Jomsom Muktinath Trek

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Maximum Altitude:

3,760m

Trip Type.:

treking

Location:

Jomsom Muktinath

Departure From:

Katmandu,Nepal

aRRIVAL oN:

Katmandu,Nepal

Group Size:

1-10

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Overview

Jomsom Muktinath Trek offer the famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,802m. The main shrine is a pagoda temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of four Dhams in India. This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground.

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01 Arrival

You will be picked up from Tribhuvan international airport by our staffs in private vehicles and drop to hotel where you will have warm welcome and night at hotel.

02 Kathmandu sightseeing

The very second day you will be alarmed at 7 o’clock and will have breakfast at 7:30 am. After that we will be out for visiting Kathmandu valley. You can start from the monkey temple, Buddhinath, Hanumanthan durbar square and many more.

03 Kathmandu-Pokhara

You will have wake up alarm at 7 o’clock and after having breakfast we will head towards our next destination Pokhara in tourist bus for 4-5 hours where you will have lunch on your way to Pokhara. After reaching there you can rest for some time and visit Pokhara’s beautiful places and can also capture natural beauties in your camera.

04 Pokhara-Tikedhunga

We will leave pokhara at 9:00 am and will head to nayapul,which is about 1.5 hours away by car.From nayapul youcan view Annapurna range that loomed in the distance, peak sticking out on the right Machhapuchhre(6,998m) or Fishtail mountain.It’s a scared mountain.Upon arrival at nayapul (1,070m) we can began trek.The trek began by passing muddy roads lined with little houses and shops.Soon we will pass Birethani checkpoint and after walking some time you will reach tikedhunga hile (1500m).

05 Tikedhunga-Ghorepani

From Tikedhunga we will march forward to 3200 stone steps to Ulleri on the way to Gorrepani where we will spend night. We will stay at Ulleri for an hour or so easing lunch, enjoying the view, relaxing and dancing after conquering the famed steps.

06 Ghorepani-Tatopani

It is a short trek in Annapurna region.Along this trek, we will pass through the villages, forest,waterfall and enjoy the stunning the view of peaks. Tatopani is a natural hot spring where peopleenjoy taking bath in the hot spring which has magic to cure skin diseases and also helps to relieve stress.This trek leads to poonhill.

07 Tatopani-Lete

We wil continue up the valley along the deepest gorge at Dana than becomes progressively steeper and narrow as the river becomes young when the river meets the Rupse Chhahra. There is a spectacular waterfall and the Geology here changes. Still we will continue north along the steep Cliffside to Kabre then Ghasa. Ghasa (2040m) a sprawling flat-roofed village, which contains tea shops and hotels is the first Thakali village on the trek and it marks the end of the subtropical vegetation and the beginning of the conifer forests. From Ghasa, the trail climbs steadily but not steeply, and it soon enters pine forests, crossing a stream on a wooden bridge, and climb up about 15 minutes we reach to Lete, which is a wonderful place for staying overnight and Sunsets from Lete are memorable.

08 Lete-Marpha

The spread- out village of Lete, which then combines into Kalopani. At Kalopani we cross the river where it is narrow and back again over suspension bridge. Aim to reach the pretty village of Marpha today. The trail passes through the interesting Thakali village of Larjung, Khobang and Tukuche. There are lots of lodge to choose from. After walking about 1.30 hour from Tukuche we finally we reach to a charming town of Marfa where we pass by the Marpha Agricultural farm, which has introduced new crops into the area.

09 Maroha-Kagbeni

We will early begin to walk as wind blows heavily over here.The trail begins to enter the rain shadow caused by the mountains and the tree becomes smaller.So they are few and far between and far between and scrub taken its place.As we approach Jomsom the scenery changers again becomes like a desert.Jomsom is the center of mustang that contains several good hotels,bakery,shops,army police check post,government offices.About three hours walking along the valley we reach to Tibetan pretty village of kagbeni where we will stay overnight.

10 Kagbeni-Muktinath and back to kagbeni

Next morning without our heavy pack we head up east away from kaligandaki river there are views to Muktinath and Thourung pass in the distance.We pass traditional village of jarkot where we may stop for lunch and finally reach to muktinath.Muktinath temple is a point of pilgrimage for Buddhist and hindus where flam,water,air meet.Enjoy the views from here before returning to kagbeni.

11 Kagbeni – Jomsom

After having Lunch, we can stroll around Jomsom or hike up to the next village crossing the Kali Gandaki village as it only takes 3 hours to be back to Jomsom. Jomsom has an Annapurna Conservation Area Project office, museum.

12 Jomsom-Fly to Pokhara

After breakfast we will head towards pokhara and stay at pokhara hotel.

13 Pokhara

Will spend day relaxing in the lovely town with its wonderful lakeside and other beautiful places .

14 Pokhara - Kathmandu

You will be back to Kathmandu after having your breakfast.You can visit places in Kathmandu as there are many beautiful places and can also do shopping at thamel.

15 Departure

On this day you will be departed to your hometown after having good and memorable vacation

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