The part of Annapurna and Mustang Region Trek!
Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a holy trek to Muktinath – a popular religious hub that is full of thrill, adventure and natural glories. Walk up to Muktinath and endeavour the beauty that lies in Annapurna massif. The striking views of mountains in Annapurna chain along with beautiful arts and architecture engraved in temples; you will be enthralled by the beauty of nature as you walk through the wild landscape, charming villages and deepest gorge in the world – Kaligandaki gorge.
The trek to Muktinath and Jomsom goes through the same popular route of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek till Ghorepani. We start from the foothills of Annapurna region and pass various charming ethnic settlements in between. We walk through the dense rhododendron forests that will lead us to a popular view point at Ghorepani Poon Hill. As we reach there, we will be rewarded with the fascinating views of mountains like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Macchapucchre, Mt. Tukuche and many other neighbouring peaks.
How to explore the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
Leaving Ghorepani Poon Hill, we enter into the next half of our journey where we descend down to beautiful villages like Gasa and Tukuche. We follow Kaligandaki river and pass a beautiful waterfall on the way to Muktinath. In Marpha village, we can witness the apple orchards and even try a local wine made there. Our journey further ascends through a wild landscape of Kagbeni to Muktinath with stunning views of Annapurna panorama in backdrop. At Muktinath, we can get some astounding views of mountains with wild landscape all around.
Muktinath is a popular temple visited by thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims annually. The temple is beautifully made with 108 bull faced water taps from through which water pours continuously. As per Hindu mythology, Muktinath is one of the shakti peeths and is believed to be the same place where Goddess Sati’s forehead had fallen while Lord Shiva had madly carried her and wandered around after her death. Muktinath temple holds a religious value amongst Buddhist pilgrims too. It is considered as the place where Guru Rinpoche had meditated during his travel to Tibet.
The Jomsom Muktinath Trek ends with a walk down to Jomsom via Muktinath. Jomsom is a vibrant town in Annapurna region which is well known for the hostile people inhabited in that area. The people are jovial and warm hearted. Apart from the natural beauty, Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a journey that offers some insights on variety of people residing in Annapurna region, their culture, custom, tradition and lifestyle. Nepal Intrepid Treks escorts you to Annapurna region of Nepal and let you taste the natural and cultural wonders of the region with Jomsom Muktinath Trek. So, are you ready to be a part of this awesome journey?
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (850m/2788ft) – 200 km (6/7 hours)
- Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1550m) – 4.5 hours
- Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850m) – 6 hours
- Day 06: Hike up to Poon hill 3210m) and descend to Tatopani (1190m) – 6 hours
- Day 07: Trek to Ghasa (2010m) – 6 hours
- Day 08: Trek to Tukuche (2590m) – 5/6 hours
- Day 09: Trek to Kagbeni (2810m) – 6 hours
- Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) – 5 hours
- Day 11: Trek to Jomsom (2720m) – 6 hours
- Day 12: Fly to Pokhara
- Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu – 6/7 hours
- Day 14: Farewell
