Outline Itinerary
1Day 1
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting of our airport representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at Hotel with Bed and Breakfast plan
2Day 2
Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at Hotel. B.B
3Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m) 6 hours.
After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 8am; take a beautiful drive to Pokhara along the Prithivi Highway (approx 6 hours). While driving we will have chances to observe rural people & various cultures along the highway. Overnight at Hotel. B.L.D
4Day 4
Drive Naya Pul (New bridge), to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m) 4 hrs.
After breakfast at around 07:30am, we will drive to Naya Pul (42km) by car/taxi via the large village of Lumle and walk for about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Ramghai where you will have lunch. After lunch, the trail climbs gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Tikhe Dhunga. Overnight at Guesthouse. B.L.D
5Day 5
Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) 6 hrs.
From Tikhe Dhunga the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp site at Tikhe Dhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps) to the large Magar village of Ulleri at 2080m. Above the village, the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There is a camp site for a rest and water stop one hour’s walk above Ulleri. The trail crosses two sparkling streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti where we stop for lunch. Thanti is a Nepali word meaning "rest house”. In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti we will climb to Ghorepani at 2850m, from here we can see the amazing panorama of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m). Overnight at Guesthouse. B.L.D
6Day 6
Hiking -Poonhill (3180m), trek to Tatopani (1200m) 7 hrs.
This morning, we will get up early and hike to Poon Hill. From here you will see a superb view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of the Himalaya, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tatopani Overnight at Guesthouse. B.L.D
7Day 7
Trek to Ghasa (2120m) 7 hrs.
The trek now starts up the Kali Gandaki valley, which is said to be the deepest gorge in the world Here we will enjoy a beautiful day’s walking along the Kali Gandaki riverside, gradually ascending into sub-tropical vegetation. We will cross the Bhalu Khola on a high suspension bridges before arriving at Dana (1450m) Around 30 minutes from Dana we will see a very high waterfall: Rupse Chhahara (which translates as “beautiful waterfall”). From there we will continue through the steepest and narrowest part of the Kali Gandaki valley, where much of the route is cut through solid rock. We will cross the river again on a 120m long bridge to the east side. We will continue on to Ghasa, an ethnic Thakali village and this marks the southernmost limit of Tibetan Buddhism in the valley. Overnight at guest house. B.L.D
8Day 8
Trek to Tukuche (2560m) 5 hrs.
The trail follows the Kali Gandaki River, passing through a narrow gorge before reaching Thakali traditional villages. Today we will cross the gorge and river numerous times via long suspension bridges, which make great photo opportunities. We will pass a couple of villages (e.g. Lete, Kalopani and Kokhethati). On the way we can see the top of Dhaulagiri Mountain peeking over the west side. We will end our day in the village of Tukuche. Overnight at guest house. B.L.D
9Day 9
Trek to Kagbeni (2800m) 5 hrs.
An easy and lovely day’s walking where we will first see the village of Khobang, which has narrow alleyways and tunnels connecting houses. We can make short side trip to the Kanti Gompa (a Buddhist temple). Then our route continues to Marpha, one of the most important place for Apple. We can see a wine-brandy distillery here and walk through the orange orchard street. We will continue our trek for another 2 hours before reaching our day’s final destination at Jomsom, Here we will have lunch then trek continue along the Kaligandaki river passing though Eklai Bhatti. Overnight at guest house. B.L.D
10Day 10
Trek to Muktinath (3800m) 4 hrs.
Today we will do the 1000 meter ascend to Muktinath which is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindu and Buddhist. We will first walk through Khingar (3400m) and then onto Jharkot (3500m), which is an impressive fortress like village. We will continue our way to the first part of Muktinath which is known as Ranipauwa, where we will stay the night. There will be time to explore the area and see some of the holy Hindu places like an eternal flame coming from natural gas next to a spring which is considered holy as well. Overnight at Guest house. B.L.D
11Day 11
Trek to Jomsom (2713m) 6 hrs.
This is an easy day walking back to Jomsom following a different route, but can be tedious if we are unlucky to get the strong winds. From Muktinath to Jomsom, you will see the people of Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly-revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes. Overnight at guest house. B.L.D
12Day 12
Fly to Pokhara (910) 20- min.
Fly to Pokhara and spend the day at leisure, relaxing, and maybe enjoying enjoy the sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D
13Day 13
Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. B.B
Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. B.B
14Day 14
Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”
Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”
Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Description
The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is considered as an easy trek in Annapurna region and situated north of most gorgeous tourist city Pokhara. The trekking trail follows the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kali Gandaki’, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain view. The deep valleys and high undulating mountains the giant Annapurna Himal embrace