Lower Mustang Trek

Trip Introduction

Lower Mustang Trek is the most popular trekking trail in the Annapurna region. The trek is also a part of Annapurna Circuit and Lower Mustang Trek. This is a beautiful trek exploring the hundreds of years old monastery, caves, local tribes, and magnificent landscapes along the trek. The trail covers diverse terrain from the high-altitude arid zone north of Jomsom through to the sub-tropical heat and terraced rice paddies at the end of the trek.

The Jomsom Muktinath Trekking starts with a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Which is Located at a height of 2,800 meters, Jomsom is the district headquarters of Mustang district. The trek starts with a walk along the river bank with spectacular Nilgiri and Tukuche peaks on the horizon. The trail takes the trekkers to Muktinath via Kagbeni, a Tibetan village. Muktinath temple is one of the most important highlights of the trek. The Muktinath temple carries great significance for both Hindus and Buddhists. The name Muktinath literally means- the land of Salvation and is visited by thousands of Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrims every year.

The trail then passes through Marpha -the village of orchards and Tatopani Natural hot spring to reach the beautiful Magar village of Ghorepani where the most spectacular mountain views can be observed. Further from Ghorepani, the trail continues to Nayapul where the trek concludes. The scenery of the trail ranges from the forests of brilliant red rhododendrons in Ghorepani to the rocky cliffs and the desert of Mustang.

The Jomsom Muktinath Trekking rightfully displays the country’s spectacular geographical diversity as the trail traverses the deep valleys, high mountains, and a wide variety of terrains; from subtropical jungle to a high but deserted landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. The diverse terrain is also home to diverse cultures and people. The diverse landscapes and cultures found along this trekking route give the perfect insight into the rural life of Nepalese people.

The mountain views during the trek are spectacular as, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Mt.Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Mt. Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Mt. Annapurna IV, Mt. Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, Tukuche Peak, Lamjung Himal, etc. are visible. The trail actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range which offers a different view of the northern flanks.

The Jomsom Muktinath trekking is ideal for one who wants to explore the diversity of the Annapurna region without doing the full Annapurna Circuit trek. The Trek can be done year around as most of the trekking region for the trek falls in the rain-shadow area.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Highlights

Mt.Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna I 8091m, Mt.Nilgiri 7040m, Mt. Annapurna south 7219m, Mt. Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Mt. Annapurna IV 7525m, Mt. Hiunchuli 6441m, Mt. Fishtail/ Machhapuchhare 6998m, Tukuche peak, Lamjung Himal 6586m and many more, gateway to the Upper Mustang, the Tibetan border, Poon Hill (3210m), Muktinath temple “Place of Salvation”.

Outline Itinerary

• • Day 01
  • Arrival In Kathmandu
• • Day 02
  • Trek Preparation Day In kathmandu
• • Day 03
  • Drive / Flight from kathmandu to Pokhara Flight/ Drive (823m/2,700feet)
• • Day 04
  • Pokhara To Jomsom Flight And Trek to Kagbeni
• • Day 05
  • Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath
• • Day 06
  • Trek from Muktinath to Marpha
• • Day 07
  • Trek from Marpha to kalopani
• • Day 08
  • Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani
• • Day 09
  • Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani
• • Day 10
  • Ghorepani to Pokhara
• • Day 11
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu
• • Day 12
  • Final Departure