, after an excursion on the trail to the Thorung La, it descends to Jomsom and continues down to Tatopani. It levels up again to Ghorepani/Poonhill, and descends now , on the South side of the Annapurna chain, to reach Pokhara.
The trek can be customized in different ways. Please contact us, if interested in program changes
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly or Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu, 25 minutes flight/6 hours drive, and transfer to hotel in Pokhara
Day 03: Fly to Jomsom (2720m), trek to Kagbeni (2800 m), 3/4 hours
Day 04: Trek to Muktinath (3800m), 3/4 hrs
Day 05: Hike to Thorung La (5416m), back to Muktinath, O/N at Muktinath
Day 06: Visit to Lupra Village (2850m), and head to Jomsom, 6/7 hrs
Day 07: Visit to Thinigaon village, Dumpa lake and monastery, trek to Marpha (2720m), 6 hrs
Day 08: Drive to Tatopani(1190m) Source of Hot Spring
Day 09: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m), 8 hrs
Day 10: Early morning hike to Poonhill (3210m) for sunrise and stunning mountain views, breakfast at Ghorepani and descent to Tadapani (2710m)/Ghandruk Village(1950m), 6 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Landruk (1565m), 3hrs
Day 12: Trek to Damphus (1650m), 5hrs
Day 13: Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara, hotel
Day 14: Sightseeing in Pokhara, O/N in hotel
Day 15: Fly/Drive to Kathmandu, hotel
Day 16: Free day or sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 17: Final departure from Kathmandu for your further destination
• Airport to hotel service as per itinerary
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per itinerary
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara including monument entrance fees and vehicle
• Domestic flights and airport tax as per program
• Land transportation as per requirements
• Full board plan lodge trek as per itinerary
• Hot drinks: Tea and Coffee during the trek
• Porters and guide (2 clients/porter) with wages, insurance, transportation, accommodation
• Annapurna Conservation Area permits
• TIMS Cards (Trekking Information Management System)
• All kinds of applicable government tax and charges
• Rescue evacuation in emergency
• International flight tickets and airport tax
• Travel insurance
• Nepal Visa fee
• Personal equipment and expenses
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
• Alcoholic and cold drinks
• Hot and mineral water
• Changed itinerary caused by natural incident: Landslide, Flight delays, political disturbance,
• Other costs which are not mentioned in service include.
Trekking days: 12 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Best season: All the time
Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Highest elevation: 3800m
Mode of transportation: By air and land (both available)
Highlights:
- Flight or bus drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, flight form Pokhara to Jomsom. Or bus drive from Pokhara to Nayapool or to Beni. Bus service from Beni to Tatopani-Jomsom or walk all the day crossing different kinds of villages like Magar village, Brahmin village, natural hotspring at Tatopani. Mountain views of Nilgiri, Dhawalagiri, Tilicho Peak, and Annapurna massif.
- The amazing Binshu temple and Buddhists shrines in the same place at Muktinath. Stunning view of Kali Gandaki river bank from Kagbeni village, one of the best place of the region.
