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MUKTINATH PONY TREKKING

Trip code NAP-PON01

Horse back riding will gives you a unique adventure journey in Nepal to make your holiday enjoyable. One can enjoy the Horse riding in any part of the country. No matter whether you want a month long horse riding trek or a few hours of galloping, all are available to suite your needs. Muktinath is the most sacred Hindu site in Nepal after the temple of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu which lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18-kms northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3810 meter. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India. This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai (God of fire) temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty.

This trek starts from Pokhara, and then heads north along the traditional trade route towards the Tibetan villages via Birethanhti and Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani then trekking trail follows the Kali Gandaki River valley from the Hindu lowlands in the south to the Buddhist villages and people in the upper valley. The trek to Jomsom is covered with glittering snow peaks like Nilgiri, Tukche and Muktinath, the famous shrine of Hindus. The lower Mustang region surrounding Jomsom, Kagbeni and Muktinath is characterized by alpine plateau landscape similar to the rugged Tibetan topography. The people of the lower Mustang region are of Tibetan ethnicity and the trek up the Kali Gandaki River across desert like mountain gorges provides an experience of a lifetime. From Muktinath descending to your treks and end at Jomsom.

  Muktinath Pony Trekking -14 Days

Trip Code

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NAP-PON -01

Trip Cost

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USD 1430 per person

Group Size

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Minimum 2 upto 16 person

Accessibility

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Fly or drive to Pokhara, by land 7-hrs and by air 35 minute

The Route

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Maximum altitude (3810m) Muktinat

Season

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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September – November

Trip Facility

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Well managed teahouse/Lodges

   Highlights of the trip

  • Visit temple, Art/architecture/Pagodas and heritage sites in Kathmandu

  • Lake valley of Pokhara

  • Horse riding in Kaligandaki valley

  • Mid -hill cultural explore, Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, and Ksetri are the inhabitants mainly

  • Sunrise at Poon hill with magnificent mountain views and many more…

  • Natural Hot spring at Tatopani

  • Wide and colourful rhododendrons forest

  • The world deepest gorge and the Kaligandaki valley

  • A great photographic site showing whole Annapurna, Dhaulagiri ranges

  • Excellent views of Dhawalagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna, Mustang

  • Traditional Magar village, Thakali, Gurungs and Magar cultures to explore

  • Explore beautiful Kagbeni village

  • The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1317m)
Day 02: Excursion day in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m)7-hrs
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1115m), trek to Tirkhedhunga (1540m)5-hrs
Day 05: Trek to Ghorapani(2870m) 6-hrs
Day 06: Trek to Tatopani (1183m via Poon Hill (3200m)7-hrs
Day 07: Horse ride to Ghasa (2010m/5-hrs.
Day 08: Horse ride to Tukuche 2560m)5-hrs
Day 09: Horse ride to Kagbeni (2810m) 6-hrs
Day 10: Horse ride to Muktinath (3810m)5-hrs.
Day 11: Horse ride back to Jomsom (2745m)6-hrs.
Day 12: Flight to Pokhara (820m)22m
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu (1317m)7-hrs
Day 14: Departure day

 

  Cost Includes

Fee: National Park entrance permit & TIMS card
Activities: Sightseeing, Trekking and Horse riding trip as per itinerary.
Equipment: Sleeping bag if necessary
Accommodation: 3 night’s hotel in Kathmandu, 2 night hotel in Pokhara and 8 nights lodges during trekking.
Food: Full board on teahouse [Breakfast, lunch and dinner] during the trekking and 5 breakfasts and one farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.
Staffs: Group Leader/Guide and necessary supporter
Transportation: Arrival/Departure transfer and surface road-head transportation by land transportation and Jomsom – Pokhara air transportation.
Company & Government’s service charge: All applicable Government taxes & official service charges. And Crew’s, daily wages/salary, food, equipment, air and road-head transportation

  Cost Excludes

- International flight, departure taxes
- Travel insurance covering with emergency Helicopter rescue
- Mountain bikes
- Personal bike and biking equipments
- Lunch & Dinner
- Bar bills & Beverages
- Sherpa Porter or pack animal, if necessary to hire for carrying baggage
- Tips/Gratuities for trekking crews
- Temple and Monastery entrance fee while sightseeing in city
- Optional activities
- And unforeseen expenses which are out of control by Nepal Adventure Point

 

  Detail Itinerary

DAY 01: Upon arrival at Tribhuwan international airport, welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given in the evening at hotel about the daily program activities by your Group Leader/Guide.

DAY 02: After breakfast the day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual key attractions; including the historic Kathmndu Durbar Square, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and then finally visit to Patan Durbar square which is situated the heart of the city constitutes the focus of visitor's attraction. In the evening there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your group leader/guide then you can ask any questions you may have.

DAY 03: This day after breakfast being early in the morning before 7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), departure at 7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 6/7 hrs away by tourist bus. You will be arriving late afternoon at Pokhara approximately 2:00 O’clock. From the Pokhara valley you can see one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas.

DAY 04: After breakfast from Pokhara we drive to Nayapul (1050m) which is take one and half hours drive then your trek begin following the path of Modi Khola passing Birethanti (1115m), a large and prosperous town. From there you will reach Tirkhedhunga (1577m.) which takes about four hours.

DAY 05: After breakfast your trek begins from Tirkhedhunga. The trail crosses Tikhedhunga you could ascend continuing steeply to the large Magar village of Ulleri (2080m) and climbs to Banthanti (2250m). On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South ((7219m). Now your trail easier passing through rhododendron forest gently climb to Nanggethanti (2460m) and walking an hour uphill you will reach Ghorepani. On the way to Ghorepani you could see some of the wild life such as monkey and various species of birds.

DAY 06: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3200m). This day you can enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek from Ghorepani we crossing Chitre (2420m)) the trail descends towards Phalate (2390m) and down to Shikha, you will meet another large Magar village. The trail makes a gentle descent to Tatopani (1183m). There you will be able to enjoy the natural hot spring at Tatopani (1189m.) It is believed that one who takes bath get rids of skin diseases.

DAY 07: From this day we start to riding the horse to Muktinath. The followed route ascends gently up the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, towards the village of Dana, which is surrounded by orange groves. From autumn to winter, baskets of these oranges are offered for sale to passing travelers. Just beyond the small hamlet of Rupse Chhahara, the place famous for its beautiful waterfall. From here, the trail enters the steepest and narrowest section of the gorge, but the layered stone path is well-constructed and wide. When the rock cliffs end, we descend to the river before making the short climb back up to Ghasa (2010m). This is the first Thakali village we come across and the houses here are all built in the flat-roofed Tibetan style

DAY 08: The trail goes gentle uphill until you reach Lete (2480m.) crossing suspension bridge over Lete and then you will enter Kalopani (2560m).The trail goes to Larjung (2560m). The trail goes towards Khobang (2580m) and enters the large village of Tukuche (2580m) which is a large Thakali village. There are apple distillery, apple orchard, Chortens, prayer flags, Mani walls and farming terraces.

DAY 09: The trails move through flat land till Jomsom. Jomsom is the Headquarter of Mustang and it is split into two towns and between these two towns passes through Kali Gandaki River. There is access of internet and banking facilities. From Jomsom, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Nilgiri. En-route you find farming terraces, apple orchard, monasteries, Chortens, Mani walls and prayer flags. You can enjoy the spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche peak and many other unnamed peaks and mountains. Now your trail again passes through the bank of Kali Gandaki passing through the Eklebhatti. The trail is windy after late morning. The river flows through broader course. Finally you reach Kagbeni following flat path. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Here you find monastery, apple orchard, Chortens, Mani walls, prayer flags and farming terraces. From here Upper Mustang begins and it is known as restricted area for trekking. The trekkers need to receive special permit to trek in this area.

DAY 10: It is about 4hrs gradual climb to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage spot for both the Hindus and Buddhist - with a Buddhist Gompa and pagoda style temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The most interesting aspect of the area however is the spot where natural burning gas issued from a rock situated at the same place as a small spring. The holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Bishnu Temple in a grove of secret poplars.

DAY 11: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom and it takes about five hours. Easy day, trail gradually ascends to Eklebhati at Kali Gandaki River valley, walk another two hours along the wide sandy and windy valley. Arrive to Jomsom, celebrate the last day of the trek will in Jomsom with all the trekking staffs.

DAY 12: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes. The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during the after and frequent change of the weather prevent the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon. During the flights in morning, the sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid views of different mountain peaks.

DAY 13: After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Along the way you can enjoy with good scenery views. You'll be arriving at Kathmandu late afternoon then you have free afternoon to be fresh up; evening we comment about the trip and celebrate farewell dinner together at Nepalese Typical Restaurant you have free time for shopping.

DAY 14: After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.

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