Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

[ Day 01  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Welcome to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
[ Day 02  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour of Pashupati/Bouddha/Swayambhu
[ Day 03  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Kathmandu - Pokhara, Overnight at Good Hotel
[ Day 04  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni (2850m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 05  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Kagbeni - Muktinath (3,817m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 06  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Muktinath - Jomsom (2,709 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 07  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Jomsom - Larjung (2,522 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 08  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Larjung - Ghasa (2,522 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 09  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Ghasa - Tatopani (1,189 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 10  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Tatopani - Ghorepani (2,855 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 11  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghorepani, Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 12  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga (1,577 m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 13  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Tirkhedhunga - Pokhara (915m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 14  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Pokhara - Kathmandu, Overnight at Good Hotel
[ Day 15  Jomsom Muktinath Trekking ]  Departure for your Final Destination

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Details Itinerary

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu
After Breakfast sightseeing Tour to Swayambhunath Stupa, Where you can see a lots of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. This old stupa called by Monkey Temple as well. Bouddhanath Stupa, second biggest Stupa in the world & Pashupatinath Temple, famous Hindus Temple. In the afternoon prepare for Trekking. O/n at Hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara
After Breakfast 6 hrs Drive to Pokhara about 200km by Tourist Bus through good scenery of River and countryside. Check in to the Hotel. Free afternoon on your own. Take a walk around Lakeside or you can do boating at fewa lake. O/n Hotel. (You can fly to Pokhara takes 25 minutes Flight).

Day 04 Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni (2850m)
Take a morning flight to Jomsom, the Head quarters of Mustang district. Reach to Jomsom village after crossing the Kaligandaki River Bridge then trek about 3 hrs through the bank of Kaligandaki and reach to Ekley Bhatti village; trek one hour more to reach Kagbeni which lies at the band of two rivers, Kaligandaki (flows from Muktinath) and Nilgiri (flows from Mt. Nilgiri). There is good current of wind that blows 10 A.M. to 5. P.M. through out the trail. (4/5 hrs Trek).

Day 05 Kagbeni - Muktinath (3,817m)
Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists with a Gompa and pagoda style. Pagoda is dedicated to Lord bishnu. The most interesting and importance of the area however is the spot with burning natural gas (5 hrs Trek).

Day 06 Muktinath - Jomsom (2,709 m)
The trail desends to the valley for over 1,525 m. below and there is a dramatic arid landscape, which continues up to Jomsom. On the Kaligandaki trading route it is a major and almost busy village.

Day 07 Jomsom - Larjung (2,522 m)
The valley is dominated by Thakalis interestingly related to Gurung and Magars of the Lutheran slopes (5 to 6 hrs Trek).

Day 08 Larjung - Ghasa (2,522 m)
A dramatic change of vegetation from dry arid desert to pine and Confer forest can be found while palling between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna region. Passing through Kalopani, magnificent views of Annapurna range can be seen overnight rest at Ghasa (5 to/6 hrs Trek).

Day 09 Ghasa - Tatopani (1,189 m)
Gradually going down to Tatopani, treks enter valleys and fields; the beautiful Rupse chhahara(waterfall) leaves behind while reaching Dana village for lunch. Then 3 hrs easy walk to Tatopani through the bank of Kaligandaki river for overnight rest.

Day 10 Tatopani - Ghorepani (2,855 m)
Steadily climbs all day up to Ghorepani. After lunch at Sikha village, the trail passes through thick forest of Rhododendron and reaches to Ghorepani. The best view of sun set over Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna can be seen from here. (7 hrs Trek).

Day 11 Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghorepani
Wake up early morning then at 4am an hour hike to Poonhill (3195m) with the help of your stick & flash light. Where you can enjoy with Panoramic Mountain Views & beautiful Sunrise View from your Eye lavel. Then after an hour Trek down to Ghorepani and have Breakfast then rest day at your day.

Day 12 Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga (1,577 m)
Descending to Tirkhedhunga, Mules loaded with goods can be seen enroute (5 to 6-hrs Trek).

Day 13 Tirkhedhunga - Pokhara (915m)
Trek up 5 hrs Down to Nayapul (New Bridge) and drive to Pokhara. O/n Hotel.

Day 14 Pokhara - Kathmandu
After Breakfast Drive back to Kathamndu by Tourist Bus or your private transportation takes 6hrs drive. O/n Hotel.

Day 15 Departure
Transfer to Airport for your final departure.

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph