Muktinath Jomsom Trekking


Trip Facts

Trip Code
HWN015
Trip Duration
13 Day(s)
Activities
Trekking, Culture
Start Point
Nayapul
End Point
Jomsom
Max Altitude
3670m
Group Size
1-12 Pax
Best Season
March–May, Oct-Nov
Diffic. Level
Demanding
Accomodations & Meals

  • 4 Nights 3-Star Hotels
  • 8 Nights Tea Houses
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 8 Lunches and Dinners
  • Water (Pay Extra on the trek)
Locations Covered

  • Kathmandu
  • Pokhara
  • Ghorepani Poonhill
  • Lete – Marpha
  • Jomsom –  Kagbeni
  • Muktinath

Overview


"Muktinath Jomsom Trekking – 13 Days offers one of the most advanced trekking routes providing comfortable lodges operated by Thakalis and Gurungs families. Initiating from Pokhara, you ascend the Annapurna hills following the charming Gurung villages and carry on through Lichen-draped rhododendron forest to hike Poonhill at dawn for stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas. Then you will walk up the deepest valley between two Himalayan colossal, Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m). During Muktinath Jomsom Trekking – 13 Days, when you walk up the Kaligandaki valley, we go through the long-established and flourishing villages of Tukuche, Ghasa, Marpha & Jomsom. The Thakali, long-established traders, have transferred their pleasant and immaculate hotels into local homes and are famous as one of Nepal's most friendly and successful innkeepers. Passing Jomsom, you approach the dry landscape like Tibet in Mustang. At Muktinath, set down the Thorung-La Pass; you will have a…"

Muktinath Jomsom Trekking – 13 Days offers one of the most advanced trekking routes providing comfortable lodges operated by Thakalis and Gurungs families. Initiating from Pokhara, you ascend the Annapurna hills following the charming Gurung villages and carry on through Lichen-draped rhododendron forest to hike Poonhill at dawn for stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas. Then you will walk up the deepest valley between two Himalayan colossal, Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m).

During Muktinath Jomsom Trekking – 13 Days, when you walk up the Kaligandaki valley, we go through the long-established and flourishing villages of Tukuche, Ghasa, Marpha & Jomsom. The Thakali, long-established traders, have transferred their pleasant and immaculate hotels into local homes and are famous as one of Nepal’s most friendly and successful innkeepers. Passing Jomsom, you approach the dry landscape like Tibet in Mustang. At Muktinath, set down the Thorung-La Pass; you will have a day to explore the temple and villages; also, you will enjoy stunning mountain views before taking the flight to Pokhara from Jomsom. If you are interested in exploring more about Mustang, you may choose Upper Mustang Trek, but this trek is considered a restricted region trekking. It must obtain the limited region special permits and guidelines.

Muktinath Jomsom Trekking – 13 Days starts from Nayapul (48 Km from Pokhara); trekking over hilly ridges of Lumle and walk about 20 to Birethanti, then you trek steadily up the side of the valley, reaching hile to Thikhedunga. You feel great when you get to Poonhill at sunrise; the mountain ranges of Annapurnas will warmly welcome you. Ghorepani – Poonhill trek could be the best option if you have a short time for trekking.

 

Are you looking for a short Jomsom Muktinath Trek that should be finished within a week? Here is the alternate itinerary below

Jomsom Muktinath Trek 5 Days

No of Days Itinerary Overnight
Day 01 Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (30 minutes flights) Hotel
Day 02 Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (15 minutes flight) Hotel
Day 03 Jomsom to Muktinath Trek – 16 KM (5-6 hours)

Visit Darshan at the infamous Muktinath Temple and drive back to Jomsom.

Hotel
Day 04 Fly back to Pokhara Hotel
Day 05 Fly back to Kathmandu

 

Please read: This is the shortest itinerary for those who have short holidays in Nepal. Also, you should be aware of the flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, which operates until noon only. Flying can be delayed or canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. So, having a few extra days on this Jomsom Muktinath trek five days would be highly suggested. We also have a Muktinath helicopter day trip option if you are interested in making this trip to Muktinath in a day from Kathmandu or Pokhara.

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What's Included ?


  • Airport transfers – Pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking
  • Accommodation in tea house or lodges during trekking
  • Bus fare – KTM-PKR-KTM
  • English speaking license holder trekking guide and his all expenses
  • 1 Porter – 2 Trekkers and his all expenses
  • TIMS and National park permit fees
  • Two nights’ standard accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara with Breakfast
  • One day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Supporting staffs (Trekking guides, cook and porters) and their necessary insurance, accommodation, meal, allowance and salaries

What's Excluded ?


  • International Flight and Departure Tax
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal gears and clothing such as sleeping bag, walking stick and etc
  • Travel/Medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Rescue if needed
  • Personal expenses caused by weather, laundry telephone call, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips and etc.

Customer Reviews


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John UY . Jul 24, 2019
3 Country Tour - Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan

Hassle-free is the word. If you plan to visit these countries? Anup at Himalayan Windows is the guy you need to see. Almost a year of planning and he was on top of things every single time. Any questions? He answers. Any suggestions? He answers. Better yet? You don’t need to plan anything. Have him plan it for you! He even booked us a fine dining restaurant in which my…

Hassle-free is the word. If you plan to visit these countries? Anup at Himalayan Windows is the guy you need to see. Almost a year of planning and he was on top of things every single time. Any questions? He answers. Any suggestions? He answers. Better yet? You don’t need to plan anything. Have him plan it for you! He even booked us a fine dining restaurant in which my wife was really surprised! Thanks for that one, sir! Our only interest was Bhutan and they offer everything including visas. Then, he was kind enough to suggest Tibet and we were like, why not? Since it’s a neighboring country and we haven’t visited it either. We ended up booking the 3 Country tour. Including Nepal yes! Nepal was very entertaining and with our very educated guide Anish! He knew his stuff. Smiling fella! Minus the rain coz we missed our helicopter ride to see up close and personal the all-mighty Mt Everest. But don’t get me wrong. Even if Anup knew that our helicopter ride would be canceled he still showed up, at 6 am! He kept trying and calling constantly if there could be any possibility that we could do the tour but sadly no. That is customer service at its finest. Haven’t encountered such customer service like his. 5 stars on that! Tibet was something else. Altitude sickness yes but we managed. Karma our guide was very accommodating and will give us time to wander around on our own. Knows how to manage time especially visiting the Potala Palace. When he said he’ll meet us at 7 am. He was at the hotel right on the dot. Talk about punctuality! Bhutan was magical! The moment when you land. Everything is just a breeze. Even immigration was very friendly! I have no complaints! Sangay our guide was great! We felt like we weren’t tourists. More like friends. He explained everything perfectly. He even told us to roll down our windows coz of the fresh air. The hike to Tiger’s Nest is no joke but Sangay was there all the way. We have no negative feedback the whole time we were there in the kingdom of Bhutan. A must place to visit! Our only concern was the breakfast at Shambhala Palace in Tibet. To us, it was a cool experience to have Tibetan breakfast such as the tsampa but to the others, they might not be able to enjoy it. Fewer choices of food but that didn’t bother us. Eggs, toast coffee, and tea. No continental breakfast here but we were happy about it. The hotel is nice though! Loving the touch of every piece of furniture they have. Hi-tech shower! When we had dinner they have to fetch it from the other hotel coz the cook wasn’t there anymore. They didn’t say the kitchen is closed. They still provide. We were shocked! We felt bad for the guy delivering the food to us but we gave him a decent tip. Wish we knew all their names coz they were all very nice to us from the beginning when we arrived greeted with a smile and the day we left. The security guard even gave us bottled water on the way back to Nepal. We will surely miss those hardworking folks over there! Keep smiling! One word. Anup will do anything to make your trip a memorable one coz ours was. Even side trips such as having breakfast and having us tried all the dishes or snacks that we wanted to try! Also, even if we were at other Countries he keeps in touch thru WhatsApp just to make sure everything was still in order. He even kept on checking the helicopter ride when we were away! Thumbs up, sir! Hope your business will continue to grow and may you have more customers and friends to come! You are indeed an amazing travel consultant. Thanks again for having us and making our trip a memorable one! Thank   you all, Mr and Mrs. Uy
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Payment: A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to book the tour with Himalayan Windows (HW). The remaining balance is to be paid three days prior to the departure date. Payment can be made via Wire Transfer or Credit Card. All credit card payments are securely processed and a bank fee applies.

Cancellation: For cancellations more than 30 days before the Tour Start Date, there will be no cancellation fee. If the cancellation happens within 29-4 days prior to the Tour Start Date, a charge of 30% of the total invoice amount will be applied. Cancellations occurring within 3 days or less of the start date or in the case of a no-show, 100% of the total invoice amount will be charged. Learn more about Terms and Conditions.

Accommodation: Accommodation is typically provided in twin rooms in cities, though a single supplement can be requested for an additional fee. During peak season, it can be difficult to find single or twin rooms in the mountains, so our lodges usually offer dormitory-style accommodation. Our priority is always to provide clean and safe rooms for our guests.

Meals: Our packages in Bhutan include full board meals, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. For treks, all meals are provided, but you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.

Nepal Visa: If you are planning a trip to Nepal, you must have a valid passport and Nepal Visa. Depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa before your arrival. To be eligible, your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months from your Tour Start Date. If you are planning on traveling to multiple countries on your trip, make sure to get a multi-entries Nepal Visa.

Bhutan Visa Clearance: All visitors to Bhutan must have a valid Bhutan Visa Clearance before their trip. To obtain it, you must submit a color-scanned copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the start date of your tour. Your tour operator will send you a Visa Clearance prior to your departure, which you must present at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during check-in. Once you arrive at Paro Airport, your passport will be stamped with the original visa.

Tibet Group Visa (TGV): All travelers from any nation intending to go to Tibet from Nepal must obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu with the help of a tour operator. To ensure the successful application of the TGV, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before your travel date. If you are coming from China, you will not require a TGV; instead, you will need a Chinese Visa and Permit. To find out more about the process of entering Tibet, please look into the Tibet entry procedure.

Nepal & Bhutan: Visiting Nepal and Bhutan at the same time is ideal as they share a similar climate. From high mountains to low land sub-tropical plains and jungles, the two countries have similar weather. The best time to visit is from March to April (spring) and October to December (autumn and early winter). During these months, the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder months, while June, July, and August (summer) are typically monsoon seasons.

Tibet: It is best to visit Tibet between April and October when the weather is warm and the skies are clear. However, from November to March, it is still possible to explore certain areas like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, and Mount Kailash, as long as the roads are not blocked by snow. Temperatures during this time may be quite cold.

HimalayanWindows strongly recommends that anyone planning to travel in the Himalayas purchase Travel Insurance. This policy will provide coverage in the case of medical emergencies, evacuation, theft, loss of belongings, and last-minute tour/ticket cancellations. Having this protection in place will help ensure that your trip is safe and enjoyable.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nepal Tour and Trekking Do I Need A Visa To Enter Nepal? Yes, all foreigners, Except Indians, need a Nepalese visa to enter Nepal. Most nationals can get an on-arrival visa at the TIA airport. However, it is advised to consult with your nearby Embassy or Consulate of Nepal. What do I need to get my visa? You need to have a valid passport, some… Read More »

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