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Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek 8 Days, Easy

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3760m
Activities

3 Days Drive

5 Days Trek

Best Season

March - May

October - December

Meals

8 Breakfast

8 Lunch

6 Dinner

Accommodation

2 Nights Hotel in Pokhara

5 Nights at Lodge

Transportation

Bus/ Car/ Jeep / Flight

Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek

Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill trek is one of the popular trekking destinations in Annapurna region. The major attractions of the Jomsom Muktinath trekking route are Kagbeni, Muktinath temple, Natural Hot spring Tatopani, the most popular view point Poonhill and Ghandruk Gurung village etc. The nice alternative trekking route has been built from  Ghasa to Tatopani. You do not need to walk in road.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking starts after 30 minutes flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. It is also known as pilgrims trekking. The trek reaching the maximum altitude of 3800m (12,464 ft) and can be completed by anybody with a moderate level of fitness. This trek gives many spectacular views of the two Himalayas Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges. Explore the hundreds years old monastery, caves, local tribes, culture and life style and scenic beauties of the different landscapes. There are 108 water taps and two small pounds. The Hindu people believe that if you take bath 108 taps (108 is a sacred number in Tibetan Buddhism), cast in the shape of cows heads, which pour forth sacred water. You will be the free from the sin which you committed in your past life. A short walk past a collection of chortens is the Dhola mebar Gompa, or Jwalamai (goddess of fire) temple, where a holy flame of natural gas burns behind a grill just above the spring. Joining our Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is included the world’s deepest gorge of the Kali Gandaki River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The trek gets interesting in Tatopani where you will have the opportunity to relax in natural hot spring. The views from the first rays of the sun at the break of dawn grace of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayans from Ghorepani (Poon Hill,3210m.), that is absolutely magnificent . The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest towering view of snowcapped mountains in the background to Tadapani and Ghandruk. The trek will end at Nayapul and then we drive back to Pokhara.

In this day, you can drive all the way down to Tatopani from Muktinath or Jomsom if you avoid walking in the road. You hike from Tatopani all way to Pokhara via Ghorepani and Ghandruk village.

 

Outline

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu - Pokhara

Day 02: Pokhara Jomsom flight and trek to Kagbeni

Day 03: Trek Kagbeni - Muktinath

Day 04: Drive Muktinath - Tatopani

Day 05: Trek Tatopani - Ghorepani

Day 06: Trek Ghorepani - Poonhill - Tadapani

Day 07: Trek Tadapani - Ghandruk - Syauli Bazar - Pokhara

Day 08: Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu

Travel Map
Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek Map

Daily Itinerary

Whats Included?

  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus.
  • Hotel 2 Nights in Pokhara (1 night before trekking & 1 night after trekking).
  • Flight ticket (Pokhara - Jomsom) with airport departure tax.
  • Muktinath - Tatopani by Public Jeep or Bus.
  • Syauli Bazar - Pokhara by private taxi.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner three times a day) Lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • ACAP permit and TIMS (Trekker's Information Management System) card.
  • One English speaking government certificate holder trekking guide .
  • Duffel Bag.
  • Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (we use everyday to check your oxygen level and blood pressure in your body to avoid high risk ).
  • Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
  • Guide: food, lodge, transportation, salary, insurance, equipment etc.
  • First Aids Kit.
  • Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple etc.
  • 13% Government taxes and official charge.

Whats not Included?

  • International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
  • Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
  • All the drinks such as: tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water.
  • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Your trekking gears.
  • Tips for your guide.

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