Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Jomsom Muktinath trek is a popular trekking route for diverse landscapes, located at lower Mustang in the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal. The trek classically takes about 7 to 10 days, starts from Jomsom, a town in the Mustang district, and leads to the sacred site of Muktinath and then returning back to Pokhara. It offers a mix of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and religious significance.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek is popular trekking destination in Annapurna Region which surrounded by wonderful Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains Range. There is very interesting Gurung and Thakali culture and life style. This trek is a quite low altitude trek and suitable for people of all age’s trekkers. It is located in the north side from Pokhara city and starting point of Upper Mustang Trek. Muktinath (3800 m) is the highest elevation of the trip and this is famous pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhist. There is beautiful temple and monasteries in one compound.
There are two options to starting and ending point of the Jomsom Muktinath Trek. The classic Jomsom Muktinath Trek is starting from Nayapul after short drive from Pokhara city.
The trekking trail passes beautiful village, farmland, green forest and tree less to get Muktinath through over the Ghorepani and trail drop down to kali Gandaki valley. The views from the Ghorepani you will enjoy panoramic snowcapped mountain range of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas. From the Kali Gandaki valley you will hike up through the deepest gorge in the world and passes lots of Gurung Magar and Thakali old village such as Dana, Ghasa, Kalopani, Kobang, Larjung, Tukuche, Marpha before arrive at Jomsom and trek to the famous religious site Muktinath via Kagbeni, Jharkot. Another attractive thing is “Jwala Mai” (mysteriously natural flam come through the water) in the Muktinath for the Visitors as well as “Saligram” fossil; is can find on the river bank of Kaligandaki. People believe that Saligram is funding of wealth.
Another option of the Jomsom Muktinath Trek starts from Jomsom after short flight from Pokhara and trek to Muktinath. After visit Muktinath trekking continue back to Nayapul through Jomsom, Tatopani, Ghorepani.
Even though, Jomsom Muktinath trek is one easy trek destination and observe the many different village, People, Culture and Religion and landscaped of the Annapurna region that you can do any time of the year except the monsoon season (July to August). High Pass Adventure Pvt. Ltd makes to your holiday memorable and unforgettable.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek Highlights
- Perfect trekking route for anytime to anyone
- Easy Trekking trail and best accommodations
- Marpha Village- Capital of Apple Farm and special wine of Apple
- Kali Gandaki Gorge – Deepest gorge in the world (between the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m)
- Muktinath Temple – popular shrines of Hindus and Buddhist in one compound
- Tatopani- Natural hot spring
- Poon Hill – panoramic view point of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Manaslu ranges
- Beautiful ethnic group settlements – Gurung, Magar Thakali, etc
Benefit to Choose High Pass Adventure for Jomsom Muktinath Trek
You will get numerous benefits by choosing High Pass Adventure for your trekking to Jomsom Muktinath. These advantages make you the best choice for a memorable and safe journey experience. High Pass Adventure employs seasoned guides with extensive knowledge of the terrain, culture, and safety protocols. Their genuine dedication ensures that your holiday is carefully organized to be the most breathtaking experience of a lifetime. They provide invaluable insights and support throughout the trek.
We already organized lot of trek to Jomsom Muktinath and offer tailored itineraries based on client preferences and fitness levels with comprehensive package services. Our itinerary and cost details are always clear, with sections indicating what costs are included and excluded. High Pass Adventure prioritizes safety with well-trained guides, first aid kits, and emergency evacuation plans. Regular health checks and acclimatization schedules minimize the risk of altitude sickness.
We are willing to work with you to develop an appropriate itinerary and provide a wonderful mix of high-quality accommodations, intimate small-group excursions, family tours, solitary treks, honeymoon treks, and group treks. Additionally, our guides hire strong porters to assist with carrying the luggage and have a general understanding of first aid equipment in addition to having years of expertise in the trekking industry.
Visit the Pokhara City
Pokhara is a famous city for spending leisure time and attractive in adventure activities with a lot of entertainment. It serves as a gateway to trekking in the Annapurna region and the Jomsom Muktinath Trek. From Pokhara, you can observe panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, including Annapurna I (8091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), during clear weather.
Travelers can experience a lot of excitement with adventure activities such as boating, paragliding, bungee jumping, zip-lining, day hiking, horse riding, and day tours, or simply relax around Fewa Lake. There are many places to visit, such as the Peace Pagoda, Mahendra Cave, Chamere (Bat) Cave, Gupteshor Cave, Devi's fall, Bindabasini Temple, and the International Mountain Museum. Pokhara is also an excellent place for accommodation and food, offering many fancy hotels and restaurants for travelers. So if you have extra time, you can spend a few days in Pokhara for additional activities.
Important Note for the trip:
- During your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu, we provide you with a free T-shirt and a warm cap (beanie), as well as a refundable duffel bag for packing your trekking gear.
- We assign one porter for every two trekkers, so the duffel bag should weigh around 10 to 12 kg, which is carried by the porter throughout the trek. Additionally, we can arrange other working team members according to your requirements.
- You must have your own special daypack with a waterproof cover for carrying your daily necessities things like cash, necessary papers, a water bottle or bladder, sunglass, mobile phone, power bank, a camera, toiletries, sunscreen, lip guard, a notebook, light clothing, etc.
- The guide will check your trekking gear and give you suggestions on what to pack and what not to pack. Any unnecessary items (non-trekking items) can be stored at the hotel or our office in Kathmandu.
- A down jacket and a sleeping bag are required for trekking in the Nepal Himalayas. The sleeping bag should be rated for temperatures between -10 to 20 degrees Celsius, depending on the trekking route. If you don't have either of these items, you can rent them in Kathmandu for USD 2 per day. Please note that in case of loss or damage, you will be required to pay the cost of USD 100 per item.
- Every day, the guide will brief you about the walk, nature, food, accommodation, culture, and other aspects of the trek. It's important to listen to and follow the local rules and guidelines provided by the guide.
Important Note for Itinerary:
The itinerary provided given below is a just guideline for the Jomsom Muktinath trek. If you have your own itinerary, we are flexible to follow it. If not, we will be happy to create a new itinerary based on your requirements and vacation time frame. This trek can be customized according to your preferred duration, budget, and schedule.
