Jomsom – Muktinath Trek

Duration

4 to 7 days

Hours

4 to 5 hours/day

Accomodation type

Tea house

Duration

upto 3700meters

Difficulty

Easy

Jomsom Trekking is also call Lower Mustang part of Tibetan Landscape famous Annapurna Circuit and also the half why scenic trekking route, With its natural beauty, high Himalayan apple gardens, distilleries and the deepest gorge in the world(Dana), you experience some spectacular scenery of Dhaulagiri Range,Annapurna range, Nilgiri range and some Trans Himalaya. Jomsom trekking is situated north of the Pokhara valley and there are so many options to get there now because of the new ruff road took all the trekking trail but now start to fine new trekking route many people like to mountain bike, motorbike and drive with four wheel jeep. One of the most significant features of this trek is that you can do it throughout all round year. This is an easy way to access into Himalayas within a reasonable timeframe and without ascending to extreme altitude and getting AMS.

Jomsom Trekking starts from Pokhara visiting via Poon Hill and Ghorepani or you can go there directly fly to Jomsom also possible by bus to Jomsom or Tatopani and walk up to Jomsom Muktinath the trek start with beautiful Mager and Thakali (ethnicity) village, Jomsom trekking is a famous short trek in Nepal as it is Beautiful and safe. If trekking via Poon Hill is an amazing place to see sunrise and sunset with panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri,Nilgiri,Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. The trek continues to the natural hot springs (Tatopani) next to the Kali Gandaki River(dippiest gorge in the world). You then follow the Kali Gandaki valley to Kagbeni, the gateway to the Upper Mustang trekking region and part of Tibet influence culture and Landscape. After this you reach Muktinath (meaning God of Nirvana) a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists alike. The sacred temples here have 108 waterfalls flowing from dragons’ mouths and natural gas fires in the monasteries. In the July and October months there are many Hindu and Buddhist festivals here where the local men compete on horseback and demonstrate their riding skills racing through the village streets. From here it is downhill to Jomson, the trek ends here, you can then fly take a jeep or by bus to Pokhara.

  • Tibetan Landscape and Tibetan-Influenced Culture
  • Old Trading Route with Tibet
  • Close Mountain Views: Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri Range
  • Holy River, Lakes, Temples, Monasteries, and the Biggest Apple Farm in Nepal
  • Deepest Gorge in the World

Day 1 :- Arrive in Kathmandu Air port drop to your hotel

Day 2:- City tour in Kathmandu

Day 3:- Drive or fly to Pokhara (200km)

Day 4:- Drive to Kalopani via Beni, Tatopani and Ghasa

Day 5:- Drive to Kagbeni via Tukchu , Marpha Jamsom

Day 6:- Drive to Muktinath temple and back to Jomsom

Day 7:- Drive to Pokhara

Day 8:- Tour in Pokhara

Day9 :- back to Kathmandu or other activities

Day 10:- Fly back to home

  • Pair of T-shirts and half pants
  • Fleece jacket and warm trousers
  • Raincoats & waterproof pants
  • Down jacket
  • Thermal underwear
  • Windproof jacket
  • Fleece/wool warm hat
  • Baseball hat or sun hat
  • Snow & sun glasses
  • Fleece gloves
  • Socks – 3/4 pairs
  • Socks – woolen
  • Trekking shoes
  • Light sport shoes
  • Small rucksack for daypack
  • Waterbottle (metal)
  • Kit bag – medium size
  • Trekking poles (optional)
  • Sleeping bag – down (-5 to -10 degree)
  • Flashlight & batteries
  • Personal things – small kit bag (valuable things can be put inside, pocket knife)
  • Sun cream & lip care cream
  • Moist towels for personal hygiene

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