Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom Muktinath Trek takes you to the trans-Himalayan region of Nepal. As Nepal is a country with a majority of Hindus, numerous temples have been built to show affection and dedication towards Gods and Goddesses. Muktinath temple is a prominent example that manifests the love of the devotees for their God.

The main attraction of this trip is the Muktinath temple at an altitude of 3800 m in Mustang. The temple has several legends surrounding it and has great religious importance for Hindus as well as Buddhists.

It is believed that visiting the temple once can attain “moksha” (liberation), so thousands of pilgrims visit the temple every year, but you would even have a great time as well if you don’t have any religious inclination.

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking Package

Jomsom takes care of most of your needs since it is the headquarters of the Mustang and has all modern amenities, ranging from hotels, hospitals, restaurants, and airports.

As you reach Jomsom, you would come across a thriving marketplace where you can buy everything from handmade crafts, apples, apple brandy, and all other sorts of things.

Here, you would even find herders with their Yak hordes going through the tracks with a smile. In a moment, you are close to the lush green and mountainous area; on the contrary, in a matter of a few hours, you witness a cold, deserted area with different cultures and vegetation.

Such diversity in a short time is pretty unique. The primary inhabitants of Jomsom are the Thakali people, who are quite famous for their good food.

Muktinath Temple

Muktinath is one of the many examples of harmony and integration between Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal. While Hindus refer to it as Muktinath Dham, Buddhists know it as Chumig Gyatsa. 

The temple is small in area when compared to the rest of Nepal and has a pagoda-style architecture. A few of the most interesting things you get to see here are a large Shaligram and a Jwaladevi, a holy flame that has supposedly been burning for thousands of years.

Another unique site where you can see is the numerous pilgrims bathing in one of the 108 water spouts that are shaped like the head of a bull. Nothing unbelievable, as it is a fact that has a significance of its own.

Muktinath is surely going to be a spiritual and entertaining journey for you with temples and places of worship like Jwala Mai Temple, Kunda, Gomba Samba, and the Swaminarayan tribute monument.

Apart from enjoying the beauty of the Himalayas, Kali Gandaki, etc you also get to collect fossils from the Jurassic era.

Best Time for Jomsom Muktinath Trek

The best time for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek is during autumn and spring. Yes, like most treks in Nepal, the Jomsom Muktinath Trek is best experienced during the peak season.

As in most places, the Jomsom Muktinath trip offers breathtaking views during autumn. Fall comes after monsoon, as such, you see a clear sky with crisp air.

During spring the nature is in full bloom, and the weather is ideal for exploration. You can expect little to no rain.

Trekking in the area during winter is possible. But the trek is possible because it stays mostly below 3,800m. The trek moves from freezing places during winter. While the view of the peaks covered in a snow blanket is mesmerizing, travel is hard due to the cold and snow.

Which Season to Avoid the Jomsom Muktinath Trek

We should avoid trekking to Jomsom Muktinath in the monsoon. It is the riskiest season to trek in the Himalayas. The trails and paths become muddy and slippery. Most paths become infested with insects and leeches. Most of all, Nepal is prone to landslides during monsoon.

Highlights of the Trip

• Scenic Drive/Flight to Pokhara and Nayapul

• Beautiful City with a lake and the surrounding views of the mountain

• 3500 steps pathway of Ulleri 

• Lush green forest with the sound of birds chirping 

• Experience of the local lifestyle, steep climb up, and the atmosphere

• Streams of the largest Rhododendron forest

• Gaze into the deepest gorge in the world (Kali Gandaki)

General Route of Jomsom Muktinath trekking package

In the initial days, we will be journeying through the Annapurna region, passing through rice terraces and villages populated primarily by Gurungs. We will trek through Ghorepani, Tatopani, Ghasa, and Larjung to reach Jomsom.

When we arrive in Tatopani, we'll have a wonderful time relaxing in the natural hot springs. In this Jomsom Muktinath trek itinerary, we will pass through Jomsom and Kagbeni, the upper Mustang Region's entry points.

In the following days, we will visit the sacred temple of Muktinath. After that, we'll head downhill to Jomsom, where you can take a look around at the entrance to the “Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang”.

Finally, we will fly back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu, ending our exciting journey. 

You also have another option to combine Khopra Danda with the trek, which is an additional 2 days.