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Muktinath Pilgrimage Trek

Facts About Trip

Duration12
GradeEasy to Easy
Best monthMarch/April/May/June
Max Elevation3,660m
Group sizeminimum two people in group
Accommodationtea house services
Mealchoose your own meal
Starts FromPokhara
End atPokhara

Overview And Highlights

The main highlight of this particular trek is the holy Muktinath temple which is a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath is situated at a height of 3,660m. The two-storied structure of Muktinath shows the co-existence of the Buddhist and Hindu culture; the lower story being a Gompa and the upper story, a temple.

This trek explores a lot of beautiful places within the Annapurna region and it is on the tenth day that we reach Jomsom. Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district is sometimes referred to as Dzongsam or the New Fort. The small town that extends over the banks of the Kali Gandaki is set against a backdrop of the towering Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri peaks. We also visit Ghorepani and the famous Poon Hill on our way to Jomsom.

Our journey to Jomsom is made via Tikhe Dhunga, Ghorepani, Tatopani, Lete, Markha, and Kagbeni. The Poon Hill at Ghorepani is a popular spot to observe the towering Himalayas of the Annapurna region, especially Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri.

Muktinath Pilgrimage Trek Route

Day 01 Drive: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) and catch a taxi to Tikhedunga (1,540m).

Day 02 Trek Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2,860m).

Day 03 Trek Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,190m).

Day 04 Trek Tatopani to Lete (2,480m).

Day 05 Trek Lete to Marpha, Overnight in Marpha (2,670m).

Day 06 Trek Marpha to Kagbeni (2,800m).

Day 07 Trek Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,670m).

Day 08 Trek Kagbeni to Jomsom (2,720m).

Day 09 Flight: – Jomsom to Pokhara (820m), Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day to Day Itinerary

Food

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1350 m.

After your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

900 m.

Today we drive to Pokhara, a six-hour ride, or take a flight (optional at additional charge). As we reach Pokhara in the afternoon. we catch the next taxi or Jeep for Tikhedunga. We drive about 2 to 3 hours and reach late evening in Tikhedunga. We stay overnight here after a long drive.

 

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2860 m.

Today we head to Ghorepani from Tikhe Dhunga, passing through Ulleri and Nange Thati. The trail passes through pastures, cultivated fields, and Rhododendron forests. We camp in Ghorepani.

 

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

1190 m.

One of the most popular places in the Annapurna Region is Poon Hill (3,200m) at Ghorepani. The small flat top of this hill is worth climbing as the view from the top is incomparable. The Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri are majestic mountains that can be best seen from only a few places, and Poon Hill is one such place. From Ghorepani after breafast, we descend through Chitre, Shikha, and Ghara crossing the Kali Gandaki river and reaching Tatopani.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2480 m.

Our trek becomes steeper today as we pass through the deepest gorges at Dana, stopping in between at Rupse Chhahra. Then we continue walking up to Ghasa from where the trail climbs steadily to Lete.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2670 m.

After spending a night in the beautiful village of Lete we head to the famous Thakali village of Marpha.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2800 m.

From Marpha we head North and walk for about three hours until we reach the Tibetan village of Kagbeni.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3670 m.

Today we trek to the holy Muktinath temple which is situated at the height of 3,800m. The Muktinath valley is the foot of Thorong La pass, Annapurna circuit, and The Upper Mustang Lomanthang. It is one of the worlds highest temples within Hinduism. Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means “Hundred Waters”.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2720 m.

Today, we can catch a taxi or any transport to back to Jomsom. Jomsom is the headquarters of the Mustang district situated at an altitude of 2,700m. Jomsom lies to the north of Pokhara in the Mustang district and is the main gateway to Upper Mustang. 
Today, if the weather is good, May can flight to Pokhara. It will be starting windy at about 11 AM. 

 

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

900 m.

After breakfast, we take a flight from the Jomsom Airport to Pokhara, from where we are transferred to a Hotel. Overnight stay in Pokhara hotel. During the afternoon, you can visit around the beauty of Pokhara city such as Peace temple, Barahi temple, Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, etc

Food

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1350 m.

If you don’t have enough time to come to Kathmandu by tourist bus driving about 6 hours, The optional transportation by flight Pokhara to Kathmandu can be arranged up on your request. 

And also, if you have a later evening flight back to the home same time, this is also possible rather staying than at Kathmandu night. 

Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.

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Additional Information

Nepal has four climatic seasons


  • Spring: March-May
  • Summer: June – August
  • Autumn: September – November
  • Winter: December – February

While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.

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