The
ancient trade route to Mustang and Tibet, up the Kali Gandaki river, presents one
of the most developed trekking trails offering
comfortable lodges run by Gurung and Thakali
families. Starting from Pokhara we ascend
the Annapurna foothills through picturesque
Gurung villages and continue through lichen-draped
rhododendron forest to climb Poon Hill at
dawn for spectacular views of Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna ranges. Later we will trek
up the deepest valley in the world situated
between two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri
(8,167m/26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.).
As we trek up the Kali Gandaki valley we
pass though the traditional and prosperous
villages of Tukuche, Ghasa, Marpha and Jomsom.
The Thakalis, a traditional traders, have
converted their charming and wonderfully
clean homes into trekkers' lodges and are
well known as one of the most gracious and
successful inn-keepers in Nepal. Past Jomsom
we reach the arid Tibet-like landscape of
Mustang. At Muktinath, set below the Thorung
La pass, we have a day to explore the temple
and villages and enjoy wonderful mountain
views before taking the flight back from
Jomsom.
Moderate
to difficult trek to Jomsom and Muktinath starting from 900m (3,000ft)
to 3,800m (12,500ft). Accommodation in comfortable
lodges run by local families. The trek starts
in Pokhara and includes all meals, road-head
transports, services of experienced trek
guide and porter to carry luggage. Clients
carry a light day-pack only and walk at their
own pace.
TREK
DATES - 2013 (ex Kathmandu) |
01-12
January, 2013 |
01-12
May, 2013 |
01-12
February, 2013 |
01-12
October, 2013 |
01-12
March, 2013 |
01-12
November, 2013 |
01-12
April, 2013 |
01-12
December, 2013 |
Private
treks are available on request. |
TREK
DATES - 2014 (ex Kathmandu) |
01-12
January, 2014 |
01-12
May, 2014 |
01-12
February, 2014 |
01-12
October, 2014 |
01-12
March, 2014 |
01-12
November, 2014 |
01-12
April, 2014 |
01-12
December, 2014 |
Private
treks are available on request. |
2013
ITINERARY for
12-Day Poon Hill - Jomsom - Muktinath
Trek
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Day 12 |
Drive Kathmndu to Pokhara to Phedi.
Start trek to Dhampus or Pothana.
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Day 12 |
Trek to Gurung Village of Gandruk.
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Day 12 |
Trek through rhododendron forest to Banthanti. |
Day 12 |
Trek to Gorepani. pm - Free at Gorepani. |
Day 12 |
Early morning climb to Poon Hill for sunrise views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Trek to Tatopani. |
Day 12 |
Trek up the Kali Gandaki Valley to Ghasa. |
Day 12 |
Trek to Thakali Village of Tukuche. |
Day 12 |
Continue trek to charming Marpha village. |
Day 12 |
Trek through Jomsom to Kagbeni in Mustang. |
Day 12 |
Trek up to Muktinath. Afternoon visit Muktinath Temple, monastery and enjoy great views. |
Day 12 |
Trek back down-valley to Jomsom. |
Day 12 |
Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
End of Jomsom-Muktinath Trek. |
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