Big Sky Treks and Expeditions Nepal: Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom Muktinath trekking route is one of the most popular trekking. The trek stat beautiful city Pokhara, which is the lap of Annapurna Himalayas Range. Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Route is suited with rich ancient Tibetan cultural heritage village called Jomsom which is 2720m from the
sea level. Is known as the lower region of the Mustang region. Jomsom is gateway to upper Mustang trekking route which is connected with Tibet. Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhist located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3800 meters from sea level which is the foot of the Thorong La Pass in the Annapurna region. Jomsom Muktinath trek explores the fantastic view of the world’s deepest gorge of the Kali Gandaki River, marvel at the splendid peaks of Annapurna-I and Dhaulagiri mountain with more than 8000m height, hundreds of years old monastery, caves, local Thakali as well as Gurung communities and scenic beautiful diverse landscapes. Jomsom Muktinath trekking is graded as easy trekking,& trekkers can do without having previous trekking experiences.

At the beginning, trekking ascends through rice terraces and villages settlements of the indigenous Gurung people of Annapurna region. The trek will be remarkable in Tatopani where we will have the opportunity to relax in natural hot springs. Then the trek ends at Jomsom and excursion by Jeep passes through Jomsom and Kagbeni, which is the entry point of upper Mustang Trekking route . We reach to one of the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site Muktinath, which is also known as temple above the cloud. we can do this trekking by reversing the same route from Jomsom to Pokhara and when we start take flight from Pokhara to Jomsom.

Detail Itinerary of Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Route with Poon Hill

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs

Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri (1950m)

Jomsom Muktinath trekking Map

Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850m)

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3210m ) and Trek to Tatopani (1200m)

Day 07: Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m)

Day 08: Ghasa to Marpha (2670m)

Day 09: Marpha to Kagbeni (2800)

Day 10: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m)

Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom

Day 12: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

Day 13: Free day in Pokhara

Day 14: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure

Detail Itinerary of Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Route with Poon Hill

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation

After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara..

Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri (1950m)
Drive 42km Approximately 1:5 Hours and walk 11 km to Ulleri ,6 hours walk

After breakfast we drive to Nayapul on the way we pass some beautiful village and scenery, we will stop for while to take picture close to Nagdada and cross the beautiful village Lumle and reach in Nayapul (1100m) situated along the Modi River. After that we arrive in Birethanti where we check out TIMS and Permits and cross the modi khola bridge and passes and follow the Vuramdi Khola when we arrive in Tikhedhunga start to climb up to Ulleri top , from where we can see Annapurna south and Himchuli

Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850m)
Trekking distance 8 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk

Get up early morning and see the beautiful sunrise after breakfast start to trek Ghorepani, on the way we pass some beautiful tea houses which is managed by local people ( Called Magar ) and we start to walk through the beautiful Jungle we will passes some water fall . Before arrive to Ghorepani we will see welcome gate and reach in beautiful Village Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Region . Almost all of village are Magars. From Ghorepani we can see 2 Himalayas range Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas range, Guide consult with local people for tomorrow sunrise time , Suggest sleep early because tomorrow morning wake up early for Sunrise

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3210m ) and Trek to Tatopani (1200m)
Trekking distance 14 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk

Wake up early morning prepare for the sunrise , suggest wear warm clothes and take headlight start to Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) 45 minute climb. from Poon Hill we can see beautiful sunrise and beautiful mountain from poon hill we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains Descend back to Ghorepani and after having breakfast After that, Continuing the further trail to Tatopani, we descend steeply to reach to large beautiful village Sikha (1935m),and then further descend to Ghara(1700m) village. After crossing suspension bridge trail passes slightly up to Tatopani. The meaning of Tatopani is hot water in Nepali originates its name from the hot springs and the hot springs are popular among the trekkers.

Day 07: Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m)
Trekking distance 13 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk

The trail further follows the Kali Gandaki river flows under the deep gorge by 2200m in between two 8000m mountains Annapurna I (8091m) & Dhaulagiri(8167m). Continuing along to Dana, Rukse Chhahara(1630) (meaning beautiful waterfall) and Kopche Pani (1620m), the trail further ascends to the wonderful Thakali village Ghasa. Ghasa is a paradise for the bird watchers, enjoy the evening at Ghasa with various species of birds in Annapurna region of Nepal.

Day 08: Ghasa to Marpha (2670m)
Trekking distance 20 kms – Approximately 9 Hours walk

Today we will follow a steep up through dense forest exploring the diverse flora and fauna of Lower mustang area. Further takes you to Lete Khola then reach to Lete. It further continues to the east side of the Kali Gandaki reach you Larjung Village. From Larjung, we cross trail via Tukuche (2590m) reach to the Marpha. On the way to Tukuche to Marpha you will see all the apple farms, one of the popular apple-farming village.

Day 09: Marpha to Kagbeni (2800)
Trekking distance 16 km approximately 7 Hours walks

From Marpha trek to Jomsom village which is headquarter of Mustang District. The village is majority of Thakalis people , we cross the Jomsom and follow the wide kali gandaki Valley and reach in Eklo Bhatti via Kagbeni , Kagbeni is a entry gate of Upper Mustang trekking route and age old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. Evening explore the Village and visited Momastery

Day 10: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m)
Trekking distance 10 km approximately 6 Hours walks

The trail similar like tibetan trains and we feel as we are walking in desert.the landscape is unique and the green vegetation are seen some of the place. slightly we walk to putang , then to jhong . the eyes catching panorama of Throng peak , Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri can been seen through the way. Gradually ascending , we reach to the world famous Pilgrimage site of Muktinath beyond the Annapurna Himalayas range .People from different parts of the world come to this place to get freed from the sins .Hindu and buddhist People make their pilgrimage trip to this temple and trekking For the Hindus, the region is a “Muktikhsetra”or the region of liberation or salvation.

Muktinath to jomsom

Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom
Trekking distance 15 km approximately 6 Hours walks

It long way from Muktinath to jomsom . first we climb to lubra danda and walk to lubra village we can see best view of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Tukuche Peak . after Lubra village we descend to the main highway and continue trek to jomsom the windy Valley

Easy way

Take a bus or Jeep to Jomsom around 2 to 3 hours and explore the town

Day 12: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
30 minute fly

In the morning transfer to airport and take spectacular adventure 30-min flight back to Pokhara between the gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival in Pokhara, transfer to the hotel and have a rest. In the afternoon time we can explore city and boat riding in Phewa lake .

Note that there may be possibility if cancelling flight schedule because of change in weather

Day 13: Pokhara Free day

After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping

Day 14: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Driving approximately 6 hours

After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 15: Departure

You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.

Jomsom muktinath trek after build the highway there are alot route change and people want to do this trek in short time also
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