The Jomsom-Muktinath trail is often covered with trains of donkeys and ponies traveling to Mustang and other areas in the north of Nepal. Some major attractions include typical Mustang villages such as Tukuche, Marpha and Jharkot with its medieval King?s Palace and Bonpo Gompa. The deepest gorge, Kaligandaki is another attraction of this route. Muktinath is a popular sacred place for Hindu, Buddhist Pilgrims and ascetic Sadhus. The temple is situated with 108 water tapes emerging from sacred water springs.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, meet Encounters Nepal representative and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Guided sightseeing to the world heritage sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara: AM: Fly for 25 minutes, transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni: AM: Fly and trek for 3 hours.
Day 05: Kagbeni to Muktinath: (3817 m): Trek for 5 hours.
Day 06: Muktinath to Marpha: (2709 m): Trek for 5 hours.
Day 07: Marpha to Ghasa: (1970 m): Trek for 6 hours.
Day 08: Ghasa to Tatopani: ( 1189 m): Trek for 5 hours.
Day 09: Tatopani to Sikha: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 10: Sikha to Ghorepani: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 11: Ghorepani to Tikhedhunga (1577 m) via Poonhill: Trek 5 hours.
Day 12: Tikhedhunga to Pokhara via Birethanti (1040m): Trek, drive by Jeep/car for one hour. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Guided sightseeing to Devi?s fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Buddhist Monastery and boating on Fewa Lake for one hour. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu: AM: Fly for 25 minutes and transfer to Hotel. PM: Shopping in the local market.
Day 15: Departure to International Airport for onward flight to home.
Included:
- Trek pre-departure information, Guide
- Hotel accommodation as per mentioned in the itinerary on a twin share basis with breakfast at three star category Hotels
- All internal transport by private bus, jeep, car or scheduled air services
- All group airport transfers
- Gear package including sleeping bag, down jacket and rain poncho
- All meals while trekking, tea or coffee
- Meals during the course of rafting, an experienced guide, professional safety kayaker, tented camps, rafting crew and equipment such as helmet, life jacket, paddle etc.
- Safe drinking water in a refilling bottle in order to avoid plastic bottles in the mountain
- Accommodation on a share basis in tents / teahouse on trek
- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment, Porter's insurance
- Group leader, Cook and Kitchen staff for a camping trek
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits
- Emergency medical kit box
- Welcome drinks in Kathmandu
Excluded:
- Bar and beverages
- Nature of personal expenses
- Personal cloths
- Insurance for accidental, medical and evacuation
- Tips to the staff
- Airport tax
- Meals during journey and in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Teahouse Cost USD 1050.00/person
Camping Cost USD 1450.00/person
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
Nepal
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Hiking & Trekking
Camping
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