Muktinath Trek with Flights to Jomsom
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, walk through Kagbeni to the Muktinath temple (3,800 m), then fly back.
Per person from$650
Check dates & book- Duration
- 4 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Where
- Mustang
- Group
- Private, up to 15
About this tour
- Mountain flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge
- Medieval Kagbeni
- Muktinath temple (3,800 m)
- Tibetan-influenced culture
The flight to Jomsom is one of the most dramatic in the world: about 20 minutes through the Kali Gandaki gorge, squeezed between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. It drops you into the dry, wind-carved landscape of lower Mustang, a world away from green Pokhara.
From Jomsom we walk along the Kali Gandaki to Kagbeni, a medieval village of mud-brick houses and monasteries at the gateway to Upper Mustang. The next day we climb to Muktinath (3,800 m), a temple sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike, with 108 water spouts and an eternal flame. Then we return to Jomsom and fly back to Pokhara in the morning, when the winds are calm.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Start and end
- Pokhara airport
- Grade
- Moderate (altitude)
- Max altitude
- 3,800 m (Muktinath)
- Flights
- Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara, about 20 minutes each
- Baggage
- About 15 kg per person on the flights
- Accommodation
- Lodges
- Best season
- March–June and September–December
Itinerary
Day 1 — Fly to Jomsom, walk to Kagbeni (2,804 m)
- Transfer to Pokhara airport and a morning flight to Jomsom.
- Walk along the Kali Gandaki to Kagbeni (about 3 hours).
Day 2 — Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,800 m)
- Climb past chortens and prayer flags to Muktinath (3–4 hours).
- Visit the temple and its 108 water spouts.
Day 3 — Back to Jomsom (2,720 m)
- Walk down to Jomsom (3–4 hours).
- An afternoon to explore the town.
Day 4 — Fly back to Pokhara
- Early-morning flight to Pokhara.
- Transfer to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers in Pokhara
- Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara flights and airport taxes
- Experienced English-speaking guide and porter
- Lodge rooms and all meals on the trek
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- Wages, meals and insurance for our staff
Not included
- Personal travel insurance that covers trekking
- Drinks, snacks, and extra hot showers or battery charging at the lodges
- Tips for your guide and porter
- Extra costs caused by landslides, flight delays, bad weather or illness
Pickup and policies
- Pickup
- Your hotel in Pokhara (we'll take you to the airport).
- Cancellation
- A 25% deposit confirms your booking. If you cancel 10 or more days before your trip, we refund half of the deposit; within 10 days, the deposit is kept. If we have to cancel because of the weather or for safety reasons, you get your money back in full. Booking terms
- Good to know
- At 3,800 m, take it slowly and drink plenty of water. Please tell us about any heart or lung conditions.
Questions about this tour
What if the Jomsom flight is cancelled?
Mountain flights are often delayed by wind or cloud. If that happens, we'll rebook you on the next flight or arrange a jeep instead. If you can, keep a spare day in your plans, just in case.