Jomsom Muktinath Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport, received by our Unique Path Trek staff and guides with warm greetings and then transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.

After checking into your lovely rooms getting refreshed, our guide or tour escort will brief you regarding your trek Best of Annapurna Himalaya Trekking and pleasant stay in Nepal providing you with the necessary information to make the trip more enjoyable.

Breakfast. Our Trekking guide will come to the Hotel in the early morning at 6:30 am to pick you up and we walk from the hotel for about 10 minutes to get bus station. Our bus leaves at 7 am to Pokhara. We drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, enjoying an afternoon sightseeing on the lakeside and boating at Phewa lake. From Kathmandu to Pokhara, it is about 206km and it takes 5 hours.

An early morning fly to Jomsom then trek to Kagbeni 2750m (3:30 hours)

We climb along the side of the valley to Kagbeni at 2750m. Jomsom is a large, bustling settlement, & it is the administrative center of the region that contains the airport, army camp, & numerous hotels, shops, banks & government offices. On the way, we cross the river to the eastern bank, we then walk onwards to Eklai Bhatti at 2730m. From here we catch a direct route to Muktinath that ascends the hill behind the village, however, we follow the trail along the river to Kagbeni at 2810m which is situated at the junction of the Jhong Khola & the Kali Gandaki, the northernmost village that can be visited without a permit to continue on to Mustang. This village fascinates rich Tibetan cultures & their unique hospitality, influences us much.

The trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070meters from Bahundanda. Leaving Bahundanda a large waterfall may be seen. Crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through the forest to Chamje at 1400meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Our descent continues through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha. Marpha is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route. 6 hours.

Today we travel from Marpha to Ghasa at an altitude of 2080m. During your Marpha to Ghasa you will experience different ecosystem with different flora and fauna of the place. Also, you will explore the lifestyle of nepali people.

Tatopani means hot spring. There is a natural hot spring beside the Kaligandaki river. So, you may have an experience having a bath in the natural hot spring(6 hours)

Just three days before the end of the trek,  Annapurna Circuit will throw an absolute curve ball! Today was  the longest and toughest day of trekking. Then, just one day after descending 1000 meters above sea level, when I arrived at Gorepani, I climbed about 1700 meters above sea level. Yes, this is the biggest difference in altitude across the hike

An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) lead us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 45 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani, the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m).(6:30 hours)

Today we will drive from Tadapani to Nyapul and drive to Pokhara by car for an hour. Walking 5 hours on the trip. O/N at Hotel at 3 stars, AP plan.

Depending upon road conditions where morning last day walk leads for short while and then reaching the road head for the drive to Pokhara, where the journey leads the following winding uphill road to Kande past farm villages and fields to reach Pokhara from here on the main highway to reach Kathmandu.

After a marvelous and exciting time with a fabulous and scenic drive back into hustle and bustle of the city life of Kathmandu, and then transfer to your respective hotels after a great wonderful journey and adventure on Best of Annapurna Himalaya Trekking.

(Flying options of 35 minutes to Kathmandu with Scenic Mountain views on air)

Last day in the country of fascinating colorful culture and mountain panorama, as per your international or connecting flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for the journey back home with timeless memories and great adventure on Best of Annapurna Himalaya Trekking