Trip info
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Min 1 Max 12
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Grade: Moderate
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Feb-May, Sep-Dec
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Max. 3,800m/12,478ft
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Duration: 14 Days
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Private Vehicle/ Flight
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Hotel/ Teahouse/ Lodge
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All meals are included
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Annapurna Jomsom Trek Highlights
- Experience a stunning sunrise from Poon Hill. Explore the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki gorge.
- Look for rare animals like snow leopards, musk deer, and Himalayan Tahr in ACAP.
- Visit Muktinath for stunning mountain views in the Annapurna region.
- Walk through the rhododendron and orchid forests in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
- Get the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu.
- Trek to scenic villages like Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Kagbeni.
Annapurna Jomsom Trek is exciting adventure treks in Annapurna region. Annapurna Jomsom trek explore the Kali gandaki valley, Holy Muktinath temple and nomad lands of Mustang trekking trails. Join with Annapurna circuit trekking trail and offer three above 8000m mountains ( Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167 meters, Mt. Annapurna I. 8091m.) with 17 snowy capped mountains of Annapurna trekking trails, Nepal best apple garden, Kaligandaki valley, world depest kali gandaki gorge and natural Hot Spring. Known as Lower Mustang Muktinath pilgrimage trekking trail cover both Hindu and Buddhist religion too. This is Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage trekking routes in Nepal lies between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.
Annapurna Jomsom trek begins after your tourist bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara, you will follow an established trail leading to Poonhill (or Annapurna Base Camp) which the first stop in Ghorepani village. At Poonhill, you can enjoy beautiful mountain views. You will trek through villages like Ghasa, Marpha, and Kagbeni before reaching the highest point of your hike: the Muktinath temple. While in Marpha, don’t miss the chance to taste fresh juices and brandy made in Nepal. In Muktinath, you can explore Hindu and Buddhist cultures and learn about the legends of the temple. After visiting Muktinath, you will trek to Jomsom and then take a scenic flight back to Pokhara, which gives you a bird’s eye view of the Annapurna range.
Customize Your Annapurna Jomsom Trek:
- This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The Annapurna Jomsom trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.
14-Days Annapurna Jomsom Trek Itinerary
We recommend that you schedule your arrival in Kathmandu in the morning or afternoon. This will give you enough time to relax and recover from jet lag before starting your adventure. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. After you have freshened up, your trek guide will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening.
Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street. Visit to Thamel, the main tourist hub. Overnight at Kathmandu's in a Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Today you explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour. This will include a visit to the Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world also visit Pashupatinath, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River and home to the most famous Hindu temple in the country. Here you will see Hindu holy men (sadhus) and pilgrims performing ritual bathing, and occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. The cremation site here is used by the royal family and also for the simple man living next door. Your early afternoon will be free to relax in the hotel garden or visit Thamel for some curious shopping.
Kathmandu is located 200km far from Pokhara. Following Prithvi Highway for about 6 hrs, you will reach Pokhara. The route is scenic as journey continues through countryside area. Enroute, you can get views of Trishuli River and Cable Car taking pilgrims to the Mankamana Temple- the wish fulfilling goddess. Pokhara is the clean and green city. You will visit Phewa Lake in the evening. Stay overnight in hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara.
Accommodation: Hotel Mount View Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
15 minutes of flight will take you to Jomsom from Pokhara. The flight is pleasant with scenic views of gorge in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains. From Jomsom, you will walk along the side of the valley to Kagbeni (2750m). Jomsom is an administrative centre of the region. You will cross the river to the eastern edge and continue walking to Eklai Bhatti village (2730m). You will move along river to Kagbeni (2810m) that is located at the juncture of Jhong River and Kali Gandaki. The village is influenced by Tibetan culture. Stay overnight in Kagbeni.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Kagbeni, you will climb through the Jhong River valley and then head all the way to Muktinath. You will follow the ascending trail above Jhong River to Jharkot village (3500m). Leaving Jharkot village, you will follow the ascending trail to Muktinath (3802m). You need to reach Ranipauwa village. The religious site of Muktinath is located 10 minutes of walk far from Ranipauwa. Stay overnight in Muktinath.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Muktinath is one of the major pilgrimage sites of Hindu and Buddhist devotees. 108 water spouts and Vishnu temple are places of interest in Muktinath temple complex. One Buddhist Gompa is located near Vishnu temple. One can also witness eternal flame in Jwala Mai Temple. You will explore nearby monasteries and temples and stay overnight in Muktinath.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today your journey carries on with a 1,200m of descent to the Kaligandaki river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekale bhatti which means ‘a lonely teahouse’, at present its a small settlement with 3-4 teahouses. From here onwards, the valley gets very windy in the afternoon time as you here the howling of the wind right in the ears, the walk follows the gentle trail for another two hours till the large town of Jomsom is reached. Jomsom, a little hilly town and headquarters of the Mustang region with a small airstrip is just above the Kaligandaki River. Another two hours of easy walk from Jomsom towards the south east brings you to Marpha for the overnight stop, which is little gem, with whitewashed houses, paved streets and numerous well-kept lodges.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Marpha, you will walk along whitewashed houses and crop fields and arrive at the bank of Kaligandaki River. Walking along Kaligandaki River, you will reach Tukche which is the culturally rich village of Thakali ethnics. You will visit the local gompa and move along the western bank of the Kali Gandaki to Larjung. You will move along narrow alleyways and tunnels that will take you to forest area. Crossing pine and juniper forest, you will reach Kalppani from where you can get panoramic view of Annapurna I Mountain. Half an hour of trek from Kalopani will take you to Lete where you will stay overnight.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Lete early in the morning, you will lower down through forest area to Ghasa which is the last Thakali village and also the final southern village that follows Tibetan Buddhism. Walking through narrow gorge after Ghasa, you will reach Rupse village where you can witness cascading waterfall. From Rupse, you will reach Dana which is a Magar village. Dana greets you with close-up view of Annapurna South. You will lower down to Tatopani where you can take bath in natural hot springs. Stay overnight in Tatopani.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will lower down from Tatopani and arrive at suspension bridge over river. Crossing the river, you will exit from Kaligandaki valley and walk through small Sikha and Chitre villages to forest. The trail contours up through rhododendron forest to Deurali Pass (2834m). The top of pass greets you with awe-inspiring views of Dhaulagiri Mountain, Nilgiri Mountain, Annapurna I Mountain, Annapurna South Mountain and other peaks and mountains. Brief walk from Deurali will take you to Ghorepani (Horse water). The place is used as a watering spot by horse and donkeys that travel in between Pokhara and Jomsom. Stay overnight in Ghorepani.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After wake up call, you will leave your hotel and rush towards Poon hill. This is the best hill station in Pokhara for sunrise view. You will reach Poonhill early at dawn so that you do not miss the sunrise view over Annapurna from Poonhill. Along with sunrise view, Poonhill offers close-up views of more than 10 mountains. You will lower down from Poonhill and reach Tadapani through forest area where you will stay overnight.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Tadapani, you will walk through forest area for about 3hrs to reach the big Gurung village of Ghandruk. You will follow the lowering trail through Ghandruk and move through stone steps to Syauli Bazaar. Sharp descend from Syauli bazaar will take you to Birethanti. From Birethanti, you will move to Nayapul, from where you will take a drive back to Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel Mount View Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara: In the morning hours you might do some last hour shopping too. After that, you will drive to Kathmandu. You'll grab seats on the left aisle of the vehicle for the best views of the rivers along the highway because it’s your last time you’ll probably see them. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you get transferred to your hotel; and you will spend the day at your own leisure in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Thank you for joining us on this trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home. Safe Journey!! We hope to see you again.
Meals: Breakfast
Annapurna Jomsom Trek 14-Days Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking
- Tea, coffee with Hot boiled water for drinking purposes on the trek
- Accommodation at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu for 3 nights
- All private ground transportation including airport transfers
- Pokhara - Jomsom airfare with 20kgs baggage allowance
- Accommodation at Hotel Mount View in Pokhara for 2 night with breakfast
- Accommodation at clean and cozy teahouses/lodges during the trek
- Annapurna conservation Area Permit (ACAP) & TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card.
- Experienced English speaking local trekking guide
- Assistant guide to client ratio for personalized attention and support
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers: Porterage of your duffel bag (15kgs)
- Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high altitude medicine
- Trekking Area Map, and Water Purifications Tablet
- Staffs salary, food, equipment, and insurance, included on-trip cost
- Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
- Sleeping bag if needed (it is refundable)
- Farewell celebratory dinner in Kathmandu with trek team
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara during stay
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipment
- Personal hiking equipment
- Personal expenses. Additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as other events beyond control.
- Drinks except tea and coffee. (Bar Bill, laundry and telephone calls.)
- Travel Insurance: Liability of insurance against any kind of medical expenses etc.)
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)
14-Days Trip Cost Details
- The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
- The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This trip itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
- The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
- Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
- The Annapurna Jomsom Trek itinerary has been published in 3-star hotel and tea house/lodge services for better understanding of the customers.
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Please take care to note: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Accommodation at Annapurna Jomsom during the Trek
We will provided you, comfortable Stays in Cities and on the Trail Your comfort is our priority, whether in the bustling city or the serene mountains: In Kathmandu: Stay at Hotel Moonlight or a similar hotel, offering modern amenities for a relaxing experience and Pokhara stay at Hotel Mount View Pokhara Room Arrangement: are on a twin-sharing basis, and during trek stay in teahouse/lodge, known for their warmth and hospitality.
Meals at Annapurna Jomsom during the Trek
During the trek, meals are typically served in teahouses, offering a variety of Nepali and international dishes. Which you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.).
- Breakfast and Dinner (On OPEN/CHOICE Menu) Served at the teahouse where you will spend the night.
- Lunch: Provided en route to the next destination, offering flexibility to enjoy the day’s journey.
- Special Touch: Breakfasts are provided your stay in Kathmandu, Pokhara and you will also enjoy a specially prepared farewell dinner to celebrate the end of the trek.
How difficult is Annapurna Jomsom Trek?
Duration for treks of this grade stretches up to two (2) weeks. Trails generally go above 3,500 meters at maximum and on a daily basis, you can expect to be walking for about 5 – 7 hours. The perfect setting of introduction to moderate & challenging trekking in Nepal. Activity level/physical rating is slightly harder than leisure and involves occasional difficult days. Expect ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well and ‘Nepali flat’ – a little bit up and a little bit down.
When is the best time to trek to the Annapurna Jomsom?
The Annapurna region faces four distinct seasons, and the weather and Temperature vary significantly depending on the time of the year. However, spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the ideal times of the year, with pleasant weather and stable temperatures, making them suitable for trekking to Jomsom Muktinath.
What is the Cost of the Annapurna Jomsom Trek?
The cost of the Annapurna Jomsom Trek is USD 1380 per person. However, the cost varies depending on various factors, including the group size, the level of luxury preferred, trekking duration, whether to hire a guide and porter and personal miscellaneous expenses.
FAQs of Annapurna Jomsom Trek
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek and the Annapurna Jomsom Trek are different routes in Nepal’s Annapurna region. The ABC trek is a shorter, moderate hike that leads directly to the Annapurna Base Camp for close-up views of the massif. In contrast, the Annapurna Jomsom trek, part of the Annapurna Circuit, is longer, offers more diverse landscapes and cultural experiences.
The duration of the Annapurna Jomsom Trek can vary, but it typically takes 12 to 14 days. This timeframe often includes travel to and from Kathmandu and the trekking days themselves. The variation depends on the specific itinerary, the trekking pace, and whether or not acclimatization days are included.
Yes, trekkers returning from the Annapurna Jomsom trek in Nepal can board the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. This is a common and convenient option, especially for those looking to save time and avoid the long, often bumpy road journey. Flights operate regularly, weather permitting, and offer stunning aerial views of the Himalayan landscape.
While it’s possible to trek independently, hiring a guide and porter is highly recommended. Guides provide valuable local knowledge and ensure your safety, while porters help carry your luggage, making the trek more enjoyable. They can carry up to 20 kg of a heavy bag through the alpine ascents, which is extremely helpful.
To trek in the Annapurna region, including the Jomsom area, you’ll need two essential permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card. The trekkers have to issue these permits as they are important for conserving the region and regulating trekking activities.
Yes, altitude sickness can be a concern, as parts of the trek reach high altitudes. Proper acclimatization involves ascending gradually, staying hydrated, and listening to your body. If symptoms of altitude sickness occur, it’s essential to descend to a lower altitude.
The Annapurna Jomsom trek, situated within the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), offers opportunities to observe a diverse range of wildlife. Trekkers may encounter Himalayan Tahr, often seen grazing on rocky slopes, and, if fortunate, the elusive Musk Deer. In the higher altitudes, there’s a rare chance of spotting a Snow Leopard.
You can buy bottled water or boiled water at tea houses, but using water purification tablets or a portable water filter is better for the environment. Many tea houses will also refill your water bottle with boiled water for a small fee.
Yes, The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is generally easier than the Annapurna Jomsom trek due to its lower maximum altitude, shorter duration, less challenging terrain, and well-established infrastructure, making it more accessible and reducing the risk of altitude sickness compared to the longer and more rugged Jomsom trek.
Trekking the Annapurna Jomsom route during the monsoon season (June to August) involves significant challenges due to heavy rainfall, which increases the risks of landslides and slippery trails. Although some areas receive less rain, the lower sections can be hazardous. Trekking is possible but requires careful preparation, appropriate rain gear, and flexibility in your itinerary.
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