The popular cultural and adventurous trek, Jomsom Muktinath Trek follows the perfect places opulent in natural and cultural aspects that takes to the re-known place Jomsom and Muktinath.
Namaste! Massif Holidays representative welcomes you at the airport, transfers to the hotel by private transportation and then the short brief about the entire trip.
This day you will be introduced with your tour and trekking guide and complete some formalities before starting sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit four popular places in Kathmandu Valley - Monkey Temple – Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.
Our guide will take you to the bus station to drive towards Pokhara. The pleasant drive through the bank of Trisuli River, and passing through different beautiful places takes you to Pokhara.
Today we have an early flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. When we reach in Jomsom we meet our porter and start to trek through the Kaligandaki River. After three hour trek, we will reach to Kagbeni-the gateway to Upper Mustang trekking.
Today is a long trek starting before sunrise otherwise weather conditions (strong winds) will greatly affect the journey, particularly at the Thorong La Pass. We climb steeply on a regular route which is quite easy to follow and climb up to the pass marked by the chortens and prayer flags will reward you with stunning views from the top of the pass. Another four hours of walking will take you to the holy town of Muktinath.
Our descent continues through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha, home to the legendary apple orchids. The trail offers you with the scenic view of nature that holds the opulent contents of the surrounding.
We descend through the valley following the Kali Gandaki River to Ghasa. We walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki River which takes about 6/7 hour to reach Ghasa.
We will walk through the world’s deepest gorge, Kopchepani then continues descending through the Kali Gandaki River valley to Tatopani. This place is famous for its hot springs, where it gets its name (tato – hot; pani – water). This is the best place to relax your body after a long trek.
Today is a big day a long trail, from Tatopani to Ghorepani. We will pass couples of Magar and Gurung village and charming nature containing rich features on the trail and finally reach to Ghorepani.
Early in the morning, we start hiking to Poon Hill. This vantage point provides unobstructed views of the early morning sunrise over the high Himalayas, weather permitting. There we spend about 1 hour, then return to Ghorepani where then trek down to Tikhedunga. We head off towards Tikhedunga, walking down along the ridges and through rhododendron forests of a large Magar village of Ulleri, finally reaching Tikhedhunga after descend and continue trek to Nayapul. We will take a short drive from Nayapul to Pokhara.
Today, the scenic drive back to Kathmandu passing through different natural treasures in the tourist coach/ bus. One can fly back to Kathmandu via 30 minutes of flight. You will be taken for a farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with the cultural show in the evening. Please feel free to contact us if you are planning any other trips in the land of Himalayas.
Thanks for joining your trip with us. Massif Holidays Team always heartily welcomes you for another adventure in Nepal.
