Jomsome-Muktinath Trek

On the first day, the representatives from Alpine Wonder Treks  welcome you to Nepal as your flight lands at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Once your luggage and baggage are collected, they take you on a short private drive from the Airport to a hotel in Kathmandu. Check in at the hotel and rest for a while as jet lag might be hitting you.

After that, you can explore the areas nearby to the hotel. In the evening, you will meet the guides who provide you with thorough instructions about the trek to Muktinath journey. The Snowview trek team also offers you an authentic Nepali dinner as a welcome dinner and then you can proceed to sleep for the night.

On the second day, we expect the trekkers to wake up early, have their breakfast in the hotel, and be ready for the drive that follows. Our representatives will then, pick you up in a tourist bus that takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara. This drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6 hours and covers a total of 201 kilometers. In between, we also stop for lunch and continue on the drive. Watching the most scenic views of the landscapes, towns, settlements, waterfalls, rivers, etc, we finally reach Pokhara by the afternoon.

The tourist bus takes you straight to the hotel where you can check in, freshen up, and have some rest. After that, we recommend the trekkers explore the lakeside area of Pokhara and try out some of the best restaurants in the city. For the overnight stay, the Alpine Wonder Treks  team arranges the most comfortable and cozy hotel.

Wake up in the peacefulness and serenity of the "city of lakes", Pokhara, and then get ready for another drive to the starting point of most of the treks in the Annapurna region. It takes about half an hour to reach from Pokhara to Nayapul and the drive will go beside the lakeside settlements of Pokhara.

As we reach Nayapul, our guides will lead you on the first walking section of the trek to Muktinath. This journey starts in Nayapul and completes as we reach Tikhedhunga (1570 meters). From this day, Snowview Trek offers 3-times meals along with accommodation. This section of the Muktinath trek requires only three hours of walk. So, it will be like a preparation ascend to make you ready for the longer treks in the higher parts of the Jomsom Muktinath Trekking route.

Today, the trekkers will enter the largest rhododendron forest in the world in Ghorepani. This section of the 15-day trek to Muktinath takes the trekkers through an amazing part of the Annapurna Conservation Area offering the best views of different mountain ranges. Moreover, you can also witness the lovely, heartwarming, and welcoming hospitality of the Gurung and Magar living in Ghorepani and nearby settlements. It takes about 5 hours for an average trekker to reach from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. We will make sure to arrange a comfortable and cozy hotel for the overnight stay.

On the fifth day, our trek begins before sunrise and that is because we are heading towards one of the PoonHill view points known for the majestic view of sunrise from an altitude of 3210 meters above sea level. It takes only 45 minutes for average trekkers to cover the Ghorepani to PoonHill trail but the adventure never stops.

We will take some time to watch the most mesmerizing sunrise view along with the early morning views of different peaks and mountain ranges including the Annapurna mountain range. Take as many photos and videos as you can to keep as memory. After having breakfast post the sunrise view, we leap forward for another trek. This will be a trek to Tatopani (a natural hot water spring). There you can relax your body in the natural hot water spring.

On the sixth day, we leave Tatopani and ascend towards another checkpoint of the Jomsom-Muktinath Trek, which will be another 6 to 7 hours of walk. Passing through remotely settled villages, traditional lifestyle, and a peaceful environment in the lap of mountain ranges, we reach a place named Ghasa. This is another beautiful settlement of the Jomsom Tatopani Trek that provides a feeling of being with nature.

Overnight stay will be arranged at a well-managed hotel or guesthouse that serves delicious and hygienic dinners to the trekkers.

Today, we set our goal to reach one of the famous destinations on the route to Mustang, Marpha. The name of this place is famous as the name of a locally prepared hard drink. It's about a 5 to 6 hours walk from Ghasa to reach Marpha but the route is very adventurous, You can experience crossing several bridges over the pristine blue rivers, steep trails, and such amazing and adrenaline-rushing moments while in this section of the Jomsom-Muktinath Trek. Once you reach the altitude of 2670 meters above sea level, its the stop for the day.

Another day on the trekking route waits for another adventure as the trekkers wake up early in the morning, have their breakfast, and get ready to cover another section of the Muktinath trek. Today, we leave Marpha and head towards another village named Kagbeni, located at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level. Covering a distance of 15.5 kilometers and walking for about 6 hours, we reach Kagbeni in the afternoon if we start the trek early in the morning.

The route continues along the Kali Gandaki River and crosses through several villages and settlements. However, one thing that you can notice from this section of the Muktinath Adventure Trek is that the land is mostly barren with very little vegetation. Once you reach Kagbeni, we encourage the trekkers to check on some local delicacies before having dinner and sleeping in the hotel arranged by Snowview Trek.

Finally, it's the day that the trekkers had been waiting for, and the reason you booked this package. On the ninth day, the trekkers make their way to one of the most significant and holy temples of the world, Muktinath temple. We commence the walk early in the morning and after about 5 to 6 hours of journey, the trekkers can enter the aura of the Muktinath temple located at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level.

As this will be a tough journey followed by the risk of altitude sickness, trekkers need proper rest after reaching Muktinath. Therefore, we will not explore the temple area on this day. For the night, trekkers can explore the nearby areas, have dinner, and then have a sound sleep for acclimatization.

As we have reached the major destination of this entire journey, trekkers will need a day to explore the place for sure. With that in mind, the Alpine Wonder Treks  team has dedicated the tenth day as the day of Muktinath sightseeing. Today, the trekkers experience the Hindu and Buddhist religion, their beliefs, and the practices that they perform in the Muktinath Temple. Furthermore, you can also take a bath under the 108 taps in the Muktinath temple area which is believed to wash away the sins of human beings.

While doing all that, trekkers must also be aware of the potential risk of altitude sickness and make sure to take proper care of themselves. After exploring the temple and the nearby areas, trekkers return to the hotel and have a comfortable sleep after a delicious dinner.

On the eleventh day, we bid farewell to the Muktinath temple and commenced a trek towards Jomsom after breakfast. The journey from Muktinath to Jomsom takes about 5 to 6 hours and the route goes along the mountains, Moreover, trekkers might also get to experience snow on their way. This section of the 15-Day Jomsom Muktinath Trek marks the start of the descending journey. After a few hours of walking, a delicious lunch in between, and we finally reach the destination of the day.

Well, today's journey is completely on your decision. If you follow the regular trekking package with Alpine Wonder Treks , we return from Jomsom to Pokhara on a drive. However, you can also book a flight to Pokhara to reach the destination fast. Reaching Pokhara after such a tiring and adventurous walk offers a feeling of relaxation to the trekkers. You can utilize the rest of the day to relax in the hotel or go out on a stroll in Pokhara city.

On this day, the Alpine Wonder Trek's representatives take you on a tour of Pokhara City. Even though Pokhara is a small city, there is so much to explore and watch including several caves like Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Bindabasini Temple, Tal Barahi Temple, Davis Falls, Phewa and Begnas Lake, and so much more. We will spend the whole day exploring and learning about all of these places. At night, you can explore different hotels, cafes, pubs, and clubs in Pokhara and enjoy the nightlife presented by the city of Lakes.

Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast, and then our representatives will receive you on a tourist bus. After that, the bus drives back to Kathmandu. With so much of memories, tired legs and bodies but satisfied hearts, the trekkers return to the capital city and are taken directly to the hotel. Utilize the rest of the day relaxing in Kathmandu and please come for a farewell dinner before heading towards your room for a peaceful, cozy, and comfortable sleep/

It's finally the day of departure from Nepal. Our representatives will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Tribhuwan International Airport's international departure section. After that, we bid you farewell with a strong belief to take you on another adventure soon.