Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is another wonderful route in Annapurna and Mustang Region that leads you to famous Muktinath Temple of Nepal. This trek includes the deepest gorge of the world at Kaligandaki river. Any age group having moderate level of fitness can complete this trek. It is one of the journey to experience the different cultural and also give a fascinating insight into the living lifestyle of rural people. The Panorama range of trail from beautiful forest filled with rhododendron to rocky cliffs of Mustang leave you breathless. On Jomsom trekking trip we take you to most sought destination, the hot spring at Tatopani, the 108 spouts temple of Muktinath, landscapes of Kagbeni, the apple fields of Marpha, Tibetan monasteries with their prayer wheels and flags and Hike to Poonhill for wonderful vista of sunrise over the snow-capped mountain. This trek is recommended year round as most of this trek is always in the rain shadow.
Jomsom Muktinath Trekking begins in Kathmandu, where you will get ample opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and shopping necessary things you might need for your trip. Nextly, Drive to Pokhara along the banks of the Trishuli River, traditional villages, terraced field and have some fantastic picturesque views to the Himalayan Range. Initially, trek starts with a 20 minutes flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. We will trek along the Kali Gandaki River which is the deepest gorge on earth and to Muktinath Temple via Kagbeni. Muktinath is a Vishnu temple, venerated sacred place to both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. Muktinath Temple word is derived from Mukti and Nath. “Mukti” means “Salvation or Nirvana” and “Nath” mean “God or Master”.
The trail pass through Jharkot and Khingar villages with came across the typical Tibetan architecture to Marhpa Village. It is just one of the interesting villages of orchards on the route. The houses of the village have flat roofs and whitewashed walls. As village is famous for Apple garden, do not miss to eat Apple Pie and Apple Juice. Further from Marphpa we walk to Tatopani via Ghasa. Rest aside and dip in the rejuvenating hot spring. Leaving the Kali Gandaki behind us we will came across the lush rhododendron forest, terrace field and mountainside in front of us which take us to Poonhill. Grab a cup of tea and catch breathtaking views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchare, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Lamjung and many more. Afterward, We descend to the Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani and drive back to Pokhara via Nayapul.
As the trail pass by you will experience two types of landscape which are Tibetan plateau landscape in Jomsom Muktinath area and dense forest areas of Poonhill. The major attraction are Jomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath Temple, Marpha, Natural hot spring and the popular view point Poon Hill. It is also the trail of Annapurna Circuit Trek.
The perfect months to trek in Jomsom and the Muktinath are October to November and the end of February. Check out our designated itinerary below or kindly customized your own trip we will tailor made the itinerary based on your requirements. All our trips are tailor made trips with personalized services. Please let us know the number of travelling participants in your group, your choice of hotels at any place through the trip and amendments in our itinerary, if any, so that we can quote you the best price of Jomsom Muktinath Trek with Poon Hill in Nepal.
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