Jomsom Muktinath trek is one of the best composed Himalayan adventures including mountain trekking, visiting the sacred temple Muktinath and experiencing 3 different Nepalese cities.
This pilgrimage trail provides an awe-inspiring understanding of Nepal while exploring the local tribes, their culture, traditional villages and enjoying the spectacular views of different landscapes with snow capped mountains (Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and many others).
Thrilling sensation given by the landscape from Jomsom to Muktinath will be memorable.
As this trail is a part of the famous Annapurna circuit and Upper mustang trekking, we will meet fellow trekkers with lots of stories to tell – some of victory, some of suffering. Muktinath is a temple for both Hindu and Buddhist people situated at the base of Thorong La pass along the Around Annapurna trekking trail.
It is also a gateway for the trekkers going to upper mustang trekking.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek Difficulties
The maximum altitude of Jomsom Muktinath trek is 3760 meters. However, being less than 4000 meters, this trek falls under moderate trekking area in Nepal. Various factors can create difficulties during the trek such as uncertain weather, rough terrain and so on.
Trekking to an area less than 4000 meters has very less chance of altitude sickness. But, you can find sudden change in altitude once you reach Muktinath and hence the chance of getting altitude sickness. Avoiding the altitude sickness during Jomsom Muktinath trek requires or needs acclimatization to adjust your body to the environment and rest too. Carrying the medicine for situations like altitude sickness is helpful.
Apart from the altitude sickness, uncertain weather is another factor that may bring difficulties during the Jomsom Muktinath trek. Uncertain weather mostly occurs during the monsoon and winter season such as rainfall, snowfall, foggy and so on. So, avoid trekking Jomsom Muktinath in monsoon and winter. Be wise and choose autumn and spring because these are the best seasons to avoid uncertain weather and to trek Jomsom Muktinath.
Rough terrain can be another factor to create the difficulties during the Jomsom Muktinath trek. The terrain can be found mostly dry and rough. Prepare yourself in such a way that you can complete the trek without facing difficulties. Choose the best equipment and carry with you to avoid difficulties.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary
There are several itineraries for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek. You can customize the itinerary according to your schedule – in how many days you want to complete the trek. Here, we have provided the basic 13 days itinerary of Jomsom Muktinath trek;
- Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu; 1400 meters
- Day 2: Guided Sightseeing at Kathmandu
- Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara; 820 meters, 6 – 8 hours
- Day 4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni; 2720/2820 meters, 20 minutes flight and 3 – 4 hours trek
- Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath; 3760 meters, 5 – 6 hours
- Day 6: Trek from Muktinath to Marpha; 2670 meters, 6 hours
- Day 7: Trek from Marpha to Kalopani; 2530 meters, 5 hours
- Day 8: Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani; 2474 meters, 6 hours
- Day 9: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani; 2860 meters, 7 – 8 hours
- Day 10: Hike to Poonhill and trek down to Ulleri and drive back to Pokhara; 3193/1430 meters, 5 – 6 hours
- Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu
- Day 12: Explore Bhaktapur; 1401 meters, Full Day
- Day 13: Final Departure from Kathmandu
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Permits required for Jomsom Muktinath Trek
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area project) permit is required to trek Jomsom Muktinath. The cost for a TIMS card is $10 whereas the cost for an ACAP permit is $30. If you book Jomsom Muktinath Trek with us, we will arrange it but if you are planning to trek solo you have to arrange it by yourself. You can get it from Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) which is situated at BhrikutiMandap, Kathmandu.
Food and Accommodation during Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Jomsom Muktinath Trek includes full board meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Full board meals are served during the trek. Every teahouse in the trek provides you with a menu which includes all the available food. Choose the food according to your preference.
In the Jomsom Muktinath trek, you will be staying at tea houses owned by local people. The accommodation during the trek is comfortable where the room will be on twin sharing basis.
Flight Details during Jomsom Muktinath Trek
The flight is only accessible from Pokhara to Jomsom. You don’t have an option of direct flight from Kathmandu to Jomsom. To reach Pokhara you can choose an option of drive or flight. 25 minutes of scenic flight from Kathmandu will take you to Pokhara. From Pokhara it takes around 20 minutes to reach Jomsom.
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Cost of Jomsom Muktinath Trek – Nepalgram Adventure
S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 1975 | 1180 | 825 |
2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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