Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 10 Days
Overview
Jomsom-Muktinath Trek is a classical trek emerging to the north of the main Himalayan range, on the dry, desert- like Tibetan Plateau. It is an exciting trek that gives trekker’s the opportunity to explore the beauty of nature, cultural diversity and mountains. The Jomsom and Muktinath trek is a part of the Annapurna circuit and perhaps the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures found along this trekking route give the perfect insight into the rural life of Nepalese people. The main feature of this trek is walking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which, carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India. The initial days of the trek through the Annapurna region ascends through rice terraces and villages inhabited by the indigenous people, mostly the Gurung. The trek gets interesting in Tatopani where you will have the opportunity to relax in natural hot springs. Then the trek passes through Jomsom and Kagbeni, the entry point of upper Mustang Region. The grandeur of the Dhaulagiri Glacier is on show a little further up along with the first glimpse of the windy Tibetan Plateau on the way to the holy Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath (3800m/12,464 ft). The sacred temple has 108 waterfalls that resemble water flowing from taps and mysterious natural gas fires that boggle the mind. From here it is downhill to Jomsom village on the Tibetan Plateau where you can look around at the gateway to the "Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang", and get a glimpse of the ancient traditions still in practice. A flight the following day will bring you to Pokhara from where we make a few hours’ drive through the green mountains to Kathmandu.
Outlined Itinerary
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m), drive (6 hours).
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,552m/5,090ft): 4-5 hrs
Day 03: Trek Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 04: Trek Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Trek Tatopani to Ghasa (2,110m/6,922ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Ghasa to Marpha (2,680m/8,792ft): 4-5hrs
Day 07: Trek Marpha to Kagbeni (2,810/9,218ft): 4-5 hrs
Day 08: Trek Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,800m/12,464ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 09: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Fly to Pokhara and same day drive to Kathmandu
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Jomsom Muktinath Trekking
Jomsom Muktinath Trek