Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Overview
Jomsom is in the upper Kali Gandaki valley at the elevation of 2713 m. it is also known as Dzongsam or New Fort. The chaotic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri is attractive. Jomsom area is not only the most popular trekking destination in Nepal but also the access to Upper Mustang and Muktinath shrine, the important pilgrimage place for both Buddhists and Hindus.
The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some unusual views of the northern flanks.
It is reputed in Nepalese as a skyline trek. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal’s hidden treasure “Mustang”, the trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu’s and Buddhist’s sacred pilgrimage Muktinath.
Detail Itinerary
Itinerary A (Trek in fly out)
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Welcome Dinner in the evening.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trek.
Day 03 : Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus.
Day 04 : Drive to Nayapul (1010meters) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570meters) 4 hours.
Day 05 : Tikhedunga – Ghorepani (2840meters) 5 hours.
Day 06 : Hike up to Poon Hill (3210meters) in the morning then and trek to Tatopani (1190meters). 6 hours.
Day 07 : Tatopani – Ghasa (2010 meters) 5 hours.
Day 08 : Trek – Tukche (2586m.) 5.30 hours.
Day 09 : Trek – Kagbeni(2810m.) 5 hours.
Day 10 : Trek – Muktinath (3802meters) 5 hours.
Day 11 : Muktinath – Jomsom (2713meters) 5 hours.
Day 12 : Jomsom – Pokhara by morning flight. Leisure day and sightseeing around Pokhara.
Day 13 : Pokhara – Kathmandu by bus, 8 hours
Day 14 : Sight seeing in Bhaktapur City, Farewell dinner in the evening
Day 15 : Final departure.
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Itinerary B (Fly in trek out)
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Welcome Dinner in the evening.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trek.
Day 03 : Drive to Pokhara 8 hours
Day 04 : Fly to Jomsom (2713meters) –then commence trek to Kagbeni(2810m.) 4 hours
Day 05 : Kagbeni – Muktinath (3802meters) 5 hours.
Day 06 : Muktinath – Marpha (2600m). 6 hours
Day 07 : Marpha – Kalopani, Lete (2438m) – 6½ hours.
Day 08 : Kalopani – Tatopani (1189m) – 6½ hours, visit hot spring.
Day 09 : Tatopani – Ghorepani (2855m) – 8 hours
Day 10 : Ghorapani – Tadapani (2250m) – 5 hours
Day 11 : Tadapani – Ghandruk (1850 m) – 4 hours
Day 12 : Ghandruk – Birathanti – Naya Pool Pokhara – 5 hours.
Day 13 : Drive east to Kathmandu (200km/8 hrs) by bus or fly to Kathmandu – 35 minutes.
Day 14 : Sightseeing in ancient city of Bhaktapur. Farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 15 : Depart. From hotel and transfer to Airport.
Exclude/Include
Cost Includes
All meals (B/L/D) & accommodation (Lodge/Tented camp) during the trekking period
National park permit
Domestic airfare
Domestic airport tax
English speaking guide
Highly experienced staffs
Staffs food, clothing & salary
Staffs insurance
All necessary grounded transportation
Airport picks up & drops
TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System)
Cost Excludes
Personal nature expenses
Bar bill
Rescue & Evacuation
Gratitude (tip) for staff