Jomsom Muktinath Trek

An overview

Just doing half of Annaurna Circuit: fly up one of the deepest gorges in the world - squeezing between Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri I, both 8,000m - and land at Jomsom (2,700m / 8,858ft) amidst the stunning high desert scenery of the upper Kali Gandaki river. This trek will take you to Pilgrimage site of Muktinath, a millennia-old holy spot, and sight visit of ancient fortress settlements. Then we trek back to Jomsom and down to Pokhara. T here are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Thakali, Magar and Chetrie people, the Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas.

Along the trail the views of Nilgiri (7061), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machapuchare (6993m) and the Annapurnas are magnificent. The winding trail passes through magnificent forests of oak and rhododendron that line the southern foothills of the Himalaya. The terrain varies from sub-tropical valleys with banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges clad in thick rhododendron forest. You will visit the famous Poon Hill where you will hopefully be blessed with a fantastic sunrise and view of all the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range to the West. The views here are breath taking as you sit and sip on a hot chocolate before heading down the main trail to Pokhara.

Trek Facts
Tentative Itinerary
Cost Details
Guest Reference

Grade: Medium

Max alt: 3845m.

Min alt: 1000m.

Walking hrs: 6-8 hrs.

Seasons: March-May, Sep-Nov

Trek Style: Tea House / Camping

Trail Fact

Jomsom Trail

Day 01: Kathmandu – Pokhara 960m. 6 –7 hrs. drive

Day 02: Pokhara – Fly 25 minutes up Jomsom 2760m. and trek to Kagbeni 2845m. 3-4 hrs. trek

Day 03: Kagbeni – Muktinath 3810m. 3-4 hrs. trek

Day 04: Muktinath – Jomsom 2760m. 6-7 hrs. trek

Day 05: Jomsom –Kalopani 2530m. 5-6 hrs. trek

Day 08: Kalopani – Tatopani 1160m. 6-7 hs. trek

Day 09: Tatopani – Ghorepani 27500m. 6-7 hrs. trek

Day 10: Ghorepani – Tadapani 2710m. 5-6hrs. trek

Day 11: Tadapani – Ghandrung 1990m. 4-5 hrs. trek

Day 12: Ghandrung - Birethanti - Pokhara

Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu: Drive 6 -7 hrs

Trek Organizing Cost

Trek Style	Services	Cost Per Person as per Group Size
Trek Style	Services	2-4 Person	5-8 Person	9-12 Person	Above 12 Person
Tea House	Deluxe	USD 615	USD 570	USD 547	USD 519
	Standard	USD 532	USD 500	USD 472	USD 460
	Budget	USD 525 per person. (Minimum 2 person)
Tented Camp	Deluxe	USD 942	USD 861	USD 650	USD 620
Tented Camp	Standard	USD 760	USD 710	USD 650	USD 510

Tea house

Deluxe

Hotel, sleeping bag/jacket, breakfast/lunch/dinner, tea/coffee, fresh or can fruit, desert, chocolate bars, hot shower, private transportation, flight, airport tax, guide, sherpa and porter, Conservation/entrance permit, insurance and other facilities for the staffs etc.

Standard

Hotel, breakfast/lunch/dinner, tea/coffee, desert, transportation, flight, airport tax, guide, porter, Conservation/entrance permit, insurance and other facilities for the staffs etc.

Budget

Lodge accommodation, breakfast with cup of tea or coffee, normal land transportation, a guide, conservation/entrance permit, flight, airport tax, insurance and other expenses of the guide etc.

Tented Camp

Deluxe

Wholesome hygienic and fresh meals, drinks, kitchen and camping equipments, toilet tent and papers, sleeping bag/mattress/jacket, dining table/chairs, fresh and can fruit, desert, chocolate bars, hot washing bowls, private land transport, flight, airport tax, guide, sherpa, cook, helpers, necessary porters, flights, airport tax, conservation/entrance permit, insurance and other facilities for the staffs etc.

Standard

Wholesome hygienic and fresh meals, drinks, kitchen and camping equipments, toilet papers, mattress, fresh and can fruit, desert, hot washing bowls, guide, sherpa, cook, helpers, necessary porters, conservation/entrance permit, insurance and other facilities for the staffs etc.