Jomsom reveals Nepal’s spectacular diversity at its best. It is located in the Annapurna region which is the most popular trekking region in Nepal. Jomsom and Muktinath Trekking is widely famous inside and outside the nation. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna mountains has a wide range of people of various culture and terrain. There are people from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau.
Overview of 13 Days Muktinath Trekking Itinerary:
Early in the morning, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom through close up view of the Himalayan Annapurna & Dhaulagiri. Trekking starts from Jomsom to Muktinath. We can visit Hindu & Buddhist shrines and explores their culture, rituals and trek down the Natural hot spring (Tato Pani). We see the best sunrise view from poon hill and trek down to Nayapul drive to Pokhara.
Short trek along the Kali Gandaki River, the life of the Thakali who make this area their home and from Kagbeni peak north towards the long forbidden Kingdom of Mustang.
Highlights of Muktinath Trek:
The highlight of the trek is trekking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which originates from the Tibetan plateau to eventually flow into the Ganges in India, the temple of Muktinath, although dedicated to Vishnu, is sacred to both Hindu and Buddhist and many ascetic sadhus gather here.
Muktinath is the perfect place to find fossilized ammonites, known locally as Shaligram, which are found all along the upper reaches of Kali Gandaki.
Muktinath is the famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus. To Hindus, Muktinath is a sacred place of salvation. They believe that bathing in the waters here guarantees salvation after death. The Hindu god, Brahma, is said to have lit the eternal flames that burn at Muktinath.
For Buddhists, Muktinath is a place where the great sage guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) came to meditate. People living in this area are mostly Gurungs and Magars. In the lower regions of the Kali Gandaki, Thakalis around Jomsom and people from Tibetan roots, the Lopa, around Muktinath and up to Mustang. These people have their own unique customs and attire.
Jomsom Muktinath Cost:
Muktinath Trek Cost is very affordable and the Trek Itinerary can also be fully customised according to your time availabilty. We are charing USD 1099 for International Tourists and lesser for Domestic Tourists. For any information regarding the Cost and Packages you contact us as time.
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