Jomsom Trekking

Jomsom Trek : Kagbeni Mustang The Jomsom Trek is popular trek in Nepal with it beautiful landscape. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal's hidden treasure" Mustang", the trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu's and Buddhist's sacred pilgrimage Muktinath.The land is also covered with other glittering snow peaks like Nilgiri, Tukche and Muktinath, the famous shrine of Hindus.

This Jomsom trek offers an excellent hotel facility. If you are keen to held on to your home comforts. Never raising above 3000m the trekfurthermore presents few altitude problems. Nevertheless, you are rewarded with some spectacular and unusual views of the high Annapurna. A trek of the narrow Kaligandaki valley, the deepest gorge in the world will bring you almost to the base of Nilgiri and in to the Mustang area. The views are breathtaking although clouds roll in early morning.

Trip Highlights

Close up view of the Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks of mid western Nepal . The Hindu and Buddhist cultural attraction, follow the ancient trade route of India to Tibet , , Unique Thakali cultures to explore, Monasteries in Tukuche, Marpha, Kagbeni, Jharkot Religious Hindu Temple Muktinath, 108 water spouts

Fact File:

Trek Name: Jomsom Trekking

Trek Duration: 09 Days

Best Season: February - June, September - November However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade: Easy

Accommodation: Tea House

Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min. altitude: 2713 m

Max altitude: 3800 m

Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara

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Trekking Map

Jomsom Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03: Drive in or fly in Pokhara: About 30 minuates flight to Pokhara or 6 to 7 hour buse drive.Looking around the Pokhara city.

Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni: After flight to Jomsom trek continues to Kagbeni about 3 hrs working through the bank of Kaligandaki and reach to Ekley- bhatti villages. Trek one hour more to reach Kagbeni. Which lies at the bank of two rivers.

Day 05: Kagbeni to Muktinath: 3800m Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhist with a Gompa and a pagoda style.Pagoda is a dedicated to Lord bishnu. The most interesting and importance of the area however is the spot with burning natural gas. Walking distances is just 4 hrs.

Day 06: Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m)
The trial descends very quickly to the valley floor more than 5,000 ft. below, the descends is through a dramatic arid landscape and continues to Kagbeni.To continue on to Kagbeni, one must travel on other side of the Kaligandaki River. The left fork continues up the river to Kagbeni.After 3 hrs. Walk form Kagbeni one will reach Jomsom. A major village on Kaligandaki trading route.

Day 07: fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing in Pokhara valley.

Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu,by flight or by bus. evening culture show and
Nepali dinner,

Day 09: Final departure, transfer to airport

If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary

Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
3 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
1 nights hotel in Pokhara B/B on a twin sharing bed and breakfast
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
Full board meals during the trekking (meals are choices from Menu) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trekking
Seasonal fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
Above The Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 person basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu
All local transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek by Tourist bus/Private car/Van

Cost Exclude:

Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara Aprox US $ 10- US$ 12 per day
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu )
International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, sightseeing entry fee
Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expences.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.

Fixed Departure Trek 2012

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