Jomsom Muktinath(3700m) Trekking

Trip ID: AE1179
Trip Duration 12 Days
Destination Lower Mustang Muktinath, Jomsom and Pokhara, Chitwan.
Group Size Min - 2 Persons
Accomodation Hotel / Lodge / Guest house
Maximum Altitude 3800 M.
Trip Difficulty Easy

Trip Overview

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is one of the most popular / famous trekking routes in Nepal, which lies in the Mustang district of western Nepal. The district is known for land beyond the Himalayas, as it lies to the north of the beautiful Himalayan ranges such as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Jomsom is located at an altitude of 2,700m and is also known as Dzong-Sampa.  Muktinath (3,710m) is one of the most important shrines in Nepal for Buddhists and Hindus alike. The trail will continue through the beautiful lake city of Pokhara through the Kali Gandaki River to the holy site of Muktinath, which falls under the Annapurna Circuit Trek in the beautiful north-western region of Nepal.

Again, the trail starts after we board a plane from Pokhara to Jomsom. Our trek will commence from the headquarters of the Mustang region. Then, the  trek through beautiful Thakalai villages, Marpha and Kagbeni being the headquarter ones,. Thakalis are the predominant inhabitants of the region and have their own very unique culture and traditions, different from other Buddhist ethnicities in Nepal. We will also visit apple growing gardens as the apples of the region are very famous. We will trek uphill north to reach Kagbeni alongside the banks of the serene Kali Gandaki river. It is an ancient fortes settlement on the border of Upper Mustang. On the banks of Kali Gandaki we might find sacred rocks known as Saligram which are of religious importance to Hindus. The trial weaves through the lower part of Mustang region and encompasses iconic settlements like Kagbeni and Marpha. The trial’s highest point is the Muktinath temple which lies at elevation 3,800m. It is a very famous holy site for both Buddhists and Hindus.

The most suitable time for the Jomsom-Muktinath trek is all year because it is also suitable to trek the region during the monsoon season.

Trip Highlight

  • Lower Mustang Area with pilgrimage places
  • Muktinath Temple.
  • Kaligandaki River Valley.
  • Typical Thakali villages and foods

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and welcome drinks with briefings about trekking
  • Day 2 : Rest and Shopping day for Trekking.
  • Day 3 : Kathmandu – Drive to Beni (7/8h) 820m.
  • Day 4 : Beni – Drive to Jomsom (5/6h) 2736m.
  • Day 5 : Jomsom - Kagbeni (4/5h) 2804m.
  • Day 6 : Kagbeni – Muktinath (3/4h) 3710m.
  • Day 7 : Muktinath – Jomsom (5/6h) 2736m.
  • Day 8 : Jomsom – flight to Pokhara (20m) 820m and visit at Pokhara.
  • Day 9 : Pokhara – Drive to Chitwan Natinal park (4/5h)
  • Day 10 : Excurision and jungle safari day
  • Day 11 : Chitwan – Drive to Kathmandu (5/6h) 1350m.
  • Day 12 : Departure from Kathmandu to your destination.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and welcome drinks with briefings about trekking
  • Day 2 : Rest and Shopping day for Trekking.
  • Day 3 : Kathmandu – Drive to Beni (7/8h) 820m.
  • Day 4 : Beni – Drive to Jomsom (5/6h) 2736m.
  • Day 5 : Jomsom - Kagbeni (4/5h) 2804m.
  • Day 6 : Kagbeni – Muktinath (3/4h) 3710m.
  • Day 7 : Muktinath – Jomsom (5/6h) 2736m.
  • Day 8 : Jomsom – flight to Pokhara (20m) 820m and visit at Pokhara.
  • Day 9 : Pokhara – Drive to Chitwan Natinal park (4/5h)
  • Day 10 : Excurision and jungle safari day
  • Day 11 : Chitwan – Drive to Kathmandu (5/6h) 1350m.
  • Day 12 : Departure from Kathmandu to your destination.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Airport Pick up and transfers to hotel.
  • All accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Trekking.
  • Full board meals during the trekking such as : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Properly 3 time tea and coffee whatever hot drink available.
  • Visiting in pokhara and jungle safari day
  • Experience professional trekking guide and porters.
  • Full support crew with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers.
  • Full insurance for guide and porter
  • All transportation from the starting to ending points of the trip.
  • Trekking Maps and Notebooks
  • National park entry fee and TIMS card or trekking permit whatever needed.
  • Domestic flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara.
  • Down Sleeping bag -20, and must be returned after completion of trek.
  • All taxes as necessaries by Nepal government.
  • First Aid Kit for staff.
  • Trekking achievement certificate after completed the Treks.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • All international flight tickets, travel insurance and Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All hard drinks such as : Mineral water, whisky, rum, cola, fanta, etc.
  • Extra entrance fees such as Museum, Monastry, Temple, Boating, etc.
  • Personal expenses like hot shower and battery charge.
  • Personal equipment
  • Extra night hotel in Kathmandu if arriving late or early departure than scheduled itinerary.
  • Any emergency rescue evacuation extra cost offering from unfavorable circumstance such as weather bad.
  • Personal tips for trekking staff.