This trek boasts some spectacular mountain views, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for views of the northern flanks. From the Kali Gandaki valley you can make excursions to either the 1950 French Annapurna North Face Base Camp or the Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From Kagbeni a steep climb reaches Muktinath, an important place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. Well-to-do Indians fly in to Jomsom and walk or ride horses to Muktinath. The town is set in a grove of the trees and has a Buddhist Gompa and a pagoda-style temple of Vishnu Mandir containing an image of Vishnu. From the temple wall a 108 waterspouts, cast in the shape of cow heads, pour forth sacred water. Even more sacred is the water that issues from a rock inside the ancient Tibetan–style Jwala Mai temple a short distance below the pagoda.

Day to Day Itinerary (Jomsom Muktinath Trekking)

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu & Drop to Hotel
Depending on your arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you.Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Today we drive to Pokhara(200km), approximately 7 hours away by tourist bus. We will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara around 2:00 o’clock. Pokhara is an enchanting Himalayan Valley of remarkable beauty. We can explore its scenic land on bicycle/on foot or as your own like boating in Fewa Lake over looking the region of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. In the evening prepare for the trek.Overnight.

Day 4: Pokhara - Tikha Dhunga (1491 M.)
After breakfast in the morning we drive to Nayapul (48 km.) 1.5 hr by vehicle over via hilly ridges of Lumle/kande and walk about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where we have Lunch. After lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tikhedhunga. Along the way various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Gorepani is the objective for the next day it is better to push to Tikhe Dhunga.Overnight at Tihke Dhunga.

Day 5: Tikha Dhunga - Ghorepani (2848M.)
Breakfast served in the morning around 7:am. From Tikhedhunga the trail crosses a stream (Bhurungdi Khola) on a suspension bridge to start the long steep climb to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There are magnificent rhododendron and oak forest. Lunch spot in Nangethanti. Thanti is a Nepali words meaning “rest house”. In the winter the trail can be covered with show. From Nangethanti about one hours walking to Ghorepani at 2848m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.Overnight in Ghorepani.

Day 6: Ghorepani - Tatopani (2855m.) 6.30 hrs
Today we walk on the long descent into Kali Gandaki canyon. Enjoy the cool quite of the forest as we descend steeply through Chitre, Shikha and Ghara all of which offers refreshment and a chance to rest your knees. After about 6000 ft. of descend we cross we have our first sight of the Kali Gandaki River, which we cross to reach Tatopani. Tatopani consists several clusters of building with excellent food, hot spring and nice view of Nilgiri mountain. Sipping your beer as you enjoy your soak, drinking in the lovely atmosphere and surroundings of the riverside.

Day 7: Tatopani - Lete (2438m.) 6 hrs
Today we continue up the valley along the deepest gorge at Dana than becomes progressively steeper and narrow as the river becomes ‘younger’ when the river meets the Rupse Chhahra. There is a spectacular waterfall and the Geology here changes. Still we will continue north along the steep Cliffside to Kabre then Ghasa. Ghasa (2040m) a sprawling flat-roofed village, which contains tea shops and hotels is the first Thakali village on the trek and it marks the end of the subtropical vegetation and the beginning of the conifer forests. From Ghasa, the trail climbs steadily but not steeply, and it soon enters pine forests, crossing a stream on a wooden bridge, and climb up about 15 minutes we reach to Lete, which is a wonderful place for staying overnight and Sunsets from Lete are memorable.

Day 8: Lete - Marpha ( 2667 m.) 6 hrs
The spread- out village of Lete, which then combines into Kalopani. At Kalopani we cross the river where it is narrow and back again over suspension bridge. Aim to reach the pretty village of Marpha today. The trail passes through the interesting Thakali village of Larjung, Khobang and Tukuche. There are lots of lodge to choose from. After walking about 1.30 hour from Tukuche we finally we reach to a charming town of Marfa where we pass by the Marpha Agricultural farm, which has introduced new crops into the area.

Day 9: Marpha - Kagbeni (2800m.)
From this point northwards a strong wind begins to blow from about 10.00 AM onwards. So, aim to set out early. The trail begins to enter the rain shadow caused by the mountains and the tree becomes smaller. So they are few and far between and scrub taken its place. As we approach Jomsom the scenery changers again becoming like desert. Jomsom is the center of Mustang that contains several good hotels, bakery shops; army/ police check post, government offices. About three hours walking along the valley we reach to Tibetan pretty village of Kagbeni where we will stay overnight.

Day 10: Kagbeni - Muktinath (3802m.) and back to Kagbeni
Next morning without our heavy pack we head up east away from Kali Gandaki River there are views to Muktinath and Thorung Pass in the distance. We pass traditional village of Jarkot where we may stop for lunch and finally reach to Muktinath. Muktinath Temple is a point of pilgrimage for Buddhist and Hindus where flam, water, air meet. Enjoy the views from here before returning to Kagbeni.

Day 11: Kagbeni – Jomsom
It takes only 3 hours to back to Jomsom. After having Lunch we can stroll around Jomsom or hike up to the next village crossing the Kali Gandaki village. Jomsom has an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) office, museum.

Day 12: Jomsom – Fly to Pokhara
After breakfast take the flight to Pokhara and transfer to your guest house / hotel.

Days 13 : Pokhara
Spend the days relaxing in this lovely town, with it’s wonderful lakeside setting. Overnight in your guest house / hotel.

Day 14 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
An early start to take the tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Departure

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