Jomsom Muktinath Trek
DURATION12 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE | TRIP GRADE |
GROUP SIZEMin. Pax. | Accommodation | TRANSPORT | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
Jomsom Muktinath Trek is also known as a lower mustang trek. Jomsom is the capital of the Mustang district and also it is known as the"windy valley". It lies 2800 meters above sea level in a valley on the bank of the Holy Kaligandaki River. Its inhabitants are the Thakali, who are a very famous ethnic group of Nepal. Previously Thakali used to live in Thak Khola, but have now spread into slightly more modernized parts of Nepal. Jomsom is the gateway to the “Upper Mustang Trek”, which is a restricted area and requires a special permit to enter.
Lower Mustang Trek or Jomsom Trek is famous as a trekkers paradise because of its wonderful topography and numerous places of interest. The Jomsom valley trek begins from either Jomsom (after taking flight from Pokhara) or from Birethanti (after an hour and a half bus ride from Pokhara). On the way, one can enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas while walking through the world's deepest gorge at Dana. At the same time, you can stop at hot spring at Tatopani, which has a belief of washing away sins in the purifying waters.
Most of the trek is along the river of Kaligandaki, where one can find Shaligram (fossils). Shaligram is a black stone that reveals different patterns once broken open. The trek to Jomsom leads you all the way to Muktinath (God of Salvation). Muktinath is one of the most popular Hindu temples of Nepal, featuring pagoda-style temples and Buddhist Gompas. There are 108 images around the temple and three natural fires (Jwalamai), which are easily viewable from inside the Gompas. This is the adventure of a lifetime, fusing interesting elements of Nepalese culture and beautiful nature.
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Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary
After having breakfast we will drive to Pokhara. We will travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara distance 204km in 6 hours. The bank of Trishuli River, high hills, greenery, and busy Prithivi highway will makes our travel joyful with our team.
After enjoying breakfast in Pokhara we will drive to Nayapul for starting the trek. Around an hour of drive takes us to nayapul and we will start our trekking towards Tikhedhunga. Passing uphills and downhills, forest path and many villages we will reach Tikhedhunga in 3 to 4 hours of walk. The view of Annapurna range from trekking route gives amazing feeling.
After having breakfast in Tikhedhunga we will trek uphill to reach beautiful Gurung village Ghorepani. It will takes around 6-7 hours to get our destination. Enjoying the amazing view of Annapurna landscape and Annapurna ranges we will complete todays trek and rest in Ghorepani.
We will wake up early in the morning and start hiking to reach Poonhill before sunrise. It takes around 45 minutes to reach Poonhill from Ghorepani. The view of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal, green hills below mountain range from poonhill definitely attracts you. After spending around an hour on photographer’s paradise we will return back to ghorepani and have our breakfast.
We will pack our bag and walk towards Tatopani. Passing Chitre, Sikha, Ghar Khola, suspension bridges over Kali Gandaki we will reach Tatopani after 4-5 hours of walk.
We will start our trek from Tatopani towards Kali Gandaki valley. It takes around 6 hours to reach Ghasa from Tatopani. Following newly developed Tatopani to Ghasa trekking route, we reached deepest George of the world. Enjoying the view of terraced agricultural land, flowing Kaligandaki, Shining Dhaulagiri – the 7th highest peak of the world on the left and Annapurna I, the 10th highest peak of the world on the right we reached Ghasa.
After having breakfast in Ghasa we will trek towards Lete. Following the bank of Kaligandaki we will walk through forest and reached Lete. It takes around 6 hours to reach Tukche from Ghasa. Enjoying the driest, desertified hills, reduced vegetation and peaceful environment under clear sky we will reach Tukche.
Leaving Tukche we will trek through Marpha, the wonderful village famous for apple. Enjoying the mesmerizing view of Mustang and its district headquarter Jomsom we will reach Kagbeni after around 5 hours of walk. Kagbeni is famous for saligram “the black stone worshipped as lord Bishnu”.
After having breakfast in Kagbeni we will trek to the famous Bishnu temple Muktinath. The serene beauty of Muktinath and its surrounding is wonderful and creates peace in you. You can view Thorung La pass, part of the Annapurna circuit trek route and Jhong river valley on the way to Muktinath. We will visit Muktinaath area and stay there overnight
We will trek down to Jomsom following the bank of Kaligandaki. The amazing Mustang region its strong wind, non-green hills and mountain gives pleasure during walk. We will reach Jomsom after 4, 5 hours of walk. The headquarter of Mustang, Jomsom will welcome us with its unique beauty.
We will return to Pokhara through flight. Jomsom to Pokhara flight is 25 minutes. You will have sightseeing in Pokhara depending on the time of flight.
After having breakfast in Pokhara we will drive back to Kathmandu.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Private Arrival & Departure transfers,
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on twin share On B/B,
Three meals in day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation in teahouse during the trek,
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek,( private car and Tourist Bus)
Comprehensive First Aid Kit
Respective region ( Annapurna) trekking map. TIMS Card & Trek Permit
Well-experienced guide & Porter with all his allowance and expenses
Trekking map
sleeping Bag (back to the company after Trek)
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
Nepal entry Visa fees
Your travel insurance of any kind
International Airfare and Airport Tax
Lunch and Dinner (Kathmandu & pokhara) except mentioned on Itinerary
All Drinks and main meals in cities, also on the trail
Tips for guide and porter
Items of personal expenses such as beverages, extra tea, and coffee on the way while trekking, battery charging at tea houses, hot shower, mineral water and internet.
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