Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels  
 
Tailor Made Trips
Add-on Trips
Spacer

Jomsom Muktinath Trek


Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet by our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu
Half day visit of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath. PM: Free, preparation for the trekking. O/N hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Six hours scenic drive through Prithvi highway by tourist bus or car or 20 Minute Fly.

Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), and trek to Tikhe Dhunga
After breakfast half an hour drive to Naya Pul  and start commence trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We cross the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. From here the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m).

Day 05: Tirkhe Dhunga - Ghorepani
This is a pleasant walking day. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we go up to Ghorepani (2850m). 6:00 hours.

Day 06: Ghorepani – Tatopani
Early morning hiking to Poon Hill to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as sunrise over the tolerable Himalayas. Having its great views of Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill, descends to Ghorepani and continuous trek to Tatopani.

Day 07: Tatopani – Ghasa
A lovely day walking along Kaligandaki riverside, gradually ascending with transition into sub-tropical vegetation. Very interesting suspension bridges to be crossed that makes your trek exciting. Arrive Ghasa an ethnic Thakali village.

Day 08: Ghasa – Marpha
The trails follows the Kaligandaki river through the narrow gorge, passing through Thakali traditional villages. Marpha is the main inhabitants of the ethnic group of Thakalis.

Day 09: Marpha – Kagbeni
An easy and lovely day walking along the riverside to Jomsom the district headquarters of Mustang district. This is the most interesting town in the area. The spectacular views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak and Dhampus peak will make you buy some extra rolls of film. Arrive Kagbeni, the entry point of the upper Mustang for overnight stop.

Day 10: Kagbeni- Muktinath
Gradually ascend to Muktinath one of the most important sites for Hindus. The holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Bishnu Temple in a grove of secret poplars.

Day 11: Kagbeni- Jomsom
We mark an end to our long trek on arrival at Jomsom from Kagbeni. With all the good memories of the trekking at this region we take rest for the whole day on reaching Jomsom, so that on departure from here to Kathmandu we be fresh and out tired body gets totally relaxed. Overnight stay at the Local Lodge.

Day 12: Jomsom – Pokhara
Scenic fly to Pokhara.

Day 13: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu by Car / Van / Tourist Bus (6hrs) or Fly (20minute)

Day 14: Departure


SHORT ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), and trek to Tikhe Dhunga
Day 05: Tirkhe Dhunga - Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani – Tatopani
Day 07: Tatopani – Ghasa
Day 08: Ghasa – Marpha
Day 09: Marpha – Kagbeni
Day 10: Kagbeni- Muktinath
Day 11: Kagbeni- Jomsom
Day 12: Jomsom – Pokhara
Day 13: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure

 
Grade: Challenging
Max. Altitude: 5416m.
Season: Around the year
Booking / Query this Trip

Book / Query about this package


(* represents compulsory fields)
All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements
*Arrival date:
*Departure Date:
*No. of days:
*No. of persons:
 
Hotel category:
Payment Mode
Also interested in:
Mt. Everest Flight   Air Ticket   Airport Pickup
Your plan in details:
Personal Information
*Your Name:
*Your Country:
 
*Your E-mail:
Phone:
(Country/Area Code)
 
© 2010 Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels. All Rights Reserved.

Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Jyatha, Thame, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel:
00977 1 4233084 / 4233085, Fax: 00977 1 4212203
Website: www.nepaltoursdestination.com, www.friendshiptravels.com, www.volunteersnepal.com