Jomsom - Muktinath Trekking in Nepal

The classic adventure trek to Muktinath is explores the tremendous diversity of the Annapurna region following the old trade route to Tibet along the bank of the Kali Gandaki. This is the most popular trekking region, attracting over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30.000 annually). It's also among the tamest areas, with excellent lodges lining the main routes. Jomsom Trek route takes you from Pokhara valley to the famed Pun / Poon Hill for the best sunrise view on Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges through the beautiful Himalayan settlements and lust forest. Your visit to Kagbeni, the entrance gate of Mustang: the Once Forbidden Kingdom with the arid land of beauty against the backdrop of majestic mountains before ascending to the famous pilgrimage site at Muktinath adds the charm in your trip to Annapurna.

Muktinath is of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to lord Vishnu; there are 108 water spouts around the wall of temple. The Jwala mai temple near by contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Since ancient times, there divine flames of jwala have been worshipped as Jwaladevi(the goddes of flame.

Situated North of the Annapurna Himalayas on the Ti betan border, Mustang is a rugged mysterious arid and haunting wilderness region set amid a lunar landscape of wind eroded hills and cliffs.

Suggested itinerary: 14 Days

Day 01: Receive you in kathamndu international airport. Then transfer to hotel by private car. Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathamndu valley:
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1010 m) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570 m) 3 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 m) 5 hours.
Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210 m) and trek to Tatopani (1190 m). 6 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Ghasa (2010 m) 5 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Tukche (2586m.) 5.30 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Kagbeni(2810m.) 5 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3802 m) 5 hours.
Day 11: Trek back to Jomsom (2713 m) 5 hours.
Day 12: Morning flight to Pokhara.
Day 13: Leisure day and Sight in around Pokhara.
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 m).

Discount Offers:

- 4 plus offer: If you collect 4-9 people in a group then 40 USD discount on per person's price.
- 10 plus offer: If you collect 10 or more than 10 people in a group then 40USD discount on per person's   price and one (Trip Leader) get free trip.
- Winter offer: If you travel in winter (December and January) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Monsoon offer: If you travel in Monsoon (June and July) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Early Booking Offer: If you Book a Trip 6 months before the trip departure, you will get 5% discount from original cost.

Special Notes:

PRICE: All the Prices are in US $ Dollar Per Person.
AVAILABLE: This date is available and open for booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed for departure.
LIMITED: There are a very limited number of available places on this departure.

- If the above set departure dates are not suitable for you, you may choose your own departure date. These types of departures are best suited for solo travellers, couples, families, charity and small groups. 
- Customized/Tailor-made itinerary are available on request.

Suggested itinerary in details : 14 Days

Day 01: Receive you in kathamndu international airport. Then transfer to hotel by private car. If you have time, just couple of hrs time sightseeing around downtown Thamal.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathamndu valley:
During this day you will have amazing sightseeing by private car to Swayambhunath stupa, Kopan Gomba, Boudhanath stupa, Kathamndu royal palace ( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square)

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus.
Trekking staff will come to your Hotel at 6.30am in the morning to pick you up, 7 hour driving journey to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1010 m) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570 m) 3 hours.
We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes a short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015 m) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. Then the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1570 m. Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 m) 5 hours.
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070 m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 m. We trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour of walk this brings you to Ghorepani at 2840 m. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210 m) and trek to Tatopani (1190 m). 6 hours.
It’s an early morning rise at 5 o’clock we begin trekking for Poon Hill. It takes an hour to climb from Ghorepani to Poon Hill, presenting you with one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal from where spectacular Himalayan ranges with amazing sunrise views can be seen very closely.

After observing the wonderful Himalaya views, we return to Ghorepani to have a hot breakfast. After breakfast, we continue our journey to Tatopani. The trail makes a steep descent to Chitre at 2390m. As the trail drops down through Sikha, the hills are extensively terraced. Sikha is a large village with shops and hotels at 1980m, 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. We then climb up above the Kaligandaki River before crossing too. As you turn north, it takes you to the Tatopani at 1180m. Tato means ‘hot’ and pani is ‘water’, a name earned courtesy of the hot springs by the river. Tatopani is a popular short trekking spot just out of Pokhara. Overnight at guest house.

Day 07: Trek to Ghasa (2010 m) 5 hours.
Today, the trail climbs up the Kali Gandaki gorge, considered to be the deepest in the world which is situated between the two 8000 m peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The trail rises gently up to Dana at 1400 m, and onto Rupse Chhahara at 1550 m, 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 1935 m. Then a short climb to Ghasa at 2010 m. Overnight at guest house.

Day 08: Trek to Tukche (2586m.) 5.30 hours.
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 2560 m. 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 2590 m. Overnight at guest house.

Day 09: Trek to Kagbeni(2810m.) 5 hours.
From Tukche, we climb along the side of the valley to Jomsom at 2713 m. 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 2730 m. 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 at 2810 m 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 Mustang. This village is fascinating with its rich Tibetan cultures and their unique hospitality which influences us greatly. Overnight at guest house.

Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3802 m) 5 hours.
We make a steep climb up the Jhong Khola valley leaving Kagbeni, we then join the direct trail to Muktinath just below Khingar at 3200 m. From here trail continues high above the Jhong Khola to the imposing village of Jharkot at 3500 m, 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 at 3802 m. 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 guest house.

Day 11: Trek back to Jomsom (2713 m) 5 hours.
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 guest house.

Day 12: Morning flight to Pokhara.
Today 30 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshor Mahadev cave etc. Overnight back at hotel.

Day 13: Leisure day and Sight in around Pokhara.
It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Jomsom. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 m).
Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu by bus. If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight. Overnight at hotel.

Includes in the Packages :

- Kathmandu international airport transfer
- 2 Night Hotels in Kathamndu / or / 2 Nights hotel in Bhaktapur on B. B plan
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Fly to Jomsom from Pokhara as given itinerary
- Annapurna Conservation entry permits fees.
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Guest House trekking accommodation during the trek
- 3 meals in each day ( Bf, Lunch Dinner ) while on the trekking
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Trekking equipment and other facilities to Nepali trekking staffs.
- Insurances for all Nepali trekking crew
- We will show you a special video documentary about Annapurna region trekking in our office before your trip departure
- A special gift: through the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.

Excludes in the packages : -

- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Optional Excursions: optional excursions such are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
- Hot Shower in during the trekking period
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
- Personal equipment, nature or any donation.
- All types of drinks
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but expected)
- International Airfare and airport tax

Susy Carr !!
Prinsengracht 581 - 583
1016 HT Amsterdam
Netherlands,

I am Susy currently working in Amsterdam. I would like take this opportunity to all last three month ago i was in Mustang doing 10 days trekking with GOKYO TREKS & EXPEDITION: actually i was an independent but professional trekker came alone but the company has more trekker. We were in a group of six trekkers, did flying to Jomsom - Muktinath & Kaligandaki valley) and finished our trekking trip in Nayapool via wounderful Ghorepani - Poonhill. It was a great & scenic trip to Mustang as i ever had. Guide and other crew were fantastic, good food and accommodation along the trekking routes. If anyone wants to do this trek i would surely recommend to use this company.

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