Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu |1400m

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a travel agent will be waiting for you, and you will be driven to the hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can get a few hours of rest to get over the jet lag. After rest, the travel agency representative will take you to the Thamel tour, which is one of the main tourist spots in Kathmandu. Thamel is the hub for good food and the perfect place to see the melting pot of culture with the older buildings side by side with the modern buildings.

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing

On the second day, you head out for sightseeing within the valley. First, you visit Pashupatinath temple, which is one of the famous Hindu temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at the bank of the Bagmati River. This temple is designed in traditional Pagoda style in gold, richly carved with silver doors.

Next on the list is the Boudhanath Stupa, located on the east part of Kathmandu. This place is popular among both Buddhist and non-Buddhist communities to find an assemblance of peace. It is also famous for Tibetan food like Laphing and Khapsi. Once you get back to the hotel room, you will have some time for rest and to prepare your bags for trek.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara (823m) and trek to Ulleri (2000m)

This will be our first day of the trek. We will drive to Naya Pul via Pokhara, which is about a two-hour drive. En route, you get the experience of the up-hill and downhill terrain. Trailing from Naya Pul along the south bank of Modi River, we reach Birethanti. The trail leads to Bhurungdi Khola, Sudame, Lamdawali, and Hile.

During the trek, we come across a few waterfalls and enjoy nature taking some photographs and videos. Our trail starts climbing through a long uphill terrain which has more than 3000 stone steps. Climbing uphill, we reach to Ulleri. Then, we will have our dinner as we enjoy some musical performances till 10 pm.

Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2750m) 7 hours

Some people may find it hard to get from Ulleri to Banthali because there are plenty of stone steps; the narrow path only makes things worse. You can make your journey more exciting by talking to strangers trekking to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), which is a trendy place for trekking. On the way to Banthanti and Nangge Thanti, we can see the forest of oaks, Rhododendrons. The trek to Ghorepani will take 5-6 hours on average. Ghorepani is the gateway to Poon Hill, where both sunrise and sunset views are breathtaking.

Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani (1190m) 6 hours

We will have to wake up early on this day so that we can see the gorgeous and stunning scenery as the first rays of the sun hit the White Mountains. We climb to Poon Hill (3193m), where we see the sunrise. To reach Poon Hill, we will have to climb stone stairs for about an hour. From Ghorepani, we trail to Tatopani (natural hot spring) and take a bath. Relax and enjoy the evening.

Day 06: Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2110) 6 hours

We will follow the trail from where Kali Gandaki flows under the deep gorge where we get to view some gorgeous mountains over the height of 8000m. We continue to follow this trail through Dana to the beautiful waterfall named Rupse Chhahara and further along to Kopchepani. Then, the trail reaches to Ghasa, our final destination for the day. Ghasa is a Thakali village, which is a paradise for bird watchers.

Day 07: Trek from Ghasa to Marpha (2680m) 5 hours

Walking to Kaligandaki’s east side takes you to the village of Larjung. We enter Marpha Village, passing the trail via Tukche (2590 m). Marpha village is known for the apple-made Marpha brandy.

Day 08: Trek from Marpha to Kagbeni (2810m) 5 hours

We’re going to walk through the valley across the low ridge to the village of Jomsom. We will cross the Panga Khola taking us to Ekle Bhatti. For a while, we’re going to take a break here and start the journey to Kagbeni. Kagbeni village, situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet through the Upper Mustang area.

Day 09: Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3710m) 6 hours

Walking through the road from Kagbeni to Muktinath, we visit picturesque scenic places where we can take pictures of beauty. At 3200 meters, the trail leads to Khingar. We finally reach Muktinath by climbing through the desert landscape and market town.

Day 10: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2710m) 6 hours

Muktinath is one of the most popular and famous destinations for tourists and Hindu pilgrims. The temple holds religious importance to both Buddhists and Hindus. People take a bath in Muktinath temple as a belief that their sins will disappear. It is a Mukti Kshetra (liberation or salvation) region for Hindus. We can explore nearby areas and enjoy the view of the beautiful Dhaulagiri peak.

Day 11: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

We’re going back to Jomsom after a beautiful journey to Muktinath. We’re taking a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. We’re going to spend the day visiting different Pokhara landmarks and shopping as you like. You will visit the famous Phewa Lake and have dinner at a fine restaurant while enjoying live music.

Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

We have our breakfast at the hotel in the morning and drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about six to seven hours. You’ll be taken to the hotel after we arrive in Kathmandu, where you can relax and stay overnight.

Day 13: Final Departure

This is your last day in Kathmandu. Enjoy Nepali meal, and if you wish, you can go for some last-minute shopping before the flight. Our representative will take you to the airport for your trip.