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Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Trip Fact

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    Trip Style : Hiking & Trekking
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    Trip Difficulty : Moderate
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    Trip Guide : Guided Hiking
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    Destination : Jomsom, Nepal
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    Max Altitude : 3,800 Meters - 12,467Ft
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    Daily Walking Hours : Approx. 4-6 Hours Walking
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    Accomodation: Hotel & Lodges
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    Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
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    Start-End : Kathmandu/Pokhara
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    Transport : Car, Van, Jeep, Bus, or Flight
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    Best Season : Feb to June and Sept to Dec

Muktinath Temple Trekking Overview

Jomsom Muktinath trekking is a scenic and serene trek in the midst of the Annapurna region and, is well known for its baked landscapes with strong winds. Well, the Jomsom trekking is fantastic, however, the major highlights of this trip are the superb views of massif Nilgiri and a visit to the holy and enchanting Muktinath temple. Jomsom is the district headquarters of the Mustang region and hence, all the government offices of the district are present here with a comparatively high population. The Kali Gandaki valley proudly sits beside the main bazaar with plenty of street vendors and children playing around. This region is decorated by a small airstrip with regular flights from Pokhara to Jomsom. For decades, locals here typically the Thakali people have been serving exotic trekkers with a welcoming smile. Get a chance to experience the unique culture and tradition of the Thakali inhabitants in this ethnic place.

In order to accommodate and serve the thousands of trekkers, plenty of decent guesthouses have been built in the region. The Jomsom Muktinath trek has a few altitude-related obstacles and never goes above 3000m. Nevertheless, you are rewarded with some stunning and unusual views of the high Annapurna.

Experience something like never before by walking into the deepest gorge in the world which is the narrow Kaligandaki valley. You will get to witness almost the impressive base of the stunning Nilgiri and then explore the ancient Mustang area. It tends to be a bit of cloud early in the morning, however, the views are spectacular throughout the day. We begin the trek at Pokhara with a scenic flight amidst the Himalayas to Jomsom.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the breathtaking view of massif Nilgiri
  • Visit Jomsom and Kagbeni villages along with the holy and enchanting Muktinath Temple
  • Take a bath in 108 waterspouts in Muktinath temple, a pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims
  • Awe-inspiring mountain views from Muktinath temple
  • Explore Kag Chode Buddhist monastery in Kagbeni
  • Walkthrough the world’s deepest George Kaligandaki
  • Tour around the lake city of Pokhara and explore caves, lakeside, world peace pagoda, etc...

Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, one of our trek leaders will greet you and transfer to the hotel. Rest and relax till eveing. Join the welcome dinner with one of our tour managers at a typical Nepali restaurant; enjoy the meal with short briefing about Jomsom trekking. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, start a full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley including the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also, visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Or rest day for shopping and packing for the trip. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After early breakfast, we take a scenic 6 hours bus drive or about 35 minutes flight to Pokhara. Check into the hotel, the rest of the time will be leisurely walking around Lakeside or resting and relaxing at the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Lakeside.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pokhara
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:8,10m

Transfer to airport, fly to Jomsom and trek continues to Kagbeni, about 3 hrs working through the bank of Kali Gandaki river bed and reach to Ekley- Bhatti villages. Trek one hour more to reach Kagbeni. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kagbeni
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2800m

Four hours trek to Muktinath 3800m, is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists with a Gompa and a pagoda-style temple. Pagoda is dedicated to Lord Bishnu. The most interesting and important of the area however is the spot with burning natural gas. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Muktinath
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3800m

Leaving Muktinath behind, we will trek to Lubra village via Lubra Pass. From the pass, we can see the beautiful views of the Himalayas. Lubra village is a small village that is the only village to have the Pre-Buddhism practices known as 'Bon Po'. From there, we will cross a river and descend until reaching a river and continue to Jomsom for the night stay.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Jomsom
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2700m

After an early breakfast, we leave our guest house and walk towards a small airstrip from where we take a 35 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, transfer to hotel. The rest of the time will be spent doing some sightseeing or boating on Phewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pokhara
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:8,10m

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a short visit to the international mountain museum and transfer to the airport for a flight to Kathmandu. The rest of the day will be free for shopping, in the evening join farewell dinner with culture show. Overnight at a hotel in Katmandu.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, we will drop you at the international airport for your flight back home. We wish you have a safe and sound journey back home and see you again in the future.

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Map of This Trek

  • small-thumbnails The entire airport picks up and drops.
  • small-thumbnails Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
  • small-thumbnails Necessary flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Jomsom return trips.
  • small-thumbnails Annapurna Conservation fee with trekking permit.
  • small-thumbnails Tims card (trekking information management system card).
  • small-thumbnails All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking period.
  • small-thumbnails Accommodation (Teahouse) during the trekking period.
  • small-thumbnails English speaking guide and highly experienced staff.
  • small-thumbnails Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance.
  • small-thumbnails All necessary grounded transportation.
  • small-thumbnails Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • small-thumbnails Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • small-thumbnails Welcome, and farewell dinner in Kathmandu served by Ram Kumar.
  • small-thumbnails Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes.
  • small-thumbnails Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program.
  • small-thumbnails Personal nature expenses.
  • small-thumbnails Bar bill and all kind of drinks.
  • small-thumbnails Rescue & Evacuation.
  • small-thumbnails Gratitude (tip) for staff.

Useful Information

Alpine Eco Trek recommends all our valuable trekkers to arrive at Kathmandu at least one day before the trek departure so that we have time to provide you with proper guidance, checking equipment, weather briefing, and a meeting for the guide and crew introducing. We also recommend you to keep one or two days extra for the trip, in case, flights from Pokhara to Jomsom or from Jomsom to Pokhara get delayed due to bad weather.

And, please note that for this trek the weight limit for your luggage is max. 15kg per trekker with your handbag, the domestic flights especially flying to mountain regions allow only 15kg (10kg language plus 5kg handbag) weight per trekker on a plane. Also, there will be one porter for two trekkers and our porters carry up to 20kg so the combined luggage of two trekkers should not exceed 20kg.  Please carry only the essentials. You can leave extra baggage safely, either at the hotel’s store or at our office store with free of cost.

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  • December 27, 2022

Short Jomsom trekking

Short Jomsom trekking with Alpine Eco Trek was one of my best experiences during my holiday trip to Nepal. Trek to Jomsom and then to Muktinath was a stunning and diverse experience in the Himalayas. It was the finest tea house trek in the Annapurna region with the goal of reaching the holiest Temple called Muktinath. Thank you Alpine Eco Trek for a carefully designed itinerary, professional and quality services. We strongly recommend this trek.

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