Trip Details
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Trekking
  • Transport: Private Vehicle / Bus / Aeroplane
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel + Teahouses + Lodges
  • Group Size: 20
  • Max Elevation: 3800m
Highlights

-  Spectacular Pokhara Valley and its serene lakes,  holy caves, natural waterfalls, and temples

-  Enjoy a pleasant walk through deep  rhododendron and natural waterfalls

- Picturesque ethnic settlements and their unique culture

- Immerse into core wilderness walking via unspoiled nature

- Rhythmic natural waterfalls and creeks

- Locally grown organic food items

- Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest conservation area in the world, and its diverse species of flora and fauna

- Spectacular mountain views include Annapurna- I, Annapurna-IV, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and some parts of Dhaulagiri

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is one of the significant parts of Annapurna region trekking and a popular moderate adventure among both types of trekkers, domestic and international. People love to travel to Jomsom Muktinath as they can experience a pilgrimage and capture mesmerizing mountain panorama too. Trekkers experience this region completely distinct from other Himalayan regions of Nepal as well as other parts of the world as the setting and landscapes are magnificent. 

Jomsom Muktinath Trek commences from Pokhara known as ‘Lake City’ and the trail follows through the beautiful and picturesque valley, of Kali Gandaki River to the holy Pilgrimage site, Muktinath. During the hike to Muktinath, the trail offer a splendid view of the mountain as well as a great opportunity to be in touch naturally with dense forest including flowering rhododendron, and the trail also takes to the rugged terrain and rocky cliffs which really look as if it is desert. The Kali Gandaki Gorge is beautified by two towering mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Both are majestic with natural snow. Kali Gandaki Valley is famous for its holy fossils and rocks which are special and sacred to Hindus.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a beautiful valley inhabited by Tibetan Buddhists. The valley is rich in the mixed culture of both Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists. The trail ascends up to the lower Mustang and ends in Kagbeni enrich culturally with holy monastery and prayer flags. The highest point of this trekking trail is located at a height of 3800 meters. And it is considered to be a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

“Explore the arid landscapes encircled by  holy mountain peaks along with a popular pilgrimage site, Muktinath.”

Itinerary

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Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel-Overnight at the hotel-

Today, you will arrive at the only international airport in Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be received by our representative in the airport. Our representative from Magic Expedition Tours will be at the opposite of the arrival holding placard with you. Try to find it. You will be greeted and welcomed. And then, they will transfer you to the hotel. Arrival at the hotel and get refreshed. Now, we will have a short orientation meeting regarding the trip you are making from the next day. We will introduce you to your guide or trip leader. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

This tour today is to visit and explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites including Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square. This Kathmandu and Patan city sightseeing tour commences after your breakfast. You’d better have some money, preferably Nepali currency for lunch and to get something you want during the tour. For the whole day, you will be exploring Kathmandu city, the valley of temples, major historical-cultural heritage. Actually, some of the heritage sites were destroyed by the April-2015 Earthquake and they are on the way to renovation. This tour, today, ends at around 4 pm. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

After you have breakfast, your guide will come to receive you at the hotel where you stay and take you to the bus station. Get in the fully air-conditioned tourist bus and begin to enjoy the drive along Prithvi Highway till you get to Pokhara. The tourist bus for Pokhara leaves at 7 from Kathmandu every morning. You spend around 7-8 hours to get Pokhara from Kathmandu. On the way, you will enjoy the winding country road, river, woods, and local people and their lifestyle. We also see people enjoying white water river rafting in Trishuli river. Malekhu, Mugling, Dumre, and Damauli are the major cities you pass before you get Pokhara. To escape this long drive, you, optionally, can go with domestic flight. It is a scenic 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara which is optional and have pay extra. Overnight in Pokhara.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Pokhara
  • 884m

Take your breakfast and drive to NayaPul. Nayapool is the beginning point of this trek. It is a 1 and half an hour drive from Pokhara to get Nayapul. Walk towards Birethanti and get your permits checked here. Then we head towards TikheDhunga passing beautiful country settings and wilderness. It is a delightful hiking for 2 hours through traditional settlements and green landscapes and prominently, natural falls till we get Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Tikhe Dhunga
  • 1495m

This is the toughest hiking day among all during this trip. Be prepared for this. Climbing up to Ulleri is a climb to a steep hill with more than 3 thousand stone steps. It is really tiresome. However, this hiking today through picturesque settlements, witnessing greenery and natural falls and some mountain views will be mesmerizing to experience. Actually, the more you hike up, the more you will begin to see mountain views and green lush rhododendron forest till you reach Ghorepani. Banthanti and Nangethanti are other beautiful settlements today we pass through. Ghorepani is a beautiful village that offers absolutely mesmerizing views of Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre, and mighty Dhaulagiri. Overnight in Ghorepani.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Ghorepani
  • 2850m

Get up early in the morning before the sun and you will climb up to Poonhill. It will take around an hour to get the top of Poonhill. Poohhill is a popular vantage point to witness Annapurna Massif, Machhapucchre, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Himchuli, and Dhaulagiri. There will be hundreds of tourists with their cameras ready to capture the views to the north. As the sun sprays its rays in the mountain, gradually, the mountain begins to glitter brightly. At the very time, the view will be truly magnificent. Celebrate catching the views from Poonhill. Then after, you get down to Ghorepani and have your breakfast. Then, you start hiking through dense forest still witnessing mountain views till you get Tatopani. First, you will descend to Sikha Village and keep on hiking down to Ghar Khola Village. Eventually, you have to climb up to get Tatopani. At Tatopani, you can enjoy hot spring. Overnight in Tatopani

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Tatopani
  • 1200m

Today, you will trek through the deep forest until you get LeteKhola (a stream). We enjoy this portion of trek enjoying the walk via core wilderness. We further walk and we get the Lete village. Our further hike from Lete village takes us to another village called Larjung Village. On the trail, we, experience beautiful landscapes and farms basically orchard. you, will also pass Marpha which is famous for an apple orchard and apple wine. You end today’s trek after you arrive at Ghasa. Overnight in Ghasa.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Ghasa
  • 2120m

Today’s walk is, relatively, more pleasant than the walks of other days. Trekking into a beautiful valley and on your descend through a gorge you will get Jomsom village. Pass Jomsom, the windy town and you will finally get to Tukuche. Tukuche is, fundamentally, famous for the view of Tukuche Peaks. Overnight in Tukuche.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Tukuche
  • 2560m

Today, you will further head towards the north to get Kagbeni. The mountain views and the landscapes will be breathtaking today. You’d better to start your trek today earlier because, in the afternoon, the weather normally gets windy. Kagbeni is one of the most popular highlights of this trek. From Kagbeni, you will see astounding mountains including Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche peaks. Overnight in Kagbeni

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Kagbeni
  • 2800m

Today, your trek begins with a special permit check at Kagbeni. Then, you continue your trek along the riverbank of Kaligandaki. On the way, you will view picturesque arid landscapes and incredible mountain views. Your further ascent takes you to Muktinath. Muktinath is  regarded as a holy site  for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. A natural flame that never goes out and 108 waterspouts are the major highlights to observe here. Overnight in Muktinath

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Muktinath
  • 3800m

Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage site of the journey for Nepalese of both Buddhist and Hindu followers. Even from India and other parts of the world, people come here to take a holy bath considering that this holy bath can wash out the sins. From Muktinath, we backtrack to Jomsom, getting a charge out of good views of Mt. Dhaulagiri. We wait for the next day’s flight to Pokhara. Overnight in Jomsom.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Jomsom
  • 2600m

We take an early morning flight to Pokhara because the flight in the late morning and in the afternoon may be interrupted due to bad weather conditions. The plane goes through majestic mountain panorama including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri making the flight itself an astounding knowledge. In the wake of touching base in Pokhara, the wonderful 'Lake City', we can spend whatever is left of the day in recreation like strolling around and boating on Phewa Lake. Drifting in the Fewa Lake and walking around the interesting lanes of 'Lake Side’ will be rewarding decisions among guests. Overnight in Pokhara.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Pokhara
  • 884m

After breakfast, we say farewell to the delightful northern horizon of Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. The tourist bus leaves at 7.30 in the morning for Kathmandu from Pokhara. This will be a trip along river keeps money with awesome views of terraced slopes and the country Nepalese way of life. In the wake of achieving Kathmandu, we take a rest or do some shopping, or stroll along the street. We will have a farewell dinner with traditional cultural show in the evening.. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

According to your international flight schedule, we will drop you to the airport for the onward flight towards your country or next destination. 

  • BF
  • Non
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

What to Expect

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van
  • Three nights accommodation with breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea & coffee during the trek
  • Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
  • One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
  • Transportation during trek
  • Jomsom – Pokhara airfare including departure tax
  • Annapurna conservation permit
  • TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System
  • Two nights accommodation in Pokhara at the hotel
  • Government taxes & office service charges.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
  • All cold drinks such as alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
  • Hot and cold showers during the trek
  • Personal shopping and laundry
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Useful Info

Necessary Trekking Equipment

To fully enjoy your trek, having the right trekking equipment is essential for both safety and comfort. The trekking equipment necessary depends on the type of trek, the time of year, weather conditions, the landscape, and the maximum altitude of the trek. A properly packed trekking backpack is light and also includes multipurpose clothing items. It is important for you not to forget the essential equipment for your safety and comfort on your trek.

Please make sure that you bring sufficiently warm clothes, especially during the winter season (Dec – Feb). Not having the required trekking equipment and clothing will not only significantly decrease the pleasure of trekking, but could also worsen case scenarios that could be life-threatening. It will also be a burden to you if you pack unnecessary equipment. For your ease, the following are the equipment that you have to bring with you. 

Footwear

  • Trekking Boot: one Pair
  • Socks: 4, Light socks : 3, Sandle: 1

Clothing

  • Down  or Fiber-filled water and windproof jacket and trouser: 1
  • Fleece Jacket / Pullover: 1
  • Warm cotton trousers: 2
  • Shirt and T-shirts: 4
  • Lightweight cotton long trousers :3
  • Long underwear: 2,  Short underwear: 4
  • Sun hat / Scarft/ Woolen hat :1
  • Lightweight gloves: 1, Raincoat:1
  • Heavyweight glove or mitten with a waterproof: 1

Medicinal

  • Basic first-aid box
  • Diamox tablets to reduce altitude sickness
  • Insect/anti-itch Ointment
  • Non-prescription medicine such as pain relievers, fever reducers, antibiotics, and ointments
  • Prescription medicine for traveler's diarrhea, Avmoine 
  • Female Sanitary pads
  • Hand Sanitizer and wet wipes
  • Medicine for Cough and Heartburn (It mainly happens when you go to higher altitudes)
  •  Band-aid
  • Ibuprofen and also paracetamol in case of fever 

Other Equipment

  • Day Pack at Least 25 kg
  • Water Bottle 1
  • Sun Cream 1
  • Sun Glass 1
  • Towel
  • Flashlight with spare bulbs, batteries, lip salve, and gaiters.
  • Laundry soap
  • Swiss Knife
  • Sewing Kit, Camera, Film, Cards, and Personal Medical Kit.

Optional

  • Notebook and Pen
  • Toilet articles
  • Toilet Roll

For additional information, you can check our article  Trekking Gears Checklist

GateWay For Jomsom Muktinath Trek:

If you are planning to do Jomsom Muktinath Trek There is 2 gateway for it. Of course, Pokhara is the First Place for starting the trek. But after Pokhara also there are 2 ways to commence the Jomsom Muktinath  Trek. If you have time for at least 2 weeks it is better to start your trek from Nayapul to Ulleri. And if you do not have time for 2 weeks or less then you can start your trek directly Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom. This way you can able to complete the trek in a very short time.

Type of Accommodation During Jomsom Muktinath Trek:

To go trekking means you are visiting a remote area so please do not expect every trekking route you will get luxurious rooms same as in Kathmandu and Pokhara. During trekking, you will sleep at the Tea House. The Tea house means normal Local Lodges. where you will get a normal Bed, Blanket, and Common Bathroom. Even a hot shower also needs to pay extra.

Food And Drinks:

During Trekking in Nepal. In most of the places you will get Local Foods like Nepali Thali ( Dal Bhat), MoMo, Chowmin, Thukpa, Fried Rice, etc and some international food Like Spaghetti, Macaroni, Pizza, Pan Cake, Fried Eggs, etc you will get according to the menu. In drinks you can get Local Tea, Coffee, and also even if you request water for drinks need to pay extra.

How will I get rescued if I am critically ill during the trek?

Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a trek where the elevation starts from 1350m to 3800m. Altitude sickness mainly occurs after you head above 2500m. You will not get altitude sickness symptoms below 2500m. Some of the altitude sickness symptoms are Nausea, Headache, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. Acclimatization is the main thing that helps to prevent altitude sickness. But you can still prevent altitude sickness by drinking more water, avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours, and by having a rest day every 600m-900m you go up.

However, one out of 10 people may catch altitude sickness even with all the preventions. We can take DIAMOX if we suffer from altitude sickness. But if the condition does not get well even after taking the Diamox, the guide will immediately inform the travel company. If you will be ill at any point of the trek you will be slowly taken to the lower elevation. If you are ill then you will be taken to the lower altitude and seek basic medical where our guide will help you, and then if it’s necessary or emergency you will be immediately sent to Kathmandu by emergency helicopter service. This is how you will get rescued if you will be critically ill during the trek.

 

The importance of insurance in Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Travel insurance plays an essential role. The right travel insurance will protect you from the unique risks while traveling to Nepal or Climbing to Jomsom Muktinath Trek. Find the best policies that cover all the necessary events associated with Jomsom Muktinath Trek or other trekking areas. There will not be a relaxed trip without travel insurance. It is very necessary to be careful while choosing policies because some insurance companies do not include adventure trekking. Mostly many of travel insurance covers only up to the elevation of 3000m but Jomsom Muktinath Trek will go beyond 3000m standing at the highest point which will be above 3500m.

We suggest you choose Your travel insurance that covers up to 6000m which you will be covered for the entire trek and shouldn't be worried about evacuations or medical assistance costs. Before buying your insurance, your insurer should be aware of the Itinerary of Magic Expedition and Tours. If you are planning to trek in the Himalayas, Your insurance should cover emergency air service Helicopters and should include all the medical expenses. The emergency helicopter service would be very costly so If you have your insurance done you wouldn’t be worried. Your travel insurance should cover the cancelation policy because if you have to cancel a paid trek due to weather conditions, They can cover this expense. You should double-check that it is included on the top of the standard hospitalization cover. Some of the Travel insurances that are recommended are:-

 

 

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