Jomsom Muktinath trek is one of the most adventurous Himalayan trekking destinations in the Annapurna and Mustang regions, which falls under the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP, 1986), the largest undertaking of The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC, 1982). Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Offers a remarkable view of the soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Annapurna (8,091m). Walking on the trails along the Kali Gandaki River, the world’s deepest river Gorge thrills each traveler in the Annapurna region.
There is no doubt that the Jomsom Muktinath trek can be an idle trek to explore the windy valley of Jomsom and the sacred place of Muktinath along with other popular places such as Ullerii. Jomsom is the capital of the Mustang district which is perfectly sitting, along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, where you can find black stones called Shaligram which local people see as God Vishnu. Muktinath gives you a pleasant feeling of spiritual adventure. Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, and lies in the foothills of Thorong La Mountain pass. Muktinath is also known as chumming Gyatsa, which means “Hundred Waters” in Tibetan. According to Buddhist mythology, sage Guru Rinpoche meditated in Muktinath on his journey to Tibet.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek in the Annapurna region starts from Nayapul, which is a two-hour drive from Pokhara. Then, the journey for the religious, historical, and spiritual sites begins with passing through culturally rich villages like Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tatopani, Kagbeni, Jomsom, and finally Muktinath temple. On your way to the Jomsom Muktinath trek, you will come across beautiful traditional-style houses of Ulleri village. Followed by Ulleri, you can also visit Ghorepani (2750m), which contains the world’s largest Rhododendron forest and is also a gateway to Poon Hill. Both villages are inhabited by a large number of the Magar community. We then ascend down to the natural hot spring Tatopani, where you can relax and cure all the fatigues of your trekking. You can see many Nepalese people also taking a dip there, because of their strong belief that taking a bath here cures diseases related to the skin. On top of that, you will be spending some quality time in Dana with the most beautiful 300m tall Rupse waterfall, which is a famous tourist destination. Walking along the trail you will reach Marphan village popular with apple orchids and apple products. After Marpha village you will find yourself in one of the windiest places in Nepal, Jomsom, inhabited by Tibetan and Thakalis people. From Jomsom, we move toward one of the spiritual villages of Kagbeni. Kagbeni gives you the perfect picture of a remote, ancient city, decorated with a red-walled monastery. A continuously encouraging journey of the Jomsom Muktinath trek finally takes you to your destination place called Muktinath which is a famous holy pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Despite extremely cold water, people take a shower in 108 waterspouts in Muktinath temple and dip in a small pond with a belief that guarantees salvation after death. Besides, the tremendous views of mountain peaks, amazing landscapes, and beautiful villages, you will experience the spiritual vibes of Muktinath temple. Because of that, Jomsom Muktinath Trek is gaining popularity among spiritual adventure lovers by offering peace of mind.
It’s very hard to express the joy of Jomsom Muktinath Trek through words, but you have to get your backpack ready for Jomsom Muktinath Trek with the Nepal Adventure Team. We will be an excellent companion on your trek and surely we will make your trip memorable and remarkable.
Highlights
- Trekking along the deepest George in the world, Kali Gandaki River George.
- It offers a trek through the Trans-Himalayan marginal land of the Tibetan Plateau.
- Accompanied by the soaring peaks of Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri Himal.
- Gets Jaw-dropping views of Rupse waterfall at Dana.
- Discover the sacred place Muktinath Temple (altitude 3800m).
- Experience spiritual adventure through an old cave, Gomba, and Monastery.
- Get a unique insight into the culturally rich traditions and customs of the Magar, Gurung, and Thakalis ethnic groups of people.