Jomsom Muktinath trek is one of the popular trekking trails in the Annapurna region. This trekking is basically to explore the Tibetan plateau. It is also considered to be the gateway to the Upper Mustang, the Tibetan border. While trekking in this area, you will enjoy different mountain views including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mount. Annapurna I (8091m), Mount Nilgiri (7040m), Mount Annapurna South (7219m), Mount Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Mount Annapurna IV (7525m), Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Mount Fishtail also called Machhapuchhare (6998m), Tukuche peak (6920m), Lamjung Himal (6586m) among others. Apart from viewing the snow-capped mountains, you also can explore the mixed culture of various ethnic groups namely Bramin, Chhetri, Thakali, Magar, and Gurung among others who are residing in the areas and you also can enjoy the beautiful landscapes. This trekking is also considered to be a pilgrimage trekking tour, as you make an excursion to the Muktinath, which is popularly known as a site for a pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek has been one of the most exclusive trekking in the Annapurna region from the beginning. This trek offers some outstanding views of the pleasant and attractive trekking trips in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. It can also be done in 6 days, so to do the Jomsom Muktinath trek in 6 days is called the lower mustang trek, Muktinath Trek is a section of the much longer and well-known Annapurna Circuit, and the trail from Pokhara all the way to Kali Gandaki valley with Muktinath the pilgrimage site as the end point of the trek.
Jomsom Muktinath trek begins in Jomsom, the major trading center in the lower Mustang, and heads north to Kagbeni along the riverbank of Kali Gandaki, the deepest gorge in the world, following the trial it finally takes to Muktinath temple. It passes through many fascinating Thakali indigenous peoples' settlements and sails out the Marpha village, the famous village for apple brandy. You can enjoy having a shower in Tatopani (A natural hot spring) and visit Ghorepani Poon hill for viewing sunrise over the mountain and have a panoramic view of various Himalayas trails in Annapurna trekking, and then you will return to Jomsom from the same route and fly back to Pokhara. Another option is that from Jomsom, you will return to Ghandruk, the largest settlement of Gurung ethnic groups on foot and have great views of Annapurna south and Machhapachare, the finally we descend to Nayapul, from there we catch vehicles, and at last, we reach Pokhara and subsequently in Kathmandu.
For Travelers to the Jomsom Muktinath Trek, we can customize the days according to the choice and interest of the travelers, or if you have unlimited time to explore the Annapurna region like the Annapurna Circuit Trek the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek the Annapurna Base Camp or the Upper Mustang Trek would be a suitable for your vacation. Contact us for further details or individual requests.
Trip Name: Jomsom Muktinath Trekking
Trip Cost: $1490.USD
Duration: 12 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing /Trek
Altitude: 3800m/at Muktinath
Grade: Easy
Meal: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: Hotels in the cities and tea-houses during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 12
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara flight 25 min. /drive 6-7 hrs
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 1 hour & trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) 3-4 hrs
Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (3194m) 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Hike to Poon Hill & Trek Tatopani 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Trek Ghasa to Marpha (3500m) 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Trek Marpha to Kegbeni (2800m) 5-6 hrs
Day 09: Trek Kegbeni to Muktinath (3760m) 4-5 hrs
Day 10: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2750m) 4-5 hrs
Day 11: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara 40 min. and fly to Kathmandu (1300m) 40 min.
Day 12: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.