Jomsom Muktinath trek made more popular due to easy accessibility, well facility of lodges, wholesome food, fresh baked bakery items and organically grown vegetable and fruits are main remarkable. Together traditional and cultural hospitality of Thakali and Gurung ethnical groups add this Muktinath Jomsom Trek trail a unique hub for family and easy trekkers. The region belongs to Asia’s oldest Kali Gandaki River valley just further behind of Annapurna and Giant Dhaulagiri massif and below of Ghasa village known also deepest gorge on planet. Muktinath Jomson Trek offers outstanding Himalayan views and fascinating cultural life style of Tibeto-Burman groups which is flavored this region one of the best slow trekkers destination of Annapurna trekking route. Specially this trail ideal for non-technical trekker’s group- family and cozy comfort way of short hikers those who are seeking for real Himalayan experience of nomad apple valley. Trekkers knows this trip as “Lower Mustang trek” but we named it Jomsom Muktinath Jomsom because you will be fly to Jomsom and then start your walking journey toward Muktinath through Kagbeni and then continue to Marpha, Gasa, Tatopani, Ghorepani, Poon Hill and ends at Pokhara.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek region also belong to amazing geological features on Earth if we imagine origin of the Himalayan ranges the remaining fossils found in this region are proved it was under the sea before 70 to 60 millions year ago in between. It believes according to modern plate movement theory- Australian plate movement pushed the Eurasian plate to move southwest towards Indian Ocean and collided with Indian plate to raise up Tethis sea shore to form the Himalayan range. Muktinath Jomsom Trek area also called the Trans- high plain valley has very limited areas for cultivation and settlement other parts almost are very dry windy and recorded less rain fall. Seasonally this Muktinath Jomson Trek region winter to mid of spring covered by snow so very limited numbers of crops and vegetations are grown there.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal. Up on arrival meet Himalayan Mentor office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city- Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions and lunch break will be during the tour at best restaurants available/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 03: Fly or Drive from Katmandu to Pokhara approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Pokhara 30 min by STOL flight and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2720m)/ drive to Muktinath (3800m) and visit/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 05: Drive to Kagbeni (2800m, 1 hr) and explore around/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 06: Drive to Jomsom and explore around/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 07: Drive to Tatopani (1200m, 3-4 hrs, Hot Spring) and overnight at lodge eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 08: Trek Tatopani (1200m) to Ghorepani (2700m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 09: Early morning climb up Poon Hill (3210m, 1-1:30 hrs) for sunrise with magnificent snow capped mountain views and trek Ghorepani (2850m) to Tadapani (2600m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 10: Trek Tadapani (2600m) to Ghandruk (1900m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 11: Trek Ghandruk (1940m) to Nayapul (1070m, 4-5) drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel. (All meals Breakfast & Lunch will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 12: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities-go for boating in Fewa Lake/rest/shopping/sightseeing etc (Hotel in Pokhara BB Basis)
Day 13: Next day drive from Pokhara to Katmandu approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Kathmandu 30 min by STOL flight as you wish to have in your package, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.
Day 14: Transfer to airport for International departure or if you wish to have onward programs-wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around. Please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.
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