Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days
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Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days

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Trip Facts
Duration12 Days
Trip GradeEasy-Moderate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude3800 m
Best TimeMarch, April, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Overview

Walking through the most beautiful typical local villages, visiting one of the most beautiful pilgrimage places of Hindu Temple and Buddhist monasteries, Majestic mountains view as well as hospitable people

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days is another wonderful short trekking destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal which is situated in the northern part of Nepal, this trek is one of the classic trekking routes in the Annapurna region which provides an inspiring Himalayan mountains view of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range.

The trek leads you to the Kaligandaki Rivers (the deepest gorge in the world) valley up to the Kagbeni village after a scenic mountain flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Jomsom is the gateway to Muktinath as well as Upper Mustang valley treks. After 25 m delightful mountain flight than our beautiful trekking starts from here towards Kagbeni village where trails have engaged way up to Upper Mustang and Muktinath, The next day our hiking goes towards Muktinath village which is most popular Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage place of Nepal.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days reveal a spectacular diversity and culture of Nepal, offers breathtaking encircling giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of Annapurna valley. The journey goes subtropical lush forest to a high, dry landscape resembling Tibetan plateau high mountains, as we reach Muktinath we visit 108 water sprouts taps. All of them pass from natural spring water every year thousands of pilgrimages come to visit here; bathing over here decreases our shrines. after visiting an exciting Muktinath temple than we descend through the Jomsom, Marpha, Tatopani (hot spring), Ghorepani, Tikhedunga, Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. While trekking in this area you will get to know the richness of culture and diversity of Himalayan people and their lifestyle with inspiring views of Snowcap Mountain as well as superb landscape along the way back.

Jomsom Muktinath trekking route is formed by the Annapurna Conservation Area project of Nepal, considered as spectacular holly trip in the Himalaya region with significant scenery,

 Trekking with Alpine Ramble Treks will be surly and adventure of a lifetime,  Our professional and experienced team will be focusing on your high level of safety and security throughout the trek, come and discover the grand Himalayas Now.

We truly have a flexible departure, group size, and itinerary as per your own references, please share your plans and desires With Us. We Look humbly forward to guiding you very soon in the land of the Himalayas.

Complimentary benefits

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services - (Airport- Hotel- Airport) 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket, etc. on return basic
  • Oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain, it’s very useful for all the trekkers to be aware of the high altitude sickness.
  • Alpine Ramble Treks Duffle bag  for trekking to the helper
  • Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART company T-shirt

 

Cost Includes

  • Free International and domestic Airport pick-up and drop by car.
  • Meals on the full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
  • An experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide.
  • All Food, Accommodation, Insurance, and transportation for the guide.
  • Annapurna conservation area permit 
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket, etc. on return basic if required (optional) 
  • Trekking lodge (Tea House) throughout the trek.
  • Assistant guide group size of 6 people and above in the group.
  • Kathmandu- Pokhara -Kathmandu by A/C  comfortable tourist Bus
  • Pokhara- Siwai-Pokhara by taxi/jeep/bus
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bar and cookies 
  • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every day 
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
  • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
  • Souvenir
  • Compressive first aid box.
  • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
  • All government, Local taxes/ vat, and official Expenses

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Highlights

  • Kathmandu and Pokhara valley Sightseeing tours (historical UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
  • The scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
  • Scenic flight from Jomsom- Pokhara
  • Visit apple farm at Marpha
  • Beautiful Sunrise view over the Himalayas from Poon hill (3210 M).
  • Relaxing at Natural hot spring in Tatopani.
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Itinerary

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days Day-by-day Plan Itinerary

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Max Altitude: 1350 m

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, You will be welcomed by the ART staff and transferred to your hotel, overnight at the hotel

Max Altitude: 850m Accommodation: HotelDuration: 6 hrs

your guide and porter will come to pick up you at your hotel and you will follow them to take a bus at a bus station, this day you have the scenic drive to Pokhara than overnight at hotel.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 1510m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 4 hrs

The first day of your trek is an easy and short walk starting from Nayapul to Tikhedunga. The trail goes along the Burungdi River with scenic view, passing paddy fields, villages of Birethanti and Ramgai, arriving at Tikhedunga. In the afternoon you can explore the village, overnight lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 2850 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 6 hrs

Today is a tough day of your trek ascending to uphills, As you trek along beautiful scenery and passthrough typical villages, wide landscape, crossing suspension bridges and ascending to Ulleri. From Ulleri the trail takes you through a lush green forest where you may see wild animals and colorful birds before reaching Ghorepani. From Ghorepani, you will see the beautiful Himalayan range, overnight at lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 3210 m (Poon hill) Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 5 hrs

Today we have an early start of the day as we begin before sunrise to ascend Poon Hill in time to view the sunrise top on the Himalaya. The marvelous panoramic view from Poon Hill includes Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, the Annapurna and much more. After enjoying the views, we return to our lodge for a hearty breakfast and then follow a pleasant forest trail through rhododendron and villages with terraced farmland to eventually cross the Kali Gandaki river and arrive at Tatopani with nearby hot springs where we take a dip and savor the experience, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 1190 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 5 hrs

The pleasant route heads north as we follow upriver in the Kali Gandaki valley. We take the chance to explore newly developed trails away from the motor road. We will pass through scenic farmland with rural villages surrounded by terraced fields. We are hiking up the world’s deepest gorge, with Dhaulagiri, world’s seventh highest peak on one side, and Annapurna I, the tenth highest on the other.We ascend to the peaceful village of Ghasa, mainly populated by Thakali people of this region, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 2510 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 5 hrs

Today we continue our journey up the Kali Gandaki. We pass through peaceful forests to the large settlements of Lete and Kalapani and as we continue the journey north, the territory becomes noticeably drier and the lush vegetation and forests give way to the more desert-like terrain. The culture, too, begins to change from the lowland Hindu style practices to a Buddhist lifestyle. Tukche is a scenic village with surrounding orchards and a monastery. The local brandy from Tukche is famous throughout Nepal and a hit with many trekkers, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 2900 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: trekking lodgeDuration: 5 hrs

We pass through the scenic village of Marpha, famous as part of the Annapurna Circuit for its apple pies before road building dramatically decreased tourism. We enjoy thrilling views of the surrounding peaks and unforgettable landscape, Jomsom is the next town and district headquarters of Mustang. The route then follows a pleasantly up the arid valley of the Kali Gandaki river to the fort of Kagbeni, an ancient trade post with a Buddhist monastery, too. Kagbeni is just south of the restricted area of Upper Mustang, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 3850 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: trekking lodgeDuration: 4 hrs

We will make an exciting journey up the valley in the direction of the legendary Thorung La pass. We are on the world-famous Annapurna Circuit but most people attempt the pass from the other direction. We make a scenic climb up the Jhong River valley with marvelous scenery along the way. The trail passes ancient villages on the way to Muktinath, a temple that has long been a pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists alike. The temple’s walled complex has a Buddhists monastery and Hindu shrines, 108 bathing spouts and even an ‘eternal flame, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 2720 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch +DinnerAccommodation: trekking lodgeDuration: 4/5 hrs

We have reached our final day on the trekking trails. The journey heads down the valley as we lose elevation and gradually rejoin the Kali Gandaki River valley bottom and the trail back to Jomsom. Jomsom’s market area may seem like a big change from the serene trails and villages that we have visited. Rest and refresh at the lodge or explore Jomsom bazaar, Overnight at Lodge.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 815 m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 2/5 hrs

We say goodbye to Mustang today and will have an early morning flight back to the Kali Gandaki Valley’s southern section. The scenic flight returns us to Pokhara. Then take a day of exploration of Pokhara. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city and perhaps go souvenir shopping or just relax in the tourist haven, overnight at Hotel near Lakeside.

Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

Max Altitude: 1350 m Duration: 6 hrs

A scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu will take between 7/8hrs or in optional you will fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu, you will have free time for shopping souvenirs for family and friends.

Note: All above trekking hours and distances are approximate and it’s absolutely for general ideas only 

Cost Details

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days Cost Details

Includes
  • Free International and domestic Airport pick-up and drop by car.
  • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
  • An experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide.
  • All Food, Accommodation, Insurance, and transportation for the guide.
  • Annapurna conservation area permit 
  • Both way flight to and from Jomsom (pkr- Jomsom-pkr) 
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket, etc. on return basic if required (optional) 
  • Trekking lodge (Tea House) throughout the trek.
  • Assistant guide group size of 6 people and above in the group.
  • Kathmandu- Pokhara -Kathmandu by A/C  comfortable tourist Bus
  • Pokhara- Siwai-Pokhara by taxi/jeep/bus
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bar and cookies 
  • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every day 
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
  • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
  • Souvenir
  • Compressive first aid box.
  • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
  • All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses
Excludes
  • Nepal entry visa fees (you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
  • Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic such as Fanta, Coca-cola, sprite, water, beer, etc.
  • Surplus luggage charges for domestic airport
  • Additional cost by out of management control due to the landscape, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition, etc.
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc.
  • Flight to and from Pokhara available at an extra cost
  • Travel insurance 
  • Tips for guide and staffs
Departures

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days Dates and Price

Private Trip

Check our available trip departure dates and costs for Jomsom Muktinath Trek - 12 Days. However, the set start dates listed are particularly quoted for the group joining opportunity if the listed are not suitable for you and want to customize this trip, please feel free to contact us for your customized departure date. Meanwhile, The Private trips are available on any date of your selection that suits you at any time of the year at your convenience. Get in touch for your private trip and date as you preferred.

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Essential Information

Personal Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any activities. It will be provided an adequate protection tour to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, and any kind of illness that will be covered in the insurance package. Alpine Ramble strongly recommends you buy an insurance package through a reliable insurance company in your city or country.

Health and Fitness requirements

Jomsom Muktinath trek is a moderate trekking destination for every trekker who loves to enjoy and explore the beautiful landscape on this planet. This trek basically starts from low land to high land as you are hiking in these areas then you have to fit yourself. We are mainly concerned with your physical fitness to complete the journey.  The everyday trek prefers 4/5 hours in daylight. As you hike up to the high altitude then you have to be prepared physically and mentally to be succeeding the trip, our provision is making your trip reliable and remarkable without any problems in every step to steps with your wealth health. Our first priority is safety for your entire trip. you Should convenience yourself to take some pre-training course of the trek which could be greatly helped you, considering some physical exercise like jogging, running, climb stair-case, cycling, swimming and hitting the gym, etc.

Accommodation during the Trek

Accommodation in Kathmandu, you would be staying in the best hotel basically on 3 stars, on a twin-sharing basis. But Accommodations in trekking  is simple and comfortable beds room with sharing two persons sometimes if you are single you get a single bedroom as well with hygienic food, Every trekking route have a fixed menu and hotel system by local management community in the area

Passport and Visa

Every client must have a veiled passport from the return date with a 6-month prior validity in the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu.

Meals and Drinking Water

In popular trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu have a menu system with different ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals you can see on the Menu, you could pick up any kinds of meal you like to eat from the menu. But some places provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different types of international meals. These are prepared by the local supplement. Every tourist Lodge has a well-trained cook basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and nice testy foods. We can even enjoy hot chocolates; a variety of pieces of bread, and a variety of drinks, and every lodge have safe drinking water or mineral bottles of water you could buy there. If you buy a water purification tablet from Kathmandu you can take water from the tap and purify by yourself this will be cheaper and controlled by plastic pollution as well.

Equipment lists for Jomsom Muktinath Trekking 

Head

  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat and scarf
  • Headlight

Face

  • Sunscreen +40
  • Sunglass
  • Face wipes and towels

List for Hands

  • Lightweight gloves
  • And warm Globes

Body clothing

  • Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
  • Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
  • 2 pairs of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying, possibly thermal tops for the treks
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters
  • Poncho and rain jacket
  • Socks, preferably a cotton–mix
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with a folding option

Lists of Footwear

  • The proper Trekking Boots
  • socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
  • crampon (optional)

Essential gear

  • Day Backpack above the 30 L
  • Pack covers and Thermal bottle
  • Water peals
  • Umbrella
  • Walking  pole if you need it
  • Thick Sleeping bag
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Antibacterial Gel
  • Toiletries
  • toothbrush
  • Shampoo

Personal accessories

  • Camera
  • Cell Phone
  • Money wallet with Money
  • Padlocks
  • Plastic bag
  • Watch
  • Sewing kit
  • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First-aid Kit

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Lancing needle
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • Thermometer
  • Sling
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
  • Loperamide to control diarrhea
  • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, and other infections
  • Oral rehydration salts

Environment:

The Jomsom Muktinath trek areas embrace the entire Annapurna region. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. This area provides you with blooming spectacular views the trails along the lower valleys usually weave through fields. And reaching the upper valley seeing wild animals and excellent Mountain View,

Best Season

The best season is in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) these months are the best time for this trip. The weather will be sunny and warm with an outstanding scenery view. If you wish to avoid crowds this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be the best option.

Hotels in Kathmandu

Alpine Ramble will provide you standard-level hotel with breakfast. We also book the hotel according to your choice. Please let us know if you have any plans as per your choice. 5 stars hotels are in Kathmandu: Hyatt Regency, Yak &Yeti, De’l Annapurna, The Everest Hotel, The Malla hotel, and any kind of hotels.

Trip Start Dates and Cost

Alpine Ramble Pvt.Ltd would like to customize your trip itinerary according to your time and budget. Please contact us for your customized departure date. For more detail please email us at info@alpineramble.com

Responsible for Tourism

Our experienced field staff/team strongly believes that we all are equally responsible to act in favor of the local culture and environment. We would like to follow the important role below. 
a. please respect the local people and their laws, customs, and beliefs
b. please always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community. 
c. please support the keep environment clean, wherever you would travel, and dispose of rubbish
d. please help the local community to encourage positive sides of tourism as long as possible.

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