This trek at the world's deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki passes between the giants of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. This is an ideal trek throughout the year as the route stays at a low altitudes and does not rain in the region. This trek is highly recommended for luxury trekkers as there is a regular flight from Pokhara/ Jomsom. A highlight of this trek is a leisure day at the holy temple of both hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath, where a natural holy flame has been burning from time immemorial.
Trip Fact: Jomsom Muktinath Trek
| Country:Nepal |
Max. Elevation: 5550m(Muktinath ) |
| Region:Region |
Trek Grade: |
| Destination: Jomsom Muktinath |
Trek Duration: 09 Days |
| Accomodation: Tea House/Camping, |
Best Seasons: Aug-Nov, Feb-May |
| Trek Starts: Pokhara |
Trek End: Jomsom, |
Treks Highlights:
Luxuriate in the hot springs at Tatopani. Spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The thrill of the Kali Gandaki gorge.
Itinerary in details of Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Day 01 Kathmandu- Pokhara
Early morning after breakfast drive to Pokhara or afternoon fly to Pokhara.O/n Pokhara.
Day 02: Pokhara – Nayapul – Hile (1490m)
From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi river to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Hile (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n Hile.
Day 03: Hile – Ghorepani (2850m)
From the place of Hile, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the climb very steeply on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Uleri at 2070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7219m), Himchuli (6440m) and Fishtail (6996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2850m). Walking time takes about 7 hours.O/n Ghorepani
Day 04: Ghorepani – Tatopani (1190m)
From the Ghorepani, trail descends almost through the several villages such as Chite (2350m), Sikha (1980m), Ghara (1700m), to Kali Gandaki River . After, crossing Kali Gandaki River through the suspension bridge and comes Tatopani (1190m). Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Tatopani
Day 05: Tatopani – Ghasa (2010m)
At the place of Tatopani, trail head up the Kali Gandaki gorge. It is said to be the deepest in the world from the heights of Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri. Between which it lays a tunnel and rocks trail brings Dana and the Hamlet with the picture of waterfall called Rupachhahara. From there ascends to Ghasa time takes approximately 6 hours, O/n Ghasa.
Day 06: Ghasa – Tukuche (2590m)
After a step climb through forest arrives Lete khola and the cluster of buildings that the village of Lete . After 20 minutes walking arrives at place of Kalopani. From there, trail leads up through the bank of Kali Gandaki River and enters Tukuche. Walking time takes about 6 hours, O/n Tukuche.
Day 07: Tukuche – Kagbeni (2800m)
After Tukuche, a dramatic changes in the vegetable from Pine and Onifer forest changes in the desert like country. The flow of air between the peak of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri creates strong winds. From there, trail leads flat through Marpha, Jomsom Eklaibhatti, reaches Kagbeni (2800m). Walking time takes about 6 hours, O/n Kagbeni.
Day 08: Kagbeni – Muktinath (3800m)
At the place of Kagbeni, trail leads upwards through Khirgar (3270m), Jharkot (3550m) and can be reaches Muktinath walking about 4 hours even relaxing, O/n Muktinath.
Day 09: Muktinath _ Jomsom (2750m)
At the place of Muktinath, one can back through the same trail to Jomsom. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours, O/n Jomsom.
Day 10: Jomsom – Pokhara
Early after breakfast fly backs to Pokhara stay some days in Pokhara or fly back to Kathmandu.
Annapurna Region Trekking
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