Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trekking

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Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trekking

    Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill trekking is a short, easy trek in Nepal. These 13 days of trekking include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom, Muktinath, and Poonhill. It involves a short Himalayan flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. The holy temple Muktinath, which lies at an altitude of 3800 meters, is the highest altitude we reach. It is a great opportunity to explore a different ethnic group of Nepal, their lifestyle, and culture. Typical Tibetan lifestyles in the Muktinath area, Thakalis in the Jomsom area, Magars, Chettri, and Brahmin in the Poonhill area, and their warm hospitality, which makes our trip more memorable. Famous Nepali villages like Ghorepani, Marpha, Kagbeni, Muktinath, and many others are included in our itinerary. Natural hot spring in Tatopani is another top-listed most visited place in the Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek. Two types of landscape are involved in this trekking: the Tibetan plateau landscape in the Jomsom Muktinath area, and the dense forest areas of Poonhill. The Himalayas are panoramic from every part of the trek, but even more panoramic from Ghorepani, Poonhill. You can experience the best sunrise view and more panoramic Himalayas from Poonhill.         

    Our journey starts with a 6-hour drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You have the option to take a private car or 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu. The next day, a short drive to Nayapool and start our trekking to Ulleri. Our first view of Himchuli and Annapurna South will start from here. It is another memorable day when you reach Ghorepani. All the Himalayas, including two over 8000 meters (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I), are just panoramic with various other peaks. Best panoramic views of mountains, including Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, Fishtail, Gangapurna range, are seen from Poonhill (3200m) with the best sunrise view. Another famous point of the Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trekking is Muktinath. It is the holiest place, which is naturally as well as religiously rich. When we trek down from Ghorepani to Tatopani, we have a chance to take a natural hot spring bath. The typical local villages and apple fields are also attractions of this route. Marpha, Kagbeni, and several other villages are abundant with the oldest Buddhist stupas. At the end of the trek, we take a short 15-minute flight to Pokhara from Jomsom.

    Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek can be done throughout the year, but the best season is from March to May and September to November. Locally managed, well-maintained guest houses are available on this entire route. Professionally cooked hygienic food is served by the same guesthouses. If you are willing to spend more time in this sector, you can also include Annapurna Base Camp or the Annapurna round in this itinerary. This trek is also suitable for combining with the Upper Mustang Trek. Touch Kailash Travels and Tours can customize the itinerary as per your interests.    

    Highlight:

    • Natural city Pokhara
    • Sightseeing in the historical places of Kathmandu
    • Himalayan flight Jomsom to Pokhara
    • Typical Tibetan lifestyle of local peoples
    • Panoramic Mountain and sunrise view from Poonhill
    • Muktinath Temple
    • Natural hot spring in Tatopani
    • Warm hospitality from locally owned guest houses 
    Itinerary
    Trip Plan
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    We pick you up from the International airport in Kathmandu. It is just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport to your hotel. If time permits, we will talk about the trip and prepare your equipment 

    We start sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley. Cover historical places of UNESCO heritage sites. A Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, the biggest Buddhist stupa, Boudha, and the oldest palace, Bhaktapur. Transfer to the hotel after sightseeing. 

    After your early breakfast, drive with a tourist bus to Pokhara. It is 6 hours drive in a tourist bus via Prithvi Highway. The drive itself is scenic. You will reach Pokhara by 2 pm. Evening walks around Lakeside and an overnight stay at a hotel.  

    • Duration: 6 hours

    After your breakfast in the Hotel, drive for one and a half hours to Nayapool. Start trekking to Ulleri. Starting the walking is easy walking in flat land, crossing many local villages. In the end, after one and a half hours of tough uphill walking, we reach Ulleri. You could start to view Annapurna South and Himchuli from here.

    • Max Altitude: 1960m
    • Duration: 5-6 hours

    The trekking route starts from a thick forest and the bank of a deep river. As a whole, the route is easy uphill. Sounds, birds, and other wild animals are surrounding. We pass a small village called Banthati and reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani provides panoramic mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gangapurna range.

    • Max Altitude: 2860m
    • Duration: 4 hours

    Early in the morning, we hike to Poonhill. Reach Poonhill before sunrise. Poonhill is a hillside walking 1 and a half hours from your lodge, providing panoramic mountains and the best sunrise view. Come back to the lodge, take your breakfast, and start trekking down to Tatopani. We can take a natural hot spring. 

    • Max Altitude: 3210m
    • Duration: 6-7 hours

    A beautiful walk into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees, and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and ascends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall. Most of the walking section is near the local road. We could view Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range from Kalapani

    • Max Altitude: 2530m
    • Duration: 6-7 Hours

    Walking through the Kali Gandaki Valley. During the trail, we will cross several Thakali houses. We also have the option to take local transportation in the middle of the trek. Reach Marpha. Marpha is a typical Thakali village with a monastery at the top of the village. Exploration of the monastery and surroundings. 

    • Max Altitude: 2670m
    • Duration: 6-7 hours

    2 hours trekking through the road bank of the Kaligandaki River. Reach Jomsom, the place of the small airport. Another 2 hours of trekking reach Kagbeni. We will have enough time to take an exploration of Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a typical Tibetan style of the village with Tibetan-influenced people and cultures. Explore the oldest monasteries and the local village in Kagbeni. Kagbeni is also the entry point of the Upper Mustang

    • Max Altitude: 2810m
    • Duration: 4 hours

    The trekking trail generally goes up to reach more 1000-meter altitude today from Kagbeni to Muktinath. Walking on the road does not feel hard walking. Several villages on the way are important and interesting to stop over at. We also visit and meet local students in the oldest monastery in Jharkot. Reach Muktinath at the end. We can visit the main Muktinath temple and its surroundings today if our time permits. We still have the next morning to visit this and trek down to Jomsom. 

    • Max Altitude: 3800m
    • Duration: 5-6 hours

    Morning hiking over Muktinath temple, 108 holy taps, and Jwalamukhi. Trek down the same way to Jomsom. This day is very windy in this area. Reach quite early in Jomsom. We will explore the monastery at the top of Jomsom and surroundings village. Make confirmation of your flight time and seat for the next day's flight to Pokhara. We stay overnight very near Jomsom Airport.

    • Max Altitude: 2713m
    • Duration: 5-6 hours

    Take the early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. 15 minutes flight is a mountain flight with the Himalayan scenery. Reach Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. Day sightseeing in International Mountain Museum, David falls, Gupteswor Mahadev, and Fewa lake. 

    • Max Altitude: 827m
    • Duration: 15 min flight

    We drop you to international airport for your final departure.

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    Includes
    • Accommodation in Kathmandu in 3-star category hotels on twin sharing
    • Accommodation in Pokhara in 3-star category hotels on twin sharing
    • Accommodation in a local tea house/ Guest house during the trek on twin sharing
    • Every morning, breakfast in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
    • Sightseeing in Kathmandu and in Pokhara with transportation, guide, and entrance fees
    • Tourist bus driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
    • Private car to drop off at the trekking starting point and pick up from there
    • Local and shared transportation in the trekking area as per the itinerary
    • Trekking permit and TIMS card
    • English-speaking professional guide for trekking
    • Supporter to carry your baggage
    • Salary, food, accommodation, insurance, and equipment for the guide and supporter
    • Three times food and hot drinks during trekking
    • Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
    • Emergency evacuation management
    • First Aid kid box
    • Warm jacket and a down sleeping bag are available on a returnable basis if you need 
    Excludes
    • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
    • Personal equipment, Insurance, medical expenses, or emergency evacuation
    • Upgrading your accommodation and mode of transportation
    • Tipping to staffs 
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