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10-Day Jomsom Muktinath Trek

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Overview

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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Arrival in Kathmandu

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    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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Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 3

Arrival at Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni

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Arrival at Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni

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.

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    Accommodation

    Kagbeni Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jomsom to Kagbeni

    Free Time in KagbeniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Plane from Pokhara to Jomsom

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kagbeni

    Nepal

Day 4

Kagbeni to Muktinath

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Kagbeni to Muktinath

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.

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    Accommodation

    Muktinath Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kagbeni to Muktinath

    Muktinath Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Muktinath

    Dhawalagiri

Day 5

Muktinath to Marpha

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Muktinath to Marpha

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.

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    Accommodation

    Marpha Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Muktinath to Marpha

    Explore Marpha and an Apple Farm

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dhawalagiri

    Marpha

Day 6

Drive from Marpha to Tatopani

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Drive from Marpha to Tatopani

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.

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    Accommodation

    Tatopani Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tatopani Hot Spring

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    Transportations

    Bus from Marpha to Tatopani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Marpha

    Tatopani

Day 7

Tatopani to Ghorepani

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Tatopani to Ghorepani

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.

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    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Tea House 2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tatopani to Ghorepani

    Ghorepani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tatopani

    Ghode Pani

Day 8

Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

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Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise Hike to Poonhill

    Ghorepani to Nayapul

    PokharaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Naya Pul to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Histan Mandali

    Lumle

    Pokhara

Day 9

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Restaurants

    Farewell Dinner with a Local Family

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    Transportations

    Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure

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Departure

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.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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