Jomsom Muktinath Trekking an amazing route through Mustang and the Annapurna region that leads you, among others, to the famous Muktinath Temple. Definitely, it is one of the most fascinating journeys to experi
ence the different cultures of the Annapurna region in one trek. The various landscapes and cultures one will find along this trekking route give a fascinating insight into the way of living of rural Nepali people. Especially the physical beauty along the Jomsom Muktinath trek will leave you breathless. The panorama of the trail that ranges from forests of red rhododendron to rocky cliffs and the desert of Mustang. In addition, we will walk along the Kali Gandaki River, who forms the largest gorge in the world, with the Annapurna mountain range on one, and Dhaulagiri on the other side. Between the two ranges, one enjoys marvelous views of 8 of the 20 highest mountains in the world.
A Cultural and Spiritual Experience
Many trekker’s highlight is the Muktinath Temple, a famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus. In fact, Muktinath is a holy place of salvation for Hindus: They believe that washing in the holy waters here guarantees salvation. In addition, the God Brahma is said to have lit the eternal flames that still burns at Muktinath. However, for Buddhists it is a place where the great sage guru Rinpoche came to meditate. If you are lucky to be in Muktinath in early September you are likely to experience one of Nepal’s unique festivals: The annual horse race named Yartung.
Furthermore, the lower part of the trek is inhabited by Gurungs and Magars. Also the folk of Thakalis are found further around Jomsom along with the Lopa who have Tibetan roots who live around Muktinath and Upper Mustang. Especially their customs and attire are all quite unique. Therefore, this trek is the ideal opportunity for you to observe the diversity among the people and their customs.