Jomsom Trek
Duration: 14 Days Maximum Elevation: 3800m
Grade:
Medium Season:
Mid September to November
and March to mid May
Summery: The classic Lodge trek starts with long climb to Ghorepani, then drop
into the World's deepest George. Crosses the main Himalayan range to Tibet-Like
country in Jomsom.
This
exhilarating 12-day trek offers some of the most dramatic views of the Himalayas
and offers a stark contrast in scenery as it emerges on the dry Tibetan plateau
to the far north. It also allows allows for a number of unique cultural
encounters with people who maintain their ancient traditions. The maximum
altitude reached is 3800m, and a moderate level of physical fitness is required
to comfortably complete this expedition.
The
journey starts from Kathmandu, from where we will take tourist bus to Pokhara
for overnight. The first stage of the journey, we will be able to enjoy
spectacular views of the rice terraces and mountainside, and pass a number of
villages inhabited by the fearless Gorkha soldiers. In Ghandruk, we will be able
to visit the fascinating Museum of Traditional Nepalese Life. The following
morning, we ascend through magnificent rhododendron forests, where the playful
Langure monkeys will entertain us. Emerging from the forest, we will be able to
appreciate the majestic landscape of the Annapurna range. We will make the short
trek to Poon Hill (3210m). From here, we can admire the sunrise over the wide
expanse of the Himalayas and surrounding rice terraces, a photographer’s
paradise. We continue to the ancient pilgrimage area of Tatopani, where we will
be able to relax in the soothing hot springs. Following the breathtaking Kali
Gandaki River Valley, officially the deepest gorge in the world flanked by the
immense statures of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna #1 (both exceeding 8000m).
Continuing our ascent, we will be able to marvel at the gargantuan glacier of
Dhaulagiri. We will arrive on the dry windy planes of the Tibetan plateau
(2600m) where the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath temple (3800m) is
situated, with its 108 spring water taps and mysterious natural gas fires. Here
we will experience the deeply spiritual atmosphere and observe the unusual
merging of Hindu and Buddhist worshipers. Continuing, we descend across the
windy plateau to Jomsom village, from where we will take an exhilarating
mountain flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge enjoying our last spectacular
views of the Himalayas, taking us back to Pokhara.
Outline Itinerary
Day
1 Arrival in Katmandu International Airport and transferred to Hotel
Day
2 Katmandu Valley Sightseeing; pre trek information; evening guide
introductions
Day
3 7 hours drive Katmandu to Pokhara; overnight Pokhara
Day
4 Pokhara to Nayapul (2hrs) by bus, trekking starts: to Tirkhedhunga
Day
5 Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani/ Poon Hill
Day
6 Ghorepani/Poon Hill to Tatopani
Day 7
Tatopani to Ghasa
Day
8 Ghasa to Larjung
Day
9 Larjung to Marpha
Day
10 Marpha to Kagbeni
Day
11 Kagbeni to Muktinath
Day 12
Rest and enjoy Muktinath
Day 13
Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 14 Jomsom to Pokhara
(30mins) by flight trek concludes.