Day 01-Drive to Nayapul and trek up to Ulleri village (1960m.a.s.l) – 4 hours walk -Nayapul is starting point of the Jomsom Muktinath trek which is 42 kilometers far from the Pokhara city so we will drive either public bus or Taxi to get Nayapul that may takes an approximately one and half hours. During the driving period, we can see magnificent view of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre Himal, Hiuchuli and south Annapurna from the window. From Nayapul we will walk just bank of the Bhurungdi River pass by Birethanti, Ramghai, Sudame, Hile, Tikhedhunga and four hours walk bring us to Ulleri village. We will ascend gradually to get Tikhedhunga village with the view of terraced field, waterfalls, green forest and charms view of Bhurungdi River valley. The trail gently ascends from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri village that may takes an approximately one hour to get Ulleri village.
Day 02–Trek to Ghorepani (2860m.a.s.l)-5 hours walk -Ulleri village is located just top of the hill so if the weather is clear then the morning command us to see stunning view of the south Annapurna Himal 7219m. After breakfast, we will head to Ghorepani village pass by the beautiful hamlet called Banthati, Nangethati and lower Ghorepani. One-hour climb up from Ulleri village bring us to Banthati village that offers to see beautiful view of Machhapuchhre (6997m) south Annapurna 7219m and green landscapes. After Banthati village, the trail leads us through the forest on the level trail to get small stream where can be seen beautiful waterfalls just two minutes before than a teashop. From the teashop, we will climb up approximately two hours through the dense forest of Rhododendron to get Ghorepani village. Ghorepani village is divides into two parts as lower and upper Ghorepani and upper Ghorepani is better than lower Ghorepani regarding by the mountains view.
Day 03-Trek down to Tatopani village (1110m.a.s.l) -06 hours walks -early in the morning, we will hike up to Poon hill view point to see panoramic view of Machhapuchhre 6997m, Baarahshikhar, Hiuchuli, South Annapurna 7973 m, Mardi Himal, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Manaslu 8163m and beautiful sunrise on the background of white Himalaya. After returned back from Poon hill, we will have our breakfast from the same hotel then continuously trek down to Tatopani. The steep downhill trail leads us through the dense forest for one hour then we will be in Chitre village that is a village for the Gurung and Magar peoples. Chitre village offers to see splendid view of south Annapurna and charm landscapes. From here, we have to walk more three hours to Tatopani village pass by the Shikha village with view of agricultural terraced field, green landscapes and deep valley of Kali Gandaki River.
Day 04-Trek to Ghasa village (2010m.a.s.l) -06 hours walks–begin of the trek, we will walk on the dusty road for half an hour then appear a suspension bridge, hanging over the Kali Gandaki River. We will cross the river on a suspension bridge to take alternative trail that lead us through the terraced field pass by the Narchyang, Baskot, Kopchepani, Pahirothopla village and four hours walk bring us to a beautiful village called Ghasa which is border for the Myagdi and Mustang district. Most of the time, we will walk just bank of the Kali Gandaki river so the river valley, green hills, Rupse waterfalls and the tiny settlements would be the major attraction of the day. Ghasa village is a beautiful Thakali village, surrounding by the pine forest, has dozens of guesthouse and offers comfortable bedrooms and delicious meals with warm hospitality.
Day 05-Trek to Larjung village (2550ma.s.l) – 05 hours walks – we have to walk on the road from Ghasa village to Kalopani village because there is not any alternative trail, that takes an approximately two hours. Kalopani village is really a nice spot to see closer views of Dhaulagiri 8167m, Tukuche 6920m, Thapa peak 6012m to the northward and Baarahshikhar 7647m and Annapurna one 8091 meters to the southern part of the village. From here, we will follow the road for 15 minutes then appear a suspension bridge to cross kali Gandaki River. Trek from Kalopani to Larjung village takes an approximately two hours and trail leads through the Dhampu and Kokhethanti village, which are settled just bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Larjung is a small Thakali village, has a half dozens of guesthouses and offers to explore beautiful monastery, which is located just above the village.
Day 06-Trek to Marpha village (2670m.a.s.l) -04 hours walks –There are two trails to get Marpha village from Larjung, either, we have to walk on the road or take an alternative trail. Obviously, alternative trail takes long time than the road but still commands to see better views and offers to explore ancient settlements known as sirkung, sauru, Chimang and Chairo villages. The alternative trail lead us just bank of the River and can be seen closer mountain views and possible to get Shaligram (Ammonite fossils). After 3 to 4 hours walk from Larjung bring us to Marpha village which is also known as kingdom of Apple in Nepal, has dozens of good guesthouses and offers to explore a beautiful monastery which is located just center of the Marpha village.
Day 07-Trek to Kagbeni village (2800m.a.s.l) – 05 hours walks -Trek from Marpha to Kagbeni village would be very pleasant due to walk on the level trail and the nature views. Begin of the trek we will follow the road for half an hour then appear a suspension bridge just bottom of the Syang village. From here, we will turn to the right hand side to take an alternative trail. The uphill trail leads us through the Juniper forest for 40 minutes then we will be in Dhumba village. Dhumba village offers to see splendid views of Nilgiri 7061m, Thapa peak6012m, Tukuche peak 6920m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Jomsom village and a wonderful Lake called Dhumba Lake. Trek from Dhumba Lake to Kagbeni takes an approximately three hours but it would be joyful due to walk on the level trail and awesome nature views.
Day 08-Trek to Ranipauwa (3760m.a.s.l) – 05 hours walks -Kagbeni is ancient settlements of Tibetan peoples, located just bank of the Kali Gandaki River and offers to explore 600 years old monastery, which is located just center of the village. After exploration of Monastery and Kagbeni village, we will head to Ranipauwa village. There are two trails to get Ranipauwa village like- via Jhong Putak or via Khingar Jharkot. Comparatively, via Jhong Putak trail offers to see better views than Khingar Jharkot trail which, is split from western side of Kagbeni village and leads through the deserted land with the view of Dhaulagiri 8167m, Thapa peak 6012m and Nilgiri 7061 meters. Along the Jhong Putak trail, we will see some old monasteries, charm landscapes and as well ruin building of royal palace in Jhong village.
Day 09- Exploration of Muktinath temple – There are dozens of interesting things around the Ranipauwa village such as nunnery Gompa, Muktinath Hindu temple, Jwala mai temple and as well handicraft center. Muktinath temple is located just top of the Ranipauwa village takes about half an hours to get there, has several interesting things like 108 taps, artificial lake but imagination of holy river Ganga, burning natural gas inside the Gompa and offers to see massif view of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, Thapa peak and Kagbeni valley to the southwards. In the afternoon, we will explore nunnery Gompa that is located western side of Ranipauwa where about 50 nuns are learning Buddhism and way of Buddhist living.
Day 10-Trek back to Jomsom village (2750m.a.s.l) -5 hours walks –today we will head down to Jomsom village via Jharkot with the view of Dhaulagiri, Thapa peak and gigantic deserted land to the western side of the valley. There is a beautiful monastery in the Jharkot village that offers to buy some mountain herbs to use medicine. The trail from Ranipauwa to Eklebhatti is mostly gradual down and offers to see thousands of mystic caves, which is used for meditation in ancient time. Jomsom is district head quarter of Mustang district, has dozens of good guesthouse and provides comfortable bedrooms and delicious meals with warm hospitality.
Day 11- Drive or fly back to Pokhara – There are two options to get back from Jomsom valley to Pokhara. If trekkers have enough time then they can drive back to Pokhara that may takes about eight to nine hours but it would be very adventure drive due to dirt road. The flight takes only 25 minutes and offers to see massif views of Thapa peak, Nilgiri peak and closer view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges.
