Jomsom Trek

• Day 1:
• Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel

We meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you from airport to hotel. Introduction to local area.

• Day 2:
• Kathmandu city tour

This morning you will have a pre-tour briefing before you go on a city tour of Kathmandu. We visit the many Temples and Palaces around Durbar Square and then climb the steep steps to Swayamabuth Stupa for some incredible views of Kathmandu and the surrounding valley. Later on, you have the opportunity to browse the local shops and enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants.

• Day 3:
• Travel by road to Pokhara

This morning we make the journey by road to Pokhara. As soon as you leave the Kathmandu Valley, the route becomes more scenic as you pass by raging rivers with snow capped mountains in the background. Once in Pokhara, you have the rest of the day free to explore this lakeside town.

• Day 4:
• Start trekking to Pothana

Today we drive you to Phedi where you'll begin your trek. Your first day is a gentle climb up to Pothana.

• Day 5:
• Pothana to Ghandruk

After leaving Pothana behind you trek through Tolka in the direction of Landruk. From here you cross the valley and begin the climb up to Ghandruk.

• Day 6:
• Ghandruk to Tadapani

Today you'll trek through rhododendron and moss forests on the climb up to Tadapani. You should expect good views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare in the distance.

• Day 7:
• Cross into the Kali Gandaki region and Ghorepani

Today you'll carry on trekking through the forests before reaching Banthani where the trail climbs steeply following a gorge all the way up to Ghorepani where you'll spend the night.

• Day 8:
• Sunrise on Poon Hill. Ghorepani to Tatopani (hot springs)

We'll start early today so you can reach Poon Hill (3210m) to watch an unforgettable sunrise over the Himalayan panorama. After breakfast, you start the long descent down to Tatopani crossing the Kali Gandaki river. Tatopani literally means ‘hot springs’ and you are free to relax and unwind in one of these after some hard days walking.

• Day 9:
• Tatopani to Ghasa

After tearing yourself away from the refreshing hot springs, the trail starts to climb again as you pass through Dana and Rukse. From here you'll pass through the world’s deepest gorge in-between Annapurna 1 and Dhaulagiri mountains and continue the climb to Ghasa (2000m).

• Day 10:
• Ghasa to Kalopani

From Ghasa, you start a steep climb up to Kalopani passing through Lete. Today's trail is mostly forested.

• Day 11:
• Kalopani to Marpha

You'll follow the Kali Gandaki river for most of today's trekking. You then travel on to Tukche which was once an important trading town for goods from Tibet. It’s also possible to see the Dhaulagiri glacier and the Nilgiri range in the east. You stay overnight at Marpha (2667m).

• Day 12:
• Marpha to Kagbeni

After leaving Marpha, you have quite an easy walk on to Jomsom. As you keep on going past Jomsom, you drop down to the riverbed and follow the trail on to Eklai-Bhatti. You then climb through lush orchards on the approach to Kagbeni and the entrance to the upper Mustang valley.

• Day 13:
• Jomsom (via Muktinath), finish trekking

Today you should aim to reach the Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath. You'll travel through the old fortress town of Jharkot where the views out to the valley are incredible. After visiting the temple complex, you re-trace your steps and spend the night in Jomsom.

• Day 14:
• Fly to Pokhara. Free time

With the trekking over, we transfer you to the airstrip at Jomsom where you will board your plane for the short yet spectacular flight back to Pokhara. The flight follows the Kali Gandaki valley most of the way. Overnight in Pokhara.

• Day 15:
• Pokhara. Free day

We have given you a free day in Pokhara today in case the flight from Jomsom was cancelled or the trek took longer than expected. The views from this lakeside town are fantastic and there is no shortage of fun to be had with other travellers.

• Day 16:
• Travel by road to Kathmandu

An early morning start sees you take the road back to Kathmandu. Once back in the capital, you have the rest of the day free to catch up on any last minute shopping.

• Day 17:
• Kathmandu - Tour ends. Airport transfer

Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home.