Trip Facts
- Plane-Car-Toursi Bus
- 3760 meter/123333 feet
- Hotel-Lodge
- Less Active
- Kathmandu
- Kathmandu
- Autumn (March to May) & Autumn (Aug to Nov)
- In Person
- Trek & Tour
- Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
- English/Chinese/Hindi
- 5
- 78
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 snowcapped 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 creates difficulties during the trek such as uncertain weather, rough terrain and so on.
Trekking to an area less than 4000 meters have very less chance of altitude sickness. But, you can find sudden change in altitude once you reach to Muktinath and hence 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 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 season to avoid uncertain weather and to trek Jomsom Muktinath.
Rough terrain can be another factor to create the difficulties during 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’s and carry with you to avoid difficulties.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary
There are several itineraries for Jomsom Muktinath Trek. You can customized 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
Download Detailed Itinerary for Jomsom Muktinath trek
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 TIMS card is $10 whereas the cost for 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 is served during the trek. Every teahouse in the trek provide you the menu which includes all the available food. Choose the food according to your preference.
In Jomsom Muktinath trek, you will be staying at teahouses 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 to 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 flight to reach to Jomsom.
Nepalgram team is always here to help you if you need any customization for your Jomsom Muktinath Trek.
Detailed Itinerary for Jomsom Muktinath trek
• Altitude – 1350 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel
Welcome to Nepal! Our representative will be waiting you at the airport with your name on a sign or Nepalgram hording board. S/he will help you to check in to your hotel and will let you know the time for meeting about Jomsom Muktinath trekking and sightseeing tour in following day.
• Altitude – 1350 meters
• Special – Kathmandu city tour
• Time – full day
• Activity – Sightseeing UNESCO world heritage sites
Local government licensed tour guide will take you on the tour of the major 4 landmarks of Kathmandu valley. All of these 4 destinations are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. Our guides will show you a different side of the city; they will take you off the touristic destination, and show you real Nepal. We call this as Urban Adventure with Nepalgram. Four destinations for the tour include, Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu), Boudhanath Temple (Buddhist), Swyambhunath Stupa (both Buddist and Hindu), and Kathmandu Durbar Square (also Known as Basantapur Durbar). After the tour you will have time to do the last minute preparations for Jomsom Muktinath trek.
• Altitude – 1400 meters
• Special – Scenic view during drive
• Time – 8 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus
We start our journey to Pokhara early in the morning. Tourist bus with Air conditioning will stop 2 times during the journey for breakfast and Lunch. We will see view of mountains and local villages, small towns, paddy fields and greenery of Nature. Once we get to Pokhara we will have time to walk by the Phewa lake since we stay really close by the lake (Walking distance from hotel to Lake).
• Altitude – 2820 meters
• Special – Scenic view from plane and during trek
• Time – 20 minutes flight and 3/4 hours of trek
• Activity – Flying in plane and trekking
Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom will be early in the morning, so we will have time to hike from Jomsom to Kagbeni. This flight is scenic with the view of mountains. We will be able to have aerial view of Ghorepani, Poonhill and whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalaya Range. Trekking from Jomsom to Kagbeni may make you feel like being in Tibet. Dry landscape from Jomsom extends all the way to Tibet – Nepal Border Korolla. After 3 hours of walking in the flat terrain we will get to Kagbeni village. Kagbeni is a gateway of Upper Mustang trekking. This village with stunning view of surrounding landscape date back to the 5th century BC.
Once we get to Kagbeni village we will walk around the village, meet & talk to locals, and visit the monastery. Overnight we sleep in the local guest house at Kagbeni Village. Here we are likely to meet other trekkers heading to Upper Mustang Trek.
• Altitude – 3760 meters
• Special – View of snow-capped mountains
• Time – 6 hours trek
• Activity – Trekking through steepy trail
Trekking today is bit steeper than yesterday, but more beautiful. From the beginning to the end of today’s trek we will have picturesque view of snowcapped mountains on one side and dry mountains on the other. Overnight at the local guest house at Muktinath, here we might get chance to chat with trekkers coming down from Thorong La pass.
• Altitude – 2670 meters
• Special – Marpha village and diverse landscapes
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking mostly downhill
During today’s trekking the landscape changes from dry mountains to green hills. Marpha village is famous for Brandy; you can try it but do not drink too much to get hang over the next day. The walk is similar than from Jomsom to Kagbeni, mostly downhill.
• Altitude – 2530 meters
• Special – View of mountains and landscapes
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking through river valley
Marpha to Kalopani is a flat walk along the river valley. It is approx 5 hours of easy walk.
• Altitude – 1190 meters
• Special – Hotspring, mountains and greenery
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking through the side of river
Trekking along the side of river gives nice view of green hills on the side, river valley opening wide and mountains at the end of the valley. Tatopani is famous for the Hot Springs. This is a natural hot spring where you can soak your body and drink & chat with friends.
• Altitude – 2860 meters
• Special – View of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range
• Time – 8 hours
• Activity – Trekking through rhododendron forest
Long trek to Ghorepani starts early after breakfast at Tatopani, after crossing the river we were following yesterday, we will get to a village called “Shikha”. Trail towards the end of the day will have green forest, and the higher we climb the mountains will be more visible. If you are doing Jomsom Muktinath trek during spring, this whole uphill walk will be inside a blooming Rhododendron forest. Once you get to Ghorepani village, view of Annapurna mountain range & Dhaulagiri Mountain range will be amazing.
• Altitude – 3193/1430 meters
• Special – Sunrise view along with the view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking uphill for sunrise view and trekking downhill
It takes 1.5 hours to get to Poonhill from Ghorepani village. We will hike up the hill to catch the view of sunrise from behind the mountains. Sun rises behind Mt. fishtail, and the color of the snow with the first rays of the sun makes amazing views; it is well worth climbing up the steps! After sunrise we will get back to the tea house, have breakfast and walk downhill to Ulleri for 3 hours. This is an easy walk, mostly downhill, through the jungle, you will love this side of jungle more than jungle from Shikha to Ghorepani. Once we get to Ulleri, we will take a jeep from Ulleri to Pokhara, where the Jomsom Muktinath trek ends. Enjoy the night life, Lake Walk, boating at Pokhara. Overnight in the hotel at Lakeside
• Altitude – 1350 meters
• Special – Scenic view during drive
• Time – 8 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus
We will take a tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel at Kathmandu
• Altitude – 1350 meters
• Special – Bhaktapur tour
• Time – Full day
• Activity – Sightseeing Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur is famous as a Heritage city. Among the 3 Palaces of Kathmandu valley, Bhaktapur is the oldest and it is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bhaktapur city tour is different from Kathmandu sightseeing, as we will take you to the narrow streets where every tourist do not go, and take you to the local restaurants. Also the art and architecture of Bhaktapur is different than in Kathmandu. We will spend a whole day touring Bhaktapur. Overnight at Kathmandu, capital of Nepal
• Time – 30 minutes airport transfer time
• Activity – Flying back to origin
Time has come to farewell you with all the good memories from trekking in Nepal. Our representative will drop you off to the airport promising to meet you again. Wish you a happy journey back home.
