13 DAYS JOMSOM & MUKTINATH TREKKING

The Jomsom trek is probably the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the trek route give a marvelous insight into the way of life of rural Nepalese people. The route to Jomsom up the Kali Gandaki River passes through a gap in the Himalayan barrier in the bottom of the deepest river canyon in the world. The valley of the kali Gandaki River that runs between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain. It offers good views of the mountains with spectacular and varied scenery on the way. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing. Normally trekkers continue on above Jomsom to Muktinath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. The people of this part of Nepal are a mixture of Gurung and Magar in the lower stretches of the Kali Gandaki, Thakali people around Jomsom and people around Jomsom and people obvious Tibetan roots, the Loba around Muktinath. Their customs and dress are all quite distinct and this trek gives a chance to see those differences. There are few option to shorten or extended your trek according to your time. The easiest of the tips mentioned here, it does not rise above 3000m.

Trekking Destination: Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Minimum altitude: 900 mtr.
Maximum altitude: 3940 mtr.
Grade : Moderate and Fairly Strenuous
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge Trek
Duration : 13 Days

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive international airport in Kathmandu and free transport to selected hotel at Thamel, The hotel is centrally located in the Thamel area of Kathmandu which is renowned for its many restaurants, shops, bars, and nightclubs etc which cater for the tourists.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley full day sightseeing with professional tour guide.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara by tourist Bus at 7:00AM (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) and stay over night at selected hotel near by lake side.

Day 04: Take breakfast in the morning and then drive to Nayapul by local bus (2 hours driving) and then trek to Tirkhedhunga (1520 mtr. 3 ½ hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2853 mtr. 7/8 hours walking) and stay over night at Lodge.

Day 06: Visit to Poon Hill early in the morning (3210 mtr. 45 minutes walking) for the best sunrise view and the magnificent Annapurna ranges then back to Ghorepani. Take breakfast and then trek to Tatopani (1120 mtr. 7 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Tatopani (1080 Mtr. 6 / 7 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Ghasa (2450 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 09: Trek to Tukuche (2732 mtr. 6 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Jomsom (3 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Kagbeni (2980 mtr. 3 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Muktinath (3940 mtr. 4 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 13: Trek down to Jomsom (2728 mtr. 5 hours walking) stay over night at Lodge.

Day 14:  Fly back to Pokhara (25 minutes flight) and stay over night at selected hotel near by lake. Rest of the day individual activities.

Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus at 07:30AM (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) and stay over night at selected  hotel in Kathmandu,

Day 16: Departure to international airport to fly your home country. Nepal independent guide will provide you free transport to international trivuwan airports.

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SERVICE INCLUDES:

1. Airport to Hotel by privet car
2. 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu.
3. Sightseeing with professional city guide,
4. Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu by tourist bus.
5. Pokhara to starting point of trek (Nayapul) by taxi or local bus.6. Jomsom to Pokhara Air tickets
7. 2-night hotel in Pokhara  (one night before trekking & one night after trekking).
8. Annapurna Conservation National park permit and TIMS card.
9. Meals:-( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea/coffee-3 times in a day choose from menu).
10. Lodge accommodation on the trek.
11. One fluent English speaking, government registered, experienced, first aid trained  guide and  required porters 
12. Guide and porter salary, meals, accommodation and insurance.
12. Airport Tax.


COST EXCLUDES:

1. Hard and soft table drinks such as, coke, fanta, mineral water, hot shower, desert etc.
2. Personal insurance
3. Rescue operation charge
4. Tips for guide & porters.