Jomsom Muktinath Trekking
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Himalayan Spirit Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Discover the journey
Starting your tour from Kathmandu where you will visit to some of the culturally rich UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you will get a closer look to the medieval period art and craft. You will also visit to the globally renowned Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimages.The trip takes you to a new level when you reach to Pokhara; a well known tourism destination in Nepal. Here you will visit some extra-ordinary natural places such as lakes, caves. The view of the sunrise from Sarangkot will simply leave you speechless which is just 30mins drive from any corner of Pokhara.The next place you will visit is the windy valley Jomsom from where your trek begins. The next day you will be at Muktinath; a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist, standing at the elevation of 3800m. You will also get a closer look to the Thakali culture as you encounter with their ethnic tribe during your trek.The other highlights of this trek are Bon-po Gompa, typical villages Tukuche & Marpha. Your visit to Kagbeni, Poonhill and Tatopani will be more exciting while traveling through different landscapes that will provide you an opportunity to explore various flora and faunas.
The memorable moments
Starting your tour from Kathmandu where you will visit to some of the culturally rich UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you will get a closer look to the medieval period art and craft. You will also visit to the globally renowned Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimages.The trip takes you to a new level when you reach to Pokhara; a well known tourism destination in Nepal. Here you will visit some extra-ordinary natural places such as lakes, caves. The view of th....
Journey at a glance
Day Day 1: Drive to Pokhara (820 m/ 2,690 ft) 200 km west of the Kathmandu Valley - 6-7 hrs — We start our scenic drive after an early morning breakfast, traveling by tourist bus out of the valley and along the picturesque Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers. The beautiful scenery along the way includes rivers, terraced fields, villages and sights of the snowy mountains, including Ganesh and Manaslu peaks. Pokhara is a lakeside tourist's paradise with many facilities for travelers. Day day 2: Drive to Nayapul (1,050 m / 3,445 ft) 1½ hrs and trek to Tikhedunga(1,540 m / 5,050 ft) - 3-4 hrs — After a nourishing breakfast meal, we enjoy a short drive through beautiful landscape on the way to Nayapul, our trek starting point. Here we inaugurate our first steps on the trail. The route follows a pleasantly through fertile jungle and terraced fields along a rushing river. We pass through several rural settlements and gradually reach Tikhedunga. Day day 3: Trek to Ghorepani (2,860 m/ 9,385 ft) – 6-7 hrs — This day involves a vigorous ascent as we climb a long, steep series of stone steps on our way to Ghorepani. After the challenging steps we journey through scenic villages and timberland. Although a difficult climb, along the way, we can take in astonishing views of the snowy peaks including the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli. Our destination is Ghorepani, a spectacular settlement located on a ridgeline. Day day 4: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m/ 10,525 ft) ¾ hr, then trek to Tatopani (1,200m / 3,940 ft) 4 hrs — Today we have an early start of the day as we begin before sunrise to ascend Poon Hill in time to view the sunrise on the Himalaya. The marvelous panoramic view from Poon Hill includes Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, the Annapurnas and much more. After enjoying the views, we return to our lodge for a hearty breakfast, and then follow a pleasant forest trail through rhododendron and villages with terraced farmland to eventually cross the Kali Gandaki river and arrive at Tatopani with nearby hot springs where we take a dip and savor the experience. Day Day 5: Trek to Ghasa (1,190 m/3,900 ft) – 5 hrs — The pleasant route heads north as we follow upriver in the Kali GandakiValley. We take the chance to explore newly developed trails away from the motor road. We will pass through scenic farmland with rural villages surrounded by terraced fields. We are hiking up the world’s deepestgorge, with Dhaulagiri, world’s seventh highest peak on one side, and Annapurna I, the tenth highest on the other.We ascend to the peaceful village of Ghasa, mainly populated by Thakali people of this region. Day Day 6: Trek to Tukche(2,510 m/8,550 ft) – 5hrs — Today we continue our journey up the Kali Gandaki. We pass through peaceful forests to the large settlements of Lete and Kalapani and as we continue the journey north , the territory becomes noticeably drier and the lush vegetation and forests give way to more desert like terrain. The culture, too, begins to change from the lowland Hindu style practices to a Buddhist lifestyle. Tukche is a scenicvillage with surrounding orchards and a monastery. The local brandy from Tukche is famous throughout Nepal and a hit with many trekkers.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Drive to Pokhara (820 m/ 2,690 ft) 200 km west of the Kathmandu Valley - 6-7 hrs — We start our scenic drive after an early morning breakfast, traveling by tourist bus out of the valley and along the picturesque Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers. The beautiful scenery along the way includes rivers, terraced fields, villages and sights of the snowy mountains, including Ganesh and Manaslu peaks. Pokhara is a lakeside tourist's paradise with many facilities for travelers.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2Drive to Nayapul (1,050 m / 3,445 ft) 1½ hrs and trek to Tikhedunga(1,540 m / 5,050 ft) - 3-4 hrs — After a nourishing breakfast meal, we enjoy a short drive through beautiful landscape on the way to Nayapul, our trek starting point. Here we inaugurate our first steps on the trail. The route follows a pleasantly through fertile jungle and terraced fields along a rushing river. We pass through several rural settlements and gradually reach Tikhedunga.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3Trek to Ghorepani (2,860 m/ 9,385 ft) – 6-7 hrs — This day involves a vigorous ascent as we climb a long, steep series of stone steps on our way to Ghorepani. After the challenging steps we journey through scenic villages and timberland. Although a difficult climb, along the way, we can take in astonishing views of the snowy peaks including the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli. Our destination is Ghorepani, a spectacular settlement located on a ridgeline.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m/ 10,525 ft) ¾ hr, then trek to Tatopani (1,200m / 3,940 ft) 4 hrs — Today we have an early start of the day as we begin before sunrise to ascend Poon Hill in time to view the sunrise on the Himalaya. The marvelous panoramic view from Poon Hill includes Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, the Annapurnas and much more. After enjoying the views, we return to our lodge for a hearty breakfast, and then follow a pleasant forest trail through rhododendron and villages with terraced farmland to eventually cross the Kali Gandaki river and arrive at Tatopani with nearby hot springs where we take a dip and savor the experience.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5Trek to Ghasa (1,190 m/3,900 ft) – 5 hrs — The pleasant route heads north as we follow upriver in the Kali GandakiValley. We take the chance to explore newly developed trails away from the motor road. We will pass through scenic farmland with rural villages surrounded by terraced fields. We are hiking up the world’s deepestgorge, with Dhaulagiri, world’s seventh highest peak on one side, and Annapurna I, the tenth highest on the other.We ascend to the peaceful village of Ghasa, mainly populated by Thakali people of this region.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6Trek to Tukche(2,510 m/8,550 ft) – 5hrs — Today we continue our journey up the Kali Gandaki. We pass through peaceful forests to the large settlements of Lete and Kalapani and as we continue the journey north , the territory becomes noticeably drier and the lush vegetation and forests give way to more desert like terrain. The culture, too, begins to change from the lowland Hindu style practices to a Buddhist lifestyle. Tukche is a scenicvillage with surrounding orchards and a monastery. The local brandy from Tukche is famous throughout Nepal and a hit with many trekkers.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- · All Ground and flight Transport
- · Trekking permit for Jomsom Muktinath, Guide, Porter between two person one porter.
- · Guide /porter insurance.
- · Tourist standard hotel with B/B plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- · Full board meal during kaligandaki jomsom trekking.
Not included
- · Nepal visa and International flight.
- · Personal clothing and travel insurance such for rescue and medical covered.
- · Meal as per itinerary
- · All kinds of drinks and bar bills.
- · Tips for guide and porter.
- · Other as per itinerary.
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Starting your tour from Kathmandu where you will visit to some of the culturally rich UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you will get a closer look to the medieval period art and craft. You will also visit to the globally renowned Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimages. The trip takes you to a new level when you reach to Pokhara; a well known tourism destination in Nepal. Here you will visit some extra-ordinary natural places such as lakes, caves. The view of the sunrise from Sarangkot will simply leave you speechless which is just 30mins drive from any corner of Pokhara. The next place you will visit is the windy valley Jomsom from where your trek begins. The next day you will be at Muktinath; a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist, standing at the elevation of 3800m. You will also get a closer look to the Thakali culture as you encounter with their ethnic tribe during your trek. The other highlights of this trek are Bon-po Gompa, typical villages Tukuche & Marpha. Your visit to Kagbeni, Poonhill and Tatopani will be more exciting while traveling through different landscapes that will provide you an opportunity to explore various flora and faunas.
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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