DAY Day 01:
Katmandu - Pokhara (900m)
A fascinating and at times spectacular 230 km, around 6 hours drive to Pokhara. On a clear day you have views on Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu and many more.
Overnight at a hotel.
DAY Day 02:
Pokhara-Jomsom-Marpha (2670 m)
A spectacular flight to Jomsom. We fly directly between two of the highest 10 peaks in the world, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. From Jomsom we start our trekking to Marpha and visit the Buddhist Monastery and the Marpha Apple farm.
Overnight at a lodge.
DAY Day 03:
Marpha-Kagbeni (2800 m)
Today, we passs through Jomsom town, cross the Kali Gandaki River and follow the trail northwards up the gravelly path, wind scoured valley and along Kali Gandaki river to Kagbeni, and good close up views of Nilgiri. This village is situated at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Jhong Khola flowing down from Muktinath. The red colored monastery belonging to the Shakya sect dominates this first of many Tibetan style villages.
Overnight at a lodge.
DAY Day 04:
Kagbeni - Muktinath (3760 m)
The trail follows the east ridge of Kagbeni, ascend steeply to the upper valley with good views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak and the Kali Gandaki valley. We hike to Muktinath a religious pilgrimage center for Hindus and Buddhist. Situated in a grove of trees are the holy shrines, a Pagoda Style Temple housing the image of Lord Vishnu with four arms. and a Buddhist Gompa. Inside the gompa are small natural gas jets perpetually aflame alongside a spring, and it is this suspicious combination of earth, fire and water, which is responsible for the religious significance of Muktinath. In the afternoon, explore Muktinath or continue our hike to east of Muktinath up to the summer pasture (4000 m), here you can have spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, Nilgiri and the peaks of Mustang area.
Overnight at a lodge.
DAY Day 05:
Muktinath - Jomsom
We return to Jomsom via the same route. Free time at Jomsom, here we can go for short walk and take a look of Jomsom area.
Overnight at a lodge.
DAY Day 06:
Jomsom - Pokhara flight and drive to Kathmandu
Today, take a morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and we drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
