Jomsom Mukthinath is also known as the ancient trade route to Mustang to Tibet. It is one of the favorable trekking routes at the moment. Getting up to the Kali Gandaki river presents on e of the modern trekking trails. During your trekking you will find the comfortable lodge and teahouse run by Gurung and Thakali community.
Starting from Pokhara we ascend the Annapurna foothills through picturesque Gurung villages and continue through lichen-draped rhododendron forest to climb Poon Hill at dawn for spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Later we will trek up the deepest valley in the world situated between two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.). As we trek up the Kali Gandaki valley we pass though the traditional and prosperous villages of Tukuche, Ghasa, Marpha and Jomsom. The Thakalis, a traditional traders, have converted their charming and wonderfully clean homes into trekkers’ lodges and are well known as one of the most gracious and successful inn-keepers in Nepal. Past Jomsom we reach the arid Tibet-like landscape of Mustang. At Muktinath, set below the Thorung La pass, we have a day to explore the temple and villages and enjoy wonderful mountain views before taking the flight back from Jomsom. Optinonally we can do further trek to Annapurna Base Camp if you have time.
Highlights
- Scenic flight to Pokhara
- Beautiful Pokhara city
- Mountain flight to Jomsom via the Nilgiri hills
- Jomsom, trade center of Annapurna region famous for apple production
- The holy Muktinath temple
- Ghorepani: one of the famous Gurung villages in the Annapurna region
- Mountain view of Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu etc
