Jomsom - Muktinath Trek:
The classic Lodge trek starts with long climb to Ghorepani, then drop into the World's deepest George. Crosses the main Himalayan range to Tibet-Like country in Jomsom.
This exciting trek present some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas and offers a stark difference in scenery as it appears on the dehydrated Tibetan plateau to the far north. It also allows for a number of exclusive cultural encounters with people who maintain their antique civilization. The highest altitude arrive at is 3800m, and a reasonable level of physical fitness is necessary to comfortably absolute this journey.
For the first phase of the journey, we will be able to take pleasure amazing views of the rice terraces and mountain, and pass a number of villages occupied by the intrepid Gorkha soldiers. In Ghandruk, we will be able to visit the charming Museum of Traditional Nepalese Life. The next morning, we ascend through wonderful rhododendron forests, where the playful Langure monkeys will amuse us. Emerging from the forest, we will be able to be grateful for the magnificent landscape of the Annapurna range. We will make the short trek to Poon Hill (3210m). From here, we can approve of the sunrise over the extensive area of the Himalayas and surrounding rice terraces, a photographer's paradise. We continue to the antique pilgrimage region of Tatopani, where we will be able to relax in the calming hot springs. Following the wonderful Kali Gandaki River Valley, formally the deepest gorge in the world edged by the huge statures of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna 1 (both exceeding 8000m). Continuing our climb, we will be able to wonder at the huge glacier of Dhaulagiri. We will arrive on the dry windy planes of the Tibetan plateau (2600m) where the holy pilgrimage site of Muktinath temple (3800m) is located, with its 108 spring water taps and mysterious natural gas fires. Here we will experience the deeply religious atmosphere and observe the strange amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist worshipers. Continuing, we descend across the windy plateau to Jomsom village, from where we will take an exciting mountain flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge enjoying our last fantastic views of the Himalayas, taking us back to Pokhara.
| Itinerary: | |
| Day 01. | We representative (my self) will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Hotel in Kathmandu. After having formal introduction, you are being provided with welcome drink at the hotel. We will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. You can travel around rest of days yourself. O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 02 | After having breakfast in Kathmandu, you are being prepared for guided tour of the astonishing sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit Durbar Square, Swayambunath 'Monkey' Temple, the well-known Hindu temple - Pashupatinath and the biggest Stupa in Nepal - Boudha. After elapsed at afternoon we meet for a pre trek briefing and introduction to your trek leader and our team, and construct preparations for your entire program. O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus. Early Morning (7.00 AM) departure to Pokhara by Deluxe Tourist Bus transfer to Hotel. Arrive in Pokhara afternoon at 2Pm O/n Hotel. Relax then short site sing around Pokhara. O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 04 | Pokhara to Tirkhadunga: (1,577 m.) One hour drive by car or Jeep to Nayapul. From where the trail descends sharply to Birethanti and follows the East bank of Burundi Khola and arrive at to Tirkhadunga. This is a small village to the bank of the small river where you have night. Particularly this village offers to any one its native Magar Cultures. O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 05 | Tirkhadunga to Ghorepani: (2,810 m.) The trail rise to Ulleri village, through uncountable steps and you attain the Ulleri Village from where you can see the incredible views of more enjoyably terraces and river down to the valley. The trails then follows through Rhododendron forest riving at the top of Ghorepani deurali at 2810m and overnight on there. O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 06 | Ghorepani to Tatopani (hot spring) Guide give you wake up call early morning to see beautiful mountain view with a golden sunrise from Poon Hill(3210m) around 45m climbing up, you will see Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail and many more mountain. Walk down to Hotel and have a breakfast and steeply down to Tatopani (1300m). Evening get pleasure from with Natural Hot Spring. O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 07 | Tatopani to Ghasa Trek up to Ghasa following Kaligandaki River. All the way up and get in Mustang District. O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 08 | Ghasa to Tukuche Trek again up to Tukche, Following Kali Gandaki River, get pleasure with many apple, apricots fields with monasteries and barren cliffs. Enjoy with a Thakali culture with enormous hospitality. O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 09 | Tukuche to Jomsom Get pleasure with many mountains views, crossing Marpha Village (Capital of Apple) apricots field near Kaligandaki views and Mani, Chortens and reach your destination to Jomsom O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 10 | Jomsom to Kagbeni - A day of flat hiking defense with big storm high trek to Kagbeni for O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 11 | Kagbeni to Muktinath- Early Morning, looking attractive mountain views and Monasteries, trek climbing up to Muktinath O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 12 | Explore Muktinath, you can walk up to Throng-la (5416m), trek down to Muktinath for O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 13 | All the way down to Jomsom for O/N Hotel -B.L.D. |
| Day 14 | Jomsom to Pokhara (30mins) by flight trek end. O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 15 | Full day Pokhara sight sings. O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 16 | Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus O/N Hotel -B.B. |
| Day 17 | Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, before departure to Airport or onwards to your next purpose. |
Note:-B.LD-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Cost per person:-USD 968.00
| Price Includes: | |
| 01. | Airport Pick up and drop off service by Private Coach. |
| 02. | 2 night's accommodation with breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu & 2 night's accommodation with breakfast at Hotel in Pokhara. |
| 03. | Sightseeing around Kathmandu & Pokhara (Including guide and entrance fees). |
| 04. | Three time food in a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek. |
| 05. | Accommodation during the trek. |
| 06. | An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), porters (generally 1 porter for 2 pax) their |
| 07. | Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments. Surface Transfer to destination from Kathmandu. |
| 08. | Flight or Bus or Car Fare as listed in trip Schedule. |
| 09 | Annapurna conservation permits. & TIMS Permits. |
| 10 | Tourist service charge, Vat. |
| 11 | One map of Annapurna Trek for the group. |
| Cost Excluded: | |
| 01. | Meals whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara. |
| 02. | Nepal Travel insurance. |
| 03. | Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) |
| 04. | You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. |
| 05. | Airport Tax in Nepal approx. US$ 24. |
| 06. | Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, Tips. |
| 07. | Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc. |
