Overview

“This trek gives many spectacular views of the two Himalayas Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges. Explore the hundreds years old monastery, caves, local tribes, culture and life style and scenic beauties of the different landscapes.

Jomsom Muktinath Ghorepani trekking is the lower part of Mustang, the sowing village called Jharkot popular and oldest village in Mustang. There are traditional Buddhist monasteries as well as local houses. Jomsom Muktinath Ghorepani trekking highest altitude of this trekking is 3800m. That is at Muktinath temple, the sacred holy site for both Hindus as well as Buddhists. There are 108 water taps and two small pounds. The Hindu people believe that if you take bath 108 taps (108 is a sacred number in Tibetan Buddhism), cast in the shape of cows heads, which pour forth sacred water.

This trek gives many spectacular views of the two Himalayas Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges. Explore the hundreds years old monastery, caves, local tribes, culture and life style and scenic beauties of the different landscapes.

This trekking has included the world’s deepest gorge of the Kali Gandaki River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The trek gets interesting in Tatopani where you will have the opportunity to relax in natural hot spring. The views from the first rays of the sun at the break of dawn grace of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayans from Ghorepani (Poon Hill,3210m.), that is absolutely magnificent . The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest towering view of snowcapped mountains in the background to Tadapani and Ghandruk. The trek will end at Nayapul and then we drive back to Pokhara.

Trip Highlights

Seven hour scenic drive to Pokhara
Mountain flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (25 minutes)
Visit Muktinath, the sacred temple of Hindus and Buddhists
Walk through Kaligandaki valley
Warm hospitality of Thakali people and their culture
World deepest gorge at Kaligandaki valley
Natural hot springs in Tatopani
Enchanting Sunrise from Poon hill (3210 m)
Panoramic view of Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna I, Annapurna south and Annapurna rage
Walk through the rhododendron forest.

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu Airport - (1360m.)

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our office representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu Valley sightseeing

The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, being the historical and cultural heart of the country, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and other types of adventure seekers. The city is a marvelous amalgamation of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western cultures influences. Patan and Bhaktapur are its two major neighboring cities. These two cities, like Kathmandu, have a rich historical, cultural and religious legacy which is reflected in the many temples, monuments and artifacts that they contain. You will be taken on a half-day guided tour of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur cities. In Kathmandu, you will be visiting Pashupatinath, the most famous and revered Hindu shrine in the country; Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Soyambhunath, which contains both Buddhist and Hindu shrines and stands as testimony to the religious harmony that exists in the country; and the 15th-century 55-window palace in Bhaktapur. An orientation session for the trek, which commences the following day, will be organized in the evening.

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 3 :

Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Early morning after breakfast, we drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (208km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option of flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route you experience the countryside which is lays with greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. Upon on arrival in Pokhara you have an option of your own.

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 4 :

Fly to Jomsom (2713m). Trek to Kagabeni (2806m). 4-5hr

The early flight of half an hour takes to Jomsom on the lap of Himalayas. After taking breakfasts here, you’re trekking journey starts to Kagbeni passing Ekali Bhatti. Normally you walk about 4 hours today with easy flat land. No tree is found along the trek. Mostly you fallow Kaligandaki river side. Afterward visit the traditional village of Tibetans kagbeni with over 500 years old monastery. And stay overnight.

Day 5 :

Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m). 4 -5hr

Kagbeni to Muktinath via Jharkot Village (3940 m, 4/5 hours), rest of the day we explore Muktinath temple where many Hindu’s pilgrims come to visit and Explore around the Muktinath temple and Buddhist Gompa then overnight at Muktinath.