Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus worship Muktinath as an incarnation of Lord Bishnu and believe that bathing in the holy water here brings salvation after death.
This ten-day trekking route is also known as Kaligandaki Valley or Lower Mustang Trek. Trekking in Kaligandaki valley offers you the experience of dramatic changes in flora and fauna, diverse landscape and culture, and changes in climate zones. You will experience the temperate zone around Tukuche, the subtropical humid zone in Tatopani and a drier zone in Jomsom, amongst many others.
On this Jomsom Muktinath tour, you will also get the chance to walk through the deepest gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki Gorge. This impressive gorge is located by the Kaligandaki river in between two giant mountains: Annapurna I at 8091 metres to the east and Dhaulagiri at 8167 metres to the west. Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus worship Muktinath as an incarnation of Lord Bishnu and believe that bathing in the holy water here brings salvation after death.
This ten-day trekking route is also known as Kaligandaki Valley or Lower Mustang Trek. Trekking in Kaligandaki valley offers you the experience of dramatic changes in flora and fauna, diverse landscape and culture, and changes in climate zones. You will experience the temperate zone around Tukuche, the subtropical humid zone in Tatopani and a drier zone in Jomsom, amongst many others.
On this Jomsom Muktinath tour, you will also get the chance to walk through the deepest gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki Gorge. This impressive gorge is located by the Kaligandaki river in between two giant mountains: Annapurna I at 8091 metres to the east and Dhaulagiri at 8167 metres to the west.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
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You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to Hotel Moonlight for check-in. You will attend a pre-trip meeting at Hotel Moonlight in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day, where you can visit the markets in Thamel or go to one of the many temples.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Notes
You will have a pre-trip meeting, where your guide will provide all the necessary information regarding the trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trip if you have any.
Day 2
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Today you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station to catch the bus to Pokhara. Enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Pokhara with a lunch stop at Damauli or nearby. Then, you will check into Hotel The Kantipur. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore Pokhara, its lakeside and charming streets.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Pokhara
Transportations
Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Day 3
Arrival at Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni
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You will check out of your hotel early in the morning and you will be transferred to the domestic airport. Enjoy an exciting flight to Jomsom and observe the scenic views of Annapurna One, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and other numerous peaks. You will have breakfast at Jomsom and trek towards Kagbeni along the dry Kali Gandaki riverbed.
Accommodation
Kagbeni Tea House
Activities
Jomsom to Kagbeni
Free Time in KagbeniOptional Activity
Transportations
Plane from Pokhara to Jomsom
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Pokhara
Kagbeni
Nepal
Day 4
Kagbeni to Muktinath
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After breakfast, you will check out of your tea house. Your trek will start with a steep ascend from Kagbeni which offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri, beautiful deserted landscape, old Tibetan-style villages and apple orchards. You'll stop at Jharkot for lunch where you can visit the Monastery built in the 15th century. Then, you will arrive at Muktinath, check into a local tea house and visit the Muktinath Buddhist temple and the Vishnu temple of Jwalamai.
Accommodation
Muktinath Tea House
Activities
Kagbeni to Muktinath
Muktinath Temple
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Nepal
Muktinath
Dhawalagiri
Day 5
Muktinath to Marpha
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Today you will trek to Marpha at around 2667 metres, which is a region in Nepal known for its apple production. Trek to Jomsom through Kagbeni for lunch and continue to Marpha. You will check into a tea house and explore around Marpha village and an apple farm that was established in 1966. Here can buy some apple products for your family and friends, such as apple pie, apple crumble, apple cider and apple brandy as well as apricot and peach rakshi.
Accommodation
Marpha Tea House
Activities
Muktinath to Marpha
Explore Marpha and an Apple Farm
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Dhawalagiri
Marpha
Day 6
Drive from Marpha to Tatopani
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Today you will take a 7-hour bus ride from Marpha to Tatopani passing by some Thakali villages called Kalopani and Lete. On the drive, you will see stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna, Barahshikhar and many more peaks. You'll pass through the deepest gorge in the world made by the Kali Gandaki River in between two giant mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Tatopani, you can enjoy bathing at the natural hot spring, at around 1189 metres.
Accommodation
Tatopani Tea House
Activities
Tatopani Hot Spring
Transportations
Bus from Marpha to Tatopani
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Marpha
Tatopani
Day 7
Tatopani to Ghorepani
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After breakfast this morning you will check out of your tea house. You will ascend again to Ghorepani, at 2850 metres, passing through many villages including the ethnic Poon Magars village called Shikha. The name of Poon Hill comes from the Nepalese surname Poon. You will stop at Shikha for lunch and continue the ascent to Ghorepani. Here you can check into your tea house and explore the village and you can enjoy the sunset view in the evening.
Accommodation
Ghorepani Tea House ★2 star
Activities
Tatopani to Ghorepani
Ghorepani
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Tatopani
Ghode Pani
Day 8
Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
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Today you will hike to Poonhill at 3210 metres for sunrise, enjoying a magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchchhre. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast and check out of the tea house. You'll follow the same route back and trek down to Tikhedhunga for lunch, and then you'll continue to Nayapul. After, take a 90-minute car journey to Pokhara. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore the lakeside or the quaint streets and souvenir shops.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Sunrise Hike to Poonhill
Ghorepani to Nayapul
PokharaOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Naya Pul to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghode Pani
Histan Mandali
Lumle
Pokhara
Day 9
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
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Today you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus to Kathmandu. Enjoy the seven-hour scenic drive to Kathmandu, stop at Malekhu or nearby for lunch and continue after lunch to approach Kathmandu. Once you arrive you'll have some free time to explore around Thamel and then you will enjoy a farewell dinner with a Nepali family.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Restaurants
Farewell Dinner with a Local Family
Transportations
Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure
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After breakfast, you will have some free time to do some last-minute shopping and buy some souvenirs and gifts around Thamel for your family and friends. At the end of your Jomsom Muktinath tour, you will be transferred to the airport by private car for your departing flight back home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
10 activities
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 10 days
3-star, 2-star accommodation
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