Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

Price USD 850
Trip Duration 12 Days
DestinationNepal
Trip Difficulty Moderate
Trip StyleTrekking
AccomodationHotel/Teahouses

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Highlights

Mt. Dhaulagiri,Annapurna Massif, Fishtail, Lamjung Himal and other incredible Himalayan views
Visit Muktinath temple
Natural bath at 108 watour spouts.
Bath in natural hot spring
Visit Poonhill view point
Different culture and hospitality

Jomsom Muktinath trek is the famous for both pilgrimage and adventure lovers, which is gateway of Upper Mustang and Damodar Kunda trek. The Jomsom valley start to level out, and you inter a dry and powerfully Tibetan-flavored high land region. A few motorbike, bus and jeeps plug dustily of the rough road. Jomsom is the Districts Headquarter of Mustang where is small airport in the bank of Kaligandaki River. After walking along the Kaligandaki River bed with strong blowing wind, we reach to Kagbini village. Kagbini is the romantic fortress village with its medieval buildings and terracotta Buddhist figures, you are in the very edge of the Tibetan plateau, and can go north in to Upper Mustang. After the Kagbini village we ascend to the Muktinath via Jharkot and Ranipouwa village. Muktinath is 3760 meters from the sea label, and it is famous for Hindu and Buddhist people as the source of mystic Shaligram, a stone ammonite fossils found in the Kaligandaki gorge. It is most important religious site in the Himalaya and ever since the arrival of the road, a pilgrim boomtown. A priest will show you around the Vishnu temple, with its 108 waterspouts and its shrines sheltering a tiny perpetual natural gas flame hidden half underground beside a little spring-a particularly holy combination of the earth, air, fire and water. After spending the night in Muktinath we descend down to the Jomsom and fly back to Pokhara.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m).

A representative from Shikhar Adventure will welcome you our hotel. We will prepare you with information and gear for your trek.

Day 02: UNESCO World Heritage Site sightseeing in Kathmandu

After you take breakfast, we’ll brief you on our upcoming adventure and then take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can spend the rest of the day preparing for your upcoming trek.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m) 6/7 hours drive.

Today we drive to the Pokhara after the breakfast, which is 210km northwest from Kathmandu. It is really scenic drive along the famous rafting River Trisuli and takes 5/6 hours to reach in Pokhara. If you are interested in rafting we can manage upon you request on the way.

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbibi (2810m) 20 min flight at 3 hour treks.

Today early morning we begin our journey toward Jomsom. We fly with small aircrafts around 25 minutes for jomsom and we meet our crew there.From here we trek to the north towards Kagbeni, up the Kali Gandaki River which is the deepest gorge in the world. It gets windy after walking a while so it's important to walk carefully at a steady pace. We pass through Eklebhatti village and continue towards Kagbeni. From Kagbeni, we get great views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks. Overnight at huesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Muktinath (3760m) 5/6 hours.

Our journey starts for today after the breakfast to Muktinath. During the walk we will have scenic picturesque places to stop by and admire. From Kagbeni the path climbs steeply to re-join the direct trail leading to Khingar at 3200m. The trail climbs through a desert landscape untill Jarkot Village. A further climb reaches us to Muktinath. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek to Marpha (2650m) 6/7 hours.

We visit the main temple in the morning and tour its surrounding. Muktinath is an popular pilgrimage place of Buddhist and Hindu faiths as these two religions are intricately woven together in Nepal. We can admire the water spouts before paying a visit to a Buddhist monastery nearby. We come back at hotel for breakfast and continue trek down to Marpha village via Jomsom. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek to Ghasa (2110m) 6/7 hours.

Today morning we walk around the beautiful Marpha village and trek down to Ghasa along the beautiful Kaligandaki valley. During the walking we will pass the several famous village such as Tukuche, Larjung, Kalopani and finally we reach to Ghasa village for night stay. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek to Tatopani 6/7 hours

We begin our trek after breakfast and descend gradually on a trail with Kali Gandaki River on our right. We cross a suspension bridge over the river and continue our walk. The trail passes through the beautiful waterfall, Rupse Chhahara. We descend further to Tatopani which is located in bank of kaligandaki River. This place famous for natural hot spring. In the evening we can go to the natural hot spring which is five minute walk from your Guesthouse. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09: Trek to Ghorepani (2840m) 6/7 hours.

We begin our journey toward Ghorepani crossing the suspension bridge and steep climb to Shikha village. Today is quite hard day but we enjoy views of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains in front of you. After the lunch at Shikha continue ascend to Ghorepani more couple of hour. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 10: Trek to Ulleri and drive back to Pokhara

Today early morning we wake up to go the poonhill for the mesmerizing view of Mt. dhaulari and Mt. Annapurna. It takes about one hour from hotel to reach there. We should be there before sunrise, we can see good sunrise from there over the mountain and its become a golden. After spending about half an hour we back to hotel and have breakfast. After the breakfast we pack our stops and tkrek down to Ulleri then drive back to Pokhara via Nayapul. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we drive towards Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu we have the rest of the day and in the evening we will provide fare well dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with culture program. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Departure your home.

Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Jomsom Muktinath Trek as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.

Cost Details:

Cost Includes

Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport.
Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Two nights in pokhara.
All transportation for the trek.
Local guest house accommodation in mountain.
Annapurna conservation area park (ACAP) permit.
TIMS (trekker’s information management card).
Pokhara-Jomsom flight ticket.
Government-authorized, experienced guide and porters
Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters
Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
All equipment (sleeping bag, Duffle bag, hiking pole etc.)
First Aid Kit
Maps
Service charge and government taxes
Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes

International airfare
Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (besides breakfast)
Your personal expenses, shopping, etc.
All monument entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara during tour.
Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee
Tips for guide and porter
Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary
Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.)

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Note:

Different unexpected situations like political environment, weather condition, natural disasters which are out of our control can affect your trip. This may change or alter on your itineraries. In such cases, our guides or leaders will try to arrange the best alternative itineraries. We will try our best to minimize the effect, but not be responsible for any delayed, changes or inconvenience caused by it.