Jomsom Muktinath Trekking with ABC

Once you reach Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will receive you from there and then check-in in at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we will sit together for a meeting with the tour guide and our staff then we will give a brief discussion about our itineraries, accommodation, transportation, and services that we include, and exclude, and we provide a cap, T-shirt, and bag with our company logo.

After the meeting, you can go to Kathmandu sightseeing with our city tour guide. Our city tour guide will take you to many famous places in Kathmandu valley like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Budhanilkantha, Bouddha, Pashupati Bhaktapur, Swoyambhu, Asan -market, and many more according to the time we have.

The day starts early in the morning in both cases to drive or fly to Pokhara. It will take around 7-8 hrs and most probably we will start at 6 am and will have lunch on the way. Once we reach Pokhara we will check-in in at the hotel and take a rest. In the evening we will visit the lakeside of Pokhara and relax there. 

If we fly to Pokhara then we will leave for the airport by 7 am and take a flight at 8 am. After some time we will reach Pokhara and check-in in at the hotel. Since it is not tiring that’s why we can explore Pokhara. You will find many exciting places here with natural beauty. The whole day you can enjoy the beauty of nature at Pokhara and can take part in some exciting adventures like paragliding, zip flyer, mountain biking, ultralight flight, and many more. 

Many adventures are waiting for you so you decide to go to Pokhara by driving or flying.

We will take an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. The mountains are so near that you can almost see leaves on trees and craters on the rocks. Flights, on the other hand, are often canceled if the weather conditions are hazardous. Once we reach Jomsom, we will have breakfast there and then start to trek to Kagbeni. From Jomsom, it will take around 3 hours. 

From Kagbeni to Muktinath, we make a steep ascent today. Muktinath is a Buddhist and Tibetan ethnic group’s home as well as a Hindu pilgrimage site. Muktinath is known for the sacred water that flows from 108 carved spouts in a poplar orchard surrounding Bishnu Temple.

Today we’ll return to Jomsom before moving on to Marpha. We’ll be walking through the windy and sandy Kaligandaki Valley. As a result, we should start our walk early in the morning. Marpha is a charming town with a noble Thakali population. The production of apples and apple brandy is well-known in this region. 

We go on to Kalopani, after breakfast, passing through the fascinating village of Khobang, which has narrow pathways. We can either stop for lunch in Larjung or carry on to Kokhethanti for another hour and a half. We arrive at Kalopani after a few hours of trekking, where we can see Annapurna and Fang peaks.

Today, we’ll make our way from Kalopani to Tatopani, which implies a hot spring that’s ideal for a relaxing soak. It is widely usual that bathing in a hot spring will aid in the treatment of skin ailments. Besides, it provides both physical and mental nourishment.

We will leave Tatopani on this day and trek to Shikha, which is located at an elevation of 1935 m. It takes about 4-5 hours to complete.

We start walking to Ghorepani village early in the morning and continue throughout the day, passing through grassy meadows and thick rhododendron forests. We pitched our tent at the pass to get the best view of the sun setting over the Annapurna Range and Mt Dhaulagiri.

The day starts early morning, we will get ready for our trek and leave at around 5 am. It will take around 45 mins to reach the viewpoint of Poonhill from where we can get the most beautiful sunrise view. It will be crowded so to get to the perfect place we need to get here earlier than others. 

After spending some time observing one of the most beautiful views we retrace back to the lodge at Ghorepani, have our breakfast, and leave for Tadapani. The path will be full of exciting pictorial views of surrounding mountains, Rhododendron forest, and lively villages. After around 6 hrs walk we will reach Tadapani, where we will stay over.

Leaving Tadapani today, we will go uphill and downhill before we reach Chhomrong. We will cross Kimrong Khola, pass through a large Rhododendron forest, and cross a suspension bridge to reach Chhomrong, today’s destination. Chhomrong is a beautiful village placed on the lap of the gigantic Annapurna massive.

The trek starts with breakfast at Chhomrong and then walks on 2500 stone steps before reaching Chhomrong Khola, then crosses a suspension bridge and climbs uphill to Sinuwa. If the weather remains clear, we will have fantastic clear mountains and surrounding views. After a short break at Sinuwa, we resume our trek towards Bamboo, passing through the rhododendron forest. After 6 hrs, we will reach our destination today. We will have lunch and take a rest. In the evening, we will visit the surroundings. 

On this day of the trek, the first part passes through the damp and cold bamboo forest. The trail gradually ascends with fewer steep sections until we move out in the sun with astounding views of the glacier river. Then a sheer rises via a drier forest before entering Hinku cave and then descends to a river before ascending to Deurali. The trail offers diverse flora and fauna, and the village scene is enchanting with rivers and waterfalls. Remaining time, enjoy the pictorial view, and take a rest.

Today we climb gently through a river bed and then over a steep trail to the mountainside. The journey from Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is slightly arduous with superb majestic views of the Machhapuchhre along with Annapurna South, Mt. Hiunchuli,  Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna, which is a delightful adventure. After spending some time observing the surroundings, we turn left and ascend smoothly towards Annapurna Base Camp. On the way, we can adore dramatic glimpses of the Himalayan horizon. 

After a few hour’s walk, we reach Annapurna Base Camp with a prodigious surrounding view of magnificent peaks. We then set camp there and spent the rest of the day there.

Today is the backtrack day. With the early morning view mostly witnessing the phenomenal sunrise view from the Base Camp, we retrace back. Passing through the tiny settlements, we head towards Bamboo. 

Since today is a long day trek, we have lunch on the way and witness the overwhelming views. Passing the forested area with bamboo and rhododendron trees, we reach Bamboo. Long day trek must be tiring, so we put our stuff in the lodge and take a rest. 

On this day of the trek, we backtrack on the same trail, which we took a few days ago from Chhomrong(ascending to Kuldighar pursued by a downhill to Chhomrong Khola and then walking on some stone steps). 

Once we reach Chhomrong, we take a break and then a few more steep descent, and we reach Jhinu Danda. Then, we walk downhill for a few minutes to enjoy the hot springs. If the weather is sunny, then we will have miraculous views on the way.

You’ll have steel thighs by now, and you’ll be pretty good at holding your bag! Trek down to the river and cross it before continuing to Landruk and Tolkha.

Today is the last day of the trek, and it’s just a quick descent through Dhampus village from Pothana to Phedi – well done, you’ve made it! It’s just a 45-minute drive to Pokhara after lunch, where you’ll check into your hotel for a well-deserved shower and a post-trek party to celebrate life’s small pleasures.

Since it’s a long day, we start the day early in the morning. After breakfast at the hotel, we drove back to Kathmandu on the same route which we took previously. After around 7 hrs, we reach the hotel and then check in and relax.

Or if you fly back to Kathmandu it will take less time to reach there and you also get a chance to explore Kathmandu valley. If you are flying then you will take a morning flight at 7:45 am and by 10 am you will check-in in at the hotel. So you will have enough time to do shopping or explore the valley or you can relax the whole day, it’s your choice.

In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with the trekking crew, guide, and other staff. Enjoy the farewell dinner, and then have a sound sleep at the hotel of Kathmandu.

Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will drop you at the airport before 3 hrs and return to the respective places. Or you can choose the next program for the next adventurous journey.