Jomsom Trekking Nepal | Trekking in Jomsom / Muktinath

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

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Jomsom and Muktinath trek in northern Nepal offers some spectacular mountain views. Jomsom trek can be a good choice for those who wish to avoid high altitudes. A trek to Jomsom and Muktinath starts from Pokhara either take a plane to or from Jomsom to avoid backtracking but this is not worth doing. We recommend you to trek from the low land on the Kali Gandaki river. Jomsom and Muktinath trek is one of the easiest, most comfortable and certainly the most popular trek in Nepal. There is the entire route and the terrain is more varied than on any other trek of comparable length. There are howerver several side trips that take the trekker up and out of the valleys and closer to the main Himalaya. Muktinath, a Hindu and Buddhis pilgrimage site, is a day's walk north of Jomsom. Jomsom / Muktinath trek can be done throughout the year although the best season is Oct to Dec and March to April. There can be occasional snow at Ghorepani in winter (Dec - Jan) but it rarely closes the trail.

14 Days
11
B
3800
Oct - May
Sightseeing and Trekking

For a short trek with few altitude problems, the Annapurna region provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of Snowy peaks. A trek to ABC combines some of the most fantastic mountain scenery with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalese. The trail takes us through an ever- changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and lowland local villages to the glacier. It offers a fine opportunity to surround oneself with Himalayan Peaks specially witnessing the glacier basin of Annapurna Sanctuary formed by Annapurna, Machhapurchre (Fishtail, Himchuli, and Manaslu). This used to be a complicated trek due to problems with food and lodge. Now there are many new facilities between Ghandruk and Base Camp along this trail only used by trekkers. Annapurna Base Camp can be approached by at least three different routes. Here I have described one of three options.

Additional Information

The Trail Conditions

Straight, Uphill, Downhill, Jig Jag with small rocky, pebbles, somewhere flat man made stone steps, through the rhododendron, moss covered forests, suspensions metal bridges

Medication

Bandage for sprains
Plasters/Band-aids
Iodine or water filter (optional)
Moleskin/Second skin – for blisters
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
Aspirin/paracetamol – general painkiller
Oral dehydration salts
Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
Diarrhea stopper (Imodium – optional)
Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria
Diamox (altitude sickness – can be bought in Kathmandu)

Clothing / Equipment List

Pair trekking boots and waterproofing agent
Pair lightweight trekking sandals
Pairs thin walking socks
Pairs lightweight wind – water proof pants
T-shirts
Fleece Jacket
Set lightweight thermals
North Face down Jacket (Preferably)
Small thin towel (sports towel best)
Soap
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Extra lightweight shirt for day packs – for stops along the way
Hat
Cotton or silk bag liner – optional
Neck warmer
Pairs ‘thinners’ gloves
Rucksack
Pack tissues
Pair sunglasses
Water filter / Iodine (you could buy boiled water in hotels/ lodges which is safe to drink.
Camera and films
Head torch and spare batteries
Sleeping bag (rated -15(above) deg C during our trek)

Above things are required for Jomsom/ Muktinath Trek. However if you do not have clothing you can either buy or rent in Nepal. In this case we have equipment cheaper than your country.