Trekking in Nepal

Grade: Moderate

15Duration: 15 days

Season: Autumn

The Jomsom and Muktinath trek is a part of the Annapurna circuit and perhaps the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures found along this trekking route give the perfect insight into the rural life of Nepalese people. The main feature of this trek is walking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which, carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India.

The starting and ending point is Nayapul about one hour drive from Pokhara. Normally trekkers continue on above Jomsom to Mukitnath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist. To the Hindu, Muktinath is a sacred as the place of salvation. They believe that to wash in the water here guarantees salvation after death. To the Buddhist it is the place that the great sage Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at, and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites, known locally as shaligrams that are found all along the upper reaches of the Kali Gandaki River valley. This trek is recommended year round as most of this trek is always in the rain shadow.

Trip Cost

price:  $1450

Online booking

STARTS IN: PKHARA

Ends IN: JUMSOAM

Grade: Moderate

15Duration: 15 days

Season: Autumn

The Jomsom and Muktinath trek is a part of the Annapurna circuit and perhaps the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures found along this trekking route give the perfect insight into the rural life of Nepalese people. The main feature of this trek is walking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which, carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India.

The starting and ending point is Nayapul about one hour drive from Pokhara. Normally trekkers continue on above Jomsom to Mukitnath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist. To the Hindu, Muktinath is a sacred as the place of salvation. They believe that to wash in the water here guarantees salvation after death. To the Buddhist it is the place that the great sage Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at, and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites, known locally as shaligrams that are found all along the upper reaches of the Kali Gandaki River valley. This trek is recommended year round as most of this trek is always in the rain shadow.

Trip Cost

price:  $1450

Online booking

STARTS IN: PKHARA

Ends IN: JUMSOAM

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport
Arrival in Kathmandu airport and then transfer to the Hotel. You will have a nice clean room with attached bathroom and 24 hrs running hot water.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
The following morning of arrival you will be taken on Sightseeing tour of the many holy temples and interesting surrounding sights of Kathmandu to show its back ground and history.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Drive in tourist bus for about 6 hrs to Pokhara, a beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect starting point for our trek. Your first day in Pokhara can be spent just relaxing or you may enjoy a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp and David Falls.

Day 04: Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni
Fly to Jomsom & sightseeing around Jomsom. The Kaligandaki valley here is called the Thakkhola, after the native Thakalis, who are distantly related to the Tibetans. Gentle walk to Kagbeni, the checkpoint of entry to Upper Mustang.

Day 05: Kagbeni - Muktinath
We ascend steeply to a 3880m, at Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is also home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists, who come here for the temple in which fire miraculously burns in a stream of water inside a small but very holy temple.

Day 06: Muktinath - Jomsom
Descend gradually through fields and poplar groves, then into the Kali Gandaki river valley. Follow the valley southwards to Jomsom. The Kali Gandaki valley here is called the Thak Khola, from the ethnic group the Thakalis, the main inhabitants of this area.

Day 07: Jomsom - Kalopani
Descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue down the Kali Gandaki reaching the old Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. As the trail continues, the Himalayan rain shadow end and open spaces make way for coniferous forest and Kalopani (2560m.) From here there are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas high above.

Day 08: Kalopani - Tatopani
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge, and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani, the hot water springs.

Day 09: Tatopani - Ghorepani
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani. We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular, snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.

Day 10: Ghorepani - Tadapani
A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 11: Tadapani - Ghandrung
Trail descends steeply through dense damp forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung (1940m) and explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement.

Day 12: Ghandrung - Birethanti - Pokhara
A steady climb down past startlingly green cultivated terraces and picturesque, beautifully-preserved farms to the scurrying Modi River, which the trail follows back to Birethanti and drive to Pokhara.

Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu .overnight Hotel.

Day 15: Transfer to the airport for Departure.

Note:
The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This Trekking package can be modified according to your time and requirements.

Grade: Moderate

15Duration: 15 days

Season: Autumn

Trip Cost

price:  $1450

Online booking

STARTS IN: PKHARA

Ends IN: JUMSOAM

Price Inclusions

1. Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus. 
2. Standard twin sharing accommodation in three/four star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (4 nights) 
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus. 
4. All your standard Meals during the trek According to Itinerary. 
5. Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.
6. English speaking Guide. 
7. The required number of local staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
8. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff. 
9. Everest National Park permits.
10  Sleeping bag by Nepal Adventure Trekking.
11  Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
12  Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
13  All our government taxes. 
14  Official expense.

Price Exclusions

1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2. Travel Insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. 
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.  Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
5. Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
6. Personal  Equipment.
7. Drinks and personal spending.
8. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected).
9. Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
10. Meals if not indicated in inclusions.
11. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
12. Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.