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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

This popular trek takes you a long valley of the Kali Gandaki river which runs between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountains. The easiest of the tips mentioned here, It does not rise above 3000m. Until well after Jomsom and affords good views of the mountains with spectacular and varied scenery on the way.

Route: Jomsom Muktinath
Total Trip duration 15 Days
Hotel in Kathmandu 4 nights
Trekking duration 10 Days
Starting from Pokhara
Ending at Pokhara
Grade Easy
Highest access of the trek 3850m
Culture Different Community with majority of Thakali, Pun, Magar, Gurung etc
Mode of trekking tour Fully camping trek or Teahouse as per request
Himalayan sights Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri,
Most Attraction of the trek Different Community with majority of Managis, Thakali and  Himalayan Landscape etc

Day 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Arrival and meet assistance with our airport representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure and trekking permit process. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03: KATHMANDU - POKHARA
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus or by flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for explore leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 04: POKHARA-ULLERI (915M-2073M):
Leaves Pokhara early in the morning by buss or truck we have to got of new bridge and head for Birethati. The journey will take about 2 hyrs over the hill to Chandrakot where you alight to start you walking. Cross the river at Birethati and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedhunga where you cross the Bhurungdi Khola to start the long steep climb to Ulleri. Here you will find a lodge to spend this right.

Day 05: ULLERI-GHOREPANI (2073M-2855M):
Continue your climb along the trail making sure you're on the inside of the path when the donkey pass. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley, you pass through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach Ghorepani. If you find a lodge near the top of the pass you'll have less to walk in the morning. If you are up early enough to walk half an hour up to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and the spectacular views of Machapuchhre, The Annapurna South, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.

Day 06: GHOREPANI-TATOPANI (2855M-1189M):
Enjoy the cool quite of the forest as you descend steeply through chitre. Shikha and Ghara all of which offers refreshment and a chance to rest your knees. After about 6000 ft. of descend you have your first sight of the Kali Gandaki river which you cross to reach Tatopani. Tatopani means "hot water" and the Geothermal water in the well maintained pool near the river is well worth the day walk. Lodge at either and of the village and good with excellent food at the North end.

Day 07: TATOPANI-LETE (1189M-2438M) :
You continue up the valley to day which becomes progressively steeper and narrow as the river becomes "younger" when the river meets the Rupse Khola. There is a waterfall and the Geology changes. The river valley becomes "old again" the secret being that the river was here long before the himalayas. Try to reach Late or Kalopani, but there are lodge to stay at along the way at Ghasa if you've had enough for the day.

DAY 08: LETE-MARPHA (2438M-2667M) :
From Ghasa the trails is very beautiful with forests and spectacular views of the peaks. At Kalopani you cross the river where it is narrow and back again over suspension bridge. Aim to reach the pretty villages of Marpha today. There are lots of lodge to choose from, some basic and some catering for those needing home comforts.

DAY 09: MARPHA-KAGBENI (2667M-2800M):
From this point north wards a strong wind begins to blow from about 10.00 am onwards. So, aim to set out early. The trail begins to enter the rain shadow caused by the mountains and the trek became smaller. So they are few and far between and scrub taken its place. As you approach Jomsom. The scenery changers again becoming like desert. you may want is have a rest day in Jomsom in one of the large lodge with cheaper food, which can be flown in instead of being carried on a donkey train. If you're full of energy, you can go continue to Kagbeni.

DAY 10: KAGBENI-MUKTINATH (2800M-3802M):
If you have Jomsom to day aim for Jarkot. If Kagbeni you will reach Muktinath. Head up the wide river bed about an hour and you'll come to a lodge for refreshment before deciding on the high path of Muktinath or low path of Kagbeni. Both are interesting and meet halfway up the hill. As you turn east away from the Kali Gandaki river there are views to Muktinath and the Thorong Pass in the distance. Notice how the local people use different the village have a Tibetan Buddhist feel to them. Jorkot is much more real then the trekking villages of Muktinath and it is possible to stay here and visit the temple the next morning without your heavy pack. Muktinath Temple is a point of Pilgrimage for Buddhist and Hindus where flame, water and air meet.

DAY 11: MUKTINATH-JOMSOM RETURN:
Enjoy the views from here before returning to Marpha or Jomsom. if you have a plan to fly back Pokhara by airlines, It is possible to set out return. Otherwise return back as accordingly Marpha, Lete Day 09, Tatopani Day 10, Ghorepani Day11, and choose option route for the Pokhara Day 12. Tadapani Day 13, Ghandrung Day 14 and Pokhara Day 15 as well.

DAY 12: JOMSOM - POKHARA
Early morning flight back to Pokhara. Half day sightseeing tour around the Pokhara valley. Overnight at hotel

DAY 13: POKHARA-KATHMANDU
Early morning drive back to Kathmandu by regular tourist couch. Transfer hotel

DAY 14: KATHMANDU FREE DAY:
Free leisure for your own either shopping or rest. Overnight at hotel

DAY 15: DEPARTURE
Departure transfer to airport for your onward destination.

1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast.
2. Annapurna  National Park Permit fee & TIMS.
3. Meal: Fresh meal during the trek service by our trekking cook (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
4. Equipment: 2 men tent, mat, toilet tent, dining tent, table and chairs if organized trip.
5. One experience trekking guide + cook and necessary crew with porters/Yaks
6. All local transfer airport/hotel/airport
7. Insurance for trekking crews and Porters
8. Airport transportation Kathmandu
10. Our service charge

ANNAPURNA REGION RELATED TREKKING ROUTE:

Jomsom Trek Fixed Departure 2012

Minimum Group Size Require: 02

Maximum Group Size: 10

Trip Departure:

EXTENSION TRIP TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK:

Extension 1st Day: After breakfast scenic drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.

Extension 2nd Day: Wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk, This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Around 8:30AM breakfast will serve. After breakfast we process on Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. Lunch will be serving around 1.00 PM: After lunch we have Canoeing Trip: A traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort through the Jungle. In the evening, Tharu Stick dance show: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

Extension 3rd Days : Early wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Bird Watching after breakfast luggage down and departure around 9.30 AM to Kathmandu.