Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

About Trekking in the Jomsom Muktinath/Kaligandaki area

The Jomsom Muktinath trek is a part of Annapurna circuit trekking that offers Nepal’s magnificent diversity at its best. The trek is the final third of the Annapurna circuit following through the Kali Gandaki Valley between the lofty peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

This 16 day trek kick starts from Kathmandu from where we move ahead to Pokhara followed up with a plane ride to Jomsom. Right after you land at Jomsom, you can see Mt. Nilgiri standing tall overlooking the airport. The trail ahead leads to Eklaibatti, Kagbeni and all the way to Mustang. The main highlight of the trek is the temple of Muktinath at an elevation of 3800 meters. The temple is built in the pagoda style dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Avalokiteshara as the Buddhists call him. For Hindus, Muktinath is one of the most important places of pilgrimage. There are several monasteries in the area with unbelievably great artworks on the wall.

From Muktinath we go downhill to Jomsom village on the Tibetan Plateau where we get a glimpse on the ancient traditions still in practice. This trek to Jomsom Muktinath is a great access to the high mountains of the Himalayas within a reasonable timeframe; most importantly without ascending to extreme altitude.