Trekking To Muktinath - Jomsom "16 Nights 17 Days Nepal"( Kathmandu, Pokhara, Muktinath Trekking, River Rafting & Chitwan )

Itinerary

Few places in the world have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.

Day 01	Arrive Kathmandu	Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02	Kathmandu	Sightseeing: 1/2 Day sightseeing to Monkeys Temple and trekking permit arrangements. O/N in Kathmandu.
Day 03	Kathmandu -Pokhara	Drive or fly to 200 km. west from Kathmandu. Meet the trekking crew in Pokhara.
Day 04	Pokhara - Lumle - Tikhe Dhunga ( 1491m)	We drive to the large village of Lumle and the hamlet of Chandrakot. From here the trail descends steeply to Birethanti on the banks of the Modi Khola. We follow the east bank of the Bhurungi with some detours to avoid cliffs. Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is better to push on to Tikhe Dhunga.
Day 05	Tikhe Dhunga - Ghorepani(2774m)	The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to Ulleri village then more pleasantly through rhododendron forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri, and further, on the stream is followed, providing water for a meal stop. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and Camp there.
Day 06	Ghorepani - Tatopani	The downhill trail follows the Jomsom route. Across the rhododendron forest, we pass some small villages and walk along side the Ghaja Khola. In Tatopani (Hot Spring) there are natural hot water springs - time for a "Scrub-up".
Day 07	Tatopani - Ghasa	A lovely day walking along Kaligandaki riverside, gradually ascending with transition into sub-tropical vegetation. Very interesting suspension bridges to be crossed that makes your trek exciting. Arrive Ghasa an ethnic Thakali village.
Day 08	Ghasa - Marpha	The trails follows the Kaligandaki river through the narrow gorge, passing through Thakali traditional villages. Marpha is the main inhabitants of the ethnic group of Thakalis.
Day 09	Marpha - Kagbeni	An easy and lovely day walking along the riverside to Jomsom the district headquarters of Mustang district. This is the most interesting town in the area. The spectacular views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak and Dhampus peak will make you buy some extra rolls of film. Arrive Kagbeni, the entry point of the upper Mustang for overnight stop.
Day 10	Kagbeni - Muktinath	Gradually ascend to Muktinath one of the most important sites for Hindus. The holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Bishnu Temple in a grove of secret poplars.
Day 11	Muktinath - Jomsom	Return trek to Jomsom.
Day 12	Jomsom - Pokhara	Fly to Pokhara, free day.
Day 13	Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 14	Kathmandu	Kathmandu Free day on your own in Kathmandu.
Day 15	Kathmandu	Kathmandu Airport Transfer After breakfast drive to Airport for your onward destination