Jomsom Muktinath Trek with Poon Hill

Expedition Architecture

Jomsom Muktinath Trek with Poon Hill – Overview

Combining the sunrise of Poon Hill with the ancient sacred temple of Muktinath, this classic journey travels through the deepest river gorge in the world: the Kali Gandaki.

Witness sunrise from Poon Hill (3,210m), soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani, walk through the world's deepest gorge between Annapurna (8,091m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m), sample apple cider in Marpha, and reach Muktinath (3,800m)—a holy sanctuary revered for centuries by Hindus and Buddhists.

Sacred Muktinath Temple (3,800m)

Bathe in the 108 sacred water spouts and witness the eternal natural gas flame.

Poon Hill Sunrise (3,210m)

Iconic dawn views over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Kali Gandaki Gorge

Hike through the deepest river gorge on planet Earth.

Apple Capital of Marpha

Stroll through whitewashed Thakali alleys famous for apple orchards and brandies.

Field Schedule

Day-by-Day Expedition Itinerary

Paced for optimal safety, terrain enjoyment, and cultural immersion.

Start the journey into the lower Annapurna valleys.

Climb Ulleri stone staircase into the rhododendron forests of Ghorepani.

Poon Hill sunrise. Descend steeply down into the Kali Gandaki valley to the natural hot springs of Tatopani.

Walk through the narrowest section of the Kali Gandaki gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Enter the Thakali homeland. Explore the whitewashed stone town of Marpha and apple orchards.

Walk along the windy riverbed to the gateway of Upper Mustang at Kagbeni.

Climb into the high Mustang desert to the holy pilgrimage shrine of Muktinath.

Morning temple visit, transfer to Jomsom airport for mountain flight to Pokhara.

Price Integrity

Transparent Inclusions & Exclusions

Included in $950 USD

All Permits: ACAP and government park entry permits.
Licensed Mountain Guide: English-fluent, certified in Wilderness First Aid.
Insured Porters (IPPG): 1 porter per 2 trekkers, 20kg maximum load cap.
Teahouse Lodging: Hand-vetted mountain lodges throughout the route.
All Meals on Trail: 3 daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) plus hot tea.
Ground Transportation: Private transport to and from trailheads.

Exclusions

International Flights & Visa: Nepal entry tourist visa ($30/$50).
Emergency Travel Insurance: Mandatory policy covering high altitude and rescue.
Teahouse Incidentals: Hot showers, Wi-Fi cards, and device charging fees.
Personal Gear & Tipping: Discretionary gratuity for guide and porters.

Practical Intelligence

Frequently Answered Questions

Muktinath is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in South Asia, revered by Hindus as 'Mukti Kshetra' (place of liberation) and by Buddhists as Chumig Gyatsa.