Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Trip Highlights

• Kathmandu cultural sightseeing tour
• Awe-inspiring flight over the mountains with views of the Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna.
• Wonderful trekking along the gorge of the Kali Gandaki river in the Muktinath region.
• From Poon Hill, a stunning sunrise over the mountain panorama.
• Along the trail, cultural vistas of the local villages

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is the ideal trekking experience for anyone who wants to explore the Annapurna district without undertaking the entire Annapurna Circuit. This trek takes you through a classic sampler of the Himalayan panorama. It offers incredible mountain views, a variety of flora and fauna and cultural landmarks.

The Jomsom Muktinath trek is located in north-central Nepal. It is a recognized trek, and the route can be used year-round. It is a low-altitude trek with a moderate level of difficulty. However, extreme cold weather conditions can make it difficult to find supplies.

You can begin the trek from Marpha or Jomsom. It is recommended that you book accommodations well in advance. In addition, you should pack your trekking gear, including proper clothing.

Jomsom and Muktinath are two of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal. They offer a wide range of cultural experiences, from the Buddhist religion to rice farming. They also provide a glimpse into rural life in Nepal.

The town of Jomsom is an important trading center. It is located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. It is home to the Vishnu Temple, a sacred place for Hindus. It has high schools and hospitals, as well as government offices. It is also a major gateway to the Upper Mustang region.

The town of Jomsom has a small airport. It is located in the heart of the district. It can accommodate aircraft from the Nepalese Army Air Service.

Jomsom Muktinath trek VIA Gorepani Poon hill in slow style.

This trek leads you to walk through Kali Gandaki valley with Muktinath holy temple which is pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhist religions. Along this trek you will enjoy with natural beauty as well as cultures, animals and then people.

This trek provides you great views of Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri which are over 8 thousand meters. Mt Niligiri 7000 m the attraction of this trek. This trek also offers a beautiful lodges and restaurant along the trek where any trekkers can feel like at homely environment to sleep and eat. As you have your time, Mt Everest is a roof of the world. Most people have a goal to see this mountain
with our own eyes but most people has no idea how we able to see this Mountain. No, worries- here we are (Win Himalaya treks and tours Nepal) .We organize special Everest trek with short treks in this reason. One of the best treks for Everest viewing is --- Lower Everest region (Pikey peak trek) –Win Himalaya offer this trek as a very special Everest view trek. Not only Mt Everest, we can see clear Kanchenjunga (8586meter 28169 FT), Mt Lhotse 8516 m,27900 FT) and Mt Makalu 8186 m,
27825 ft) are seen from the one spot .Here is the short Everest view trek in the Everest region trek.
this trek can be flexible. WIN Himalaya will organize this trek as you suit.

Here is the trek itinerary for slow and easy style.

Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and transfer to Hotel (3 star) 1400 meter Altitude.
Day 2: Trek gear check, buy or hire if you need, Visit Kathmandu Durbar square in the afternoon and trek briefing in the evening.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara with our own comfortable van or Jeep 6 hours Or fly to
Pokhara International airport 30 minutes 900 meters Alt. overnight at Elligant
hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Chule 3 hours and trek to Ghandurk 1950meters about 2 hrs walk.
Overnight at lodge/ hotel.
Day 5: Trek to Tadapani 2600 meters-5 hours. You will have beautiful walk into the thick den forest with having agreat view of Annapurna south and Himchuli. Sleep in a lodge at Tadapani.
Day 6: Trek to Gorepani 2800 meters. It will take around 6/7 hours.Overnight at
Sunny Guest house. You will see beautiful views of Himalayas.
Day 7: Climb to Poon hill 3200 meters in the morning. You will view best panoramic views of Himalayas including Mt Dhaulagir 8167 m,Bara shikhara 7800 meters and Mt Fish tail 6900 meters. After the breakfast we trek down to Shikha 1900 meters. We will trek just about 4 hours and stay in the guest house.
Day 8: Trek down to Tatopani (hot spring) 1100 meters-4 hours walk. You will see beautiful cultivated landscape villages and huge mountains views. You will reach at lunch time in Tatopani after the lunch, explore around the village or go to dip into the hot spring. Over night at lodge.
Day 9: Trek to Ghasa 2000m .Today is quite long walk. For slow trekkers we can take jeep or bus ride for about 45 minutes and trek from there. But if you want to walk all the way (all day) then is okay also. We have to decide while we on there.
Day 10: Trek to Kalo pani. It is situated 2500 meters of elevation. We will trek about 4 hours from Ghasa to Kalopani.This is the place you can view Annapurna one which is 8091 meter high also the great view of Dhaulagiri glacier. Over night at Kalopani guest house.
Day 11: Trek to Tukuche 2600m-5/6 hours walk. Great walk in the river side of kaligandaki .Over night at Tukuche guest house.
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom 2760m. We will have lunch at Marpha 2700m an continue to Jomsom. It will be 5/6 hours trek from Tukuche. Over night at Mustag taj hotel. 

Day 13: Trek to Kagbeni 2890 m. We will walk by the huge Kaligandaki river bed again. After three hours walk we will arrive at Kagneni. It is a very beautiful village with old Tibetan king’s palace and a very old monastery. In the afternoon we go up to Tiri village which is belongs to upper Mustang. We can go for hike and need to back for sleep.
Day 14: Trek Rani Pauwa ( Muktinath).3800 m. It is mostly up so it will take 6 hours walk from Kagbeni .We go to visit at Muktinath Temple and have a look around temple and monasteries.You will have great view of Mt Dhaulagirie an Nil giri from here. Over night at hotel.
Day 15: Trek back to Kagbeni VIA Lupra and zong village.5/6 hours walk.
Day 16: Trek back to Jomsom- 4 hours
Day 17: Fly to Pokhara from Jomsom-30 minutes and transfer to Hotel. Jomsom to Pokhara flights are normally 6 til 10 AM in the morning because of wind in the afternoon.So you have all afternoon to walk around Lake Side today. Sleep at hotel Lake Front.
Day 18: Sightseeing around Pokhara and some shopping.
Day 19: Fly or Drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel.
Day 20: Sightseeing around world heritage sights and shopping.
Day 21: Fly back to home country. Final departure from Nepal airport. In this way you will do this beautiful Jomsom Muktinath trek in slow style. You will have your own porter so, trek will be helpful and easy for you. Costing cover everything such as foods, transport, flights, permits porters and guides etc…….

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About The WIN HIMALAYA slow Trekking

WINHimalaya is a specialist in slower and more relaxed trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, and our guides and porters have many years of experience between them. There are wonderful destinations in Nepal at higher and lower altitudes,whether trekking or touring, and we cater for various levels of fitness. Our style oftrekking and sight-seeing is designed to attract people of all ages, from older age group sthrough to younger families.

What is the secret of trekking slowly?

It is the safest way to trek at higher altitudes.WIN Himalaya guides you slowly to your Himalayan destination, takingtwo days where usuallypeople takeonly one.If you wish to trek to the higher levelsof the Everestor Annapurna regionsfor example,we will make sure that your slower pace of ascent minimises the possibility of altitude sickness and is more manageable.Trekking this way ensures that you have a successful trip. Importantly this style of trekking also gives you time to see all the interesting sites along the way. You will experience stunning mountain views, the village people and their tea houses, gardens and farms, the monasteries with their rich and colourful culture, as well as the beauty of the natural world and its plants and animals.

On WIN Himalaya treks you have your own personal porter who carries your back pack and walks with you, keeps you safe and answers any questions along the way.Importantly, we always look after our portersensuring that they are paid well and have proper insurance while working for us, as well as warm clothing and good trekking shoes.

Why not try the WIN Himalayastyle of trekking?

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