Jomsom Muktinath Trek 13 Days
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | JPT |
| Trip Duration: | 12 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 3862M |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Program Type: | Holy Trekking |
| Trek Start Point: | Jomsom |
| Trek End Point: | Jomsom |
| Accommodation: | Tea house |
| Meals: | Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner |
| Mode of Travel: | Trekking |
| Transportation: | Air/Bus/Car |
| Minimum Pax: | 5 |
| Best season: | March/April or September/October |
Overview: Jomosom Muktinath 13-days Trek
The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is one of Nepal’s most rewarding and culturally rich trekking experiences. It takes adventurers through the scenic Kali Gandaki Valley, part of the famous Annapurna region. This trek offers stunning landscapes, from lush green forests to arid, wind-swept plateaus, and provides a deep insight into the diverse traditions of Nepal’s high-altitude communities. The highlight of the trek is the sacred temple of Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is situated on the north side of Pokhara, which is a popular trekking trail in Annapurna in the Annapurna region where you can see amazing and spectacular Himalayan views, including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7040 m), Mt. Annapurna South (7219 m), Mt. Annapurna II (7937 m), Annapurna III (7555 m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7525 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441 m), Mt. Fishtail/Machhapuchhare (6993 m) (Fishtail is one of the most beautiful mountains in Nepal), Lamjung Himal (6586 m), etc. One can get to enjoy the moment with a variety of cultures such as Brahmin , Chhetri, Thakali, Magar, Gurung, etc. The Jomsom trek allows you to submerge into the deep beauty of landscapes and the pilgrimages of Hindus as well as Buddhists.
About the Jomsom village:
Jomsom is best known for its airport that offers a quick entry or exit to the valley with regular daily flights from Pokhara. The strong winds that blow up the valley prevent flights from taking off from Jomsom after 11 a.m. Jomsom can also be considered a place to use as a base for exploring the upper part of the Kali Gandaki region. There are numerous accommodation options, including a new high-class resort complex.
About the culture:
Jomsom Muktinath trekking is not only popular for trekking but also for Hindu as well as Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
About the route: Jomsom Muktinath trek
The Jomsom Muktinath trekking commences with a 30-minute early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, the major trading center in lower Mustang. From Jomsom, we head north to Kagbeni along the riverside way of Kali Gandaki, an ancient fortress settlement on the border of Upper Mustang trekking. Kagbeni has many interesting aspects, and its ways of life have changed little, although some rather inappropriate concrete lodges that have been built over the last few years hardly compliment what is otherwise a lovely little place. The following day is a four-hour hike through arid country up to the Muktinath temple. The terrain here gradually gives way to the Tibetan plateau, providing some fascinating rock formations on a route. Rather than spending overnight at Muktinath (which over the years has become bland), we retrace our steps for an hour or so to reach Jharkot village. Jharkot village has in the main managed to retain its traditional way of life.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu international (TIA) Transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara: Kathmandu to pokhara by drives or flight.
Day 03: Pokhara to Kagbeni (2858m.): Take a morning flight to Jomsom,
Day 04: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3817m.) about 5hrs.
Day 05: Muktinath to Jomsom (2709m): The trail desends to the valley for over 1525 m about 6 hrs.
Day 06: Jomsom to Larjung(2522m) about 5/6-hrs.
Day 07: Larjung to Ghasa (1970m) About 6 hrs.
Day 08: Ghasa to Tatopani (1189m): about 5/6 hrs.
Day 09: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2855m.): about 6/7 hrs.
Day 10: Ghorepani to Tirkhedhunga (1577m.): Descending to Tirkhedhunga, Mules loaded with goods can be seen enroute (5/6-hrs. walk).
Day 11: Tirkhedhunga to Pokhara (915m.): Walk up to Nayapul ( New Bridge ) and drive to Pokhara for 5 hrs.
Day 12: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m): Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
Day 13:- Final departure own your destination
Day 01:- Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuban international airport (1,300m/4,264ft): then pick you up and take a short drive from the airport to the hotel check in the hotel and rest for few hrs then we meet again with guide and barging about the trek what we need the equipment for then trek and what time we live from Kathmandu details.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours:-We can enjoy the beautifully terraced farms, little shops by the side of the road and the raging Trishuli River on our drive to Pokhara also referred to as the ‘City of Lakes.’ From the city, we get great views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna. Pokhara is also a tourist destination, so we take some time out in the evening and enjoy! Stay overnight hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03. Pokhara to Kagbeni (2858m.): Take a morning flight to Jomsom, the Head quarters of Mustang district. Reach to Jomsom village after crossing the Kaligandaki River Bridge then trek about 3 hrs. Through the bank of Kaligandaki and reach to Ekley Bhatti village; trek one hour more to reach Kagbeni which lies at the band of two rivers, Kaligandaki (flows from Muktinath) and Nilgiri (flows from Mt. Nilgiri). There is good current of wind that blows 10 A.M. to 5. P.M. through out the trail. (4/5 hrs. walk).
Day 04. Kagbeni to Muktinath (3817m.): Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists with a Gompa and pagoda style. Pagoda is dedicated to Lord bishnu. The most interesting and importance of the area however is the spot with burning natural gas (3/4 hrs. walk).
Day 05. Muktinath to Jomsom (2709m): The trail desend to the valley for over 1525 m. below and there is a dramatic arid landscape, which continues upto Jomsom. On the Kaligandaki trading route, it is a major and almost busy village.
Day 06. Jomsom to Larjung(2522m):The valley is dominated by Thakalis interestingly related to Gurung and Magars of the Lutheran slopes (5/6-hrs. walk).
Day 07. Larjung to Ghasa (1970m) A dramatic change of vegetation from dry arid desert to pine and Confer forest can be found while palling between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna region. Passing through Kalopani, magnificent views of Annapurna range can be seen; overnight rest at Ghasa (5/6hrs.walk ).
Day 08. Ghasa to Tatopani (1189m): Gradually going down to Tatopani, treks enter valleys and fields; the beautiful Rupse chhahara (waterfall) leaves behind while reaching Dana village for lunch. Then 3 hrs. easy walk to Tatopani through the bank of Kaligandaki river for overnight rest.(5/6 hrs. walk).
Day 09. Tatopani to Ghorepani (2855m.): Steadily climbs all day up to Ghorepani. After lunch at Sikha village, the trail passes through thick forest of Rhododendron and reaches to Ghorepani. The best view of sun set over Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna can be seen from here. (6/7 hrs.walk).
Day 10. Ghorepani to Tirkhedhunga (1577m.): Descending to Tirkhedhunga, Mules loaded with goods can be seen enroute (5/6-hrs. walk).
Day 11. Tirkhedhunga to Pokhara (915m.): Walk up to Nayapul ( New Bridge ) and drive to Pokhara for 5 hrs.
Day 12. Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m): Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
Day 13: Final Departure:- Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We will drop International airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. Your own way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
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Your Program Duration = 12 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
Cost Is Included
• 2 Night accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B basie plan
• Kathmandu to Pokhara transfer by bus or Car
• 1 Night accommodation in Pokhra with B/B basic plan
• All airport and hotel transfers
• National permit & TIMS permit ( Trekking Information Management System)
• Accommodation, food and Tea/coffee during the trek
• Guide:- including salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Porter:- including salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
• For guest:-Down jacket, Good sleeping bag (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
Cost Exclude
Cost Is Not Included
Air ticket from KTM-PKR-JUM-PKR-KTM
.Food in Kathmandu (Lunch & Dinner)
• Food in Pokhara (Lunch & Dinner)
• Bakery item during the trek. When you eat in the bakery, you need to pay by yourself
• Nepal Visa fee
• International airfare from your country to Kathmandu and from Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance if guests get mountain sickness and need to rescue helicopter.
• Personal expenses example (phone calls, laundry service , bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Tips for guide and porters
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience.
Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account.
Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built.
Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults.
Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary.
Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter.
As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp.
He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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