Jomsom-Muktinath Trekking

Duration: 15 days | Grade:

You will fly to Jomsom between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Both of them are higher than 8000m. Land at Jomsom and begin your trek behind the Himalayas . You will climb gradually along the ridges that are the foothills of the Annapurnas and Nilgiri.

Remember, however, that you are in the Himalayas and that 95 percent of the country is hilly and cress-crossed by numerous trails. There is very little flat land. If you take it slowly and walk at an even pace you should not experience any problems. You will pass through many villages where you will have ample time to take photographs and chat with the local people.

Language is not a big problem as many of the local people speak English, your Guide will be happy to translate for you. There are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Thakali, Magar and Chhetri people. The Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas.

Along the trail the views of Nilgiri (7061), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machapuchare (6993m) and the Annapurnas are magnificent. The various trails from which we can choose lead us towards such Himalayan giants as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Lamjung, Annapurna II, and Machapuchare (6993m). Jomsom is the lowest part of Tibetan plateau and almost like desert, Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage site. The winding trail passes through magnificent forests of oak and rhododendron that line the southern foothills of the Himalaya . The terrain varies from sub-tropical valleys with banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges clad in thick rhododendron forest. In January and February these may well be covered in snow, while during March and April they will be a blaze of red rhododendron flowers.
You will visit the famous Poon Hill where you will hopefully be blessed with a fantastic sunrise and 360 deg view of all the Annapurna Range including Annapurna South (7272m) Annapurna I (8091m) with imposing views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8157m) and the Dhaulagiri Range to the West. The views here are breath taking before heading down the main trail to Pokhara. Here you will be able to see how things have changed over the years since western man started visiting the Himalayas . One of the added advantage of lodge trekking is being able to sit and chat to the Sougi (Inn Keeper), whilst he spins you yarns about life in Nepal.

Itinerary - Outline

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly / Drive to Pokhara
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni
Day 05: Kagbeni to Muktinath
Day 06: Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 07: Jomsom to Kalopani
Day 08: Kalopani to Tatopani
Day 09: Tatopani to Ghorepani
Day 10: Ghorepani to Tadapani
Day 11: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 12: Ghandruk to Nayapul. Drive to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.
Day 13: Leisure in hotel at Pokhara
Day 14: Fly / Drive to Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

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  Itinerary Rating:   A very popular and spectacular trek for all trekkers.

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