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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

• Trekking in Nepal
• Annapurna Region

Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should expect to trek above 5416m/17872ft.

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Jomsom Muktinath Trek 12 days Itinerary

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek follows the beautiful (THAK KHOLA) Kali Gandaki valley and the isolated caste indigenous peoples of the Thakali tribes and is one of the most important sites for fossilized ammonites in Nepal . On our way to Jomsom Muktinath, we will walk through the Annapurna region , passing through paddy fields, and mostly passing through small villages that are inhabited by residents from the Gurung and Thakali tribes. As soon as one reaches the Tatopani, one can enjoy the natural hot springs . A trip to the Upper Mustang region can be made through Jomsom and Kagbeni, which are the gateways to the region. We will explore the sacred Buddhist area similar to the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath after visiting the holy Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath. The area has 108 water taps. Then we will descend to Jomsom where you will be able to see the entrance to the ‘Forbidden State of Musta ngs’. During your vacation in Nepal, you will have a wonderful time hiking in the Jomsom Muktinath area. 

Jomsom and Muktinath are two popular destinations located in the Mustang region of Nepal. Jomsom is a town located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River and is a popular starting point for treks in the Mustang region, while Muktinath is a sacred Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site, located at an altitude of 3,800 meters.

Muktinath Trek or Jomsom Muktinath Trek is also known as the Lower Mustang Trek because the valley is connected to the Upper Mustang Trek and the trails are separated at the Kagbeni village Checkpost . Despite the fact that the area is within or near Mustang District , it is traditionally referred to as Lower Mustang Trek from Muktinath, Kagbeni to Ghasa village , and Upper Mustang Trek from Kagbeni. It is possible to go through the lower parts of the trek with ACAP and TIMS permits, but the upper part of the Mustang requires a Restricted Area Permit.  

History and Culture

Furthermore, the history of the tribal caste Thakali heritage culture , the Buddhism followers, Thakalis origin from the Thak Khola – Kali Gandaki valley, but the oral history In ancient times, the indigenous Thakali people migrated from Tibet, in addition, beauty is a sacred shrine of Buddhist monasteries and spinning prayer wheels, traditional Thakali lifestyle, harmony is a Mustang classified area.

Beauty of the Jomsom Miktinath trek

The Jomsom Muktinath trek lies in the Gharpajhong Rural Municipality ward no 4, also known as Dzongsam. Gharapjhong is the center of the rural municipality in the Mustang District and a former independent village development committee located at an altitude of 2,700 meters (8,900ft) in the Gandaki Province of western Nepal. The majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri serve as a backdrop in this town that straddles the Kali Gandaki River, which flows directly through the center of Jomsom.

There is a large concentration of black fossilized stones known as Shaligrams along the banks of the Kali Gandaki in the Hindu culture, which are considered an icon and symbols of the god Vishnu. Such stones are believed to exist only in the Kali Gandaki and are holy to the Hindus. The Kaligandaki River originates in the Mustang district. This is what makes the Kaligandaki River the second-deepest gorge in Nepal. Mustang’s rocky soil and highlands are drained by the river flowing to the south of the country. It is yet another attraction of Mustang Nepal that can not be missed. Located in the heart of Jomsom, the district headquarters, the city is primarily an administrative and commercial center with government officials and merchants rubbing shoulders with the local residents of the region, the Thakalis. Furthermore, the town is also the main gateway for onward journeys to Upper Mustang and Muktinath . There is a company of the Nepalese Army stationed here. There are regular flights from Jomsom Airport to Pokhara. The airport is also capable of handling aircraft from the Nepalese Army Air Service.

The scenery

On the Jomsom Muktinath Trek, you are able to see many white peaks, such as Nill Giri, Thorong Peak, Thampu’s Peak, Tukuche Peak, and one of the seven highest mountains in the world, the Dhaulagiri Himal 8,167 meters. On this trek, one will have the opportunity to hike through the deepest gorge in the world, the Kaligandaki River Gorge. This trek is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. Continue along the Kaligandaki River Gorge and marvel at the breathtaking views of Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri peaks. As well as the breathtaking scenery, we will visit a centuries-old monastery, local tribes, and caves during this tour. Some of the other mountains that we will be able to see include Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and many more.

Jomsom Bazaar

Located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki river, Jomsom is a beautiful and peaceful town, which hosts the Mustang district headquarters offices. There is a small tiny airport in the town, fancy tea houses, hospitals, and a medical pharmacy. There are local markets for the area, high schools, and bus stations.

Muktinath is located 3,710 meters above sea level, which is a popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The trails leading to Muktinath from the Thorong La pass via the Annapurna Circuit Trek begin in Manang on the Manang side of the Himalayas .

Jomsom Muktinath trek Itinerary

Kathmandu Valley- Pokhara- Nayapul – Tikhedhunga –  Ghorepani Poon Hill   – Tatopani – Kali Gandaki River – Ghasa – Tukuche – Jomsom -Kagbeni – Muktinath Tempel – and back to Jomsom.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Highlights:

• You are going to the city of Lakes Pokhara in order to watch the sunset over Phewa Lake, which is known as the city of lakes.
• A waterfall on Ghorepani Poon Hill, rice terraces, and the white mountains change their colors during sunset.
• Three of the ten highest mountains in the world will be passed by the route: Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Everest.
• In the heart of the Himalayas is the Kali Gandaki Riverwalk, where water winds through the mountains with an idyllic view of the white peaks, some people believe that bathing in the hot springs (Tatopani) guarantees salvation after death.
• According to Buddhist belief, Guru Rinpoche meditated in the area of Kaligandaki, as well as, to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonite fossils.
• Culture of the isolated Thakali ethnic group 
• It is known that they have different thicker dresses called “Bakhu”, which are worn in colder regions, especially on top of the mountains.
• Moreover, I would add that this trip brings peace and happiness to the soul and mind thanks to the remarkable and unique Annapurna region.

On top of that, the Nepal Wilderness Trekking agency provides the most valuable price for the Jomsom Muktinath Treks =$970 per person + $100 for single supplements. our expert Guide and porters are familiar with this trekking region, peoples, cultures, trails, and history.  

Jomsom Muktinath trekking can also be done in 5 days , so to do the Jomsom Muktinath trek in 5 days is called the lower Mustang trek , the trek starts from Jomsom. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom in 25 minutes, and trek to Kagbeni at 2800 meters in 3 hours. Trek to Muktinath 3900m 5 hours, sight-seeing around Muktinath 6 hours, return to Jomsom 6 hours, fly back to Pokhara. This is the best way to do 5 days Jomsom Muktinath trek too if you have a short time.

Overall, the Jomsom Muktinath trek is a great option for those who want to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Mustang region of Nepal.

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01: Depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus at 7:00 AM. The journey covers a distance of 200 kilometers and takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay at a selected hotel near Lakeside.
• Day 02: After breakfast, drive to Nayapul by local bus, which takes around 2 hours (distance not specified). Begin trekking to Tirkhedhunga, walking for approximately 3 ½ hours and reaching an elevation of 1520 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani, walking for 7 to 8 hours and ascending to an elevation of 2853 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 04: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210 meters) for sunrise views. Return to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and trek to Tatopani. The trek takes around 7 hours and covers a distance that is not specified. Reach an elevation of 1120 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 05: Trek to Ghasa, walking for 5 to 6 hours and reaching an elevation of 2450 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 06: Trek to Tukuche, walking for 6 hours (distance not specified) and reaching an elevation of 2732 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 07: Trek to Jomsom, walking for approximately 3 hours and reaching an elevation of 2743 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 08: Trek to Kagbeni, walking for approximately 3 hours and reaching an elevation of 2980 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 09: Trek to Muktinath, walking for 4 hours and reaching an elevation of 3940 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 10: Trek back to Jomsom, walking for 5 hours and descending to an elevation of 2728 meters. Overnight stay at a lodge.
• Day 11: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, with a flight duration of 25 minutes. Overnight stay at a selected hotel near the lake. Rest of the day for individual activities.
• Day 12: Depart from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus at 07:30 AM. The journey covers a distance of 200 kilometers and takes approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Cost Included

• Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu by tourist bus.
• Pokhara to the starting point of the trek (Nayapul) by taxi or car/bus.
• Jomsom to Pokhara Air tickets.
• 2-night hotel in Pokhara  (one night before trekking and the other night after trekking).
• Annapurna Conservation permit and TIMS card permit.
• Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, and many other European Delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner chosen by Menu).
• Lodge accommodation on the trek.
• One fluent English speaking, government registered, experienced first aid trained friendly and familiar guide.
• required porters, 1 porter for every 2 pax.
• Guide and porter salary, meals, accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
• Kitbag for storing your belongings
• Sleeping bag for a comfortable night's sleep on a trek in minus-25 degrees
• Necessary paper works, all government, and local taxes
• A certificate of appreciation from Nepal wilderness trekking after a successful trek

Cost Excluded

• Airfare for international flights
• Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Nepal entry visa fees vary by duration (15 days - $25-30, 30 days
• Accommodations and meals in Kathmandu before and after our journey
• Personal equipment for high and cold temperatures
• Emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation covered by travel insurance
• All beverages, Soft and caffeinated table drinks such as coke, beer,
• Drinking water/mineral water, Dessert, etc. Hot shower, laundry
• Tip for guide and porter
• Excluded are all costs and expenses not listed under "cost includes"
• Inclusion of costs or delays beyond the control of the management, such as landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, etc.

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Overview & Highlights

Jomsom muktinath trek highlights.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is one of the most exciting treks in the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal Himalaya. The Trek includes fascinating villages such as Gurung and Thakali, Apple Orchards, rhododendron forests, the deepest gorge in the world, and the desolate Tibetan plateau. It also includes monasteries and Hindu temples for its cultural and religious taste. With the highest point, Muktinath, this is a relatively low altitude trek, and it is suitable for almost everyone. It is one of the most effective ways to get closer to the Himalayas to see with a magnificent view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri as the highlight of the trip

Main Highlights       

             ·             Tatopani, enjoy the hot springs

             ·             Visit World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu

             ·             Hara Pokhara Valley and its natural blessings

             ·             Get an idea of ​​the Annapurna and Mustang region

             ·             Spectacular views of the High Himalaya and its glaciers

             ·             Share inspiring knowledge with friendly people from Nepal

             ·             Pha Marpha, Kagbeni and Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world

             ·             Ghorepani and Ponhill enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunrise and mountains

             ·             Landscape from dry land in Jomsom and the Muktinath Temple, a famous Hindu pilgrimage site

Itinerary Highlights

Jomsom Muktinath trek itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please write to us for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on hotel category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International.

Day 02: A full day guided sightseeing tour through the Kathmandu Valley.

Day 03: kathmandu to pokhara by flight and trek to tikhendhunga., day 04: tikhedhunga to ghorepani: walking distance 5-6 hours, day 05: ghorepani to tatopani: walking distance 5-6 hours., day 06: tatopani to ghasa: walking distance 5-6 hours, day 07: ghasa to marpha: walking distance 4-5 hours, day 08: marpha to kagbeni: walking distance 4-5 hours, day 09: kagbeni to muktinath: walking distance 5-6 hours, day 10: muktinath to jomsom: walking distance 5-6 hours, day 11: from jomsom to pokhara by flight: 20 minutes flight, day 12: drive/flight from pokhara to kathmandu: 200 km / 5-6 hours by car, day 13: departure day: transfer to kathmandu tribhuwan international airport, overview of jomsom muktinath trek.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is famous in Nepal as a simple trek. This trekking is more popular than nature as a pilgrimage. The Jomsom Muktinath hike takes us to the beautiful and windy city of Jomsom in the lap of the Himalayas. Also, it offers the opportunity to explore a famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Muktinath. This hike is an exciting hike that connects the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal.

Jomsom is a pristine city that is windy in the afternoons and evenings. Jomsom is very popular with apples in Nepal. We will also visit apple orchards and gardens on this Jomsom Muktinath hike. We found several brands of apple liqueurs here in Jomsom.

Muktinath, a famous Hindu pilgrimage site where the god Vishnu is worshipped, conveys spiritual feelings as part of Jomsom Muktinath trekking. According to Hindu mythology, all sins are washed away when we bath in Muktinath, So many Hindu devotees from India and around the world visit Muktinath.

We also visit other beautiful cities like Marpha and Kagbeni. In Marpha, you can see beautiful orchards. Kagbeni offers us fascinating views of the Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche peaks.

The trail primarily runs through picturesque villages, waterfalls, lush forests, and, surprisingly, an almost dry leeward side of the Himalayas. The varied Nepalese landscape, combined with the rich culture of the people, makes this hike even more rewarding. We also pass Kagbeni and Marpha before reaching Muktinath. During the Jomsom Muktinath trek, you can also trek through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge all over the world, and then visit the Muktinath Temple, which is an essential pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath's 108 mouths are said to wash away all your sins. At the same time, you will be amazed to see a flame that never goes out. Immersing your body in the Tatopani hot springs will also be a pleasant experience. The trek ends with our short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary

Day 01: arrive in kathmandu international airport..

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our airport representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to your reserved hotel. You will have a welcome drink at the hotel during check-in time, and afternoon you can relax. In the evening, we host a meeting in your hotel and present your tour and trekking guide. 

Meals included: None

Your sightseeing tour begins after breakfast on private vehicles and with a professional guide for your trip. You visit the following place. 

Swyambunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple: You can see the valley from the top of a hill on its west side. Swyambhu is also known as monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living on the site. Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the main temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Boudhanath Stupa: The Boudhanath Stupa is a 2,500year-old Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu valley, which was built with four pairs of eyes by Lord Buddha in the 5th century. Four directions and maintained the eternal watch over people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet circling the stupa and turning the prayer wheels. Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square - in Lalitpur city center. It shows the architecture of Newari, which reached its peak during the reign of the Mall kings who were great builders and promoters of art. The rest of your time is available for further exploration and shopping near your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Early morning you will have breakfast and Fly to Pokhara enjoying the breathtaking view of the hills and mountains of the valleys from the plane. After landing at Pokhara Airport, drive to Naya Pul and start the walk. Then begin the first part of your hike to Tikhedunga via Birethanti. It is a reasonably easy flat hike through several small villages and lively settlements. After a while, it gently ascends to the final destination, Tlhedhunga. You will spend a night in the guest house.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, your trip begins and rises sharply in the first 2 hours and then rises gently through Ulleri and Banthanti. This path offers you breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail, Hiunchuli, and the massive Annapurna in the south. Your way will now be relatively easy as you walk through rhododendrons and shady forests amidst the chirping of birds, which gives you a good feeling until you gently climb up to today’s last point. 

Before starting your today’s trek, enjoy the view of the Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. You start with a descent to Sikha village and descend to Ghar Khola village. After crossing a suspension bridge, your way to Tatopani increases. In Tatopani, you can enjoy the thermal water and relax. Night stay in Tatopani.

After breakfast, start your trip and gradually climb a path with the Kali Gandaki River on the right. Cross a suspension bridge across the river and continue your walk. The way leads through the beautiful Rupse Chhahara waterfall. You will continue to Ghasa, a beautiful place located at the foot of the Kali Gandaki Valley with warm and green. It is also a popular place for bird watching lover.

Climb a steep path through a forest up to the Lete Khola. After another walk, you will reach the city of Lete. Then continue your hike on a route east of the river and reach the village of Larjung. On your trek, you will also see beautiful apple orchards and vegetable farms. Marpha is known in Nepal for its delicious apples. Night stay in Marpha.

From Marpha, you walk along a path that depends on a valley. Gradually climb a crest and reach the village of Jomsom. From here, you walk north to Kagbeni, down the Kali Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. This area is windy, so it's important to walk carefully and evenly. Now you will walk through the village of Eklebhatti and continue towards Kagbeni. From Kagbeni you have a great view of the Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks. 

Your journey begins with a special permit check and then leads to the banks of the Kaligandaki River. During the walk, you will have picturesque places to visit and admire. The path rises steeply from Kagbeni and returns to the direct path that leads to Khingar at 3,200 m. The trail leads through a desert landscape towards the city of Jarkot. Another climb takes you to Muktinath.

Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus because these two religions are closely linked to Nepal. You visit the main temple and its surroundings in the morning and admire the gargoyles before visiting a nearby Buddhist monastery. Return from Muktinath to Jomsom and enjoy the excellent view of Mount Dhaulagiri. Your stay will be in Jomsom.

Fly to Pokhara in the early morning. The flight goes through a gorge between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains, making the flight an incredible experience. When you arrive in Pokhara, the beautiful "Lake City," you can spend the rest of the day free. Sailing on Lake Fewa and strolling through the picturesque streets of "Lake Side" is a popular choice with visitors. You will spend your night in the Pokhara hotel.

After breakfast, you will return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by car or by plane. It will be a trip along the river bank with great views of the hills and rural Nepalese lifestyle. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

After enjoying the Nepal trip, the day of departure has come. Our representatives will be with you at Tribhuwan International Airport, depending on the flight time.

Includes/Excludes

Which service is included in the package.

Hotel and airport pickup in a private vehicle.

A three-star hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.

Guided city tour in Kathmandu with private vehicles.

All accommodations in standard tea houses on trek

Three meals every day including tea/coffee during the trek

Pokhara-Kathmandu on private vehicle

Domestic flights ticket cost (Kathmandu to Pokhara and Jomsom to Pokhara)

All nec essary documents, permits, TIMS, and monument entry tickets.

An experienced, friendly, and helpful guide and porter.

Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for staff

Government taxes.

Which Service is not included in the Package?

International flight fare

Entry visa for Nepal; you will receive it when you arrive at Kathmandu Airport.

trave l and rescue insurance

Lunch and dinner is not included in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Your expenses.

All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.

All our published fixed departure dates are guaranteed. If the date does not suit your travel plans, the cost and duration of the trip, please contact us for your individual private trip, itinerary and price. Since we are a local travel and trekking company based in Kathmandu, we try to find a small private group that fits your travel needs. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for and our travel experts will help you plan your customized trip to your dream destination. Thank you and Namaste!

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Accommodation

All accommodations for Jomsom Muktinath Trek are included on the travel package and are selected according to hygiene standard, service standard, and catering, location, etc. There are two types of accommodation during the Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Tour. You will spend three nights in three-star hotels in Kathmandu, one night in Pokhara, and while trek in a standard tea house with unheated rooms and wooden beds and foam mattresses. In some places, the tea houses only have shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are traveling alone, share a room with another person of the same gender in your group. If you prefer a single room, you can specify your preference and receive single rooms upon request by paying a single room supplement of $ 250. However, keep in mind that single rooms are not always possible in some remote locations, even if you pay an extra fee for rooms individually.

During your trek, you can enjoy typical Nepalese food and some of the different ethnic cuisines as well as all kinds of international dishes (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from pizza and fries to apple pie. You can even enjoy hot chocolate, different pieces of bread, various drinks, and snacks. Lunch will be served on the way to the destination, dinner, and breakfast in the tea house where you will spend the night. Only breakfast is served during your stay at Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Essential Information

Trekking guides and other staff arrangements

The most important thing is that makes this trip so pleasant and unforgettable are the competent, experienced, educated, and helpful guides and crew members who can easily survive our days in the mountains. Our journey is led by the best and most professional trekking guide. All of our employees are carefully selected based on their appropriate experience, leadership skills, and personal talent. To support local villagers, we choose only local people as employees who have adequate knowledge of the culture, geography, flora, fauna, and history of their local regions.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance for each of our company's travel Itinerary is a prerequisite for booking a vacation. You must have at least emergency and repatriation insurance, including the cost of mountain rescue. Carefully review the conditions of your insurers, and in particular, make sure that the following is covered: 1) Activity (i.e., tourism, hiking, or mountaineering) 2) Maximum height reached during trip. 3) Flight of the helicopter in an emergency. It is essential to understand that you ultimately bear the costs of all costs associated with evacuation and return procedures and that it is your responsibility to take all the expenses related to evacuation or medical treatment. You must be fully aware of the effects of your travel insurance and be mindful of the limitations and exclusions in your policy.

Weather and the best time

The spring and fall seasons are considered the best time for Jomsom Muktinath Trek as the weather and temperature are calm and constant during these seasons. Rhododendrons and many seasonal flowers bloom in the spring months. Fall is also one of the best times to explore, and you can enjoy various Nepalese festivals like Dashain and Tihar.

Winter and summer are less suitable compared to spring and autumn. In winter, the temperature level drops below freezing, walking to higher regions less pleasant. The days are cold, followed by snow and blizzards. Summer also comes with heavy rains and unpredictable weather. With the right gears, however, you can walk to the Jomsom Muktinath Area all year round.

Physical fitness and experience requirements

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is an easy trek for passionate hikers who can walk 5 to 7 hours a day with a light backpack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower elevations. However, if we are in excellent health with moderate fitness and a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, you can continue this journey easily. Exercising and running regularly a few weeks before the trip is an excellent idea to improve your strength and stability. Previous hiking experience would be a bonus, but no technical knowledge is required for this trip. 

How difficult is Jomsom Muktinath Trek?

The Jomsom Muktinath hike is a moderate hike at an altitude of 3940m that anyone with the right level of physical fitness can do. It is also a suitable hike for those who have no trekking experience.

What is the Best Time for Jomsom Muktinath Trek?

From September to December and March to May are the prime times for this hike. This trek can be done during the monsoon season as it is called rain shadow; therefore can cover four seasons.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Reviews

Total reviews: 1.

by Mandy Waechter, Germany

Joyful Trek in Nepal - Jomsom Muktinath Trek Review

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is an adventurous and religious trekking destination in Nepal. During the trek, you can experience Thakali culture and the most beautiful landscapes of Larjung, Jomsom, Marpha, Kagbeni and Muktinath.

Muktinath Temple is a fascinating historical site, and there are miracle lamps near the cove. The Hindu temple and Buddhist monastery are in the same place, and the views of Mount Annapurna and Mount Nilgiri are incredible.

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Jomsom Trek

• Accomodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
• Arrival City Kathmandu
• Best Season Spring and Autumn
• Free Cancellation 30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)
• Guide Guided Trek
• Hotel Transfer Available
• Insurance Coverage Covered
• Language English, Deutsch
• Meals BLD During Trek
• Maximum Altitude 3,710 m
• Transportation Private Vehicle/ Flight
• Walking Hours 5-6 Hours Trek

Outline Itinerary

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Jomsom Trek is an extremely exciting trek in the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal. The 13-day trek begins from Kathmandu with the tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And we fly to Pokhara , the city of the beautiful Lake City and trekking starts from there. The trek in the beautiful Annapurna region starts and gradually enters the Mustang region. Your trail passes through picturesque villages, tumbling waterfalls, green forests, and surprisingly an almost-barren leeward side of the Himalayas. The diverse Nepalese landscape combined with the rich culture of its people makes this trek all more rewarding.

Jomsom is also going with the name Dzong-Sampa or New Fort. It is the main center of Gharpa jhong Gaunpalika.  Jomsom is an independent village development committee and is located at an altitude of about 2,700m in Mustang District, Nepal. It broadens over both the banks of the Kali and Gandaki River. The Jomsom Muktinath Trek also allows you to walk on trails along the Kali Gandaki gorge which is the deepest gorge on earth and then visit Muktinath Temple which is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. Taking a dip into the hot spring at Tatopani will be a pleasant experience. The trek then will be passing through the Lower Mustang region ending at Kagbeni, which is a Tibetan influenced village full of prayer wheels, Chortens, and a Buddhist monastery.

The beautiful view of the Annapurna mountain range on one side and Dhaulagiri on the other side are just mesmerizing and captivating. Amongst the two ranges, you will be able to view 8 of the 20 highest mountains in the world. The Kali Gandaki is about a quarter-mile wide river bed; during the winter the river stays frozen, while during the summer and monsoon it fills with rainwater and melting snow. The scenery of the trail ranges from forests of bright Rhododendrons to rocky cliffs.

The culture along the trek is a rich combination of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhism. The trail’s supreme point is Muktinath at the height of 3800m, which is a holy site of temples sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus for centuries. Trekking is unquestionably one of the best ways to experience the astonishing natural beauty and colorful cultural heritage of Nepal. It is an excursion on foot to the highest mountains and deepest valleys in the world giving every itinerant soul a rare opportunity to appreciate the environmental, cultural, and natural diversity of Nepal.

Day 01:  Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300 m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.

Day 02:   Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (828 m /2690 ft) 6–7 hrs, Hotel  Accommodation.

Day 04:  Drive to Nayapul (1070m / 3312 ft) and trek to Ghandruk (1940 m /6396 ft) 4-5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 05:  Trek to Ghorepani (2880 m/ 9446 ft) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 06:  Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,190 m / 3903 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 07:  Tatopani to Ghasa (2,110 m / 6921 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 08:  Ghasa to Marpha (2,680 m / 8790 ft) 4-5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 09:  Marpha to Kagbeni (2,810 m /9217 ft) 4-5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 10:  Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,710 m /12169 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 11:  Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715 m / 8905 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 12:  Fly back to Pokhara (15 minutes) flight

Day 13:  Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 14:  Final departure

On availability of your time and interest after your trek,  please feel free to choose our  DAY TOURS ,  NEPAL TOURS  ,  Jungle Safaris  or other options from our website. Here are some trip extensions that might interest you.

You will arrive at Tribhuvan Airport in Nepal. Our representatives from The Great Adventure Treks will meet you outside the airport terminal. They will then help you to transfer to your hotel. Our guide will give you all the relevant information about the hotel you will be staying. He will also brief you about your trek and other related information you might need during your stay in Nepal.

After having a breakfast at your hotel in the morning, you will head out for a half day sightseeing tour of the capital city of Nepal- Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a modern city that still proudly boasts of the heritage of its ancient culture. You can see the influence of this in the architecture of this city, where you can find modern buildings as well as temples of the medieval age.

Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most Hindu temples in the world. It lies on the banks of the river Bagmati. Over a million Hindu devotees come and pay their respects to Lord Shiva in this temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. It is a two-storied temple that has various other temples surrounding it.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Boudhanath, a holy Buddhist site in Kathmandu, was the 5th century C.E. It was established as a World Heritage Site in 1979 A.D. You can find people of all faiths in Boudhanath. They rotate the prayer wheels that are abundant in the temple. People make several rounds of this monastery while they are here.

Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares:

Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square were the residential palaces of the kings of Kathmandu and Patan respectively in the past. These palaces embody the wonderful architectural styles of Newari artists and craftsmen. Krishna Mandir is the most popular temple in Patan Durbar Square. Hanuman Dhoka complex is the most visited site inside the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can also visit the museums located in these Durbar Squares.

Next day, you will set out to Pokhara on a bus after having a breakfast in your hotel. The route of the bus takes you along the beautiful, scenic hills along with sights of Trisuli and Marsyangdi River. It is also possible for you to catch views of Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak during this bus ride. After a bus ride of 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will reach Pokhara. Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. It is a paradise for tourists. This is mainly due to its wonderful landscape, touristic vibe, and its clean, green environment. After you reach Pokhara, you can stroll around the city or spend some quality time in the lakeside.

We drive to Nayapool (1 hour and 20 minutes) and start the trek. We walk towards the Bhurundi Khola after which we ascend through lush forests and trails on the side of cliffs. Next, we cross a suspension bridge over the Modi Khola (river) and reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

We descend and cross a bridge over the Burundi Khola. From here we begin ascending to Ghorepani. The trail leading up to Ulleri is very steep. We continue ascending further and reach Ghorepani which literally means “horse-water” in Nepali. The village used to be an important campsite for horse traders before it became a trekker’s stop. Overnight in Ghorepani.

We enjoy views of Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains in the morning before starting our trek to Tatopani. We begin with a descent to Sikha Village and continue descending to Ghar Khola Village. After crossing a suspension bridge, our trail climbs up to Tatopani. While here we can enjoy hot spring water and relax. Overnight in Tatopani.

We begin our trek after breakfast and ascend gradually on a trail with Kali Gandaki River on our right. We cross a suspension bridge over the river and continue our walk. The trail passes through the beautiful waterfall, Rupse Chhahara. We ascend further to Ghasa which is beautifully located in the lower part of the Kali Gandaki Valley and is warm and green. The village is also a popular place for bird-watching enthusiasts. Overnight in Ghasa.

We ascend on a steep trail through a forest to the Lete Khola (stream). After walking further, we reach the Lete village. Next, we continue our trek on a trail east of the river and reach Larjung Village. On our trek today we also see beautiful apple orchards and vegetable farms. Marpha is known in Nepal for its tasty apples. Overnight in Marpha.

From Marpha we trek on a trail that clings to a valley. We ascend gradually on a ridge and reach Jomsom Village. From here we trek to the north towards Kagbeni, up the Kali Gandaki River which is the deepest gorge in the world. It gets windy after walking a while so it’s important to walk carefully at a steady pace. We pass through Eklebhatti village and continue towards Kagbeni. From Kagbeni, we get great views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks. Overnight in Kagbeni.

Our journey starts with a special permit check and then onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we will have scenic picturesque places to stop by and admire. From Kagbeni the path climbs steeply to re-join the direct trail leading to Khingar at 3200m. The trail climbs through a desert landscape untill Jarkot Village. A further climb reaches us to Muktinath.

Muktinath is an important place of pilgrimage for Nepalese of both Buddhist and Hindu faiths as these two religions are intricately woven together in Nepal. We visit the main temple in the morning and tour its surrounding. We can admire the water spouts before paying a visit to a Buddhist monastery nearby. From Muktinath, we retrace our steps back to Jomsom, enjoying good views of Mt. Dhaulagiri. Overnight in Jomsom.

We take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. After arriving in Pokhara, the beautiful ‘Lake City’, we can spend the rest of the day in leisure. Boating in the Fewa Lake and strolling in the quaint streets of ‘Lake Side’ is a popular choice among visitors. Overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. This will be a journey along river banks with wonderful views of terraced hills and the rural Nepalese lifestyle. After reaching Kathmandu, we take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our Jomsom Muktinath Trek in Nepal comes to an end today! Our representative will take us to the airport approximately three hours before the scheduled flight.

Cost Includes

• Pickup from airport and drop to your hotel.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu (3 star level hotel)
• Half day Kathmandu sightseeing.
• Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.
• Pokhara to Nayapul by car.
• A professional Sherpa Guide with Government License.
• Sherpa porter who will carry your baggage(2 people 1 sherpa porter).
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management system card).
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
• Accommodation during the trek
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation food, and accommodation.
• First aid Medical kit
• Emergency Rescue Help (covered by your travel insurance).
• Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
• All program as per itinerary.
• All government and local taxes.

Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Any kinds of Drinks (soft and Hard Drinks)
• Visa, international flight ticket
• Personal Nature expenses
• Tips for Staffs
• Rescue and Evacuation cost
• Kathmandu Monuments fees
• Any special accommodation.

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6 Best Routes to Jomsom and Muktinath Trek

Jomsom and Muktinath Trek is a classic and popular trek in the Mustang Region, North of Pokhara. It takes you through the gorgeous Gurung village, rhododendron forest, apple orchards, the world’s deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki Gorge, and the Tibetan Plateau.

With the breath-taking views of Annapurna I (8,091m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m) on the backdrop, explore the centuries-old monasteries, temples, and caves. With the maximum altitude of 3,800m, this trek can be carried out by anybody with moderate fitness.

Jomsom and Muktinath Trek is one of the sacred sites for both Hindus and Buddhists. Here, you get to encounter the natural eternal flame, the holy 108 water spouts, sadhus carrying a trident, and people selling Saligram, a black stone when broken open shows the fossilized remains of prehistoric ammonites.

Muktinath is the home of Lord Vishnu and a place to attain salvation for Hindus and the Buddhists. It is believed that Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River.

As you move along the trails, you will explore a fascinating village of Kagbeni that is the entryway to Upper Mustang.

For people with less time to spare but a desire to see explore the Himalayas closely, this trek is perfect for you to get the taste of majestic mountains with a blend of historical culture.

Table of Contents

• 1. Main Highlights of the Trip
• 2.1 Jomsom Muktinath Overland Tour from Pokhara – 3 Days
• 2.2 Muktinath Yatra From Pokhara – 3 Days
• 2.3 Muktinath and Manakamana Tour from Kathmandu – 5 Days
• 2.4 Muktinath and Manakamana Overland Tour from Kathmandu – 5 Days
• 2.5 Jomsom Muktinath Trek from Pokhara – 6 Days
• 2.6 Jomsom Muktinath Trek – 8 Days
• 3. Jomsom Muktinath Trek FAQs
• 4. Best time to do Jomsom and Muktinath Trek
• 5. How to get to Jomsom and Muktinath Area?
• 6. Conclusion

Main Highlights of the Trip

1. The holy Muktinath Temple: Muktinath Temple lies in the Mustang Region of Nepal and is considered the sacred place for the Hindus. You can encounter the sacred temple with 108 water sprouts or ‘Mukti Dhara’. These water sprouts are considered to wash away one’s sin. Also, get fascinated with the eternal flame that lights up naturally.

2. Marpha Village: Marpha is known as the apple capital of Nepal as it produces the highest number of Apple and apple products. The village has slated roofs and white washed houses that are amazing to watch. You can try on the local apple brandy, ciders and dried apples. This tourist hub has preserved its heritage along with embracing the modernity.

3. Stunning views of the peaks: The trek takes you along the trails of Kali Gandaki with the amazing views of the peaks on the backdrop. With the stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Range, Tukuche, the landscape is unforgettable.

4. Saligram: Saligram, also known as Shila, is a fossilized stone which is considered as the symbol of Lord Vishnu. These are black stones with or without chakra with hint of golden colors on the top. These are generally collected from the Kali Gandaki banks.

5. Kagbeni: Kagbeni is a small settlement that fills the gap between upper and lower Mustang. When you pass through Kagbeni, it will take up to the old royal capital of Lo Manthang. You will be enticed with the prayer flags, chortens and immeasurable terrains of the Himalayas. The mysterious beauty that Kagbeni has to offer is filled with glory and irresistibility.

6. Traditional culture and cuisine: The trails pass through the main villages of Ghorepani, Kagbeni, and Tatopani. All the villages have a certain culture and traditions. You will be delighted with the warm hospitality of the ethnic communities and can enjoy their home-cooked foods as you spend the nights in the villages.

7. Meditation: Muktinath is considered to be the home of Lord Vishnu and a place to attain salvation for Hindus. For Buddhists, it is the sanctuary of Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Also, it is believed that Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism mediated along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River.

Thus, many people mediate along the river bank, at peace with praying flags flapping over them.

8. Deepest Gorge: Kali Gandaki gorge is known to be the world’s deepest gorge. This allows you to stand between two peaks above 8,000m i.e. Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri. The gorge which is 5571m lower than Annapurna I lets you experience the beauty and unforgettable landscape of Nepal.

9. The natural hot spring at Tatopani: As you move forward, you will come across Tatopani which translates hot water in Nepali. You can soak up your body in the natural hot spring to relax. It is believed that the healing properties of the hot spring help with the body aches and skin problems.

Six Trek Routes to Jomsom and Muktinath

There are a wide variety of routes that will take you on Jomsom and Muktinath Trek. However, with your needed preferences of starting point, transportation means, time limit and budget, you can choose one of the following six best routes for Jomsom and Muktinath Trek.

1. Jomsom Muktinath Overland Tour from Pokhara – 3 Days

Trip Facts:

✅ Activities: Trekking & Hiking ✅ Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate ✅ Maximum Altitude: 3,800m/12,464ft ✅ Start From: Kathmandu ✅ Finish At: Kathmandu

Jomsom Muktinath Overland tour from Pokhara is a short, classic, and exciting tour that takes to the sacred site of Nepal, Muktinath. This package has amazing landscapes and majestic peaks at the backdrop.

Encounter the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki gorge, Tibetan plateaus, and the warm welcome of the local people.

Take a scenic drive from Pokhara to Tatopani for a natural hot spring bath. Drive to Muktinath and worship in the gorgeous landscape. Later drive back to Pokhara.

Outline Itinerary:

2. Muktinath Yatra From Pokhara – 3 Days

Trip facts:

✅ Activities: Trekking & Hiking ✅ Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate ✅ Maximum Altitude: 3,800m/12,464ft ✅ Start From: Pokhara ✅ Finish At: Pokhara

Muktinath Yatra from Pokhara is a short trip to the holy site of Muktinath. This place is believed to be the home of Lord Vishnu and a place to attain salvation.

The temple is enclosed with 108 water spouts, saligrams amidst the beautiful peaks. Likewise, this place is equally sacred for Buddhists and is home to Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion.

The journey starts from a scenic flight to Jomsom and a quick drive to Muktinath followed by a flight back to Pokhara.

3. Muktinath and Manakamana Tour from Kathmandu – 5 Days

Muktinath and Manakamana Tour from Kathmandu offer you the opportunity to witness two Hindu Temples i.e Muktinath and Manakamana.

Muktinath temple is worshipped for Lord Vishnu and is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites. It is also the place where Tibetan Buddhism Guru Rinpoche mediated.

Likewise, Manakamana is the holy temple of Goddess Bhagawati and is believed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees who visit the temple. The journey starts from a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple. You will fly to Jomsom and visit Muktinath and fly back to Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu.

4. Muktinath and Manakamana Overland Tour from Kathmandu – 5 Days

Muktinath and Manakamana Overland Tour from Kathmandu offer you to visit two holy temples of Nepal (Muktinath and Manakamana) in just 5 days. Muktinath, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, is a place for salvation and home to Lord Vishnu and Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion.

It lies at the maximum altitude of 3800m and lets you experience the scenic landscape, majestic mountains, and deepest gorge in the world as you move along the trails.

Likewise, Manakamana is worshipped for Goddess Bhagawati and is believed that anybody who visits this temple will be granted what they wished for.

The trail takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana and to Tatopani and Muktinath temple and back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

5. Jomsom Muktinath Trek from Pokhara – 6 Days

Jomsom Muktinath Trek from Pokhara offers you the scenic landscape, sub-tropical rainforest, Tibetan Plateaus, sacred sites to the deepest gorge in the world.

Take on a spiritual journey to one of the sacred places for both Hindus and Buddhists and experience what nature has to offer. The journey starts from a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and treks to Muktinath via Kagbeni.

You will experience the 108 water spouts, pilgrimage sites, natural gas flame, and the Tibetan plateaus. Drive to Tatopani to relax at natural hot spring and descend to Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Kimche before going back to Pokhara.

6. Jomsom Muktinath Trek – 8 Days

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a popular trek that takes you on a journey to the sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.

It takes you through the lush fields, rainforest, Tibetan plateaus, and to the deepest gorge in the world called Kali Gandaki gorge. You will encounter the beautiful views of the mountains above 8,000m, 108 holy water spouts, the warm hospitality of ethnic communities, and a refreshing bath at Tatopani.

This journey takes you through Jomsom, Muktinath, Tatopani, Ghorepani, Kimche, and back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek FAQs

1. What is a normal trekking day like?

A typical day’s walk will be from five to eight hours with an average of 5 hours walk per day. The organized trekking will have a planned timetable such as waking up at 6 am, packing the gear before the breakfast, start walking at 7, have lunch in the midday, and finish walking for the day at 3 pm. The dinner will be around 7 pm, followed by the briefing for the next day and it is time to go to sleep. The schedule may be adjusted as per the weather or any obstacles.

2. How fit should I be to carry on this trek?

Jomsom and Muktinath Trek is graded easy to moderate level. So, anybody with moderate fitness can do this trek and ascend and descend as per the trails.

3. Am I at the risk of getting Altitude sickness?

The maximum elevation of this trek will not exceed 3,800m. It is generally considered that trekking up to 3500m will not cause altitude sickness. However, the safety measure and precautions will be taken to acclimatize properly.

4. How is the Food and Accommodation in Jomsom and Muktinath Area?

The accommodation facilities depend on your budget. There are basic lodges/ guest houses to starred hotels in the area. So, as per your preferences, accommodation can be booked. Likewise, the food facilities also depend on your preferences and budget. The sort of accommodation you choose will be providing the food. It is not advisable to drink water from the taps or streams. Make sure you use a water purifier or liquid water purifier along the trails.

5. Are there any ATMs or credit card facilities in the area?

Jomsom and Muktinath area has gained popularity and has developed infrastructures for the locals and the tourists. While some local tea houses might not have credit card facilities, it is advisable to carry Nepalese rupees during the trek for any purchase.

6. Does the area provide electricity, good network and internet facilities?

Yes, the Jomsom and Muktinath Area have attracted visitors from all around the world. It has adopted the modern facilities such as continuous electricity and internet facilities in hotels and lodges. As you go up to the maximum altitude, the phone signal might get affected, but overall you will get a good range of communication networks.

7. Are people of different religion allowed inside the temple?

Yes. Nepal is a secular country and Muktinath temple is open for all visitors of all religion.

8. Is swimming custom needed for hot springs?

Yes, you can wear your customs. However, it is a small pond where you can sit and relax. Swimming is not allowed.

Best time to do Jomsom and Muktinath Trek

You can do the Jomsom and Muktinath Trek all around the year and is suitable at any seasons. Most trekkers prefer the spring season of March to May and the autumn season of September to November.

During the spring, you can encounter the rare and beautiful flora along with the breath-taking views and moderate climate. During the autumn, the temperature and weather are appropriate for the best trekking experience.

Jomsom and Muktinath Trek can be done during the winter. During the late December, the temperature drops and the climate become cold. This off season time lets you experience the trails without the crowd and gives you mesmerizing view of the peaks. With right information and planning, the trek can be easily done.

How to get to Jomsom and Muktinath Area?

There are roads built that have opened access to Jomsom and Muktinath Area. People who love enjoying the scenic view can travel via roadways. You can get a bus or jeep from Kathmandu or Pokhara or Beni to Jomsom.

Also, you can take a half-hour flight from Pokhara to Jomsom as the fastest means of transport.

Experience the plain and barren landscape of the Mustang region speckled with Tibetan Buddhist culture in Jomsom and Muktinath Trek. This popular trekking attracts a large number of tourists every year because of its classic trek routes, excellent infrastructure, historic and religious attractions. This short trek allows tourists with limited time to experience an unforgettable trekking experience.

Do not miss the lifetime opportunity of experiencing the deepest gorge in the world and standing tall against the majestic peaks.

Naba Raj Amgai

Naba Raj Amgai, stepped into the world of travel and tourism in 1996.

Beginning his journey in the tourism industry as a humble Porter Guide to founding hospitality establishments and an adventure travel company, he has come a long way.

In a career spanning more than two decades he has achieved more than anybody dreams of achieving. Along with his professional achievements, his selfless contribution towards his community and society has won him a lot of accolades and praises.

Having dedicated more than two decades in the tourism and hospitality sector, he has amassed a wealth of experience.

After passing high school, he began helping out some trekking guides and was soon recruited as a porter guide at a reputed trekking agency. Within a short period of time he was individually guiding clients across the well-known trails of the Himalayas.

He went on to lead tour groups on multi-country tours to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Being a part of mountain climbing expeditions familiarised him with expedition logistics and operations. Later on he went to become the Executive Director and took over the reins of Operations, Sales and Marketing departments. Spending several years in the tourism field has made Naba Raj Amgai a destination expert.

Travelling is his passion and he has been to many countries across the world – USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Holland, Germany, Austria and many parts of Asia.

His journeys to different parts of the world have enriched his travel experience and knowledge. This experience has been instrumental in planning and organising successful trips for several clients.

As of today many reputed trekking agencies, hotels and restaurants are under his leadership. A dynamic and proactive leader, he continues to inspire and motivate people from all walks of life.

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Jomsom Muktinath Trek – Discover The History Of The Annapurnas

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The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is part of the legendary  Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. The trek typically takes 12 to 15 days, but can be completed in as little as 5 days as well. 

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Overview

On the Jomsom Muktinath trek, you will take in caves, ruins of ancient forts and Buddhist monasteries. Never in the course of this trek will you be higher than 12,464 feet. This ancient trade route follows the Kali Ghandaki River and is now one of the most developed trekking trails. It is also used by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The lower part is Hindu while the upper is Buddhist.

Natural scenery ranges from forests of dazzling rhododendrons to rocky cliffs and desert. Some of the landscape of this rain shadow zone resembles the moon. The region is known for the most dramatic altitude variations found anywhere. It is possible to see eight of the 20 highest mountains on Earth: Dhaulagiri (26,788 feet); Annapurna I (26,538 feet); Annapurna II (26,040 feet); Nilgiri (23,097 feet); Annapurna South (23,684 feet); Annapurna III (24,787 feet); Mt. Annapurna IV (24,688 feet); Machhapuchhare (Fishtail in English, 22,959 feet) and Annapurna South (23,684 feet).

The local people, Thakalis, have traditionally been traders. They have converted their charming and wonderfully clean abodes into tea houses and count themselves among the most gracious and justifiably successful innkeepers in Nepal. If you stay at Chez tea house, make sure to chat with the sougi – the inn keeper – who will regale you with yarns of life in Nepal.

Please Note: The highlight of this trek is unquestionably the temple at Muktinath (12,464 feet), which is dedicated to the god, Vishnu, one of the three supreme deities. It has natural gas fires and 108 waterfalls. It is believed that bathing using all of the waterfalls washes away sins. Devotees do this even when temperatures are freezing.

Regional Map

The trek occurs in the district of Mustang, commonly known as the Himalayan Shangri La. This is around 11 miles northeast of Jomsom, a major trading centre.

Below is a schematic map which shows the Annapurna region in which the Jomsom Muktinath trek is situated.

Recommended Map

You can view the route on the Pokhara to Muktinath to Jomsom map , which was published in 2012.

We have also provided links and recommendations to new guides and maps below.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Route

Typical itinerary.

Please note that there are several Jomsom Muktinath Trek itineraries that can be done. Below we have laid out the most popular version – 13 days, leaving from Kathmandu. However, this trek can be made much shorter. If you want to make your own way to Jomsom, then you could probably organise this with your operator or guide.

You will arrive in Kathmandu.

You will spend the second day in the city, overwhelmed by the choice of places to visit. One of the principal attractions is the Swayambunath Stupa – the Monkey Temple. It is said to be over two thousand years old. The eyes painted on each of the four sides represent the all-seeing power of Buddha.

One of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world is located at Durbar Square. Many sadhus – Hindu ascetics – reside here. It becomes crowded during religious festivals. It is an enticing melange of courtyards, pagoda temples and palace buildings.

A bus takes you from Kathmandu to the beautiful town of Pokhara on the banks of the Phewa Lake. The Devi Falls are not to be missed.

The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom will show you first hand just how high the Himalaya mountains are. The villages you see are so isolated that they are a minimum of three days’ walk to the nearest town.

The last moments on the flight are brilliant when the plane crosses a gorge very near the end of the runway. 

Flights are only in the morning because it gets so windy in the afternoon. You will then trek to Kagbeni, where there is a checkpoint. Here, you will stay for the night.

You will ascend rapidly to Muktinath at 12,464 feet. This is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy water flows from a 108 carved spouts that surround the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is also home to a great many ethnic holy Buddhists and Tibetans, who come to the temple to witness fire miraculously burning in a stream of water inside a small but very sacred temple.

You will now make your way downhill through fields and poplar groves where you reach the valley of the Kali Gandaki River. You will then trek south through the valley to Jomsom where you stay for the night.

Day 7 

You will descend to Marpha, a delightful village of whitewashed houses surrounded by fertile fields. You will continue to follow the Kali Gandaki before reaching Tukuche (which has long been a Thakali trading centre). You will arrive at Kalopani, which offers a fantastic 360-degree view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. You will stay at Kalopani for the night.

You will take a beautiful walk that transitions to sub-tropical vegetation, making your way among banyan trees, poinsettas and water buffalo. Both river and trail pass through a narrow gorge. You will descend and cross a bridge close to a stunning waterfall before trekking through the valley to Tatopani, where hot springs beckon.

While climbing inexorably throughout the day, you will swap terraced fields for dense rhododendron forest as you near the village of Ghorepani where you will stay the night.

Early in the morning, you can visit the renowned Poon Hill for breathtaking, all-round views of the Annapurna range at sunrise. The best time for photographs is early morning or sunset as, otherwise, there is precious little contrast between sky and mountain. Your adventure now takes you to Pokhara.

There is a brief early morning climb to the Deurali Pass for a spectacular panorama that extends south to the plains of India, with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna on the way. The trail then descends quickly through dense moss-covered forest teeming with bird life before bringing you to Tadapani, where you can experience intense sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

The trail continues to descend rapidly through dense, damp forest where you may spot some monkeys. You will cross some rock-cut steps. You will stay the night at Ghandruk, whose museum of traditional Nepalese life is fascinating.

You will face an unrelenting, downward trek among remarkably green cultivated terraces and beautifully-preserved farms. You will come to the Modi River, to which the trail sticks all the way to Birethani. Trekking ends and the drive back to Pokhara begins.

You will return to Kathmandu by car.

Jomsom Muktinath Hike FAQ

How much does the jomson muktinath trek cost.

Prices for the Jomson Muktinath trek generally start at around $1,000 per person and can be as high as $2,500 depending on the trek operator. It is also possible to complete this trek unsupported for under $1,000.

Are permits required for the Jomson Muktinath hike?

Yes, you need a permit for the Annapurna National Park to complete the Jomson Muktinath trek. You will also need to register with the Trekkers Information Management System.

When is the best time to do the Jomson Muktinath trek?

The best time to do the Jomson Muktinath trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (mid-September to mid-December). The weather will be warm by day and the sky clear with outstanding views. At night, temperatures can be below freezing, so make sure you pack warm clothing. Trekking in winter is possible but less popular.

Towards December, the weather starts getting particularly cold and the routes get distinctly quieter. If you are a hardened trekker, a winter Annapurna Circuit (late December through February) can provide a very authentic Nepal trekking experience .

The main challenge of a winter trek, apart from the cold, is the snow and ice that often obstructs the higher trails and the Thorung Pass. During bad winter seasons these trails may be closed.

Is altitude sickness a risk on the Jomson Muktinath hike?

Yes, there is a small risk of altitude sickness on the Jomson Muktinath trek because the trail ascends to some high-altitude points. At its highest point, Muktinath, you will reach an altitude of 3,799 meters (12,464 feet). 

Fortunately, because of the treks length, the opportunities for appropriate acclimatisation are good, and hence the prevalence of moderate or sever altitude sickness is low.

Even so, it is important to have a solid understanding of the risks associated with high altitude trekking and how the body acclimatises to high altitude. We recommend you read our detailed article on  altitude sickness .

How difficult is the Jomson Muktinath trek?

The Jomsom Muktinath trek can be as short or long as you make it, and difficulty levels vary because of this. The longest version is considered fairly challenging, although not as difficult as the full Annapurna Circuit. The short 5-day option is much easier and only requires a basic level of fitness.

What gear do I need for Jomson Muktinath?

You will need a number of essential pieces of hiking gear for trekking the Jomsom Muktinath. It is long and moderately difficult, exposing you to a range of altitudes where temperatures fluctuate dramatically between night and day.

Most of your gear can be rented or bought in Kathmandu or Pokhara, but we strongly suggest bringing the most important pieces of equipment with you. To help you plan and prepare for your trek, we recommend checking out our  hiking equipment list .

What travel insurance do I need for Jomson Muktinath?

Trekking insurance is critically important in Nepal. This is particularly true on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek which is very remote. 

If an accident or incident should occur that requires immediate medical assistance and evacuation, you will most definitely want adequate trekking insurance that can cover the costs of air ambulance and treatment.

Make sure you have insurance that covers you for any travel related risks, like lost, stolen, damaged or delayed baggage; interruptions and flight delays and tour operators default.

Please read our article on  hiking insurance in Nepal . The article provides great information on what type of insurance you'd need.

Are there any recommended guidebooks for Jomson Muktinath?

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek earns mentions in many guides. For a good general guide of Nepal and this trek, we recommend Insight Guides Nepal (Travel Guide with Free eBook) or the Lonely Planet Nepal Guide by Bradley Mayhew.

For a more specialist Jomson Muktinath trekking guide, we recommend Trekking in Nepal by Stefan Mausbach or  Annapurna: A Trekker's Guide  by Sian Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons.

In terms of a single detailed map for the region, we recommend the Himalayan MapHouse’s Annapurna: Trekking Map & Complete Guide which can be bought in Kathmandu, Pokhara or on Amazon UK (unfortunately it is not on Amazon US). For the US customers, try Annapurna Map (Nepal) by National Geographic Adventure Map.

You are also welcome to have a look at our recommended library of Nepal books and guidebooks for more options.

Are there other Nepal trekking routes? 

Yes, there are other Nepal trekking routes you can try. If the Jomsom Muktinath Trek isn't your cup of tea, then you could always try your hand at the Everest Base Camp Trek , the Langtang Valley Trek  or the  Manaslu Circuit Trek . 

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Mark has trekked extensively in Asia, Europe, South America and Africa. He founded Mountain IQ in 2014 with the sole aim to be the best online information portal to some of the most popular mountain destinations around the world. When not writing for Mountain IQ, Mark is out exploring the outdoors with his wife!

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Hi. Very good descriptions. What are the daily walking distances and altitude changes? Also, what is the food offered to trekkers (are tummy troubles expected?) Thanks.

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Lower Mustang Trek

Lower mustang trek - 10 nights 11 days.

• Trip Overview

The Lower Mustang Trek, also known as the Jomsom Muktinath Trek, is a popular trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers a diverse and scenic journey through the lower region of the Mustang district, showcasing beautiful landscapes, traditional villages, and stunning views of the Himalayas. Here are some key points about the Lower Mustang Trek:

Duration of Lower Mustang Trek: The Lower Mustang Trek typically takes around 7 to 11 days, depending on your itinerary and walking pace. It’s a moderate-level trek suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness.

What you will see from the Trek: The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, including peaks, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhampus Peak. You’ll also encounter the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge, and walk through charming villages such as Kagbeni, Marpha, and Jomsom.

Culture and Traditions of Lower Mustang Trek : The Lower Mustang region is predominantly inhabited by Thakali people, who have unique cultures, traditions, and cuisine. You can immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, visit monasteries, and witness the influence of Tibetan Buddhism in the area.

Muktinath Village Culture: The trek culminates at the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath, located at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Muktinath is a significant religious site for both Hindus and Buddhists, featuring a temple, 108 water spouts, and natural gas fires.

Lodge Service during the Trek: The Lower Mustang Trek offers a good range of teahouse accommodations along the trail. You can find basic guesthouses with essential amenities like food, lodging, and hot showers in most villages. However, it’s advisable to carry a sleeping bag and be prepared for occasional power outages.

Necessary Trekking Permits: Permits Like other treks in Nepal, you will need two permits for the Lower Mustang Trek: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

It’s important to note that trekking in the Lower Mustang region may require careful acclimatization due to its altitude. It’s recommended to consult with experienced trekking agencies or guides who can assist you in planning your itinerary and ensure a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

The best time to do the Lower Mustang Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons in Nepal. These months offer the most favorable weather and optimal trekking conditions in the region. Here’s a breakdown of the seasons:

Spring Season (March to May: This is considered the best time for the Lower Mustang Trek. The weather is generally clear, and the temperature is mild, making it pleasant for trekking. The spring season brings beautiful blooming rhododendron forests, adding vibrant colors to the landscapes.

Autumn Season (September to November: Another excellent season for the Lower Mustang Trek, autumn offers stable weather with clear skies. The temperature is moderate, and the visibility is excellent, allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains. It is also the peak trekking season in Nepal, so the trails can be more crowded compared to spring.

Monsoon Season: While spring and autumn are the recommended seasons, it’s important to note that the Lower Mustang region lies in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas, which means it receives less rainfall compared to other parts of Nepal. As a result, trekking in the Lower Mustang area is possible even during the monsoon season (June to August) . However, the trails may be muddy and leech-infested, and there can be occasional rain showers. Winter (December to February) is generally cold, with snowfall in higher elevations, making it less popular for trekking in this region.

The guide recommended: It’s always a good idea to check the weather conditions and consult with local trekking agencies or guides before planning your trek to ensure the best experience.

Drinking water Service during the Trek: Most teahouses along the Lower Mustang Trek offer boiled water for a small fee. Boiling water for at least 3 minutes kills most bacteria and viruses. However, ensure that the water has been brought to a rolling boil and allowed to cool before drinking.

Flight Transport Service: We take a plane for part of the Lower Mustang Trek. The Jomsom Airport, located in Jomsom, is the main airport in the region and serves as a gateway for trekkers. Many trekkers choose to take a domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom to save time and effort.

The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom takes around 20-25 minutes, offering a scenic aerial view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The flights are operated by several domestic airlines, and the schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and demand.

Toilet and Bathroom Service during the Trek: On the Annapurna, Langtang & Everest trek, shared toilet facilities are more common than en-suite bathrooms. They may be located in the main building or in an outhouse.

Where do we eat dinner: Meals are always served in the dining room, so you can meet other trekkers there. In higher accommodations, the dining room usually has a fire around dinnertime.

If you are a first-time high altitude Trek: No matter who you are, as long as you are reasonably fit, can walk for 5-6 hours a day, and trek-hike a few uphills, the Nepal Alsace Trek & Expedition team will support you to the fullest to transform your dream of standing

Charging Batterise Service: In most of the trekking regions , there is electricity whereby you will be able to charge your iPod and Camera batteries but they charge you extra money 100 to 400 Nepali rupees per hour.

Accomodaition Service in Lower Mustang Trek: Lower Mustang package trek , you will sleep at Tea Hose local lodge every night which will be very basic with two single beds. Toilets are mostly shared with other trekkers. We eat in the tea house lodge and even stop for lunch during the Lower Mustang trek.

Here is the best SIM card for the Annapurna trekking region

In Kathmandu, you can buy Ncell SIM cards almost anywhere. These cards are very helpful when trekking to the Annapurna region. In most places, Ncell’s network coverage is excellent, with the exception of the Everest region trekking area.

Lower Mustang trek cost | We require a minimum of 2 pax groups .

• The cost of the trek in September | October, and November, as well as March and April. | USD 976 Per pax
• Trek costs from May to August and December to February.  | USD 900 Per pax.
• Lower Mustang Trek cost for a single Trekker | USD 1152 for one Single .

Detailed Itinerary

• Cost Inc / Exc
• Useful Info

LOWER MUSTANG TREK COST 976 $ PER PER PERSON Cost Includes

• Permits for Annapurna Conservation Park cost 2,000 rupees and TIMS cards cost 1,000 rupees.
• There are three meals a day during the trek-breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• 2800 rupees per day per member for food and lodging.
• Ticket from Pokhara to Jomsom & Pokhara.
• The ticket covers the journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide.
• As a group of 6 Pax, we will be providing you with trained and experienced Mountain Leaders, who have completed Hotel Management Course 2 and 1 (NATHM), Navigation Course, Rock-climbing Course, Mountain Rescue Course, and Basic Mountaineering course, etc.
• Insurers, salaries, and accommodations during the trek are required of the porters.
• Arrival and departure transport services for company papers.
• Hotel and Government taxes etc.
• During the trek, local transportation was provided

Lower Mustang trek Cost Excludes

• In Pokhara and Kathmandu, lunch and dinner.
• The travel insurance policy covers the accident and high altitude sickness, as well as Rescue and medication.
• Coca-Cola, Fanta, Beer, and mineral water are all soft and hard drinks.
• Trekking Equipment for Personal Use,
• Trekking staff tips.
• A passport-size photo should be brought with you.
• Nepal visa fees are 30 USD for 15 days and 50 USD for 30 days. If you haven't taken your visa from home, you can get it in Kathmandu airport.

From September to December and from March to June.

During the day, it is normal and during the night, it is 1-4 degrees.

Lower mustang trekking costs 976 USD per person for a minimum of 2 people in the group.

There is no difficulty, but it can be windy after 10 a.m.

TIMS cards are required for access to Annapurna National Park.

The trekking in Nepal may be very safe if you have a porter and guide with you. It is better to book your trip through an agency so that if something happens there is an easy resolution and full responsibility on the part of the Trekking agency.

It is common to find good lodges with dining rooms and toilets in every village

Chinese, Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

Five or six hours of walking per day.

Yes, you can see Annapurna over (8,000m), Nilgiri North (7,061m) &, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Tukuche peak (7,135m) and many other mountain views.

Ten nights and eleven days is the normal schedule

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

Arrival & Departure transport. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Two-night hotel in Pokhara at Lakeside with breakfast. Annapurna Conservation park permit 2,000 Rs and TIMS card 1,000 Rs. A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. 2800 Rs per day per member for food including lodge accommodation. Popkhara to Jomsom & Pokhara plane ticket. Tourist bus ticket Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Necessary porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working Arrival and departure transport service. Hotel and Government taxes etc. Local transport during the trek

There is no issue if a woman travels alone to Nepal, but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency, since they are responsible for mountaineering and trekking in Nepal. During the tea house trek and the climbing trek, our staff always takes good care of you, and they provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, if you contact a freelance guide, you are confronted with many problems as they try to make chit for a single woman. So it is safe to travel to Nepal with a guide or porter booked through an agency.

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• Duration 7 Days
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• Max Height 3800m
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• Best Season September - December & February to June
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• Start / End Point Jomsom/Jomsom

Trip Overview

Jomsom Muktinath Trek leads to a short pilgrimage journey around Lower Mustang and Kaligandaki River valley . An exciting holy site around high mountainous areas of far northwest Nepal, revered as the holiest of all holy sites. A popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu follower s from all around Nepal and India visit to the holy site of Muktinath. As well some Buddhist people pay homage, which is also a sacred place for the Buddhism religion. An interesting area to visit at Muktinath, located at 3,800 m high.

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Facing grand views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and its range of peaks with Nigiri and Tilicho mountains towards the North East. Holy Muktinath, stand high above the wide Kaligandaki River Valley, and below the high pass of Thorang-La. It forms a boundary of Mustang and Manang districts, which also falls on the main popular Annapurna Circuit trekking routes. Due to its harsh location of dry terrain at a high altitude, it was quite tough to travel to the holy Muktinath Temple sites. But at present and over the past few years, it has been easy.

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Travelers and pilgrims can take the comfort of four-wheel drives to high Muktinath, and perform religious rites and worship. The word Muktinath comes from an ancient Sanskrit word that means to be free or liberate oneself from sins and wrongdoing. In short a Haven and Freedom from the life cycle and reaching Nirvana, the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. A Hindu main God besides Shiva and Brahma, similarly for Buddhists the area is known as Chumming Gyatsa. A place of beautiful 108 water spouts, one of the sources of Kaligandaki River . Where Buddhist saint of the 7th Century Guru Rinpoche / Padmasambhava meditated for many years and received blessings.

A great enjoyable trek to Muktinath after flying from beautiful Pokhara to Jomsom, the headquarter town of Mustang district. From Jomsom follow the ancient Trans Himalaya Trade Route Trail of Nepal and Tibet , and then head high to Muktinath. Muktinath with ample time for prayer and worship and visiting its main temples and monastery.

After attaining a spiritual blessing, return and walk down to Jomsom facing a spectacular vista of amazing country landscapes . The next morning enjoy a swift short flight back to Pokhara, after a great memorable moment on Jomsom Muktinath Trek.

A glimpse of the Trek:

• Enjoy the scenic walk around the beautiful location of Kaligandaki River valley.
• Following the holy pilgrimage trail to the sacred Muktinath Temple premises.
• Grand views of the Dhaulagiri Himalaya range with Nilgiris and Mustang Himal.
• Observe the Mustang villager’s impressive heritage of great cultural interest.
• Scenic flight to and from Pokhara to Jomsom facing alluring mountain views.

Short Trip Profile:

Mode of Trekking:              Overnight in the local best available lodge. Trekking Grade:                   Moderate with Ups and Downhill. Highest Elevation:              3, 800 m / 12, 467 feet at Muktinath Temple premises.

Trek Duration:                     04 Nights and 05 Days. Includes short flight both ways. Best Seasons:                       Spring from March to May and autumn/fall starts from September to November. One                                                         can visit in winter times from December to February also.

Brief Outline Itinerary:                                           

First Day: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom 2,715 m with overnight at Jomsom. Second Day  : Trek to Kagbeni 2,820 m- 04 hrs. Third Day : Trek up to Muktinath at Pani-Pawa village 3,800 m -04 hrs. Fourth Day : Visit the Muktinath Temple premises and trek to Jomsom-04 hrs. Fifth Day: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel.

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Details itinerary, day 01: fly from pokhara to jomsom 2,715 m with overnight at jomsom..

Morning from the hotel in Pokhara, depart for an early flight to Jomsom, during airborne. Enjoy the grand vista of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks, as small aircraft lands at Jomsom small airport. On arrival transfer to a nice hotel, Guest House / Lodge. Rest of the day with time to browse around Jomsom, the headquarter town of Mustang district. A necessary stop at Jomsom for acclimatization before reaching the high Muktinath area.

Day 02: Trek to Kagbeni 2,820 m- 04 hrs.

Morning from Jomsom, having breakfast start the walk heading towards the wide Kali-Gandaki River valley, a windswept country. Walk on Kaligandaki plains on a pleasant trail with a few short ups and down to Kagbeni village.

Kagbeni is the gateway to Upper Mustang and Tibet border, at Kagbeni check into a nice lodge. An interesting village of strong Tibetan influence in culture and custom of old Buddhism heritage. Kagbeni is also a holy site for Hindus to perform and offer prayer to the departed souls.

Kagbeni in the Hindu Myth story describes the earlier life of Kak Bhushundi, was a mischievous disciple of Lomas Muni (a great Guru) and a true devotee of Lord Shiva and was reborn as a crow, and came close enough to know about Rama and understood the purpose of Lord Vishnu’s incarnation among humans and then composed the great epic Ramayana. The sage- a crow came to be as Kak-Bhushindi.

Day 03: Trek up to Muktinath at Pani-Pawa village 3,800 m -04 hrs.

From Kagbeni a steep climb for a few hours to holy Muktinath and its near village. Our route leads uphill to an interesting old village at Jharkot. A place with a number of old houses and a ruined fortress known as Dzong, with a monastery on top of the hill. An hour climb to the village of Rani Pauwa, close to Muktinath Temple premises. On arrival transfer into a nice lodge facing views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and a range of peaks.

Day 04: Visit the Muktinath Temple premises and trek to Jomsom-04 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight, morning a short climb to the Muktinath Temple complex, enjoy the serene surroundings. The purity of Muktinath goes back to the antiquity of 2,300 years ago, both Hindu and Buddhist visits for pilgrimage.

For worship and as well to witness the sight of the natural spiritual power of Muktinath and its 108 water spout. After a holy bath or wash, visit the main pagoda temple that houses the idol of Lord Muktinath. One of the various manifestations of Lord Vishnu. After getting blessed visit the temple monastery of Jal Devi, and witness the natural blue flame. Which is under the hidden floor of the monastery’s main prayer hall, an amazing site full of natural wonders.

Enjoy the morning tour and worship at Muktinath temple. Return journey with a long descent to Kaligandaki River Valley, and then back at Jomsom for overnight halt.

Day 05: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel.

Early breakfast and walk to Jomsom airport and then board in a small aircraft for the sweeping scenic short flight. The air journey of less than half-hour, an exciting flight overlooking grand views of snow-clad peaks. Finally the plane lands at Pokhara airport and then transfers to your hotel, after a wonderful experience on Jomsom-Muktinath Trekking.

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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom Muktinath trek is a classic route that goes along the world’s deepest gorge of the Kali Gandaki River in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Anyone with a moderate level of fitness can do this trek and the maximum elevation to reach is at 3,760 meters in Muktinath. Muktinath Temple has become a popular pilgrimage destination among Hindus of India after the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a homage in 2018.

We fly early morning from Pokhara to Jomsom and start our trek on the Tibetan Plateau and arrive at Kagbeni. Kagbeni serves as the gateway to the ‘Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang’ also known as ‘Upper Mustang’. The next day we trek to Muktinath, a popular and sacred place for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The temple has 108 water taps emerging from sacred water springs for religious bath.

Alternatively, Muktinath Darshan by Jeep is another way to visit Muktinath. Similarly, Muktinath Yatra by Helicopter is an ideal trip to the luxury travellers.

Brief Itinerary:

Some major attractions of Jomsom Muktinath trek include typical Mustang villages, hundreds of years old monastery, caves, local tribes and scenic landscapes. The tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill with panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks will add some adventures on this trek.

Tatopani is also popular for its natural hot water spring. There is a strong belief to cure many skin allergies due to the minerals present in it. Poonhill is yet another attraction of Jomsom-Muktinath trekking route for panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. Sunrise at Poonhill is one of the important highlights of Jomsom Muktinath trek.

Is there alternative trekking route available from Tatopani to Jomsom?

The traditional route of Jomsom Muktinath trek is now replaced by motorable roads from Muktinath to Tatopani. The road between Jomsom to Tatopani becomes dusty and can result irritation to the trekkers. So, there is an alternative off-the-beaten trail available parallel to the road across the Kaligandaki River for interested trekkers.

Likewise, the Pokhara to Jomsom flight can be avoided and road journey can be chosen between Tatopani to Jomsom or Muktinath. Once reaching at the Muktinath Temple, we can trek back to Tatopani via the less travelled alternative route. However, it meets the main trail at several points. This unexplored trail also offers the unmatched Himalayan panorama.

From Muktinath, the alternative trekking trail passes through the main villages of Lupra, Thinigaon, Chhairo, Sirkung, Titi, Kunjo, Gadpar, Narchyang and finally joins at Tatopani. The trail offers the breathtaking views of the striking Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Annapurna peaks. However, the facilities available are basic and seasonal. Please Contact Us for Jomsom Muktinath trek itinerary via the alternative route.

Best time for Jomsom Muktinath Trek

• High Season: March to May and September to November are the best seasons for Jomsom Muktinath trek. The spring is a blooming time and the autumn has a clear sky just after the monsoon.
• Low Season: It is possible to trek in December despite some cold and June is still favourable before the monsoon arrives.
• Off Season: The Jomsom to Muktinath section may remain closed due to snowfall in January-February; while the lower section between Tatopani to Jomsom might be affected by the landslide and summer flood in July-August.

Interested to explore more in the area? Then Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Trek would be the right option.

Cost (Includes/Excludes)

• Scenic mountain flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
• Views of plateau like in Tibet
• The panoramic views of the Annapurna Himalayan range
• The pilgrimage site of Muktinath Temple and the eternal flame
• The stone Vishnu (Shaligram) available on the Kaligandaki River valley
• Monasteries in Tukuche, Marpha, Kagbeni, Jharkot and Muktinath
• Great view of the Dhaulagiri Ice-fall
• The world’s deepest Kaligandaki gorge
• The natural hot spring pond at Tatopani
• Impressive Sunrise views from Poonhill

Today we have a 200km (124 miles) drive (6-7 hours by bus or car) from Kathmandu to Pokhara. We take a tourist bus that leaves at 7am from Kantipath, near Thamel. This is a scenic drive along the bank of the Trishuli River with great country side. Alternatively one can also fly between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

We take a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom which will be for about 20 minutes. Jomsom which straddles the Kali Gandaki River, is the administrative centre for the Mustang district and is a busy place with plenty of lodges on both sides of the river and the facilities like shops, banks, a military post, a police check point, an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) information office, a health post, a post office and telephone facilities. From Jomsom there are two route options for trekking to Kagbeni, the original stony sandy trail on the east bank, or the new route on the west bank which has some tremendous views. Assuming we take the new track, we will come to a long suspension bridge spanning the river; we cross it and after a while will reach the small settlement of Eklebhatti (2,740m/8,990ft). The name Eklebhatti means “one hotel” but this no longer applies because it now has several lodges and shops. At this point, just before crossing the bridge to the east bank, there is a stunning view of Nilgiri North (7,061m/23,166ft). Continuing along the bank from Eklebhatti, we will come to our overnight stop, the village of Kagbeni which stands at the confluence of the Jhong Khola that runs through the village and Thak Khola (Rivers). This is an important place, as it is situated at the junction of three major trails, heading east, west and south respectively. Kagbeni also has a post office, a police check-post, ACAP information centre, several shops, many lodges and a health post. There are also three mani walls (Tibetan Buddhist prayer walls) adorned with prayer wheels, a gompa (Tibetan Buddhist monastery), a kani (archway) and a large chorten (Tibetan Buddhist monument). Trekking time 2-3 hours.

Today we leave Kagbeni by the path which rises behind “Hotel Nilgiri View” and continue climbing up the south side of the Jhong Khola valley, above oasis-like fields and orchards. After a persistent climb, we will join the direct trail from Eklebhatti which comes in from the right. Continuing on we will come to the “Romeo and Juliet Lodge” and shortly after passing this we will reach the small few lodge settlement of Khingar (3,280m/10,761ft). The trail actually bypasses Khingar and proceeds to climb to the next charming fortress-like medieval village of Jharkot (3,550m/11,647ft) which is located on a spur of hillside with small willow-fringed ponds below. It has a gompa (monastery), a fine kani and a number of lodges. Once through Jharkot the trail climbs a little more steeply and reaches our overnight stop the village of Ranipauwa (3,700m/12,139ft) which is the first part of the settlement of Muktinath. A few minutes’ walk and an ascent of about 90 meters above the village, takes us to the important religious site of Muktinath proper, the focus for so many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Here there are shrines, gompas and a pagoda-style temple. The village of Ranipauwa has many lodges, teahouses, a few shops and campsites, a police check-post and ACAP information centre. Trekking time 3-4 hours.

Today we head off westward to Kagbeni retracing the previous days route, then trek via Eklebhatti to Jomosom possibly using the older trail on the east side of the Kali Gandaki river, instead of the new route which was probably used on our way north. It is of interest to note that there is a drop of around 1000 meters from Muktinath to Jomosom which will make life easier (!) Continuing south from Jomosom the trail crosses a wooden bridge over the Syang Khola, a tributary of the Kali Gandaki River and reaches the small village of Syang (2,820m/9,252ft) with a gompa perched on the hill above it. Proceeding on from here, in just under an hour, we should arrive at our overnight stop, the very attractive village of Marpha whose narrow paved street is flanked by many Thakali lodges. The Thakalis who originated in the Kali Gandaki valley have emerged as the entrepreneurs of Nepal and are active in many parts of its commercial life. The village has an entrance kani at both ends, a recently enlarged gompa, several shops, a post office, money changing facilities and a library. Trekking time 6-7 hours.

Today’s trek continues south west along the dirt road on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki river, passes Dhonga and reaches the large important two-part village of Tukuche (2,590m/8,497ft), divided by an open flat meadow. Here there are several lodges and hotels, four gompas, a few shops, a library and a brandy distillery (apple, peach and apricot). Next comes the architecturally interesting village of Kobang (2,580m/8,465ft). The houses here are accessed from a partially enclosed central tunnel designed to give protection from the valley’s strong gusting winds. In the centre of the village there is a pagoda-style monastery and below it a 15th century gompa. Kobang also has a post office, a public telephone, few hotels and a health post. A few minutes further on and almost merging with Kobang is Larjung (2,550m/8,366ft) with four or five lodges. The trail crosses a bridge just before entering Larjung the first building of which is a safe drinking-water station. Leaving Larjung the trail crosses two bridges a little further on a long suspension bridge en-route passing through the world’s deepest valley – the Kaligandaki gorge, before entering the small village of Kokhethanti (2,545m/8,350ft), with its four lodges. On the trek between Larjung and Kokhethanti there are stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak. The trail now passes below a line of stone-built houses at the settlement of Dhampu (2,502m/8,205ft) crosses a bridge over the Thak Khola river (as the Kali Gandaki river is now called), continues along the east bank to Kalopani (2,530m/8,391ft) and then comes to the adjoining long straggling village of Lete (2,480m/8,136ft) where there are a number of hotels. The village has a government health post and telephone access. From here the trail descends steeply south-east through a stand of pines and crosses a suspension bridge over the Lete Khola. It now continues to the tiny settlement of Dhaiku/Kaiku (2,085m/6,841ft), drops down steps to cross a wooden bridge over the Kaiku Khola and shortly arrives at our overnight stop the three-part village of Ghasa with accommodation available in each section. Some of its flat-roofed buildings stand on stilts. The upper part of Ghasa has a large kani, a gompa and three lodges. Trekking time 6-7 hours.

A few minutes after leaving Ghasa, the trail crosses a suspension bridge to the left bank and then switchbacks high above the river. For a considerable distance south of Ghasa, landslides in the River Kali Gandaki gorge occasionally necessitate the route being switched from one bank to the other. Just under an hour from lower Ghasa we will come to the small two-part settlement of Pairothapla (1,890m/6,201ft) and then after a further thirty minutes or so on a steep descent in a landslide area, we reach Kopchepani, below which we change sides again by crossing a long suspension bridge to the west bank. Continuing on, we pass the beautiful Rupse Chhahara (waterfall) and then after crossing a wooden bridge arrive at the village of Rukse/Rupse (1,560m/5,118ft) where there are orange, lemon and banana trees and fields of maize on the steep hillside. Ten minutes beyond Rupse, in the now widening valley, we pass through the long settlement of Titre (1,630m/5,348ft) and reach the large three – section village of Dana (1,400m/4,593ft), which was once an important trade centre. In its final section there are a number of thatched houses and also from this point, excellent views of Annapurna South can be seen. After crossing another suspension bridge – over a tributary - and passing through the small settlement of (1,630m/5,348ft), we arrive at the popular busy village of Tatopani, an ideal place for a rest day. Trekking time 3-4 hours.

Following the welcome day’s relaxation in Tatopani we head south, with the trail climbing a stairway of stone steps, and after a while we will come to a long suspension bridge which takes us across the Kali Gandaki River to the left bank, from where we enter the small village of Ghar Khola (1,175m/ 3,855ft) located on the tributary of that name. We now cross the Ghar Khola Bridge and fork left away from the main (Beni) trail and climb a steep hillside with terraced fields and exotic trees. At the next fork we bear right and ascend a formidable seemingly endless stairway of stone slabs. Then from Tatopani the trail leaves the forest and we first reach Santosh Hill (1,500m/4,921ft) – with excellent views to the north and south – then the settlement of Birauta and after a short trek arrive at the village of Ghara (1,700m/5,577ft) which has several teahouses and shops. From here we have a continuing climb to reach our overnight stop Shikha. This substantial village is built on ascending levels with teahouses and lodges in the lower part and a few simple shops and a school in the upper region. It also commands striking views of both the high mountains and the surrounding terraced lower levels. Trekking time 4-5 hours.

Today the trek continues to climb and after a while leaving Shikha we pass through the small settlement of Ghopte Kharka from where there are more sightings of Dhaulagiri. Next we reach Phalante (2,270m/7,448ft) with its large school, one shop, a teahouse and two lodges. Further ahead we arrive at Chitre where refreshments are available. The last section of today’s trek from here is still uphill and finally it will take us to Ghodepani/Ghorepani, a bustling village with shops, lodges and camp grounds and because of the attraction of nearby Poonhill/Pun Hill (3,210m/10,532ft), the route at this point is the most heavily trekked in Nepal. Trekking time 3-4 hours.

A Poonhill sunrise is one of trekking not-to-be-missed experiences – it is unique. Therefore as the climb to the summit, among rhododendrons, takes about one hour, we will set out on a path from the centre of the village at least one hour before sunrise. There is a lookout tower on the highest point and below it is a very welcome tea station. Having enjoyed this experience we will then head off for Tikhedhunga after breakfast at Ghorepani. The trail passes pleasantly through rhododendron forest and descends at Ulleri village (1,960m/6,430ft) and reaches to Tikhedhunga (1,540m/5,052ft) where we stop for overnight rest. Trekking time 5-6 hours.

Descending from Tikhedhunga via Birethanti (1,040m/3,412ft) to Pokhara, one can see mules loaded with goods en-route. There is a small Walk up to Nayapul (New-bridge) from Birethanti and we take a drive for one hour to Pokhara by bus or taxi (42km). We then check in to a hotel in Pokhara and relax for the rest of the day. Trekking time 3-4 hours.

We are more relaxed in Pokhara with the beautiful morning and later we drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Regular tourist buses leave at 7am. Option available for extending your trip with Jungle Safari adventure, white water rafting or a trip of your choice.

Cost Includes:

• Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
• Three meals (B/L/D) a day on trekking from teahouse/lodge
• Accommodations at teahouse/lodge in the mountains
• An English speaking Trekking Guide
• A porter shared between two trekkers
• Staff insurance, salary, food, accommodation and their transportation
• Land transportation from Nayapul to Pokhara by a private vehicle
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu overland transfers by Tourist bus
• Regular flight for Pokhara to Jomsom and ground transfers
• First aid kit box
• A farewell Nepali dinner with live culture program

Cost Excludes:

• Bar and beverages bills, bottled water
• Nature of personal expenses
• Personal cloths and equipment such as sleeping bag, jacket, boots etc.
• Insurance for accidental, medical and evacuation
• Tips to the staff
• International Airfare and Taxes
• Kathmandu City Cultural Tour
• Mt. Everest Flight
• Jungle Safari in Chitwan or Bardia National Park
• Bird Watching in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
• White Water Rafting in Nepal
• Bungy Jumping / Canyoning / Paragliding / Ultralight Flight
• Shopping Tours

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• Transportation Fly in Pokhara-Jomsom, Drive out Nayapul-Pokhara
• Maximum Elevation 3,760 meters
• Trip Grade Medium

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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Important Information

Region mustang region treks, duration 7 days, max altitude 3750 meters, best season spring, summer & autumn, activity per day 4-5 hours walk, grade level 2, group size 2 - 16 people, transportation bus/flight/jeep.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a perfect trip for avid trekkers who have limited time to explore Mustang. This is a short and moderate trek which is speeds up by flying between Pokhara and Jomsom. Villages of lower mustang are typically beautiful and rich in Buddhist culture, located on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River which is known for the windy valley. You will surprise with the unique landscape which is situated on the lap of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range with the soaring view of Mount Nilgiri. The spiritual connection of Kali Gandaki and Muktinath Temple plays an important role for Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. 

This trip is designed by Himalayan Wander Walkers to avoids the roadway and include undiscovered trail. Except for the harsh winter, this trek is possible throughout the year. Annapurna conservation and TIMs permits are required to do this trek. If you have enough time then you can extend your trek by doing lower Mustang trek as well.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Route: The old route was popular for its salt trade between Nepal and Tibet. This trip will take you to the headquarter of Mustang district, Jomsom by scenic flying from Pokhara. Then hike to Kagbeni where the Upper Mustang entrance point is based.  Four days trek will offer you to visit holy Muktinath, Lupra (sole Bon village in Mustang), pristine Dumba Lake, and the old settlement of Thakalies, Marpha village. You will drive back to Pokhara via Tatopani and Beni along the Kali Gandaki River.

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Outline Itinerary ( 7 Days )

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m) by tourist bus (6-7 hours)

Our trekking guide will pick you from your hotel and transfer to the Tourist Bus station around 6:30 am and the bus will depart from Kathmandu after 7:00 am. It takes 6 -7 hours to reach Pokhara.

Overnight accommodation with a BB Plan is arranged.

Transfer to airport, fly to Jomsom (2,743m) and trek to Lupra (2,900m) (2hours)

Early morning, we have a flight from Pokhara Airport to Jomsom. This scenic adventurous flight takes about 18-25 minutes passing through the world’s deepest George, presenting spectacular mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Ranges, and Fishtail with several famous peaks within the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area from its both sides.  Jomsom is the beginning point of our trek. After landing here we will have breakfast and start our trek towards Lupra village, only Bon village in Mustang which takes about 2 or 2 and a half hours walk located next to Panda Khola. We can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche peak while walking in the opposite direction.

Overnight at the tea house. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Lubrak to Muktinath (3,710m), 3-4 hours

Muktinath is an important place of pilgrimage for Nepalese of both Buddhist and Hindu faiths as these two religions are intricately woven together in Nepal. We visit the main temple after lunch and tour its surrounding. We can admire the water spouts before paying a visit to a Buddhist monastery nearby.

Muktinath to Jomsom (2,743m)

After your breakfast, we will hike to Kagbeni via Jhong and Purang village which will alternative trail to avoid the busy road. From the trail, we will see the beautifully paved road and Nilgiri Mountains on the left side. We will have lunch in Kagbeni. After lunch we will visit monasteries and old buildings bypassing the spectacular allays. Finally, we will drive to Jomsom.

Trek to Marpha via Thini village and Dhumba lake

After your breakfast, we will start our trek to Marpha. We cross the Kaligandaki River on a suspension bridge and walk through the field to Thini village and we visit the snow leopard cave. After 30-40 minutes hike, we will reach Dhumba Lake. We will have lunch there having beautiful scenery of Lake. Then we will visit Kutsab Ternga Monastery and hike to Marpha.

Drive by private jeep to Pokhara from Marpha

We will take a good breakfast and we leave for Pokhara by 4 wheeler jeep to Pokhara via Beni. It will take 9/10 hours. We will have lunch on the way.

Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara

After having breakfast your trip starts by a drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist Coach about 6-7 hours driving (or take a short 30-minute flight). Himalayan Wander Walkers will invite you to join in a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese cultural restaurant.

Final departure to Home country

We are saying goodbye as your journey to Nepal comes to an end today. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3-4 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Himalayan Wander walkers will take you to the airport. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Arrivals and departure transport by car (We will collect you from the Kathmandu Hotel.

Kathmandu to pokhara by tourist bus, pokhara to kathmandu and pokhra to jomsom flight, 2 nights’ accommodation (2 persons per room) in pokhara with breakfast., annapurna and tims permits, all land transportations as mentioned in the itinerary, full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the whole trek., government licensed guide and a porter for two people., group first aid kit., hww company duffle bag for luggage, meals & drinks during the trek and in pokhara and kathmandu (unless stated otherwise under ‘the trip cost includes’), kathmandu hotel, nepal entry visa fee., anything not mentioned in the ‘includes section’, if you’re forced to extend your trek due to bad weather or natural disaster circumstances, we are not liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses you may incur, tips for your trekking guide & porters at the end of the trek, international air ticket, phone calls, emergency rescue evacuation, travel/medical insurance, personal trekking equipment.

• Valid passport (valid for six months from the date of your trip)
• One other picture ID, such as driver’s license (in case of emergency and for use as a substitute of passport or in case of loss of your passport) Photocopy of passport page to carry in a wallet
• Air tickets (Make a copy of flight tickets which may be helpful, in case of loss)
• Visa Clearance (Make a copy of visa clearance which may be helpful, in case of emergencies)
• MasterCard, Visa Credit, and Debit Cards are accepted in Nepal. However, traveler's cheques and some cash are highly recommended.
• Mobile (if your cell phone is from CINGULAR USA or ATNT (USA) operators then your cell phone will  work in Nepal.)

Guiding, Food, and Lodging In Nepal, all trekking supplies - Teahouse trekking means staying and eating in local lodges. We stay in single rooms where possible, but often you will have to share. Rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow, blankets. A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge. We eat at teahouses and, although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, the menu is not extensive. They offer a variety of potatoes, rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. Beers and local spirits are often available, but that will be at your own cost. A variety of cereals, bread, and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There are also snacks available such as basic biscuits, chocolate, and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season. It is normal to meet your porter in the teahouse where you will stay overnight. So, pack your necessary things in your own day pack.

DRESS CODE FOR VISITING MONASTERIES, AND TEMPLES IN NEPAL

• Shirt (either half or full sleeve)
• Full pants/long skirts
• Any type of shoes with socks
• No Hats, No Umbrella, No Slippers, No t-shirts, No short skirt, and No half-pants
• Photographs allowed in the courtyard only.

Note regarding itineraries Although we generally adhere to the schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, suitable campsite availability, and the group's general fitness level. It is important to understand that our trek is logistically complex and it is not unusual that adjustments be made. Our guide will orient you each evening to the following day's plan; their good judgment is the key to the long history of successful treks that Himalayan Wander Walkers has led till now. Please remember that our ability to make adjustments as needed helps to ensure that your trek is successful.

Frequently Asked Question

What to bring for trek.

Although trekking gear is available in Nepal you are advised to bring your own gear.

• Trekking or running shoes
• Camp shoes or thongs
• Socks (polypropylene)
• Down or fiber-filled jacket
• Jumper or piled jacket
• Hiking shorts
• Waterproof jackets, poncho or umbrella
• Hiking pants
• T-shirts or blouses

Other equipment

• Self Inflating
• Sleeping Mattress (optional, “normal” mats 
• Water bottle
• batteries, and

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Nepal holds many cultural and natural treasures that will transport you to a different world. A quick flight to Jomsom from Pokhara brings you to the center of Tibetan culture and the wonders of the Himalayas. A great way to immerse yourself in this experience is taking the Jomsom Muktinath Trek in Mustang, Nepal. The trip takes you through windy valleys with views of mountain vistas, unique temples, and monasteries. The temples around Jomsom and Muktinath are the most popular pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists in the region.

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a unique itinerary in the Lower Mustang region . It’s an ideal way to go through Kagbeni, Muktinath, Jharkot, and Lupra without needing to pay for the expensive Upper Mustang permit. Here’s a quick guide on how to make the most out of your trip.

Jomsom-Muktinath Trek Highlights

The trek from Jomsom to Muktinath and back is not very strenuous. It generally takes four days to complete the trek.

Jomsom and Mustang are one of the few places in Nepal that are best visited during the monsoon months (June to August) . This is because they are located in the rain shadow of the Himalaya and receive little rainfall. The drawback is that flights from Pokhara to Jomsom are frequently delayed at this time of year due to bad weather, so best to have a buffer of a couple of days on either end to avoid missing any important connections.

Spring (March-May) and fall (September to November) are also good times to go to Jomsom.

The Town of Jomsom

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Jomsom is a small town at the base of Nilgiri Himal . It’s the most common base for the trek to Muktinath. Jomsom houses the airport where people take quick flights to and from Pokhara. Here you’ll also find various accommodations and high-end resorts to retreat into after your short trek to Muktinath.

Kali Gandaki River and Gorge

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The trek follows the river bed of the Kali Gandaki River, which was created a beautiful gorge. It starts from the  Tibetan plateau to eventually flow into the Ganges in India. Most measurements record the Kali Gandaki gorge as the deepest canyon in the world. The upper reaches of the river are known to be a popular site to find fossilized ammonites, known locally as  Shaligram. In the lower regions of the river, you’ll find local communities inhabited by Gurungs and Magars, Thakalis around Jomsom, and people with obvious Tibetan roots, the Lopa, around Muktinath, and up to Mustang.

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Further into the region from Jomsom is Kagbeni. It’s also an alternative place to start the 3-4 hour trek to Muktinath. This is also the farthest you’ll be allowed to go without environmental permits and mountain guides. It’s less commercialized than Jomsom. Starting the trek from here varies slightly from trekking from Jomsom. Either way, Kagbeni is known for the 500-year old monastery that holds significant culture and history for the Mustang region. Kagbeni is also known for its iconic views of dahl and rice.

Himalayan Views

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The trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath reveals panoramic views of the Thorong Peak, Nigiri, and Dhaulagiri. The views can be quite overwhelming with the Himalayas towering over you as you follow the trail. The ascent is very gradual, giving you more time to enjoy the surroundings without laboring too much.

The Pilgrim site of Muktinath

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Muktinath is best known as the pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus. The Hindus make the pilgrimage for salvation. They believe that the waters in Muktinath deliver salvation after death. It is also believed that the Hindu god, Brahma, lit the eternal flames that burn at Muktinath.

To  Buddhists , Muktinath is a place of meditation and introspection. This is following in the footsteps of great sage Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) who came to Muktinath to meditate. If you happen to be in Muktinath in early September, you are likely to be in time for one of Nepal’s unique festivals, the annual horse race known as

Visiting Muktinath in early September brings you in time for the annual horse race called Yartung . It’s a week of Tibetan-style horse racing and merrymaking that brings the whole village to come alive.

Lubra, the last Bon village

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From the slow descent of Muktinath back to Jomsom, you’ll pass by the last pre-Buddhism village of Lubra. Here you will find even more history and culture of the Mustang region. From here, the views are also breathtaking. You can traverse the pastures towards the ridge closer to the Dhaulagiri range for a closer view of this towering peak.

Permits and Regulations

Sticking to the Lower Mustang region of Jomsom to Muktinath saves you a lot of time and money. You will need an Annapurna Conservation Area permit ($20) and TIMS card ($10)  for trekking in and around Jomsom. These can be arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

You can also opt to go beyond the Jomsom area if you have more time or you want to see a whole lot more. You can continue to the Upper Mustang region from Kagbeni. Instead of heading to Muktinath, you can head to Lo Manthang, the capital of Upper Mustang. This adds another 8-10 days to this itinerary. A tour guide is required and the permits for Trekking in Upper Mustang cost $500 for 10 days .

Accommodations

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is fairly popular, so the trekking facilities are pretty good compared to other parts of Nepal. There are hotels and resorts in Jomsom and Muktinath. The most popular type of accommodation throughout the region are teahouses/lodges. They’re usually very basic but provide blankets and running water. These accommodations will also offer you meals, usually with plenty of fresh vegetables, rice, and noodles. Try not to make your trip in the winter because many facilities are closed, several residents leave the region, and food supplies are scarce.

The Jomsom Muktinath trek is perfect for people who don’t have enough time, or who don’t want to go through strenuous trekking through the Mustang and Himalayan region. It lends its fair share of culture, history, and Himalayan experience with the low-key vibe that Nepal is known for.

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12 Days Jomsom Trek / Jomsom Muktinath Trek in Nepal

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The Jomsom trek which allows you to visit to one of the most popular destinations of Nepal called Jomsom and Muktinath. Both Jomsom and Muktinath have got recognition of great place to visit for many reasons. Jomsom being the place with high altitude of 2700 meter having rich culture and customs of Tibetan society in Nepali flavor stands tall among the most visited destinations in Nepal.

Thakali reside in majority of number in this place. Moreover, Jomsom is also the headquarters of Mustang district which makes it more popular and commercial.  The Jomsom Trek also leads you to visit Muktinath, the highest place in the Jomsom Trek, a mutual shrine for Buddhist and Hindus which is situated at an altitude of 3,800 meters. The culture and custom of this high land will be understood and observed more when you visit one of the popular Himalayan place of Nepal called Kagbeni.

Kagbeni is renowned as the most exotic village which shimmers the shine of Tibetan culture where chortens and monasteries are found in substantial numbers along with prayer wheels and colorful flags with mantras. The higher you pave, the more predominant would be an experience of the communities such as Thakali, Gurung and Sherpa.

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Day 01: From Kathmandu to Pokhara

Crossing the Kathmandu valley through Prithvi Highway, the travel continues on the same highway viewing the turning and twist of the road following the Trishuli River. The journey enthuse you with the scenic view of houses positioned on the slope-looking hills.

You will experience the structural differences of the buildings while moving further to Pokhara from Kathmandu. And one more thing, your nose will sense more differences than anything else. The journey will take about 6/7 hours of travel.

Day 02: Naya Pool (940 meters) to Tikhedhunga (1540 meters)

Driving up to Naya Pool. Then the trek starts with adventurous hiking further following the bank of Modi Khola. During your first day trek, you would be mesmerized to see the beauty of the pine trees, rhododendron, and rice-fields looking like amphitheater.

The experience of rustic setting keeps continuing with different cultures and practices of ethnic communities. Not making your legs more fatigue, and requesting to the hurried heads to relax for this day, trek concludes to Tikhedhunga. We exercise our legs by 3/4 hours of hike.

Day 03: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850 meters)

Considering the trek hours of about 3 to 4 hours, the trek resumes for day three from Tikhedunga. Trailing up to reach Ulleri village, we pave on the stone steps, greenery forest, and the trees of rhododendron along the way.

Even though the trek looks strenuous because of uphill hike, the charming beauty of the nature and the soul-inspiring view of the peaks such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna will definitely makes you forget the difficulty of the path. In spite of the feeling fatigue to your legs and muscles, your eyes and heart will rejuvenates more than ever.

Day 04: Ghorepani to Tatopani (1190 meters)

To make the visit most surprising and amazing, early in the morning, the trek goes to Pun Hill to view the golden glow of the early morning sun on the horizon making the snowy mountains glimmering and glowing golden with shining rays.

It’s breath-taking experience which charges you for rest of the trek. Continuing the trek fo 3/4 hours arrives your todays’ destination Tatopani.

Day 05: Tatopani to Ghasa (2010 meter)

The trail ascends up following the edge of Kali Gandaki gorge. It is said to be the deepest gorge in the world. Further comes the rocky trail take you to Dana. You will keep walking on the rocky path which allows you the scene of a waterfall called Rupchhahara.

After walking for six hours this day, you will come to today’s destination Ghasa.

Day 06: Ghasa to Tukuche (2590 meter)

Following the path of the forest, you continue the trek towards Lete. Before you come to the village of Lete, you will cross the Lete Khola.  After arriving to Lete, you see the buildings made of stone erected in the village.  As you follow the path, you arrive at Kalopani.

Again, the bank of the Gali Gandaki river meets you there onwards to follow the way to Tukuche. About six hours of walk eventually bring you at Tukuche. Overnight stay will be at a guest house.

Day 07: Tukuche to Kagbeni (2800 meter)

The bitter cold and barren land would give you the sense of a desert when you trail further up towards Kagbeni.  The greenery forest and tall trees are the part of past when the trail comes to this land where chill air will welcome you too much extent.

Be prepared to enjoy the finger-numbing and skin-tearnig climate. Your six hours of trek will comes to an end to Kagbeni. Overnight stay will be at a guest house.

Day 08: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800 meter)

From Kagbeni you will start the journey to one of the most famous places of Nepal for its trekking for a long time. Walking about four hours with slow pace you will reach to Muktinath. Before Muktinath, you will also come to pass Khirghar and Jharkot.

Day 09: Exploration Day at Muktinath

The day will be utilized for exploring the beauty and magnitude this divine holy place. Muktinath, a sanctified shrine both for Hindu and Buddhist is one of the most celebrated place in Nepal, where 108 taps flow water.

In the neighboring distance there is located a Jwala Mai Temple which flames the light by natural gas generated from underground. Wow, this day contains the longest trek of nine hours. Overnight stay will be at a guest house.

Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom (2665 meters)

As soon as you arrive at the Muktinath, you would not long to leave this holy Himalayan hermit. You would get mesmerized by the serenity and divinity this place presents to you. Even though the blessed feeling of Muktinath can’t be superseded by any place in entire trail, you would definitely want to visit the place called Kagbeni.

Because of its ancient link and relation with Tibet, it has complete cultural influence of Tibet. To magnify your experience and understanding on Tibetan culture, Kagbeni would be the place not to miss when you have come very close to it. The trail runs down to Kali Gandaki gorge via Kagbeni.

Make sure you’ve almost fill your storage capturing the amazing and astonishing beauty of the nature, and prosperity of the culture and of course your own adventurous trek in the form of video or photo.

Eventually, through the hike downwards, you arrive at another popular destination of the trek called Jomsom. Before arriving the jamboree junction of people, you trek for 6 hour this day.

Day 11: Jomsom to Pokhara

Yes, now the time has come you to take you directly to Pokhara by flight. May be it’s time for resting your legs and body, and giving time to the fingers to get in to the social media, family and friends. (If you love sharing in the social media). Having kept the fact in mind that Pokhara being the best place for paragliding, you would enjoy the panoramic view of Pokhara.

Day 12: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Here you come again to the place you’d first landed while arriving to the country. Collecting and accumulating the unbelievable and unforgettable parts and portion of the trek, you finally arrive to Kathmandu. With the best hope and happiness, we extend our heat-felt thanks to you for being the part of this awe-inspiring trekking.

You are humble enough to welcome you again for more mind-blowing and magnificent trek in the hallowed Himalayan land of Nepal.

What’s Included

• N We provide you the bed and breakfast. Accommodation will be shared by two people. However, you can book for the single room with extra charge.
• N The overland transport will be held on tourist coach as per the itinerary and size of the group.
• N The applicable fee for the Trekking, National Park and Conservation center will be covered.
• N We offer you a welcome group dinner
• N The wages, meals, and transportation of our trekking staff (guide) will be arranged.
• N We also have included a comprehensive medical kit and service of guide.

What’s Excluded

• Q Pick-up/Drop from/to the airport.
• Q The visa fee you would have to pay for travel, medical insurance and airport tax.
• Q The meals of your personal interest will not be offered in our expense.
• Q We would also not provide personal sleeping bags and bags.
• Q The charge applied in case of emergency evacuation by any means of transport would not be included.
• Q The charge for accommodation in Kathamndu in you early arrival before the trip will not be included and also the late departure. Moreover, the early departure from trek will also not included in our expense.
• Q We also don’t include the cost of international flights.
• Q The trip doesn’t offer the travel and rescue insurance.
• Q We also don’t include the phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra poter etc.
• Q We also don’t offer tips for guides and porters, you can give them yourself if you like to give.

Trek start dates

• N 1st Group: 1st of every month
• N 2nd group: 15th of every month

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• Z Duration : 12 days
• Z Max altitude : 3800m

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Jomsom to Kagbeni distance the gateway to Upper Mustang

Jomsom to Kagbeni distance

Kagbeni to Jomsom trail is flat and easy to walk. Kagbeni village known as the gateway to Upper Mustang. Trail from Jomsom to Kagbeni is relatively easy, walk along scenic Kaligandaki river, which is known for its unique rock formations and ancient fossils.

Kagbeni is not only a sightseeing place but also a pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. Kagbeni trek is a typical blend of culture, natural beauty and myth. More than 50 years old village with crumbling mud wall, Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery, Nilgiri and Tukuche peak are major visible landmarks from Kagbeni.

Kali Gandaki corridor of this area become very windy after 11 am. It is better to start trek early morning to avoid the wind. After Eklebhatti leave wide track, follow the small walking trail to reach Kagbeni quickly through the riverbed.

Situated against the backdrop of the majestic Himalaya Mountains, Mustang is a beautiful place to visit. Kagbeni is the gateway of Mustang well known for its scenic beauty and picturesque landscapes in Annapurna region.

Jomsom to Kagbeni distance is a must-visit destination for trekkers who want to experience the unique culture, stunning beauty, and rugged terrain of the Mustang region. The trek offers an excellent opportunity to witness the local lifestyle of the Thakali people, explore ancient monasteries, and witness the stunning beauty of the Himalayan landscape.

Travelers can cross Jomsom to Kagbeni trek distance in a different way by jeep drive, horse ride and trekking. If you have dream to see lower Mustang to Upper Mustang by jeep , trek or other alternative ways write us. It’s our pleasure to show you Jomsom Kagbeni part of upper mustang trek as well as whole forbidden kingdom of Himalayas.

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The 10 Best Treks in Nepal’s Majestic Mountains 2024

Posted: February 21, 2024 | Last updated: February 21, 2024

Nestled between the towering peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of unparalleled natural beauty and a haven for trekkers. From the iconic Everest Base Camp to the serene trails of the Annapurna region, Nepal’s mountains offer a diverse array of trekking experiences, each more awe-inspiring than the last. This guide will take you through 10 of Nepal’s most majestic mountain destinations, providing insights and practical advice for your trekking adventure.

1. Everest Base Camp

Embarking on the Everest Base Camp trek, you’ll journey through the heart of the Himalayas, where the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, tower above. Starting with a thrilling flight to Lukla, the trek takes you through traditional Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, and along the Dudh Kosi River. The route is challenging yet rewarding, with acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. The final ascent to Base Camp offers a stunning view of the Khumbu Icefall, making all the effort worthwhile.

Insider’s Tip: Acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness.

When To Travel: Pre-monsoon (March to May) or post-monsoon (September to November).

How To Get There: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu and start your trek from there.

2. Annapurna Circuit

The Annapurna Circuit is a classic trek that takes you around the majestic Annapurna massif. This journey offers a remarkable diversity of landscapes, from the subtropical jungle of the Marshyangdi Valley to the arid, Tibetan-like terrain of the Upper Mustang. Crossing the Thorong La Pass, the trek’s highest point, is a challenging but exhilarating experience. The trek also allows for cultural immersion in the mountain communities of the Gurung and Manangi people.

Insider’s Tip: Take side trips to the ice lakes or Tilicho Lake for additional stunning views.

When To Travel: March to May and October to November for the best weather conditions.

How To Get There: The trek typically starts in Besisahar or Bhulbhule, accessible by road from Kathmandu or Pokhara.

3. Langtang Valley

The Langtang Valley trek offers a quieter, more intimate Himalayan experience. It begins with a drive to Syabrubesi and a trek through forests, pastures, and traditional villages. The valley provides close-up views of Langtang Ri and Langtang Lirung. The trek also includes a visit to Kyanjin Gompa, a significant Buddhist monastery, and an optional climb to Tserko Ri for panoramic mountain vistas. This region was heavily affected by the 2015 earthquake, and trekking here supports local recovery efforts.

Insider’s Tip: Extend your trek to Gosaikunda Lake for a spiritual experience.

When To Travel: March to May and September to November for clear skies and pleasant temperatures.

How To Get There: Drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu, the starting point of the trek.

4. Manaslu Circuit

The Manaslu Circuit trek circles the majestic Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest peak. This trek is less crowded than its more famous counterparts. It offers a look into the untouched natural beauty and culture of the Nepali Himalayas. The trek involves crossing the Larkya La Pass and traverses through Budhi Gandaki Valley, known for its mix of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist villages. The circuit is a challenging trek, blending cultural richness and scenic splendor.

Insider’s Tip: Ensure you have a guide, as the Manaslu trek requires special permits.

When To Travel: March to May and September to November are ideal.

How To Get There: The trek starts at Arughat or Soti Khola, which can be reached by bus or jeep from Kathmandu.

5. Upper Mustang

Trekking in Upper Mustang takes you to a region that was once an independent kingdom. The landscape here is more desert-like, characterized by eroded canyons and colorful stratified rock formations. Lo Manthang, the walled capital, is a highlight, with its monasteries and royal palace. This area is culturally and geographically more akin to Tibet, offering a unique trekking experience distinct from the rest of Nepal.

Insider’s Tip: Visit the ancient monasteries and the royal palace in Lo Manthang. Stay at the beautiful Shinta Mani Mustang.

When To Travel: May to October, as the region lies in the rain shadow area.

How To Get There: Fly or drive to Jomsom, then trek or drive to Lo Manthang.

6. Gokyo Lakes

The Gokyo Lakes trek is a fantastic alternative to the Everest Base Camp trek, taking you to a series of stunning high-altitude lakes in the Gokyo Valley. The trek is less crowded and provides spectacular views of Everest and surrounding mountains. Climbing Gokyo Ri offers one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. The trek passes through Sherpa villages, offering insight into the local culture.

Insider’s Tip: Trek during the full moon for spectacular night views of the mountains.

When To Travel: March to May and September to November for the best weather.

How To Get There: Similar to Everest Base Camp, fly to Lukla and follow a different trail.

7. Poon Hill

The Poon Hill trek is ideal for those looking for a shorter hike in the Annapurna region. It’s known for offering some of the most spectacular mountain views, especially at sunrise from Poon Hill itself. The trek passes through rhododendron forests and Gurung villages, giving you a chance to experience the culture of the central Himalayan region. The trek starts and ends in Nayapul, a short drive from Pokhara.

Insider’s Tip: Carry enough cash, as there are no ATMs on this route.

When To Travel: October to November and March to April for clear skies and good weather.

How To Get There: The trek starts from Nayapul, which is a short drive from Pokhara.

8. Kanchenjunga Base Camp

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is a challenging and adventurous journey to the base of the world’s third-highest mountain. This remote trek offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga and a chance to experience pristine wilderness. The trek passes through diverse ecosystems, traditional villages, and high alpine terrain. It’s a trek for those seeking solitude and unspoiled nature.

Insider’s Tip: Be prepared for basic accommodations and facilities, as this is a less developed trekking route.

When To Travel: March to May and September to November for stable weather.

How To Get There: Fly or drive to Bhadrapur, then drive to Taplejung, the starting point of the trek.

9. Makalu Base Camp

The Makalu Base Camp trek is a challenging journey to the base of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain. This trek takes you through some of Nepal’s most remote and wild areas, offering stunning views of the eastern Himalayas. The Makalu Barun National Park, through which the trek passes, is a biodiversity hotspot with a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Insider’s Tip: Be physically and mentally prepared for a challenging trek with basic facilities.

When To Trave: Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods for the best conditions.

How To Get There: Fly to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu, then drive to Num, the starting point of the trek.

10. Rara Lake

Trekking to Rara Lake offers a serene experience away from the more popular trekking routes. Rara, the largest lake in Nepal, is known for its clear blue waters and scenic beauty. The trek to the lake is an adventure in itself, passing through remote Jumla and Mugu districts. The area around the lake, Rara National Park, is home to a variety of wildlife and offers tranquility unmatched in other parts of Nepal.

Insider’s Tip: Visit the nearby Rara National Park for a chance to see unique wildlife.

When To Travel: September to October and April to May for the best trekking conditions.

How To Get There: Fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, then to Jumla, from where the trek to Rara Lake starts.

The Bottom Line

Trekking in Nepal is more than a physical journey; it explores some of the most majestic landscapes on Earth. Each destination offers its unique charm, from the world-renowned Everest Base Camp to the tranquil trails of Rara Lake. As you trek through these mountains, you’ll not only witness breathtaking vistas but also immerse yourself in the rich culture and hospitality of the Nepali people. Pack your bags, lace up your boots, and prepare for an adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

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Separate design teams often attempt to meet a set of ship specifications with completely different, although equally valid, strategies. To fulfill the requirements issued in April 2169 for the successor (NX-223) to the Daedalus class, which was introduced at the end of the Romulan War, Prosser & Ankopitch proposed a ship with an extremely large, spherical command hull attached to a nearly vestigial engineering hull. The proposal from the Mikoyan-Tupolev-Dassault Bureau used a long narrow command hull with a minimal frontal silhouette counterbalanced by an equally long engineering hull.

The engineers at Tezuka-Republic decided that the division of ship's functions between a command/crew hull and an engineering hull was arbitrary and unnecessarily restricted design options. Therefore, rather than gathering all the specified facilities in a single hull, their design TR-223A spread them across two hulls, as in Daedalus , and segregated the SSWR-IV-C warp core to a "bustle" at the extreme aft end of the secondary hull. This bustle could be separated easily and quickly from the rest of the engineering hull in the event of a warp core breach. The now-unpowered warp nacelles would then be shed. In this way, the demands of safety would be met without warp dynamics being degraded either by an excessively large frontal silhouette or by longitudinal warp field imbalance.

Although the Ship Specifications Review Board praised Tezuka-Republic for its creative solution to the problem of admittedly contradictory requirements for extreme safety and improved warp performance, they were forced to disqualify design TR-223A for not precisely meeting contract specifications. Therefore, in October 2171, construction contract NX-223 for Starfleet's new cruiser was awarded to Prosser & Ankopitch for what would become the Wasp class .

However, almost no one was happy with the new Wasp ships. Even before the contract was awarded, voices within Starfleet and within industry had strongly criticized the specifications of April 2169. These critics charged that they would lead to a mediocre, albeit safe, fighting ship. Two separate classes were needed, not a single class that was neither a proper explorer nor a proper warship. When Wasp was finally launched in 2173, her performance during precommisioning trials clearly showed that the critics had been correct. Although the performance problems were related in part to the continuing unavailability of the more powerful Tezuka-Republic Hiryu ("Flying Dragon") mark III warp nacelles, Wasp was obviously not the ship Starfleet had hoped for.

In a second attempt to obtain a reliable and capable warship, new specifications (NX-374) were issued in September 2175, little more than a year after USS  Wasp had entered service. Adding to this sense of urgency were intelligence reports suggesting that the Romulans had either developed or otherwise acquired matter/antimatter (M/AM) reactors. This time the specifications put less emphasis upon safety. The original requirement for completely separate command and engineering hulls was eliminated; instead, any hull configuration was allowed as long as the warp core could be quickly separated from the rest of the ship. Furthermore, requirements for speed, acceleration, and maneuverability both under impulse power and under warp power were increased, as were performance levels for target acquisition, tracking, and servicing.

These new specifications were a clear, albeit belated, admission that the critics had been correct all along: one class could not be expected to serve as both an explorer and a main battleship. In fact, starship technology was not considered sufficiently mature for a single ship to adequately fulfill both mission profiles until 2245, when the Constitution -class heavy cruiser was launched. (The controversy continues even today in the wake of the problems of the Galaxy -class explorer.)

Luckily, the designers and engineers at Tezuka-Republic had not been idle since their disappointing loss of the Wasp contract in 2171. Instead, they had spent their time refining design TR-223A so that their new entry (TR-374A) was markedly superior to what had been submitted 5 years earlier. In particular, the new SSWR-V warp reactor allowed the bustle to be made smaller, lighter, and even more easily separable. Therefore, it was hardly surprising when in November 2176 Tezuka-Republic was awarded the production contract over designs from Shimata-Dominquez, Prosser & Ankopitch, Mikoyan-Tupolev Dassault, Monarch R&U, and Thornycroft/Ebisu for what was to become the Moskva class.

However, engineering prowess may not have been the only factor in Tezuka-Republic's winning of the contract. There were accusations that the delay in delivery of the Hiryu warp engines was an attempt by Tezuka-Republic to prevent Wasp from reaching her designed performance levels. While no conclusive incriminating evidence has come to light, the delivery of the long-awaited engines shortly before the scheduled launch of Moskva in December 2177 is certainly suspicious. Tezuka-Republic maintains that if their submission of 2169 had been selected, its performance would also have not have met design specifications without the Hiryu engines. However, critics charge that TR-223A was not as reliant as Wasp on the type of engine used. Furthermore, once the Wasp contract was awarded, and even after Wasp was launched, Tezuka-Republic certainly made no efforts to accelerate delivery of Hiryu.

These controversies were soon rendered moot as the new Moskva class was recognized as a significant advance in starship design. The most important new feature was Moskva's discoid primary hull. Earlier designs had chosen a spherical primary hull for reasons of economy. Simple geometric relationships dictate that a spherical hull has the smallest surface area for a given volume. Therefore, construction costs are lower and shields are more efficient. Furthermore, institutional inertia had led nearly all exploratory cruisers originating until that time from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States Astronautics Agency, the United Earth Space Probe Agency, and its successor organizations to have spherical hulls.

The designers of USS  Moskva employed a biconvex disc for several reasons. Their initial motive was to increase hull volume while minimizing both frontal and lateral silhouettes. A warship with large frontal and lateral silhouettes would be at a greater disadvantage in most tactical situations than would be a ship with an increased superior silhouette. However, the discoid hull allowed the traditional radial layout of command hulls to be retained.

More important than these tactical advantages were functional advantages. As was shown with the Wasp class, warp field geometry would have been awkward if a spherical hull with its relatively large frontal area had been used. The discoid hull was also found to channel warp field flow across its upper surface towards the bussard ram scoops of the warp nacelles. This channeling effect improved field efficiency at all power levels and speeds. As the understanding of warp field mechanics was refined, the trend towards saucer-shaped primary hulls would be intensified in later Starfleet vessels.

In most respects, the Moskva class continued design and engineering trends established in the Comet and Daedalus classes introduced at the end of the Romulan War. As in these classes, ship functions were clearly divided between a command/crew hull and an engineering/propulsion hull. The bridge was returned to its customary position atop the command hull and the shuttlecraft bay was again placed in the secondary hull. The fusion reactor was centered along the longitudinal axis of the ship, and impulse thrust ports exited immediately in front of the warp bustle detachment seam.

Weaponry was the then-standard mix of fusion-warhead missiles and lasers. New to this class was an early type of ultraphased pulse laser cannon, two of which were mounted in the chin of the primary hull. Although the on-target energy output of this new weapon approached that of early phasers, its power requirement was higher and its range was substantially less. However, subsequent refinements lead to steady improvement and, ultimately, to the development of true phasers in 2202. Although Moskva -class ships were the first to be fitted with phasers in 2204, lasers were still carried by the Moskva class and later classes until the 2220s. Finally, warp capability was supplied by the long-awaited Hiryu mark III drive units.

The first ship of the new class, USS  Moskva (NCC-374), entered service with Starfleet in April 2179. An additional 30 ships (NCC-375 to NCC-404) joined the fleet through 2183. Moskva -class ships gained immediate popularity with officers and crews. First, total laser firepower was increased some 75% over that in the preceding Wasp class. Second, because the ship's mass was more equally distributed along the longitudinal axis than in the Wasp class, Moskva was significantly more maneuverable at both sublight and warp speeds. Finally, the more warp-dynamic design allowed greater cruising and maximum speeds.

The Moskva class had an outstanding safety record. No ships were lost because of mechanical failures. However, an incident occurred aboard USS  Johannesburg in 2186 when a faulty nacelle flow monitor falsely indicated a runaway positive feedback power loop within the plasma flow governor. Believing that a catastrophic warp core explosion was imminent, Chief Engineer Roberta Bocharnikov ordered the warp nacelles and warp bustle to be separated. Although unnecessary, these maneuvers were successful in causing the separated warp core to initiate its automatic shut-down routine. The warp core, nacelles, and the rest of the ship were towed to Starbase 13, where they were successfully re-mated. Despite her supreme embarrassment, Bocharnikov oversaw the reassembly and relaunching of Johannesburg and retained her position as chief engineer.

Although most ships of the Moskva class had left front-line service by 2215, some continued to serve as auxiliaries and training vessels until the 2240s. After retirement from active duty, Moskva -class ships were used as testbeds for many emerging technologies owing to the similarities of their layouts to those of succeeding classes. USS  Moskva was the site of the first successful ship-to-surface transport of a Human being in 2206, and USS  Gato was the first ship to fire photon torpedoes in 2214. In addition, Taurus -class tugs, which entered service in 2182, and Sanford -class repair tenders, which entered service in 2185, were derived from the Moskva class and used the same primary hull and warp drive assembly.

The Moskva -class cruiser USS  Aurora (NCC-377), a participant of the Battle of Eohippus IV, is on display at the Starfleet Museum.

Standard displacement: 67,750 t

Crew complement: 160 (27 officers + 133 crew) Weapons: 8 Type VI laser turrets (8 × 1 mounts), 2 Type VII laser cannons (fixed mounts), 2 missile launchers with 36 Spartak missiles Embarked craft: 4 medium cargo/personnel shuttlecraft, 2 light personnel shuttlecraft, 5 fighter/scouts Warp drive: SSWR-V-A spherical cavity M/AM reactor with 2 Hiryu III nacelles Velocity: wf 4.0, cruise; wf 5.0, supercruise; wf 5.2, maximum Units commissioned: 31

Rosatom Starts Production of Rare-Earth Magnets for Wind Power Generation

TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom has started gradual localization of rare-earth magnets manufacturing for wind power plants generators. The first sets of magnets have been manufactured and shipped to the customer.

In total, the contract between Elemash Magnit LLC (an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom in Elektrostal, Moscow region) and Red Wind B.V. (a joint venture of NovaWind JSC and the Dutch company Lagerwey) foresees manufacturing and supply over 200 sets of magnets. One set is designed to produce one power generator.

“The project includes gradual localization of magnets manufacturing in Russia, decreasing dependence on imports. We consider production of magnets as a promising sector for TVEL’s metallurgical business development. In this regard, our company does have the relevant research and technological expertise for creation of Russia’s first large-scale full cycle production of permanent rare-earth magnets,” commented Natalia Nikipelova, President of TVEL JSC.

“NovaWind, as the nuclear industry integrator for wind power projects, not only made-up an efficient supply chain, but also contributed to the development of inter-divisional cooperation and new expertise of Rosatom enterprises. TVEL has mastered a unique technology for the production of magnets for wind turbine generators. These technologies will be undoubtedly in demand in other areas as well,” noted Alexander Korchagin, Director General of NovaWind JSC.

For reference:

TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom incorporates enterprises for the fabrication of nuclear fuel, conversion and enrichment of uranium, production of gas centrifuges, as well as research and design organizations. It is the only supplier of nuclear fuel for Russian nuclear power plants. TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom provides nuclear fuel for 73 power reactors in 13 countries worldwide, research reactors in eight countries, as well as transport reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world operates on fuel manufactured by TVEL. www.tvel.ru

NovaWind JSC is a division of Rosatom; its primary objective is to consolidate the State Corporation's efforts in advanced segments and technological platforms of the electric power sector. The company was founded in 2017. NovaWind consolidates all of the Rosatom’s wind energy assets – from design and construction to power engineering and operation of wind farms.

Overall, by 2023, enterprises operating under the management of NovaWind JSC, will install 1 GW of wind farms. http://novawind.ru

Elemash Magnit LLC is a subsidiary of Kovrov Mechanical Plant (an enterprise of the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom) and its main supplier of magnets for production of gas centrifuges. The company also produces magnets for other industries, in particular, for the automotive

industry. The production facilities of Elemash Magnit LLC are located in the city of Elektrostal, Moscow Region, at the site of Elemash Machine-Building Plant (a nuclear fuel fabrication facility of TVEL Fuel Company).

Rosatom is a global actor on the world’s nuclear technology market. Its leading edge stems from a number of competitive strengths, one of which is assets and competences at hand in all nuclear segments. Rosatom incorporates companies from all stages of the technological chain, such as uranium mining and enrichment, nuclear fuel fabrication, equipment manufacture and engineering, operation of nuclear power plants, and management of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. Nowadays, Rosatom brings together about 350 enterprises and organizations with the workforce above 250 K. https://rosatom.ru/en/

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• Ford Mustang Mach E

Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs.

Good news: Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are working

Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 in February with new finance and lease incentives. New data shows sales are up while inventory is finally dwindling.

The move came after Mach-E sales fell over 50% in January, with only 1,295 units handed over. In February, sales of the electric SUV surged 64% year over year. However, Mach-E sales were down 20% through the first half of 2023 as Ford retooled its plant in Mexico, where the vehicle is assembled.

According to a recent report from data analytics firm Cloud Theory , the price reductions are working.

Ford Mustang Mach-E movement has been “dramatic and immediate,” according to the data analytics company. The weekly movement rose from around 300 to over 1,000, even reaching over 1,800 in early March.

Nearly a month after the price cuts took effect, Mach-E tripled its vehicle-movement share in the EV market, hitting 13.3% from 5.2%.

Cloud Theory highlights that despite reports of cooling demand, EVs are still sought after for the right price.

The bad news

Although the lower prices are working to move inventory, can Ford afford to keep prices lower?

Ford’s Model e electric vehicle unit lost $4.7 billion last year. The company said the rising losses were due to “extremely competitive pricing” and new EV investments.

EV volume was up 20% last year, but it was mainly driven by the F-150 Lightning. Ford is now trimming its workforce by one-third at its Rouge EV plant, where the electric pickup is built, citing slower-than-expected demand.

Despite rising Mach-E sales, Rick Wainschel, vice president of data and analytics at Cloud Theory, told Automotive News there are some “dark clouds” lingering.

Ford’s Mach-E turn rate continues to trail behind the industry average. Even with the price cuts, the Mach-E’s turn rate reached 33%. Although that’s up from 7% before the reductions, it’s still behind the average of 45%.

According to its data, Ford had around 18,000 Mach-E’s in inventory at the end of March. “It’s better, and it’s climbing closer to a more normal rate, but it’s still below the total,” Wainschel explained.

At least one dealer is seeing the results. Doug North, who owns North Brothers Ford in Westland, Michigan, said customers who previously saw EVs as unaffordable are “now coming in and looking at them — and buying.”

Although North considered slowing Mach-E allocation, the price cuts “really changed it quickly.” North explained, “It’s working very well.”

Shifting to more affordable EVs

Meanwhile, Ford is shifting plans from large to smaller, more affordable EVs. CEO Jim Farley said the automaker is developing a low-cost EV platform to keep up with Tesla and low-cost Chinese automakers.

Farley said the company assembled a “skunk works” team with some of the best EV engineers. The team is led by Alan Clarke, a top engineer on Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3.

CFO John Lawler reaffirmed these plans at the BofA Auto Summit last week, saying, “The game will not be fought and won with larger vehicles,” smaller, low-cost ones will win in the end.

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Everything is "in demand" at the right price. But how much demand at every price is the key.

According to Lawler, the new platform will have several “top hats” for new, low-cost electric SUVs, trucks, sedans, and vans.

A recent Bloomberg Businessweek report revealed the first models to launch on the platform are expected to be a smaller, cheaper, pickup and SUV. The first model is expected to begin rolling out in 2026 with a starting price of around $25,000.

Ford’s low-cost EV platform is designed to rival Tesla and low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. Farley called BYD’s new Seagull , starting at $9,700 (69,800 yuan), “pretty damn good,” as he warned industry peers.

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Peter Johnson is covering the auto industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, financial writer, and EV enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is a significant reason he pursued a career in investments. If he isn’t telling you about his latest 10K findings, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising