# Jomsom Muktinath Trek-13 Days **Category:** Adventure **Location:** Pokhara, Nepal **Duration:** 24 hours **Price:** from USD 1499 per participant ## About Mukti means Salvation and Nath means God and Nirvana. So it holds great significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub-continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha (freedom) from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Jomsom is a serene village located amidst the high Himalayan settlement of Tibetan-speaking people. It is among the very few places in Nepal from where the Himalayan peaks can be admired at such a close range and yet from a safe altitude of only 8800 feet. Giant peaks like Nilgiri, Tilicho and Dhaulagiri seem almost at touching distance. Jomsom is not only the most popular trekking destination in Nepal but also the gateway to Upper Mustang. Jomsom is also the gateway to the Muktinath temple that holds great religious significance to both Buddhists and Hindus. This trek covers the half of Annapurna Circuit Trek and is a Pilgrim Trail to the holy temple and the religious shrines of Muktinath at 3800m. The focal point of the complex is the pool and its 108 brass waterspouts which pour forth sacred water where the pilgrims bathe in the frigid waters and visit the temple. This is the famous pilgrimage site for Hindu, Buddhist Pilgrims and ascetic Sadhus. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the trek route give a marvelous insight into the way of life of rural Nepalese people. The route to Jomsom up the Kali Gandaki River passes through a gap in the Himalayan barrier in the bottom of the deepest river canyon in the world. The valley of the Kali Gandaki River runs between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain. It offers good views of the mountains with spectacular and varied scenery on the way. The people of this part of Nepal are a mixture of Gurung and Magar ethnic groups in the lower stretches of the Kali Gandaki, Thakalis around Jomsom and people of Tibetan roots, the Lobas around Muktinath. Itinerary Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft] Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Day 03: Fly to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft] and Trek to Tikhedhunga [1,552m/5,090ft]: 4-5 hrs Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani [2,750m/9,020ft]: 6-7 hrs Day 05: Ghorepani to Tatopani [1,190m/3,904ft]: 5-6 hrs Day 06: Tatopani to Ghasa [2,110m/6,922ft]: 5-6 hrs Day 07: Ghasa to Marpha [2,680m/8,792ft]: 4-5hrs Day 08: Marpha to Kagbeni [2,810/9,218ft]: 4-5 hrs Day 09: Kagbeni to Muktinath [3,710m/12,170ft]: 5-6 hrs Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom [2,715m/8,910ft]: 5-6 hrs Day 11: Jomsom to Pokhara by flight Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu ***Flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu (about $108) are not included in the tour price Day 13: Final Departure ## What's included - All airport/hotel transfers - 3-star Hotels in both Kathmandu and Pokhara. (Both on B&B basis) - Teahouses during the trek - Full board meals with just a cup of tea or coffee - Welcome and farewell dinner - Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with a tour guide and all temples/monuments entrance fees. - Kathmandu to Pokhara flight ; Jomsom to Pokhara flight - Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation in tourist bus - An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging - Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) - All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, Trekking permit) - A comprehensive medical kit - All government and local taxes. - will learn about Local People lifestyle, culture, religions - On the way to Muktinath you will see one of the beautiful water fall of Nepal RUPSHE WATER FALL and you will see The Kali Gandaki Gorge 5,571 m deep - Jomsom is also famous for its high velocity winds, and gains the name “Windy city”, with most of the tree's crown facing the northern side. - Muktinath is a Vishnu temple, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. ... Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means "Hundred Waters". - View remote villages, Buddhist monasteries, Hindu Temple, and wildlife.Spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna,Nilgiri,Tukuche Peak,Dhaulagiri,Lamjung Hima ## What's not included - Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs) - Excess baggage charges - Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary - Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary) - International and domestic flights (Pokhara to Kathmandu-$108) - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc) - Tips for guides and porters ## Photos - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/0.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/1.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/2.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/3.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/4.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/5.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/6.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/7.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/8.jpg - https://api.yatraforfun.com/uploads/getyourguide/386386/9.jpg ## Booking - URL: https://yatraforfun.com/sightseeing/pokhara/jomsom-muktinath-trek-13-days - Source: getyourguide - Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951