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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

  • Destination:Nepal
  • Trip Grade:Easy
  • Max Elevation:3,710m
  • Total Duration:13 Days
  • Geography :Mountain/ Forest/ Village
  • Religions:Hinduism/Buddhism
  • Ethnic People:Gurung/ Thakali
  • Transportation:Tourist Bus/Private Car/Flight
  • Region:Annapurna

Muktinath Temple lies in the Muktinath Valley on the foothills of the Thorong La Pass. Considered to be sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath Temple is a spot for pilgrimage for many from in and out of the country. The courtyard offers a serene ambiance with water spouts, colorful prayer flags wrapped all around and a glorious view of Dhaulagiri. Jomsom, on the other hand, is a town that serves as a hub for travelers bound to the Annapurna circuit. Jomsom Muktinath Trek takes you through some of the most remote and naturally beautiful places in the Annapurna Region.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek will begin at the capital city, Kathmandu where you will start off your journey by visiting certain cultural and historical landmarks such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Basantapur Durbar Square. You will travel on to the scenic city of Pokhara with the views of hills crowned with Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. Your trail will take you through hilly paths with lush forests and apple orchards. From the village of Ghorepani, you will have the capacity to witness mind-boggling perspectives of Annapurna and Nilgiri. Enjoy the natural hot springs in Tatopani and the Kali Gandaki River Valley which is considered to be the deepest gorge in the world.

Independent Trekking Guides Adventure brings you Jomsom Muktinath Trek that will take you through major villages and points of Annapurna region, including the Kali Gandaki River Valley and Muktinath Temple. An experienced guide with excellent navigational and communication skills will travel with you throughout your journey. Independent Trekking Guides Adventure has an experience in this field since many years and has planned this itinerary with efficiency so that you will cover maximum ground in the time you will be journeying so that you will deeply explore these parts of Nepal that will leave you wanting for more.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
  • Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,552m/5,090ft): 30 minutes flight, 4-5 hours trek
  • Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020ft): 6-7 hours
  • Day 05: Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 06: Tatopani to Ghasa (2,110m/6,922ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 07: Ghasa to Marpha (2,680m/8,792ft): 4-5hours
  • Day 08: Marpha to Kagbeni (2,810/9,218ft): 4-5 hours
  • Day 09: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,710m/12,170ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 11: Fly back to Pokhara: 15 minutes flight
  • Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Day 13: Final departure
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Detailed Itinerary

You will arrive at the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu through Tribhuvan International Airport where our representatives will be present to welcome you and aid you to your hotel. Kathmandu is a busy city that lies in a valley with two other major cities- Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, thus, the skyline is entirely covered with hills which is a beautiful sight. Overnight in Kathmandu.

You will spend a day to prepare yourself for your further trek that includes making sure that you have the necessary papers for traveling and all the basic equipment and necessities you may require.

In the meantime, you can visit several landmarks located in the capital city, including the ancient Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath and the historical Basantapur Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu.

From Kathmandu, you will take a scenic flight towards the city of Pokhara. Enjoy a morning view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna towering over the skyline of the city.

You will then take a trail of 4 to 5 hours, starting from Naya Pul to reach Tikhedhunga. You will pass through hilly paths that will take you across Bhurungdi River, waterfalls and beautiful lush, green mountains. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

From Tikhedhunga, a trail of 6 to 7 hours will take you to Ghorepani. Your trail will mostly comprise of steep stair climbs with an excellent view of the surrounding hills which later morphs into dense forests. Ghorepani offers you beautiful views of Annapurna and Nilgiri. Overnight in Ghorepani.

You will take a trail from Ghorepani to reach Tatopani in 5 to 6 hours. You will descend and pass through several villages like Ghar Khola Village.

Tatopani can be directly translated to ‘Hot Water’, due to the hot water springs located around the place. You can enjoy bathing in the hot water springs at an altitude of 1190m. Overnight in Tatopani.

You will trek towards Ghasa from Tatopani. Ghasa is a village that lures bird watching enthusiasts. The trail will take you alongside Kali Gandaki River. Kali Gandaki lies in the deepest gorge of the world which you will be able to witness along with views of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Overnight in Ghasa.

From Ghasa, you will take a trail towards Marpha. On your way, you will pass through a beautiful apple orchard which is considered to be a specialty of the region. Marpha is populated by the Thakali community of Nepal and the village in itself is distinct due to its Tibetan styled houses with whitewashed walls. Overnight in Marpha.

From Marpha, you will trek onwards for 4 to 5 hours to reach Kagbeni. You will cross the Kali Gandaki River Valley which provides a great view of the surrounding great hills. The barren hills serve as a scenic backdrop for the village of Kagbeni. Overnight in Kagbeni.

From Kagbeni, you will reach Muktinath through a trail for 5 to 6 hours. Muktinath houses Muktinath Temple which is a sacred site to both Hindus and Buddhists. Thus, the courtyard of Muktinath is covered in colorful prayer flags. Muktinath is located in the foothills of Thorong La pass. Overnight in Muktinath.

From Muktinath, you will trek back towards the town of Jomsom. Located at an altitude of 2715m, Jomsom is the hub for travelers traveling through this region. This town is inhabited mainly by the Thakali community of Nepal whose cuisine is considered to be the finest in all of Nepal. Overnight in Jomsom.

You will take a short flight back to Pokhara from Jomsom. From the flight, you will see beautiful views of the Annapurna ranges and surrounding hills. Overnight in Pokhara.

From Pokhara, you will drive back to the capital city, Kathmandu. The route will take you through roads that snake alongside rivers and hills. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Your trek has come to an end. Our representatives will aid you in your departure from Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope to see you joining us again for future endeavors as well.

Reviews

Great locally based company. Flexible and able to cater for couples through to larger groups. Have used them for Annapurna and for Everest/Gokyo lakes treks as well as around Kathmandu. Will even sort out Kathmandu hotels and airport pick up

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Darrell M

Jagat and his team were top notch with organising our trek, transfers and accommodation both in Kathmandu and on the Everest trek. Our guide Gopi and porters were excellent especially when I had to come down early due to altitude

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Dave NZ

We spent a week in the Langtang valley with Chet and his team. We did a 7-day trek with our 3 children aged 6, 4 and 1 years old. Everything went very smoothly thanks to the professionalism of the team.

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James W

My friend and I’s first time in this wildly beautiful country was made into the most incredible experience by the people at Independent Trekking Guides Co-op. From the first few emails to arriving in Kathmandu, all along the journey until

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Laura D

We had a blast! Guides were so caring and hospitable! They worked very hard to ensure we have a great experience in Kathmandu and on the trek. Would love to go on another adventure with them!

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Daria M

This is my fourth expedition with Independent Trekking Guides, and each one gets better! Our team of 20 travelled the Tamang Heritage Trek as well as the Langtang trek, climbing Yala Peak as the high point. Chet was our lead

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