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“Natural and religious Adventure trek in Beautiful Annapurna Region”
Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is one of the most exciting treks in the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal Himalaya. The Trek includes fascinating villages such as Gurung and Thakali, Apple Orchards, rhododendron forests, the deepest gorge in the world, and the desolate Tibetan plateau. It also includes monasteries and Hindu temples for its cultural and religious taste. With the highest point, Muktinath, this is a relatively low altitude trek, and it is suitable for almost everyone. It is one of the most effective ways to get closer to the Himalayas to see with a magnificent view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri as the highlight of the trip
Main Highlights
Jomsom Muktinath trek itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please write to us for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on hotel category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International.
Day 02: A full day guided sightseeing tour through the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight and trek to Tikhendhunga.
Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani: Walking Distance 5-6 hours
Day 05: Ghorepani to Tatopani: walking distance 5-6 hours.
Day 06: Tatopani to Ghasa: walking distance 5-6 hours
Day 07: Ghasa to Marpha: walking distance 4-5 hours
Day 08: Marpha to Kagbeni: Walking Distance 4-5 hours
Day 09: Kagbeni to Muktinath: Walking Distance 5-6 hours
Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom: walking distance 5-6 hours
Day 11: From Jomsom to Pokhara by Flight: 20 minutes flight
Day 12: Drive/Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 200 km / 5-6 hours by car
Day 13: Departure day: Transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport
Jomsom Muktinath Trek is famous in Nepal as a simple trek. This trekking is more popular than nature as a pilgrimage. The Jomsom Muktinath hike takes us to the beautiful and windy city of Jomsom in the lap of the Himalayas. Also, it offers the opportunity to explore a famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Muktinath. This hike is an exciting hike that connects the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal.
Jomsom is a pristine city that is windy in the afternoons and evenings. Jomsom is very popular with apples in Nepal. We will also visit apple orchards and gardens on this Jomsom Muktinath hike. We found several brands of apple liqueurs here in Jomsom.
Muktinath, a famous Hindu pilgrimage site where the god Vishnu is worshipped, conveys spiritual feelings as part of Jomsom Muktinath trekking. According to Hindu mythology, all sins are washed away when we bath in Muktinath, So many Hindu devotees from India and around the world visit Muktinath.
We also visit other beautiful cities like Marpha and Kagbeni. In Marpha, you can see beautiful orchards. Kagbeni offers us fascinating views of the Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche peaks.
The trail primarily runs through picturesque villages, waterfalls, lush forests, and, surprisingly, an almost dry leeward side of the Himalayas. The varied Nepalese landscape, combined with the rich culture of the people, makes this hike even more rewarding. We also pass Kagbeni and Marpha before reaching Muktinath. During the Jomsom Muktinath trek, you can also trek through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge all over the world, and then visit the Muktinath Temple, which is an essential pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath’s 108 mouths are said to wash away all your sins. At the same time, you will be amazed to see a flame that never goes out. Immersing your body in the Tatopani hot springs will also be a pleasant experience. The trek ends with our short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
All our published fixed departure dates are guaranteed. If the date does not suit your travel plans, the cost and duration of the trip, please contact us for your individual private trip, itinerary and price. Since we are a local travel and trekking company based in Kathmandu, we try to find a small private group that fits your travel needs. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for and our travel experts will help you plan your customized trip to your dream destination. Thank you and Namaste!
All accommodations for Jomsom Muktinath Trek are included on the travel package and are selected according to hygiene standard, service standard, and catering, location, etc. There are two types of accommodation during the Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Tour. You will spend three nights in three-star hotels in Kathmandu, one night in Pokhara, and while trek in a standard tea house with unheated rooms and wooden beds and foam mattresses. In some places, the tea houses only have shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are traveling alone, share a room with another person of the same gender in your group. If you prefer a single room, you can specify your preference and receive single rooms upon request by paying a single room supplement of $ 250. However, keep in mind that single rooms are not always possible in some remote locations, even if you pay an extra fee for rooms individually.
During your trek, you can enjoy typical Nepalese food and some of the different ethnic cuisines as well as all kinds of international dishes (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from pizza and fries to apple pie. You can even enjoy hot chocolate, different pieces of bread, various drinks, and snacks. Lunch will be served on the way to the destination, dinner, and breakfast in the tea house where you will spend the night. Only breakfast is served during your stay at Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our airport representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to your reserved hotel. You will have a welcome drink at the hotel during check-in time, and afternoon you can relax. In the evening, we host a meeting in your hotel and present your tour and trekking guide.
Meals included: None
Your sightseeing tour begins after breakfast on private vehicles and with a professional guide for your trip. You visit the following place.
Swyambunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple: You can see the valley from the top of a hill on its west side. Swyambhu is also known as monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living on the site. Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the main temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Boudhanath Stupa: The Boudhanath Stupa is a 2,500year-old Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu valley, which was built with four pairs of eyes by Lord Buddha in the 5th century. Four directions and maintained the eternal watch over people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet circling the stupa and turning the prayer wheels. Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square – in Lalitpur city center. It shows the architecture of Newari, which reached its peak during the reign of the Mall kings who were great builders and promoters of art. The rest of your time is available for further exploration and shopping near your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Early morning you will have breakfast and Fly to Pokhara enjoying the breathtaking view of the hills and mountains of the valleys from the plane. After landing at Pokhara Airport, drive to Naya Pul and start the walk. Then begin the first part of your hike to Tikhedunga via Birethanti. It is a reasonably easy flat hike through several small villages and lively settlements. After a while, it gently ascends to the final destination, Tlhedhunga. You will spend a night in the guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, your trip begins and rises sharply in the first 2 hours and then rises gently through Ulleri and Banthanti. This path offers you breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail, Hiunchuli, and the massive Annapurna in the south. Your way will now be relatively easy as you walk through rhododendrons and shady forests amidst the chirping of birds, which gives you a good feeling until you gently climb up to today’s last point.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Before starting your today’s trek, enjoy the view of the Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. You start with a descent to Sikha village and descend to Ghar Khola village. After crossing a suspension bridge, your way to Tatopani increases. In Tatopani, you can enjoy the thermal water and relax. Night stay in Tatopani.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, start your trip and gradually climb a path with the Kali Gandaki River on the right. Cross a suspension bridge across the river and continue your walk. The way leads through the beautiful Rupse Chhahara waterfall. You will continue to Ghasa, a beautiful place located at the foot of the Kali Gandaki Valley with warm and green. It is also a popular place for bird watching lover.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Climb a steep path through a forest up to the Lete Khola. After another walk, you will reach the city of Lete. Then continue your hike on a route east of the river and reach the village of Larjung. On your trek, you will also see beautiful apple orchards and vegetable farms. Marpha is known in Nepal for its delicious apples. Night stay in Marpha.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
From Marpha, you walk along a path that depends on a valley. Gradually climb a crest and reach the village of Jomsom. From here, you walk north to Kagbeni, down the Kali Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. This area is windy, so it’s important to walk carefully and evenly. Now you will walk through the village of Eklebhatti and continue towards Kagbeni. From Kagbeni you have a great view of the Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Your journey begins with a special permit check and then leads to the banks of the Kaligandaki River. During the walk, you will have picturesque places to visit and admire. The path rises steeply from Kagbeni and returns to the direct path that leads to Khingar at 3,200 m. The trail leads through a desert landscape towards the city of Jarkot. Another climb takes you to Muktinath.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus because these two religions are closely linked to Nepal. You visit the main temple and its surroundings in the morning and admire the gargoyles before visiting a nearby Buddhist monastery. Return from Muktinath to Jomsom and enjoy the excellent view of Mount Dhaulagiri. Your stay will be in Jomsom.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Fly to Pokhara in the early morning. The flight goes through a gorge between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains, making the flight an incredible experience. When you arrive in Pokhara, the beautiful “Lake City,” you can spend the rest of the day free. Sailing on Lake Fewa and strolling through the picturesque streets of “Lake Side” is a popular choice with visitors. You will spend your night in the Pokhara hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by car or by plane. It will be a trip along the river bank with great views of the hills and rural Nepalese lifestyle. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast
After enjoying the Nepal trip, the day of departure has come. Our representatives will be with you at Tribhuwan International Airport, depending on the flight time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Trekking guides and other staff arrangements
The most important thing is that makes this trip so pleasant and unforgettable are the competent, experienced, educated, and helpful guides and crew members who can easily survive our days in the mountains. Our journey is led by the best and most professional trekking guide. All of our employees are carefully selected based on their appropriate experience, leadership skills, and personal talent. To support local villagers, we choose only local people as employees who have adequate knowledge of the culture, geography, flora, fauna, and history of their local regions.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for each of our company’s travel Itinerary is a prerequisite for booking a vacation. You must have at least emergency and repatriation insurance, including the cost of mountain rescue. Carefully review the conditions of your insurers, and in particular, make sure that the following is covered: 1) Activity (i.e., tourism, hiking, or mountaineering) 2) Maximum height reached during trip. 3) Flight of the helicopter in an emergency. It is essential to understand that you ultimately bear the costs of all costs associated with evacuation and return procedures and that it is your responsibility to take all the expenses related to evacuation or medical treatment. You must be fully aware of the effects of your travel insurance and be mindful of the limitations and exclusions in your policy.
Weather and the best time
The spring and fall seasons are considered the best time for Jomsom Muktinath Trek as the weather and temperature are calm and constant during these seasons. Rhododendrons and many seasonal flowers bloom in the spring months. Fall is also one of the best times to explore, and you can enjoy various Nepalese festivals like Dashain and Tihar.
Winter and summer are less suitable compared to spring and autumn. In winter, the temperature level drops below freezing, walking to higher regions less pleasant. The days are cold, followed by snow and blizzards. Summer also comes with heavy rains and unpredictable weather. With the right gears, however, you can walk to the Jomsom Muktinath Area all year round.
Physical fitness and experience requirements
Jomsom Muktinath Trek is an easy trek for passionate hikers who can walk 5 to 7 hours a day with a light backpack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower elevations. However, if we are in excellent health with moderate fitness and a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, you can continue this journey easily. Exercising and running regularly a few weeks before the trip is an excellent idea to improve your strength and stability. Previous hiking experience would be a bonus, but no technical knowledge is required for this trip.
