Deatil Itinerary for
Jomsom Family Trek - 14 Nights/
15 Days Trip
Day 01:
Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl.
airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel
in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for
welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu
and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02:
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day
trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu
and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus
temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the
subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba),
and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of
Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring
surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which
is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding
prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After
your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering
wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees
of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar
Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures
and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back
to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what
to do and doesn't in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances
to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or
simply relax at the hotel.
Day 03:
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft), 7-8 hrs drive
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus
station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful
river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer
to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight
at hotel.
Day 04:
Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,858 m)
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom,
a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter
of Mustang. a large town and a headquarter of the Mustang region, it is also a
major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt
Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, From
Jomsom trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about
3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour
of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni,
an interesting wind swept villages situated on the main age old Trans himalayan
salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival, check in the Lodge
with afternoon free for a stroll around the village.
Day 05:
Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Today, we start you our trek to Muktinath. Firstly with walk a arid area and
steeply climb up to the ridge for an hour and further gentle uphill with a scenic
view of Annapurna and Tukuche as well as to the upper mustang part. We cross the
small villages and reach at Jharkot which place is a great place to encounters
with local Thakali and with its traditional dresses. Here is a very old monastery
made around 500 years before and can be seen the local culture as well. After
here half an hour climb up to the hill will reaches at Muktinath which is a superb
scenic Himalayan ranges and arid area. You will have chance to encounters with
many brave trekkers who came through crossing the Throung la (5,416 m) from the
Manang side. You can explore the areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 06:
Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft), 6-7 hrs walk
We visit temple in the morning and continuing our journey descending to the Kaligandaki
river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekle bhatti meaning a lonely teahouse,
from here onwards the valley gets very windy path, the walk follows the gentle
trail for another two hours till the large town of Jomsom a town and a headquarter
of the Mustang region with a small airstrip just above the Kaligandaki River.
After lunch at Jomsom furhter two hours of easy walk towards south east brings
us at Marpha for the overnight stop, which is little gem, with whitewashed houses,
paved streets and numerous well kept lodges. Here you will have time to celebrate
with the local apple products like cider, brandy and juice and diiner with apple
pie.
Day 07:
Marpha to Ghasa (2,120m/6,955ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Today, the walk is very enjoyable following the Kaligandaki river down stream
reaches another charming village at Tukuche, close beneath the Tukuche peak and
Dhaulagiri with spectacular views of Mt. Nilgiri's and the massif icefalls which
tumbles from the Dhaualgiri's east face, after an hour walk from Tukuche continuing
trek down to Kalolpani village for lunch, and this is another lovely village of
more than 30 houses with excellent tea houses and lodge with grandeur view of
Mt.Annapurna I, Nilgiri's and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful pine forest. After
2 hrs easy downhill brings you long settled Thakali village for overnight at lodge.
Day 08:
Ghasa to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft), 4-5 hrs walk
The route dramatically changes the vegetation, from dry, arid desert to pine
and conifer forests, as we pass between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the
Annapurna's. From Ghasa the southern end of the area dominated by Thakali people
with fewer of this ethnic tribe till Tatopani, the architectural style change,
with much ornately carved wood work in evidence. This pleasant walk amidst the
beautiful surrounding continues back to the terraced paddy fields and into warm
sub-tropical climate all the way to the village of Tatopani passing through the
beautiful waterfalls of Rupse waterfall. We come down through Dana village (the
deepest gorge of the world) and after lunch onwards couple of hour to get to Tatopani
for natural hot spring bath. Explore the local place and overnight at hotel.
Day 09:
Relaxing day at hot spring
Today, we a full day relaxing at hot bath and after long day at Himalaya enjoy
your day with Nepalese lifestyle and explore surrounding village, read your book
or play pool. It's depends on your interest you have full free to do your own
and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10:
Tatopani to Galeshowor (900m/2,952 ft), 6-7 hrs walk
After your breakfast we follow the down Stream of Kaligandaki River. Walk through
villages, field and on road construction and after 3 hrs pleasant walk will reach
at Tipling for lunch. Then we follow the easy path to get to Galeshowor, which
is a big town and touched with modern style (from Tipling to Galeshowor operating
seasonable Jeep drive). After check in to the hotel and rest of the time explore
the famous Shiva temple, surrounding town and riverbank and overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
Drive from Galeshwor to Beni to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 4-5 hrs drive
Today morning we'll drive from Galeshowor to Beni and Pokhara takes around a
4-5 hour drive through beautiful countryside and on arrival at Pokhara we'll check
in to our hotel and rest of the time explore the lakeside area or simply relax
and overnight at Hotel.
Day 12:
Leisure at Pokhara lake town
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at the lake town of Pokhara,
explore the lake side or additional sightseeing on extra cost or relax at hotel
and overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 7-8 hrs drive
Morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop
for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu
guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding
areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 14:
Leisure at Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relax at hotel
or explore the Thamel and overnight at hotel.
Day 15:
Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family,
friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence
any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll
be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your
onwards destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
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