The Jomsom trek is a
classic trek which is considered as one of the best
trekking trails in the world according to Modern
Maturity (USA). This trek lies in Mustang district and
takes you along the Kalagandaki river bed and climbs out
of the valley to one of the most holy temples in Nepal.
Doing Jomsom trekking you will also do Muktinath
trekking, the famous trekking destination in Annapurna
Region. Muktinath is the well-known Pilgrimage site for
Hindu and Buddhist.
The marvelous views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri,
Himchuli, Machhapuchchhre and Thorang peak makes your
journey rewarding as well as awe – inspiring. On the way
you will pass the world’s deepest gorge, Kaligandaki
bordered between Annapurna and Dhaulagir mountains. The
Jomsom trek offers you the experience of a lifetime,
exploring the natural beauty of the Himalaya.Trekking Itinerary:
DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your
hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating
Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting
ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided
tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on
your own too. In the evening delicious traditional
Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and
said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers
breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then
processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After
lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur)
- which is the oldest of the three major cities in
Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional
artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in
Kathmandu.
DAY 03: Kathmandu- Pokhara
You have breakfast being of the early morning before
7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara
(200km), departure early in the morning, approximately 6
hrs away by tourist bus. You see along the drive good
scenery. You will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara.
Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to
one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the
world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak
of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of
Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight
of your trip. In the evening you will prepare yourself
for your trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara
DAY 04: Kathmandu- Tikhedhunga (1491m.)
After breakfast approx:7:30 AM drive to Nayapul (42km)
1.5 hr by Car via large village of Lumle and walk about
20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town.
The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going
through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall and
swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans,
the trail reaches Sudami where you have Lunch. After
lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley ,
reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the
way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities
but if Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is
better to push on to Tikhe Dhunga. O/N in Tirkhedhunga.
DAY 05: Kathmandu- Ghorepani (2855m)
Breakfast served in morning 7:00 AM . From Tirkhedhunga
the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near
the camp site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep
stone staircase to the large Magar village Ulleri at
2070m. Above the village where the trail climbs gently
through pastures and cultivated fields. There are
magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron and oak
forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site
about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail crosses two
sparkling clear two streams before making a short, final
climb to Nangethanti. Your lunch spot in Nangethanti.
Thanti is a Nepali words meaning "rest house" "Dharmasala".
In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From
Nangethanti about one hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at
2850m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp
there. O/N in Ghorepani.
DAY 06: Ghorepani - Tatopani
Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up and start to
you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to
provides better unobstructed views and sunrise over the
high Himalayas. You can see a lots of white mountain
peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you?ll return to
our camp and time for breakfast. Ghorepani means "horse
water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for
the teams of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads
between Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani the trail
downhill trail follows the Jomsom route. Across the
rhododendron forest, we pass some small villages and
walk along side the Ghaja Khola. In Tatopani (Hot
Spring) there are natural hot water springs - time for a
"Scrub-up".
DAY 07: Tatopani - Ghasa
A lovely day walking along Kaligandaki riverside,
gradually ascending with transition into sub-tropical
vegetation. Very interesting suspension bridges to be
crossed that makes your trek exciting. Arrive Ghasa an
ethnic Thakali village.
DAY 08: Ghasa - Marpha
The trails follows the Kaligandaki river through the
narrow gorge, passing through Thakali traditional
villages. Marpha is the main inhabitants of the ethnic
group of Thakalis.
DAY 09: Marpha - Kagbeni
An easy and lovely day walking along the riverside to
Jomsom the district headquarters of Mustang district.
This is the most interesting town in the area. The
spectacular views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak
and Dhampus peak will make you buy some extra rolls of
film. Arrive Kagbeni, the entry point of the upper
Mustang for overnight stop.
DAY 10: Kagbeni- Muktinath
Gradually ascend to Muktinath one of the most important
sites for Hindus. The holy water flows from the 108
carved spouts surrounding the Bishnu Temple in a grove
of secret poplars.
DAY 11: Kagbeni- Jomsom (2713m)
From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang, a
restricted area to the north, who come to sell
handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the
highly-revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will
pass some ancient caves and see the impressive white
mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the
significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2
rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes.
DAY 12: Jomsom - Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara, free day. After breakfast we've
sightseeing around Pokhara valley. You're free in
Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of
Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a
boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of
Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some
Temples. After lunch you're free to shop for souviners
or rest. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY 13: Pokhara - Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Along the way you can enjoy with good scenery views.
You'll be arrive at Kathmandu late afternoon. You're
free in Kathmandu for shop and pick up some last minute
souveniers or rest etc...
DAY 14 Free day in Kathmandu
After breakfast you are free as your own in Kathmandu.
O/N in Kathmandu
DAY 15: Departure
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the
international airport for your final destination. |
