Jomsom-Muktinath pass Poon Hill Trek-12 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

  Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check-in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends on your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese cultural programs as well as a fine meal.
  
  Including meal: Dinner

• Day 2

  Fly to Pokhara (823 m) 30 minutes flight. Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (2050 m): 30 min flight and 6 hours trek

  Today after breakfast the early morning we fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) take about 30 minutes. Pokhara is 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu it is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites. After reaching to Pokhara we are a drive to Nayapul and starting of our trek. We follow the River Bhurungdi east, passing lowland rice fields, local villages and a small waterfall. We cross the Modi Khola (river) via a suspension bridge to the village of Tikhedunga. After Tikhedunga village the Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We reach Ulleri by late afternoon and overnight in Ulleri.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3

  Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750 m): 4 - 5 hours trek

  Today we make our ascent to the Ghorepani village. The name of Ghorepani in Nepali means horse-water owing to its role as an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. A strenuous day today as we climb 3300 stone steps to Ulleri, from here we will have magnificent views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, later in the trek we will also see Fishtail Mountain. After you have conquered the thousands of steps, the trail becomes easier as we pass Banthati and walk through the rhododendron forest overnight at teahouse at Ghorepani.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4

  Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,190m): 5-6 hours

  We make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m). The Poon hill will reward you with spectacular sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. Take time here to soak up the tranquil atmosphere. We return back to Ghorepani. Upon breakfast, we descend steeply to Sikha, a large village & further descend to Ghar Khola Village. After crossing suspension bridge it climbs up at Tatopani. Tatopani, meaning Hot Water in Nepali derives its name from the hot springs there. We dipping our bodies and relax into the hot spring at Tatopani. We are overnight here.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5

  Tatopani to Ghasa (2,110 m): 5-6 hours

  Today after breakfast you have to follow the trail that ascends gently up the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, towards the village of Dana, which is surrounded by orange groves. En route, you come across local people selling baskets of oranges. Just beyond the small hamlet of Rupse, a thundering waterfall cascades down beside the trail. Thereafter, the trail enters the steepest and narrowest section of the gorge. You will find the layered stone path well-constructed and wide. As the rock cliff ends, you head towards Ghasa, a quaint Thakali village. You can see several flat-roofed Tibetan style houses in Ghasa. We are overnight at Ghasa.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6

  Ghasa to Marpha (2,680 m): 4-5 hours

  Today after breakfast we will trek from Ghasa towards Marpha the village is famous for apple farm. A few hours of descents soon follow other rock-strewn ascents through forests of fir, cypress, and juniper along the riverbank of Kali Gandaki. As soon as you reach Larjung, you will see marvel at the architectural grandeur of this small town; tunnels, narrow alleyways, and houses built in traditional style presents an interesting sight. From Larjung, we cross trail via Tukche at 2590m and apple farm projects which produce apple and vegetable for the whole region until you get to Marpha Village. We are overnight at Marpha.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7

  Marpha to Kagbeni (2,810 m): 4-5 hours

  Today we continue trekking towards to Kagbeni. We will walk through Jomsom village the landscape becomes increasingly arid and impressive with its mixture of browns, yellows, and grays contrasting with the white snow-capped peaks of Tilicho and Nilgiri. From Jomsom, the trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs. Then finally reaching Kagbeni it is an interesting windswept village situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. We are overnight at Kagbeni.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8

  Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,710 m): 5-6 hours

  After breakfast, we continue heading towards to Muktinath. You will see the view of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri as you ascend to Khingar (3200 meters). More meadows, streams and lush vegetation can be seen along the trail as it paves to Jharkot (3500 meters). You encounter the ruins of the Dzong and pristine villages of Purang and Changur. As you trek past mule stables and steep barren hillside, you enter Ranipauwa. Ranipauwa for years has remained an ideal resting point for pilgrims and travelers. We are overnight here.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9

  Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715 m): 5-6 hours.

  Today after breakfast we visit Muktinath temple. Muktinath is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus alike. You’ll see a grove of trees; include a Buddhist Gompas, a Vishnu temple and the Jwalamai (Goddess of Fire). After visit Muktinath temple we retrace our steps to Jomsom. We are staying overnight in Jomsom.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10

  Jomsom to Pokhara by flight

  Today we catch an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara the flight takes around 20 minutes. On arrival at Pokhara airport, you will transfer to the hotel. We make use of the rest afternoon for discovering the beautiful Pokhara Valley leisurely. While we walk along the bank of Phewa Lake, a second biggest lake of Nepal, we cannot stop admiring the state of Fish Tail Mountain reflecting in the lake. We can also take a boat around the Fewa Lake or just can take an hour's walk to the World Peace Pagoda. Evening time, we spend exploring the lakeside and overnight at Pokhara.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast

• Day 11

  Drive to Kathmandu

  After breakfast we are driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin, and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. You can do some shopping or walk around in the streets of Thamel, or take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends on your interests and condition. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Thai Nepal Travels to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu. And overnight at Kathmandu.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast and Dinner

• Day 12

  Final departure

  Our 12 days Jomsom-Muktinath treks come to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you have enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast