Amazing Jomsom Muktinath Trek 14 Days Himalayan Journey

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Why Jomsom Muktinath Trek?

Muktinath Temple is a spiritual destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
Apple Orchards in the Marpha village, near the monastery, and taste the special apple wine.
Gurung and Thakali people with their culture.
Windy Valley.
The treasure village of Kagbeni is the gateway to Upper Mustang.
You can meditate in the monastery and gompa, surrounded by the flapping prayer flags.
Explore the ice lake of Dhaulagiri.
Walk through the ancient Salt Trade route and witness Yak caravans as well.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Overview

The Jomsom Muktinath Trek is a spiritual trek that explores the incredible beauty of the Annapurna range. The trip covers the Muktinath Temple, Jomsom Bazaar, and the Lower Mustang. You will enjoy the dramatic views of Mustang and the Kaligandaki Gorge. Experience Nepal’s diverse landscape and culture on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek, which takes you through the country’s driest terrain and lush rhododendron forests. The trek is located in the Annapurna region and offers a scenic and culturally rich experience.

Feel the strong wind of Jomsom, visit the pilgrimage site in Muktinath, dip in Tatopani’s natural hot spring, and walk through some of the most spectacular Gurung villages through Poonhill and Ghorepani during the Jomsom Muktinath Trek. You also cover a part of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Muktinath Trekking Route

Having landed in Kathmandu for your 14-day adventure, you will be whisked away to Pokhara the next day, taking a short 20-minute flight to Jomsom for the start of your trek. The route is close to Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Machhapuchhre (6993m).

The route takes you to the famous village of Kagbeni in Mustang. The visit to Muktinath is guaranteed to bring you peace. Immerse yourself in the tranquil, highly regarded mind as you interact with the environment of Hindu and Buddhist followers.

The route also takes you to the apple orchards in Marpha, the hot spring in Tatopani, and the thousands of stone steps to Shikha. This trek allows you to witness the beautiful rhododendron forest and enjoy an unobstructed view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill. Also, you get to cover an essential section of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. It is ideal to do this trek from March to May, from September to November.

My Everest Trip is a leading trekking agency in Nepal, offering specialized services. Our highly experienced guides custom-design the trekking routes according to your preferences. We assure you of a safe trekking experience on thrilling routes.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

You will be picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) to start your 14-day adventure and dropped off at your hotel. You’ll prepare for the trek as your guide discusses the trip with you.

Dinner

Hotel

1,400 m / 4,593 ft

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, following the Trishuli River as you pass by various settlements along the highway. Upon arrival, you can walk by the lakeside in the City of Lakes. Enjoy the nightlife of the tourist hub.

Hotel

1,400 m / 4,593 ft

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: 20-minute mountain flight to Jomsom, then trek to Kagbeni

On a 20 minutes flight to Jomsom, you will have an aerial view of the gorge between the gorgeous Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m). Upon reaching Jomsom, walk alongside the bank of Kali Gandaki River while soaking in the picturesque view of the dry and rocky terrain en route to Kagbeni. The region is very windy, so it is essential to maintain a steady pace. In about 3-4 hours, you will see the rugged mud houses in Kagbeni village with the backdrop of dry mountains. Overnight in Kagbeni.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

12 km / 7.5 miles

2,743 m / 8,999 ft

3hrs

Day 04: Kagbeni to Muktinath

From Kagbeni, you head to Muktinath (3802 m), which takes about 5-6 hours of walking. The trail is dry and sandy with sparse green vegetation, which makes it unique in the otherwise green Nepal. On the way, you reach Muktinath, accompanied by the view of Dhaulagiri (817m) and Nilgiri (7061m). Muktinath is a pagoda-style temple, which holds religious importance to both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, with 108 water spouts for pilgrims to wash away their sins. Overnight in Muktinath.

Note: You can start Upper Mustang Trek from here instead of walking to Marpha

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

18 km / 11.2 miles

3,802 m / 12,474 ft

5hrs

Day 05: Muktinath to Marpha via Jomsom

Visit Muktinath early in the morning. Later, cross Lubra Pass (3772m) and descend to Jomsom alongside the Kali Gandaki River. As you fall, you will reach one of the famous lakes on this trail, Dhumba Lake. The turquoise lake is considered sacred for Buddhists around the area and is decorated beautifully with prayer flags. Continue descending towards Marpha village, a Thakali town famous for its apple by-products.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

22 km / 13.7 miles

3,772 m / 12,375 ft

7hrs

Day 06: Marpha to Ghasa

Passing through apple orchards and the narrow alleyways of the Thakali settlement of Marpha, you climb to Ghasa. Trek down the narrow gorge of Kali Gandaki River, passing through several traditional Thakali villages and joining the Lete River. Climb down the Mani walls to reach the town of Ghasa.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

20 km / 12.4 miles

2,670 m / 8,760 ft

6hrs

Day 07: Ghasa to Tatopani (natural hot spring)

Climb down Ghasa alongside Kali Gandaki River. You will be treated with a view of Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Nilgiri (7061m) as you cross several bridges and villages on your way to Tatopani. Walking through sub-tropical vegetation, you arrive in Tatopani, famous for its natural hot spring. You can enjoy a dip in the rejuvenating hot spring and let your muscles relax.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

22 km / 13.7 miles

2,110 m / 6,923 ft

6hrs

Day 08: Tatopani to Shikha

Leaving behind Tatopani, climb up more than one thousand stone stairs and some more on rugged terrain to reach the village of Ghara. Continue walking uphill amid the thick forest to reach the Gurung village of Shikha, where you can relax with the view of the picturesque hillside village with its slanted roofs over similar-looking stone houses. Overnight in Shikha.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

16 km / 9.9 miles

2,330 m / 7,644 ft

6hrs

Day 09: Shikha to Ghorepani

From Shikha, you then trek to Ghorepani, passing Palate and Chitre. Climb up stone stairs amid green hills, and walk past rice fields and grazing herds of sheep en route to Ghorepani. If the weather is clear, you will be accompanied by the distant view of Annapurna (8091) and Dhaulagiri (8167m). Upon arrival in Ghorepani, the blooming rhododendrons of varying colours (in spring) will take your breath away.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

18 km / 11.2 miles

2,850 m / 9,350 ft

6hrs

Day 10: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

Early in the morning, you hike to Poonhill to view the rising sun’s rays draping Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167) peaks. The picture looks even more stunning in the summer, as Poonhill is covered in rhododendron. After some time, hike back to Ghorepani, ascend to Deurali Pass (3090m), and start descending towards Tadapani. Climb down stone steps amid the rhododendron forest to reach the village of Tadapani.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

15 km / 9.3 miles

3,210 m / 10,531 ft

6hrs

Day 11: Tadapani to Ghandruk

Leaving Tadapani behind, walk amid lush rhododendron forests with a backdrop of the Himalayan ranges to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. You can visit the Gurung Culture Museum in the picturesque village of Ghandruk. Past the stone houses and alleys, you will get a spectacular vista of the snowy mountains Annapurna (8091m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m). Overnight in Ghandruk.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Teahouse

12 km / 7.5 miles

3,090 m / 10,138 ft

5hrs

Day 12: Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara by car

On the final day of your trek, hike down Nayapul, following the trails of Modi Khola and walking amid sub-tropical forests. From Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara. Spend the evening enjoying what the City of Lakes has to offer.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel

12 km / 7.5 miles

1,940 m / 6,365 ft

4hrs

Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu following the same route as before. You will witness a vivid landscape throughout the drive. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, feel free to stroll around the nearest markets. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel

1,400 m / 4,593 ft

Day 14: Final Departure

Our team representative will drop you at the airport 3 hours before your flight.

Breakfast

1,400 m / 4,593 ft

Jomsom Muktinath Trek Map

What To Expect?

What's Included

Airport/hotel pick up and drop off by private car.
At least two nights at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, bed and Breakfast plan
Meals on the entire board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the whole trekking
Domestic flights with all surcharges, airport taxes for guests, and a guide
Trekking map
An experienced Government license holder guide
Insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax for the guide.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
Travel and rescue arrangement
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
All government taxes and tourist service charges

What's Excluded

Meals in Kathmandu before and after trekking
Your travel insurance ( Rescue )
Tips for trekking staff and driver
Drinks (hot, cold, and alcoholic)
Trekking porter/Sherpa who will carry your bags during the trek.
Personal shopping and laundry, etc
Personal trekking equipment

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Shree, my guide, was absolutely exceptional. I’m not the fastest trekker, but he never once made me feel rushed. He walked at my pace, constantly checked on how I was feeling, and took my health very seriously—making sure I stayed safe and avoided altitude sickness. His encouragement and positivity kept me going on the toughest days, and I truly don’t think I would have made it to Base Camp without him.

What really sets this team apart is how far above and beyond they go. They helped customize my trip so I could spend a night at the iconic Everest View Hotel, which ended up being one of the highlights of the entire experience. They also handled all logistics seamlessly—securing the best tea houses and lounges along the route so I was always comfortable.
Shree even helped me track down a tattoo studio in Namche, which turned out to be the highest tattoo studio in the world—such a unique and unforgettable addition to the journey!

When weather delays impacted flights, they acted quickly and got me onto the second helicopter out—something that made all the difference in catching my return flight while others were stuck on the mountain.

As a solo traveler, I always felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. Puru and Shree made sure I was comfortable every step of the way, turning what could have been a daunting experience into something unforgettable.

This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and as someone who isn’t exactly in peak physical shape, I’m incredibly proud to have made it to Everest Base Camp—with huge thanks to their guidance, care, and encouragement.

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Jomsom Muktinath Trek Additional Information

What is Muktinath famous for?

Muktinath trekking

At an altitude of 3,600 meters (base) at the bottom of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang region, Muktinath is a largely revered sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Hindus call the point Mukti Kshetra, which means the” place of deliverance”, and it’s one of the most ancient tabernacles of the God Vishnu and the Vaishnava tradition in Nepal. The sanctum is considered one of the eight sacred places known as Svayam Vyakta Ksetras (the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar, and Badrinath), as well as one of the 108 Divya Desams, or holy places of deification of Lord Vishnu. Also, it’s one of the 51 Shakti Pitha goddess spots.

The tabernacle is small and contains a golden statue of Vishnu as Shri Mukti Narayana. In addition to Mukti Narayana, the tabernacle has citation images of Bhoodevi( the Earth-goddess form of Lakshmi), the goddesses Saraswati and Janaki( Sita), Garuda( the mount of Vishnu), Lava-Kusa ( the sons of Rama and Sita), and the Sapta Rishis( Seven Pundits created by Lord Brahma). There’s an old Buddhist monk present in the tabernacle, and Buddhist nuns conduct a ceremony of deification. And from here, we will also go to Ghorepani Poonhill, part of the Annapurna Region.

How to reach Muktinath?

In addition to the Jomsom Muktinath trekking Itinerary mentioned earlier, there are several alternative routes to reach Muktinath. They are all explained here.

Kathmandu to Muktinath bus

A public bus to Muktinath directly leaves Kathmandu each day. You can book these buses online or buy tickets from the Kathmandu bus park. If you can’t find a direct bus, you can take an early-morning drive to Pokhara and then catch another bus from there during the day. It takes approximately 16 hours to reach Kathmandu by bus from Muktinath/ Jomsom. If the bus to Muktinath only goes as far as Jomsom, you can take a jeep from Jomsom to Muktinath.

The cost of the bus from Pokhara to Jomsom is NRP 1,500, and the direct route to Muktinath is NRP 2,000.

Pokhara to Muktinath bus

2 to 3 public buses (often deluxe) leave from Pokhara for Jomsom daily. Some buses leave the bus park in the morning, and some depart from Pokhara during the daytime. You can book the tickets from a travel agency at the lakeside or the ticket counter in Prithivi Chowk. However, there is no bus to Upper Mustang, and you must hire a jeep.

Jomsom to Muktinath trek

According to MyEverestTrip’s Jomsom Muktinath Trek Itinerary, our journey begins with a flight to Jomsom. From Jomsom, we shall first trek to Kagbeni and then reach Muktinath on the 4th day. From Muktinath, we walk back to Marpha, Ghasa, and Tatopani, exploring many other beautiful destinations along the way.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Nepal Difficulty

Our Jomsom to Muktinath trek Itinerary is 14 days long, starting from Jomsom. We walk to Muktinath and then visit many other places on our journey downward. The total trek distance is approximately 100 km, with daily walks of over 10 km.

In this Jomsom Muktinath tour package, we shall only hike upwards from Jomsom to Muktinath, and then most of the trail leads us downward. And since it’s a downward trek, the Jomsom Muktinath trek is relatively easy. It requires no prior experience from the previous tour and a moderate level of physical fitness. Jomsom Muktinath Trek is one of the easiest treks in Nepal.

Altitude difficulty: The highest altitude of the Muktinath Trek is 3710 meters above sea level. Because base camp treks in Nepal take you above 5,000 meters, the size of this trek is relatively tiny. Even then, it is best to watch for symptoms of altitude sickness, such as body aches, headaches, and shortness of breath. If such symptoms appear, ensure you stop climbing and drink plenty of water. If the symptoms worsen, we may need to adjust to a lower height.

Jomsom to Muktinath Trek distance

Jomsom to Muktinath distance

The Jomsom to Muktinath trek distance is approximately 22 kilometers. It takes us about 9 hours to cover this distance. We plan to walk about 10 km on the first day and stay at Kagbeni. Then, we shall walk to Muktinath the next morning.

Pokhara to Muktinath trek permit

There are two kinds of trek permits for the Muktinath Jomsom trek. Upon entering Nepal, you will need to obtain a tourist visa. After that, you will need two permits: a TIMS card and an Annapurna Conservation Area permit.

TIMS cards can be issued only from Kathmandu and Pokhara, while Annapurna Conservation Area entry permits can also be obtained on the trekking trail. The TIMS card costs about $20, while the Annapurna Conservation Area pass costs $30. The amount you pay for the TIMS card is to track the activities of tourists within Nepal. At the same time, the Annapurna Conservation Area aims to utilize the funds for conserving Nepal’s rare wild flora and fauna.

Which is the best month for Muktinath?

Being one of Nepal’s low-altitude treks, with a perfect connection to the road and air networks, Muktinath is accessible throughout the year. The only time the public vehicle cannot reach Muktinath is during the peak winter of January and early February. During these months, we may need to trek from a lower altitude to reach Muktinath. Even in winter, the year-round flight to Jomsom is operational, and you can easily trek up to Muktinath. However, the cold temperature at Muktinath can be an issue.

If your mission is to enjoy the incredible mountain views during your visit to Nepal, then autumn might be the best time for the Jomsom Muktinath trek. However, this is the most crowded month, making it hard to find solitude.

That is why travelers prefer trekking in Spring, i.e., March to May, when the overall region is colorful with flowers and wildlife. Ghorepani Poonhill is also magical during this time of year. Moreover, Mustang is one of those places in Nepal where we can trek in the summer/monsoon. Since Muktinath lies in a semi-arid region, it rarely receives heavy rainfall, making the trek possible in June and July.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek FAQs

What's Beni to Muktinath Distance?

Beni is the headquarter of the Myagdi District. This is where the highway is diverse to head towards Muktinath. Beni to Muktinath distance is 101.1 km from Beni to Jomsom is about 80 km. Although the space is less, it takes about 7 to 8 hours to reach Muktinath from Beni in a jeep as the path is rough.

What is Muktinath to Jomsom distance?

Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang District and the largest settlement of Mustang. Jomsom to Muktinath is 1hr of drive i.e. 22.1km. Unlike the road from Beni to Muktinath, the path from Jomsom to Muktinath is well-pitched and smooth. This section of the ride is quite fun.

How to go from Jomsom to Muktinath temple?

Jomsom is a centre for tourists who travel to Muktinath. Most public buses take you to Jomsom from Pokhara, and then you need to go up to Muktinath in a Jeep. Moreover, the airport of Mustang is also located in Jomsom, so most people travel up to Jomsom and then take a jeep. The jeep drive from Jomsom to Muktinath is about 45 minutes.

What is Jomsom to Muktinath Jeep Fare?

The per-person jeep fare from Jomsom to Muktinath is between $5 to $10. It depends on your bargaining power as well. Hiring a jeep from Jomsom to Muktinath costs about $30 to $40 and accommodates 6 to 8 people.

Where is Muktinath Located?

Muktinath lies in the central north of Nepal in the Mustang district. It lies just above Jomsom, and the way to Muktinath begins from Beni (Myagdi’s headquarters).

What is Muktinath Elevation?

Muktinath is located at the height of 3710m above sea level. The temple in Nepal is often built at higher altitudes and in complex landscapes. It is situated just ahead of the famous Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

How is the road from Jomsom to Muktinath?

The road from Jomsom to Muktinath is excellent. This road has been blacktopped a few years before and has been regularly maintained. Thus, the route from Jomsom to Muktinath is suitable for bike, car, or jeep rides. But the road from Pokhara to Jomsom is not that impressive.

US$ 1,050 per person

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