- Muktinath Jomsom Trekking
- 3710 meterm
- beginner
- 15 days
- 1 up to 16
- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- Kathmandu
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Overview
Jomsom muktinath trek starts from pokhara and taken 150 km to reach mustang the new adventurous trek starts from jomsom.mustang region that includes the world’s deepest gorgo of the kali gandaki river jomsom muktinath trek the trek reaching the maximum altitude of 3800m..the land is covered with other glittering snow peaks nilgiri tukche and Annapurna1 Dhaulagiri . Annapurna and Dhaulagiri both of which reach heights in excess of 8000m Explore the hundreds of year old monastery.caves local tribes and scenic beauties of the different landscapes.jomsom muktinath trekking is know pilgrimage trekking trail in Nepal and jomsom muktinath is not only popular for trekking both hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage trekkers adventure seekers and nature lovers.jomsom muktinath trek pass through the thakali village muktinath temple where you will see 108 holy taps muktinath temple both hindu and Buddhist pilgrim take bath and splash the water in their body muktinath.muktinath is literally means the ‘’place of salvation’’
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (833m) by tourist bus
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1,010m) Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570m) -
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 2874m.
Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3, 210m) and trek to Tatopani (1,190m) -
Day 07: Tatopani to Ghasa (2,010 m)
Day 08: Ghasa to Tukche (2,586m)
Day 09: Tukche to Kagbeni (2,810m)
Day 10: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,802m)
Day 11: Muktinath back to Jomsom (2,713ms)
Day 12: Morning flight to Pokhara - 30 mins. Sightseeing around Pokhara
Day 13: Leisure day and sightseeing around Pokhara
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner (1,345m)
Day 15: Transfer to international airport for your final departure -
Itinerary
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The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m and after a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570m. Today\u2019s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Overnight at a guesthouse."},{"day":"5","title":"Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 2874m.","description":"Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2,070m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2,250m. We trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460m. After an hour of walk this brings you to Ghorepani at 2,874m . Overnight at a guesthouse. "},{"day":"6","title":"Hike up to Poon Hill (3, 210m) and trek to Tatopani (1,190m) -","description":"It\u2019s an early morning rise at 5 o\u2019clock; we begin trekking for Poon Hill. It takes an hour to climb from Ghorepani to Poon Hill, presenting you with one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal from where spectacular Himalayan ranges with amazing sunrise views can be seen very closely.After observing the wonderful Himalaya views, we return to Ghorepani to have a hot breakfast. After breakfast, we continue our journey to Tatopani. The trail makes a steep descent to Chitre at 2,390m. As the trail drops down through Sikha, the hills are extensively terraced. Sikha is a large village with shops and hotels at 1980m, from there the trail descends gently to Ghara at 1,705m. A further steep descent of 500m takes you to the Ghar Khola where the trail crosses the river on a suspension bridge. We then climb up above the Kaligandaki River before crossing too. As you turn north, it takes you to the Tatopani at 1,180m. Tato means \u2018hot\u2019 and pani is \u2018water\u2019, a name earned courtesy of the hot springs by the river. 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Then we spend over night at the ancient Thakali village of Tukuche at 2,590m. Overnight at a guesthouse. "},{"day":"9","title":"Tukche to Kagbeni (2,810m)","description":"From Tukche, we climb along the side of the valley to Jomsom at 2,713m. Jomsom is a large, bustling settlement and it\u2019s the administrative centre to the region that contains the airport, army camp, hotels, shops, banks and government offices. We cross the river to the eastern bank; then walk towards Eklai Bhatti at 2,730m. From here we take a direct route to Muktinath that ascends the hill behind the village, however we follow the trail along the river to Kagbeni at 2,810meters which is situated at the junction of the Jhong Khola & the Kali Gandaki which is the northern most village that can be visited without a permit to continue on to Mustang. This village is fascinating with its rich Tibetan cultures and their unique hospitality which influences us greatly. Overnight at a guesthouse. "},{"day":"10","title":"Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,802m)","description":"We make a steep climb up the Jhong Khola valley leaving Kagbeni, we then join the direct trail to Muktinath just below Khingar at 3,200m. From here trail continues high above the Jhong Khola to the imposing village of Jharkot at 3,500m well worth exploring. We take a break here for lunch before continuing on to Muktinath. As we leave Jharkot, the trail climbs up to our ultimate destination of Muktinath at 3,802m. We initially visit Ranipauwa, there are many teahouses and shops. Our overnight stay will be here. Further 10 minutes\u2019 walks up the hill, we will be rewarded with the actual religious site of Muktinath & this area is kept free of hotels and camping sites. Muktinath is a pilgrimage center for Buddhists and Hindus. There we can see Tibetan traders as well as sadhus from the far south of India. There are shrines in a grove of trees including a Buddhists gompa & the Vishnu temple of Jwalamai. An old temple nearby shelters a spring and natural gas jets that provide Muktinath\u2019s famous eternal flame. It\u2019s the earth-water- fire combination that accounts for Muktinath\u2019s great religious significance. Overnight at a guesthouse."},{"day":"11","title":"Muktinath back to Jomsom (2,713ms)","description":"Today we follow the same trail nearby Kagbeni and then the new trek takes you down to the Eklebhatti, then again follow same trail to Jomsom. Overnight at a guesthouse. "},{"day":"12","title":"Morning flight to Pokhara - 30 mins. Sightseeing around Pokhara","description":"A 30-minute morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrive at Pokhara airport, we then drive to the hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi\u2019s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave, etc. Overnight at a hotel. 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- Airport pick up and drop and sightseeing in a private vechile
- 3 night 3 star hotel in kathmandu with breakfast
- 2 night 2 star hoel in pokhra with breakfast
- Tea house accomodation during the trek
- All meals (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,tea and coffee) during trek
- Farewell dinner at the finest cultural resturent in thamel
- Kathamndu to pokhara and kathmandu by regular standard tourist bus
- Domestic flight (Jomsom to Pokhara)
- An experience,English speaking government licensed holder trek leader and porter
- Staff cost including their,Salary ,Insurance,Domestic airfares,Accomodation
- Down jacket and and sleeping bag(to be return after trek completion)
- All necessary paper work and trekking permit and tims
- Medical kit box( carried by trek leader
- All government and local taxes
- Lunch and dinner kathmandu and Pokhara
- Nepal entry visa fee and international flight tickets to and from kathmandu
- Insurance of any kind such as travel insurance ,insurance for helicopter evacuation,horse,medical insurance etc.
- Personal nature expenses like bar and beverages,laundry bills,phone bills,hot shower in the mountain,Personal clothes,tips to the crews and driver.
- Expenses incurred due to flight delay/cancellation,bad weather,heavy rain,road blockage,natural disasters,strike if any kind or any other circumstances beyond our control.
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Accommodation
Deluxe hotel in kathmandu , Pokhara and tea house accommodation during the trek -
Meals
Breakfast Kathmandu and pokhara (Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner, tea and coffee) during trek