Jomsom Muktinath Trek
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Trip Information
Trip Duration
14 Nights 15 Days
Difficulty Level
Easy
Destination
Nepal
Maximum Height
3800 m
Guiding Method
Trekking
Best Season
All Time
Highlights
- Traverse through remote villages of Thakali with its superb view of Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri and Mt. Annapurna I.
- Take in stunning view of Annapurna Range from Poonhill.
- Experience the Tibetan culture and explore Buddhist monasteries.
- Explore the highest temple of Muktinath (God of salvation).
- Experience the awesome view of Rupse Waterfall and discover the world’s deepest Kaligandaki river gorge.
Jomsom Muktinath trek is one of the parts of Annapurna circuit trek and Jomsom is the capital of Mustang district. This is a popular trek both for national and international tourists. The trek will take you through beautiful landscapes and hills. You will be exploring the region of lower Mustang in this trek. The major highlight of this trek is a hike to Poon Hill and Muktinath. From the top of Poon Hill, you get to view the exquisite panoramic beauty of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges with a view of Peaks like Annapurna south, Himchuli, Machhapuchre, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri and many others. Muktinath (God of Salvation) is one of the religious places in Nepal where devotees throng from all over Nepal. The place is equally famous as a tourist destination. The 108 water sprouts and abundant fossils found in this area make it very special for the tourists and religious people.
The world’s deepest gorge Kaligandaki gorge also lies in Annapurna region and is most incredible to watch. Throughout the trek, we can find various temples and monasteries. The region is populated with Mongolian Tribe and mainly Thakalis and Magars reside here. You will get to observe the rich cultural and traditional practices of these people. Apart from this, the striking natural beauty with a magnificent close-up view of the mountain, the ever-expanding vast landscapes, valleys, and gorges make the Jomsom trek the famous and most sought trek in the Annapurna region.
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Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek. At the evening we offer you lavish welcome dinner with authentic Nepali Cuisine.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Meal
Dinner
Transportation
Private car
We offer you a short trip to historical and cultural sites around Kathmandu valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple. You can also do some souvenir shopping during the sightseeing. After sightseeing, we head back to the hotel and get our clothing and trekking equipment ready and prepare for the trek.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Meal
Breakfast
Transportation
private car
We start with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara- the famous tourist destination in Nepal. During the journey, we enjoy the natural landscapes and beauty of green hillside. Upon reaching Pokhara we head for the hotel and take rest. We might roam around the city. We will spend the night at Pokhara.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Meal
Breakfast
Transportation
Tourist bus
We start early with a drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Upon reaching Nayapul we start preparing for the trek. The trek starts from Nayapul and our destination for today is Tikhedhunga. After getting ready, we start walking along the bank of Modi river. Walking further ahead, we head toward Birethanti. From there the trail will pass through the Annapurna conservation area. We walk through a couple of villages, forests and hilly areas. We will also have a chance to view some waterfalls along the way. The walk will continue until reaching Tikhedhunga. We will spend the night at Tikhedhunga.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Private car / Walking
Our trek will start with an uphill walk. The walk through narrow trail and stony steps take us to the village of Ulleri. Along the walk, we will get to see the magnificent view of Annapurna south and Himchuli. Walking further up, we pass through the Banthanti village and colourful rhododendron forests and reach Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head towards Ghorepani. We will be spending the night at Ghorepani.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Today we will reach the major destination area of the trek and that is Poonhill. We wake up early in the morning and start taking uphill climb towards the top of Poonhill so that we do not miss the magnificent sunrise view. We watch the amazing sunrise along with a view of Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Annapurna, Himchuli and many other highest peaks from the top of Poonhill. The view is beyond explanation. We enjoy the beauty around and take snaps together. We then head back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we start the trek towards Tatopani passing through chitre village. We move ahead passing the Sikha and Ghar Khola villages. We then reach the suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki river. Crossing the river we reach Tatopani (meaning hot water). There are natural hot springs around the region. We then explore the area for some time. We will be spending the night at Tatopani.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Leaving Tatopani behind we head ahead catching the trail along the Kaligandaki river. We come across many small villages along the way. Walking further ahead we reach Dana where there is the deepest gorge between Mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. We then come across the suspension bridge. Crossing the bridge and moving ahead we get to view the beautiful waterfalls. We continue our walk and move ahead passing through many small villages on our way. We finally reach Ghasa. We will stay for the night at Ghasa.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
From Ghasa we catch the uphill trail that takes us to kalapani. We can have a pleasing view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri along the way. We walk ahead alongside the Kaligandaki river. We then shortly reach Larjung village after passing through the suspension bridge. The village is highly populated with the Thakali settlement. We then head towards Marpha via Tukuche village. The village(Marpha) has the best scenic beauty with the neat settlement. There is also apple farming in the village which is interesting to observe. We will spend the night at Marpha
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
From Marpha we start the trek towards Jomsom. We pass through many streams and brooks on our way. These add beauty to our trek. We then walk towards on a ridge of the river and reach Jomsom village. Jomsom is a windy valley. So, to prevent from getting disturbed by the heavy wind we start ahead early walking through the bank of Kaligandaki river. There are abundant fossils found in the bank of Kaligandaki river. We then take uphill climb until finally reaching Kagbeni. There is an ancient Red Gompa and we will be visiting the place. We will spend the night at Kagbeni.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Today there will be mostly uphill climbing. We will start the trek walking towards Jharkot. We walk ahead until finally reaching Muktinath. The place is of religious importance to both Hindus and Buddhists. People take Muktinath as God of salvation. There are many other temples around the area. People take bath in the 108 water sprouts with a belief that it will clean away the sins and consider the water holy. We explore the area and spend the night at Muktinath.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | LUnch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Today we will not be trekking ahead to any destination. We will explore the religious and historical sites in the area along with enjoying the natural beauty around.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Today we will be heading back to Jomsom. We will pass through many villages that we came across on our way to Muktinath. We take a walk downhill and then along the bank of Kaligandaki river. We might have to face the strong wind on our way to Jomsom. Upon reaching Jomsom we will take rest and prepare for our night stay at the lodge there.
Accommodation
Comfortable Teahouse
Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transportation
Walking
Today we will be taking an early flight and heading towards Pokhara. We can have an enigmatic view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri during the flight. Shortly we will land at Pokhara airport. We will take rest for some time and spend rest of the day exploring the beautiful city. We will be spending the night in Pokhara.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Meal
Breakfast
Transportation
Flight
Today we head back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. We take good rest and soothe our aching muscles. We also muse over the exciting trek we had. At Kathmandu, we organize farewell dinner for you and celebrate the successful completion of the trek and prepare for final departure.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Meal
Breakfast | Dinner
Transportation
Tourist bus
Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye.
Meal
Breakfast
Transportation
Private car
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What's Included
Meal
- Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Accomodation
- Lodge expenses during the trek.
- Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu and 2 nights at Pokhara).
Staffs & Crew
- Insurance of guide and porter.
- Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
- A porter and his entire expenses.
Transportation
- Airport pickup and drop facility.
- Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu travel in a deluxe bus and Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara travel in a private taxi
Permits & Paperworks
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Activities
- Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Other
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
- First aid medical kit
- Nepal Ascent Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Complimentary Extras
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
- 1 hour trekkers massage / Yoga after the trip completion.
- Local sim card
What's Not Included
- Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
- Nepal arrival visa.
- Cost for additional trips.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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Essential Info
Physical Fitness
Many people have questions as to what level of physical fitness is required for visiting Nepal, and that is extremely reliant on what activity the visitor is engaging in. With that said, for a standard trek of moderate grading (Everest Base Camp Trek is an example of moderate) the daily activity will be 7-8 hours, and elevation will generally not exceed 5,500 meters. The day’s trekking is sustained and will involve both long steep climbs, and descents with a variety of terrain underfoot from well-trodden paths, to rocks covered with ice or snow. A typical day would include a number of climbs or descents of 500 meters or more, starting after breakfast, resting at lunch, then continuous trekking until arriving at the teahouse.
In preparation for the trek, it is important to begin a training requirement at least 4 months before departing for Nepal. Three to four hours of aerobic exercise like running, walking, swimming, cycling & some gym work per week is the minimum and most will find it beneficial to add some basic strength training to their physical fitness routine. One of the best ways to prepare is to take practice hikes with a daypack roughly the same weight as what you will be taking on the trek. Do this only after a baseline of fitness has been reached. Moving fast is not the end goal, rather endurance is the focus, and will provide a more enjoyable and safe adventure.
Trekking Seasons in Nepal
There are two main seasons in which Nepal sees the most amount of visitors. Fall (September through November) being the most popular, and spring (March to May) coming in close behind. The summer months of June, July and August are the monsoon season and as such the trails are mostly washed out, and roads can sometimes be impassible due to landslide activates. Not to mention the view is non-existent. Still, there are a few places that lie in rain shadow areas and see significantly less rain if any at all, and summer can be a good time to visit these places. Winter is dry, but extremely cold and high passes become inaccessible due to ice and snow conditions. The temperature doesn’t usually fluctuate to a greater degree and the daytime temperature is around 20-25 degrees. However, the temperature starts to decrease as you gain altitude. The temperature can drop to around 0 to -10 degrees at night when staying at tented camps in Himalayan regions. However, it does not change as much in lower hilly regions and the nights are slightly colder than days.
Fall is the most popular because it’s after the monsoons, and the air is dry, the days are sunny, and everything is green in the lower valleys from the excessive rains. Spring is a popular choice because some rain returns, but the weather is generally warm and dry, and flowers are in bloom in the lower elevations.
Trekking Day
A typical trekking day begins with a cup of tea at around 6 in the morning. It is advised to pack your trekking gears in a duffle bag and essential supplies in your day pack in these early hours. After having breakfast, we begin the trek and head along the trail at around 8 am. The morning walk is designed to be longer as we begin with refreshed bodies and enthusiasm. Following a good morning’s walk, we make stop for lunch at around 11.30 am. The lunch involves group meals enjoying the vicinity around the stop. You can explore the surrounding or use the time according to your own consent. After resting for about an hour or two, we resume our trek to reach teahouse or camp by 3-4 pm. The afternoon walk is relatively shorter and can involve games and side trips as organized by the trekking guides. You also can enjoy breaks during the trek to relax, read or stroll around the area. You can converse with the local people and observe their lifestyle. Dinner is served around 7 in the evening to round off the day.
Meals and Accommodations
During the length of the trek, the accommodation style is commonly referred to as teahouse. These are family-run basic lodges that fill the role of the restaurant, meeting place, and boarding house for tourists. Electricity can be found in the rooms, which means one light bulb, and one or two outlets for charging electronics. The common areas are also lit by electricity. Teahouses may use solar, hydroelectric, or have electrical lines running into the village, so the commonality and availability of electricity may vary.
Most teahouses have private rooms, though if the trek is in a more remote or high altitude place dormitories are the norm. Each room has 1 or 2 single beds with basic bedding, and the bathroom is shared. Expect a mix of western and squat style toilets in the bathrooms.
Breakfast and dinner are taken at the teahouse and these lodges have large family style dining rooms centered on a stove to provide heat. The menu will have Nepali style western foods such as pasta, pizza, pancakes, burgers, and fries. Also on the menu is the traditional Dal Bhat meal. This is a lentil soup with rice and vegetable or meat curry. Most menus will also offer a smattering of local cuisine.
Travel Insurance
Many expeditions and tours require that travel insurance is purchased prior to arriving in Nepal, but other treks and tours may not. However, travel insurance is definitely an important consideration. There are a number of reasons to consider insurance. Firstly, it may be required, so check to see what is being asked for by the company. Second, Nepal is a landlocked country, and there are few direct flights. Travel in and out can encounter some disruptions and if purchasing insurance, make sure flight delays and cancellations are included. The next reason to choose insurance is that, though every safeguard is in place during your tour, there are always extenuating circumstances that may result in an accident. Read the fine print of insurance policies to ensure trekking or any other activity you are engaging in is covered, as some policies have stopped covering trekking in certain places. It is impossible to have a relaxing trip without the comfort of good insurance, so do the research and choose carefully.
Nepal Visa Entry Procedure
For entry into Nepal, there are visa requirements everyone (except Indian nationals) must complete before being allowed to pass through immigration. This is for air travel as well as overland transportation. Most visitors may obtain a visa to enter Nepal, however, there are exceptions. There are a number of entry points where you can obtain the visa upon arriving by land, but Tribhuvan International Airport is the only one for air transport.
Visa on Arrival Tourist Visa
Three options are available for entry
15-day single entry: US $30
30-day single entry: US $50
90-day multiple entries: US $125
Please have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry, and have cash ready, preferably in US dollars, though there are other currencies Nepal Immigration accepts. If you are entering via overland, you must have US cash and 3 passport photos. For arrival by air, the kiosks at the airport take your picture for you.
For the most up to date list of exceptions for visa on arrival or to obtain the most current visa information, visit the Nepal Department of Immigration website.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Acute Mountain Sickness is usually seen in un-acclimatized people shortly after ascent to high altitudes. The condition occurs due to the thinning of air as the altitude increases. The condition, if not taken seriously and treated immediately, can be life-threatening and its symptoms can be seen generally above 3000 meters. Some of the symptoms of AMS are nausea, vomiting, tiredness, shortness of breath and cerebral pain. The treks are designed to properly acclimatize you to the change in high altitude climate and sufficient precautionary measures too are taken to take utmost caution. We also equip our staffs with cell phones and satellite phones in occurrence of any emergency cases. We are greatly driven to keep the safety and security of our clients as our foremost concern.
Drinking Water
Water is essential for life, and clean water is imperative while on holiday. When choosing to visit less developed countries it is a concern that all travelers should consider. A few options are available when trekking or traveling in Nepal that will mitigate any chances of drinking contaminated water which could cause disruption of an otherwise fun adventure. The first consideration to take into account is that tap water should not be ingested. That even means when brushing your teeth. Most will choose to buy bottled water and if doing so make sure the cap has not been opened previously. Plastic bottle refuse is a problem, and with that being said there are other options on the market to assist in making water drinkable. Your local outdoor store can help with choosing what option might be best to use in conjunction with a reusable bottle. Your guide can also steer you to water that has been filtered and purified so ask him or her what is available.
Arrival Instruction
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our company representatives are stationed to welcome you to the country. We request you to carefully look for your name being held by our representatives following the events upon landing. The representatives are responsible to escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will see men offering you to carry luggage and take you to your destination as you exit the airport. We request you to pay no attention to these people and follow the designated representatives and follow their instructions. You will also need to keep an eye on your luggage and belongings to avoid any complications.
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