The Jomsom Muktinath Trek follows the historic trading route through the Kali Gandaki gorge – the world's deepest valley – north from Pokhara to the sacred pilgrimage destination of Muktinath temple (3,800m). The route passes through Marpha's famous apple orchards, the wind-blasted Thakali trading villages of Tukuche and Kagbeni, and the spectacular desert landscape of the Mustang rain shadow before arriving at Muktinath – one of the most important pilgrimage sites in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
The 12-day programme starts from Nayapul and follows the classic Annapurna foothills trail through the Modi and Kali Gandaki valleys, gradually ascending into the drier, windier landscape of upper Mustang country. The return is by domestic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (20 minutes) rather than retracing the full trail. See Getaway Nepal's Jomsom Muktinath Trek for complete route details. Includes: guide, porter, all meals, teahouse accommodation, ACAP permit, TIMS card, domestic flight Jomsom–Pokhara. Best season: October–November and March–May.
Meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the Hotel. Hotel checking-in and go for sightseeing tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at a hotel.
We begin our trek at Nayapul after a 1-hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015m). From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m and after a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Overnight at a guesthouse.
We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2,250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840m). Overnight at a guesthouse.
Early in the morning we climb up to Poon hill to see magnificent sunrise and 180 degree panorama of Annapurna region. Then we return back to Ghorepani for breakfast. We pass through villages called Sikha, Ghar Khola and suspension bridges we arrive at Tatopani, hot spring. This place is regarded as a pilgrimage site and popular among the trekkers to sooth their tired legs and muscles. Overnight stay BLD
Passing through the deep gorge of Kali Gandaki valley, Waterfalls, khochepani we reach at Thakali village called Ghasa which is famous for different species of birds’ habitat. Overnight stay BLD
The trail steeply continues up through forests, rivers, villages-Lete, LarJung, Tukuche and some agricultural land till we rest at Marpha village. Overnight stay BLD
We continue our journey to Kagbeni via Marpha and Jomsom, headquarter of Jomsom District. Jomsom bears an airport too. Trailing through the Jomsom, Kali Gandaki valley, Panga River we reach at a village, Ekle Bhatti, located on a bank of two rivers. History says it is a salt trade route to Tibet through upper Mustang. During the way you will see some black stones at Kali Gandaki beach, Hindus believes them as face of god, “saligrams”, and worship them. Overnight lodgeatKagbeni (B, L, D)
The trail continues to Muktinath through villages called Khingar and Jarkot. The journey will be with a special permit check through the river bank of Kali Gandaki up stream. There are lots of mountain and beautiful natural scenes which you can capture for your beautiful collections of trek. Further walk from dessert Jarkot leads to Pilgrimage site Muktinath Temple of lord Vishnu i.e. temple of Salvation. Both Hindu and Buddhist worship Muktinath temple. This temple has 108 stoned water taps and after taking bath from all those taps, believed that people will get salvation. Overnight Stay at lodge BLD
After your religious tasks at temple and enjoying beautiful Dhaulagiri Mountain and Buddhist monastery we head back to Jomsom and take good lunch. Then we fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom. You will be enjoying Pokhara at a hotel. Overnight BLD.
You will enjoy Pokhara at its best and comfort yourself with shopping and entertainments, foods and so on and recall what you have achieved from that trek, those beautiful natures, kind peoples and their lifestyle, different cultures and many more. So, around 3 PMyou will depart to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at fine hotel. BLD
Today you will be free for your own activities like shopping. Afternoon we will drop you at the Kathmandu Airport end of the package.
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