Jomsom Muktinath Family Trek
Trip Duration
12 days
Nature Of Trip
Trekking & Sightseeing
Maximum Altitude
3,710m/12,168ft at Muktinath
Difficulty Grade
Easy to Moderate
Start Point & End Point
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Best Seasons
March to May & September to December
Meals
In Kathmandu & Pokhara breakfast basis and all meals during the trek
Transportation
Tourist Bus/private vehicle/flight
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and teahouses during the trek
Jomsom Muktinath Family Trek is a short trek in the Mustang region. The trek takes you to the Annapurna Region, north of the beautiful city of Pokhara. In the trek, you will go through the deepest valley in the world, Kali Gandaki to the vastly uninhabited plateau of Upper Mustang. The unique mixture of cultural journey, adventure travel, and eco-tour in the Himalayas also goes through beautiful places like Tatopani and Ghorepani.
Jomsom Muktinath Family Trek Trip Overview:
Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) is a holy site revered by Hindus and Buddhists. Thousands of devotees visit the place for pilgrimage each year. Most of the devotees take showers in the cold streams located inside the temple premise with a belief that it washes all their sins.
The Jomsom Muktinath Family Trek takes is a big opportunity to explore diverse ethnic backgrounds like Gurung, Magar, Thakali, and Managi. The trek throws a panoramic mix of Upper Mustang Valley and the scenic mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Dolpo. It can be a perfect choice for those looking for a short adventure-sightseeing trip or family trek.
Jomsom Muktinath Family Trek Route
Itinerary Outline:
1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
2nd Day: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour & trek preparation
3rd Day: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 5-6 hrs drive
4th Day: Flight to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft), trek to Kagbeni(2804m/9197ft) 3-4 hrs walk
5th Day: Trek to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft), 4-5 hrs walk
6th Day: Trek to Marpha(2,680m/8,792ft), 6-7 hrs walk
7th Day: Trek to Ghasa (2,110m/6,922ft), 6-7 hrs walk
8th Day: Trek to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft), 4-5 hrs walk
9th Day: Relaxing day at Tatopani
10th Day: Drive to Pokhara by public bus, a 5-6 hrs drive
11th Day: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 5-6 hrs drive
12th Day: Departure from Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Car
20 Minutes
Overnight
Kathmandu
Meal
Welcome Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our representative will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and assists you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. After getting some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again in the evening. We will then go for the welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu where we will have a short briefing about the trip, overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Overnight
Kathmandu
Meal
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
After breakfast the day will start with our guided trip around cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the world's biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, and the monkey temple Swoyambhunath Stupa. After exploring the surrounding areas, we will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its temples, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess). We'll have an evening pre-trip discussion and introduction session with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley (823m/2,700ft) 5-6 hrs drive
Car
5-6 Hrs
Overnight
Pokhara
Meal
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
We'll take an early morning drive in a private vehicle to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside. We check in to the hotel after we reach Pokhara. You can spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding lakeside areas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Flight to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft), trek to Kagbeni(2804m/9197ft) 3-4 hrs walk
Overnight
Kagbeni
Meal
3 Neals
Flight
20 Minutes
Walking
3-4 Hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
After breakfast, we will take an early morning flight to Jomsom. A super scenic flight of 20 minutes will bring you to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang. From Jomsom, we will continue our trek on the gradual & windy path to reach the Kali Gandaki riverbed for about three hours. We stop at Ekley-Bhatti village. After a good stop here, we walk for an hour of easy walk that will take us to Kagbeni, the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni is an interesting wind-swept village situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via the Upper Mustang area. Overnight at Kagbeni.
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,710/12,168ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Overnight
Muktinath
Meal
3 Meals
Walking
3-4 Hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
We will start our trek to Muktinath on this day. Firstly, we will walk in an arid area and steeply climb up to the ridge for an hour. We further take a gentle uphill, from where we get a scenic view of Annapurna and Tukuche as well as the Upper Mustang part. We will cross the small villages to reach Jharkot. It is a great place to encounter local Thakali with its traditional dresses. There is a very old monastery made around 500 years before in Jharkot. You can also enjoy the local culture in the place. After walking for half an hour climb up from Jharkot to the hill, we will reach Muktinath which is a superb scenic Himalayan range and arid area. You will have a chance to encounter many brave trekkers who came through crossing the Throung la (5,416 m) from the Manang side in this region. You can also explore the surrounding areas and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Trek from Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft) 6-7 hrs walk
Overnight
Marpha
Meal
3 Meals
Walking
6-7 Hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
We will visit the temple in the morning and continue our journey descending to the Kaligandaki river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekle Bhatti. The valley gets a very windy path afterward the Ekle Bhatti, which is also known as the lonely tea house. The walk will then follow the gentle trail for another two hours till we reach the large town of Jomsom. After lunch at Jomsom, we'll walk for about two hours of easy walk towards south east which brings us to Marpha for the overnight stop. Marpha is a little gem, with whitewashed houses, paved streets, and numerous well-kept lodges. Here you will have time to celebrate with local apple products like cider, brandy, and juice. You can also get dinner with apple pie.
Day 07: Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (2,120m/6,955ft) 6-7 hrs walk
Overnight
Ghasa
Meal
3 Meals
Walking
6-7 Hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
The walk will be very enjoyable following the Kaligandaki River downstream that reaches a charming village at Tukuche, close beneath the Tukuche peak and Dhaulagiri. You will also get spectacular views of Mt. Nilgiri and the massif icefalls which tumbles from the Dhaualgiri's east face. After an hour's walk from Tukuche, we will continue trekking down to Kalolpani village for lunch. Kalopani is another lovely village with more than 30 houses excellent tea houses and lodges that offers a grandeur view of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful pine forest. After taking two hours of easy downhill walk, we will reach a settled Thakali village. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 08: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Overnight
Tatopani
Meal
3 Meals
Walking
4-5 Hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
The route will dramatically change the vegetation on this day from a dry, arid desert to pine and conifer forests, as we pass between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna. The southern end of the area was dominated by the Thakali people. We will experience unique architecture from Ghasa to Tatopani. You can enjoy the architectural style change, with much ornately carved woodwork in evidence. This pleasant walk amidst the beautiful surrounding will continue back to the terraced paddy fields. We will pass through the warm sub-tropical climate all the way to the village of Tatopani. You'll also enjoy the beautiful waterfalls of Rupse Waterfall. We will come down through Dana village (the deepest gorge in the world). After lunch onward, we will walk for a couple of hours to get to Tatopani for a natural hot spring bath. Explore the local place and overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Relaxing day at Tatopani
Overnight
Tatopani
Meal
3 Meals
Accommodation
Tea House
We will enjoy a full day relaxing with a hot bath in Tatopani. After a long day in the Himalayas, we will enjoy our day with the Nepalese lifestyle, exploring the surrounding village, reading books, or playing pool. It depends on your interest you have full freedom to do your own and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Pokhara 5-6 hrs drive
Car
5-6 Hrs
Overnight
Pokhara
Meal
Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel
Our trek will end here. We will drive by public vehicle to reach Lakeside Pokhara for the overnight stop. We will also explore the surrounding lakeside area in the remaining time. You can also simply relax at the heart of Lake Town.
Day 11: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) 5-6 hrs drive
Overnight
Kathmandu
Meal
Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Walking
5-6 Hrs
Accommodation
Hotel
We will drive back to Kathmandu early morning by a private vehicle passing through the beautiful Nepalese countryside till we reach Kathmandu. We will check in to the hotel after arriving in Kathmandu. You can spend the rest of the time relaxing or exploring the surrounding areas and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Car
20 Minutes
Meal
Breakfast
At the end of the trip, you can go shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
✅ Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the trek except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
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TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
The 1.5 hours drive to Muktinath is a easy and almost 45 minutes road which takes you through the bank of Kali Gandaki. As the road is being extended and will be pitched soon, the road is awesome from Kagbeni.
Muktinath is an important place of dakinis, Sky gods and one of the 24 Tantric places for Tibetan Buddhists. Besides, for Hindu, Muktinath carries a lot of importance and is a big pilgrimage place in sense of the importance.
Muktinath Temple is located at the height of 3750m. It is located at the Mustang District of Nepal with an extreme environment, surrounded by rugged, snow-clad mountains and a sacred place between Himalayas.
The best time to visit Muktinath is during September, October and November as the climate, weather and environment in these seasons is best. Also the road condition during this time is best.
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