This trek boasts some spectacular mountain views, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for views of the northern flanks. From the Kali Gandaki valley you can make excursions to either the 1950 French Annapurna North Face Base Camp or the Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From Kagbeni a steep climb reaches Muktinath, an important place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. Well-to-do Indians fly in to Jomsom and walk or ride horses to Muktinath. The town is set in a grove of the trees and has a Buddhist Gompa and a pagoda-style temple of Vishnu Mandir containing an image of Vishnu. From the temple wall a 108 waterspouts, cast in the shape of cow heads, pour forth sacred water. Even more sacred is the water that issues from a rock inside the ancient Tibetan-style Jwala Mai temple a short distance below the pagoda.
Trekking Region
:
Annapurna, north of Pokhara.
Culture
:
Gurung, Magars and Thakalis.
Starting Point
:
Pokhara
End Point
:
Pokhara
Trek Duration
:
16 days
Tour grade
:
Moderate trek
Highest Access
:
Muktinath 3800m.
Best Season
October, November & April, May.
Type of trekking
:
Camping/Teahouse both
Himalayan sights
:
All Annapurna , Manaslu Gaint Dhawalagiri Himal,Nilgiri, Tilicho peak, Throng peak etc.
Summary
:
Treks starts with a long climb to Ghorepani and then drops into the world's deepest gorge. Crosses the main Himalayan range to Tibet-like country in Jomsom.
OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01 : pick up from the Int'L Airport, transfer to Hotel & well come diner. Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Day 03 : Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus/flight 200km (7 hours). Day 04 : Drive to Nayapull & trek Tikedhunga (1512m) (5 hours). Day 05 : Tikedhunga to Ghorepani (2852m) (7 hours). Day 06 : Ghorepani to Tatopani (1190m) (hot spring) (7 hours). Day 07 : Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m) (7 hours). Day 08 : Ghasa to Tukuche (2590m) (6:30 hours). Day 09 : Tukuche to Jomsom (2710m) (4 hours). Day 10 : Jomsom to Kagbeni (2800m) (4 hours). Day 11 : Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m) (5 hours). Day 12 : Muktinath to Jomsome (2710m) (6 hours). Day 13 : Jomsome to Pokhara by flight. Day 14 : Pokhara to Kathmandu by Bus/flight. Day 15 : Free day in kathmandu of sghitseening in Kathmandu. Day 16 : Transfer to International Airport and fly home.
Cost Includes
Cost Exculdes
Arrival in International Airport and Departure.
6 Night’s hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with Bed & Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara with Guide.
Annapurna conservation fee.
Local Transport and domestic flight.
Domestic airport departure taxes.
Tea House accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner in trekking.
Guide and porters.
Insurance for trekking staff and Equipments.
Personal equipment for Trekking.
Personal travel Insurance.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Emergency Rescue evacuation.
Personal expenses/Bar bills.
Tipping for trekking staff.
Nepal Visa cost (US$ 30 for 60-day single entry visa).
International Airport tax - (Rs. 1700 - US$ 24.00).
This trek boasts some spectacular mountain views, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for views of the northern flanks. From the Kali Gandaki valley you can make excursions to either the 1950 French Annapurna North Face Base Camp or the Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From Kagbeni a steep climb reaches Muktinath, an important place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. Well-to-do Indians fly in to Jomsom and walk or ride horses to Muktinath. The town is set in a grove of the trees and has a Buddhist Gompa and a pagoda-style temple of Vishnu Mandir containing an image of Vishnu. From the temple wall a 108 waterspouts, cast in the shape of cow heads, pour forth sacred water. Even more sacred is the water that issues from a rock inside the ancient Tibetan-style Jwala Mai temple a short distance below the pagoda. 
