Fast fact regarding Jomsom treks

Duration : 13 days
Trek days : 8 days
Trek grade :Easy / moderate
Max altitude : 3800 m
Trekking style : Lodge to lodge
Best season: Oct - Dec, March - June
Jomsom trek covers the ancient Nepal Tibet trade route and is one of the most famous and classic trek. Great mountain scenes, exotic ancient villages, and the Tibet like terrain of Mustang have made this trek ever popular. The mountain scenes from some points on the trek are breathtaking and you also can visit a hot spring along the way.


The trek begins after passing the suspension bridge on the Modi Khola river. Exploring the the peeking summits of Machhapuchare and Annapurna south we reach Ghorepani on the 2nd day. Another morning we climb the nearby Poon hill for first great view of the Himalayan Panorama. We also explore the hotspring at Tatopani and further ascend through beautiful hill villages of Marpha and Tukche.Walking along the Kaligandaki gorge, the deepest in the world, we reach the mountain town of Jomsom which has good facilities and a airstrip and offers spectacular mountain view. The village of Kagbeni and Jharkot are two famous places we pass through before reaching Muktinath. Kagbeni is an ancient trading village with amazing buildings. Jharkot is an old ruined fort. Our final destination Muktinath is a pilgrimmage site for both Hindus and the Buddhists on the high Himalaya. Not only the pilgrims and the temple, but also the views from Muktinatinath are great. Next day we return to Jomsom where we will catch our flight for Pokhara. Back in Kathmandu we will celebrate your memorable trek with Nepali dinner and ethnic cultural show.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Guided sightseein tour in Kathmandu
Day o3 Fly to Pokhara , sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 04 Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 05 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2775 m)
Day 06 Climb to pun hill and trek to Tato pani (1180m)
Day 07 Trek to kalopani (2560 m)
Day 08 Kalopani to Marpha (2665 m)
Day 09 Marpha to Kagbeni (2810 m)
Day 10 Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800 m)
Day 11 Trek back to Jomsom ( 2713 m)
Day 12 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara early morning and fly to Kathmandu.
Day 13 Fly home

Price: All our trips are tailor made trips with personalized services. In order for us to quote you the price, please write us with the number of persons in your group, your choice of hotels and ammendments in our itinerary, if any. Our prices are very reasonnable for the services we provide.
Included in the price
• All surface transfers as per itinerary
• Round trip domestic airfare Kathmandu to Pokhara and to Jomsom, airport tax (four flights)
• Two star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
• Fooding, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
• Fooding (3 meals a day ) and lodging for the clients in trek days
• Necessary permit and national park fees
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Not included in the price
• single suppliment charges (if required.)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Departure tax from Kathmandu ($24 approx)
• Personal equipments and clothing
• International airfare and your insurances
• Cold drinks and beverages
• Personal expenses and tips to the crew

The Heavenly plateau:Mustang

Mustang is from Tibetan Mun Tan (Wylie smon-thang) which denotes fertile plain. Mustang, or the Kingdom of Lo, is part of Nepal and one of its district, in the north-east of that country, bordering China (Tibet) on the Central Asian plateau between the Nepalese provinces of Dolpo and Manang. It is nearly 80 km long (north-south) and 45 km at its widest, and is at an elevation of over 2500 m. Mustang is also renowed as a "Tibet outside the Tibetan Border" for it survived the Chinese invasion of 1951 and hence it fosters the original Tibetan Culture, although now politically in Nepal. Life in Mustang meant animal husbandry and trade. The region being the saftiest corridor through the mighty Himalaya joining the Tibetan Plateau and Central Asia with the tropical Indian plains, it enjoyed a trans-Himalayan trade. In spite of its strategic importance it went through many wars, and hence various social,cultural and religious practices thrived in parallel in Mustang.

It is largely dry and arid (annual precipitation is in the range of 250-400 mm) due to its position in the rain shadow of the Annapurna massif towards the south.
The main feature of Mustang is the Gandaki river, its valley and tributaries. The river runs north-east to south-west towards Nepal Terai, bisecting the territory. It once served as the major trade route between Tibet and India, especially for salt. Part of the river valley, the Thak Khola, forms the deepest gorge in the world.
Even though foreign visitors have been allowed to the kingdom since 1991, tourism to Upper Mustang is regulated. Foreigners need to obtain a special permit to enter, which costs US$500 per 10 days per person.
In 2007, a shepherd in Mustang discovered a collection of 55 cave paintings depicting the life of lord Buddha.

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HOLIDAYS TO NEPAL

Nepal adventure holidays from the experts at Exodus
In common Himalaya. This magical mountainous country sits high on the spine of the World’s most famous mountain range. Nerve tingling scenery, a complex culture and some of the best walking trails in the world all contrive to make Nepal a real Shangri-La for the intrepid adventure traveller. Nepal is the adventure travel centre of Southern Asia. Trek to the top of the world, raft down raging rapids, bathe with elephants or just contemplate the meaning of life, the universe and everything in this most spiritual of nations.

Nepalese Culture

For the majority of the locals, life in Nepal adds new meaning to living on the edge. Life is a delicate balance of high altitude, hard work and social festivities, all steeped heavily in ancient tradition. Although Nepal is poor country, but it is culturally very rich. The intermingling of traditions and faiths has created an intricate tapestry where religious tolerance and harmony are the norm. hundreds of ethnic groups co-exist here, all with their own distinct social identities and cultural patterns. Extend your warmth and respect and in return you will receive a genuine insight into this fascinating world.

Activity Holiday Essentials: Nepal


1. Trek the Everest trails
Most activities here revolve around the mountains,with Mount Everest taking the spotlight.The Everest trail takes you through the Sherpa heartland with awe-inspiring views. Thyangboche monastery offers one of the finest mountain viewpoints in the world. Trekkers up for the ultimate challenge aim for Everest Base Camp located on the rugged Kumbhu Glacier, and at the foot of the world’s tallest peak.


2. Cycle from Lhasa to Kathmanduu
Cycling from Lhasa, in Tibet, to the Nepalese capital is an epic journey that takes adventure cycling to new levels. This overland route takes in high altitude desert, awesome mountain passes and the north face of Everest before an incredible 40km descent into Nepal.


3. The Annapurna Circuit
What Everest has in size, the Annapurna range more than makes up in sheer diversity. It takes in virtually every range of scenery Nepal has to offer, ranging from the sub-tropical to alpine forests, from semi-desert to mountain passes. It is also home to many tribal villages, both Buddhist and Hindu. On a walking holiday you’ll get to meet the hospitable people of these remote villages.

4. The best of the rest…
Nepal isn’t just about mountaineering. Lush valleys give way to incredible gorges and rivers, a stunning backdrop to its amazing flora and fauna. Wildlife holidays don’t come much better; elusive snow leopards inhabit the mountains and Chitwan National Park is home to elephants and rhino. Walking, cycling, river rafting and elephant bath time are perfect activities for an unforgettable adventure holiday.

Indra Jatra

This festival falls on the fourteenth day of the bright moon fortnight of Bhadra (sept),but it starts on the twelfth day of the bright fortnight then all together it lasts for eight day. The main day of the festival is believed to be the fourteenth day of the fortnight. On the twelfth day of the Bhadra bright fortnight a thirty-two feet’s long pole is erected at the Hanumandhoka palace in Basantapur.

This pole has been brought always traditionally from the forest of Bhaktapur. After adjusting the long pole Lord Indra’s idol is worshipped. The lord’s idol keeps tying round by the threads. There’s an interesting anecdote regarding to this Tying Indra.
Once Lord Indra’s mother was on her religious worshipping program and she was in need of flower called parijat. His mother then sent him to search the flower; then lord Indra went to search of that flower; and finally he saw that flower there in the garden of Hanumandhoka. He then thought of stealing the flower; and went to steal the flower. Suddenly a soothsayer Baidhya saw him and captivated him there and he was released only after eight day when his mother came there to request the soothsayer. So this festival lasts for eight days. The lord’s idol is kept at certain Guthiyar’s house and it’s brought only once in a year when the festival starts.

The fair starts only when lord Indra is worshipped there highly in a traditional manner. Many people crowd there to look the starting day of the festival. Since that day the Hanumandhoka palace looks very unusual; until the ending of the fete different kinds of mask dances from different parts of the valley are demonstrated.

On the fourteenth day of the bright fornight of the festival which is called the main day of the festival; Kumari the Living Goddess’s chariot is rounded around the main through fares of the city. Also two bachelor small boys from shakya Newari cast are kept each on the separate chariot as a fenture of God Bhairab and Ganesh; then they are also rounded along with the kumari’s chariot. The chariot procession starts only when President of Nepal worships there by offering some monetary donation (Dakchhina) and takes the Prasad (oblation) from there .The chariots are rounded altogether two days and ends on the second day. Many kinds of traditional mask dances are shown along with the kumari Jatra Viz. Halchowk’s Aakahs Bhirab dance; Bhaktapur’s Mahakali dances; Kilagal’s Pulukishi dances are the famous ones. The Royal Sword (Khadga) also is shown along with the jatra and the army Band also parades together along with the chariot; the typical Nepali traditional band “The panchai Baja” also walks in the chariot voyage playing the music. The main through fares of the voyage are Lagantole, Bhimsenthan, Marutole, chikamangol, Jaishideval, Jyabahal, Bramantole, Kilagal, Bhotahiti, Asan, Indrachowk and etc palaces.

On the second day night, the Dangi procession is carried out which is believed to be the mother of lord Indra. Along with the Dangi the devotees scatter Sadbij (miscellanous items of a few cereals) in the name of their deceased souls; this is also called to go to see the dead soul’s path traveling towards the heaven.

On the eight day, the last day of the fete the three chariot compulsorily should travel via kilagal because a long time back when there were many kings in the valley; a king’s queen wished to see the Nanichaya’s Jatra means the kumari’s fair; so it’s believed that since that time, the voyage uses to travel via there compulsorily because the queen used to stay in kilagal. On this day too head of the nation comes to take the Tika from these living deities in Hanum