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TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Sunrise and mountains views from Poon Hill; typical Magar village in Ulleri; Hot springs at Tatopani; World deepest Kaligandaki Gorge; Typical Thakali village in Tukuche, and Marpha; Monasteries in Tukuche, Marpha, Kagbeni, Jharkot, and Muktinath; Muktinath, the place of nirvana |
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| Facts of the Trek |
| Tour Code: |
NTB08 |
| Max. Altitude: |
3800m. |
| Trip Duration: |
14 days |
| Trek Grade: |
Moderate |
| Activities: |
Trekking + Tour |
| Accommodation: |
Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge) |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, lunch & Dinner |
| Transportation: |
Car / Van / Plane |
| Trek Departure: |
Every day throughout the week |
| Group Size: |
1 (minimum) |
| Best Time: |
Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Per day Hiking: |
5 to 7 hours |
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Nepal Trailblazer Trekking and Tour Company was like a family for us
in Nepal, they did more than everything to make
the trip (Jomsom Trek) as comfortable as possible.
Thanks for the nice time with all of you.
Florian and Sabine
Feldstr. 15 63329 Egelsbach, Germany
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The Jomsom
Trek is indeed a classical trek, essentially the final
third of the Annapurna Circuit, follows the Kali Gandaki
Valley between the soaring peak of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri.
Finally, it emerges to the north of the main Himalayan
range, on the dry, desert- like Tibetan Plateau. A several
days walk beyond Jomsom, takes you the final destination,
Muktinath, the holy temple. This trek allows access
to the high mountains of the Himalayas within a reasonable
timeframe and without ascending to extreme altitude.
You will then return to Pokhara by taking a flight from
Jomsom. |
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| Day
01 |
Your
arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport
(TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative,
and transfer to hotel. Overnight at
hotel. B.B. |
| Day
02 |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenice
drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at
hotel.
B.L.D. |
| Day 03 |
One
hour drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van,
we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga |
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We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to
the road head. After 15- minutes short walk
along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach
Birethanti (1065m) a large village that
has many shops & teahouses. From there,
the trail continues through the village.
The trail follows the north bank of the
Bhurungdi Khola.
From there, the trail climbs steadily up
the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m
& after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga
at 1525m. This trek offers a short &
relatively easy day, during journey &
allows us to become used to the experience
of trekking in Nepal.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 04
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Trek
to Ghorepani |
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Leaving
Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep
climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village
at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend
more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then
we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m.
After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani
at 2775m.
Overnight at
Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 05
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Ghorepani
to Tatopani |
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This
day early in the morning
at 5 o'clock, we begin the trek for hiking
to Poon Hill. It takes an hour to climb
from here to Poon Hill, offering you one
of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal
from where spectacular Himalayan
ranges with amazing sunrise view can be
seen very closely.
After observing the wonderful Himalayas
views, we return to Ghorepani and we will
have hot breakfast. After breakfast, we
continue our journey to Tatopani.
The
trail makes a descend steeply to Chitre
at 2390m. As the trail drops down through
Sikha, the hills are extensively terraced.
Sikha is a large village with shops and
hotels at 1980m, from there the trail descends
gently to Ghara at 1705m. A further steep
descent of 500m takes you to the Ghar Khola
where the trail crosses the river on a suspension
bridge. We then make another climb up above
the Kaligandaki River before crossing that
too.
As you turn north, it takes you to the Tatopani
at 1180m. Tato means 'hot' and pani is 'water',
a name earned courtesy of the hot springs
by the river. Tatopani is one of the popular
shorter trek spot out of Pokhara.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 06
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Tatopani
to Kalopani |
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Today,
the trail continues up the Kali Gandaki gorge.
This is considered to be the deepest in the
world which is situated as it is between the
two 8000m peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
From there, trail rises gently up to Dana
at 1400m, & on to Rupse Chhahara at 1550m,
there you can see a stunning waterfall. As
the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the
river, you will reach Kopchepani, & then
crosses back to the western side on a suspension
bridge at 1935m. From here it is a short climb
to Ghasa at 2080m. The trail continues to
ascend & pass through Lete at 2470m, shortly
before arriving at Kalopani at an elevation
of 2560m, where we obtain superb views of
the Nilgiri peaks to the east.
Overnight at
Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 07 |
Kalopani
to Marpha |
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This
day we start the trek by crossing to the eastern
side of the river, but cross back again further
up the trail before entering Larjung at 2560m.
The trail continues on a short distance to
the interesting village of Khobang with its
narrow alleyways. Then will have our lunch
at the ancient Thakali village of Tukuche
at 2590m.
After Tukuche, the trail continues up the
Kali Gandaki. As we pass through the gorge,
the terrain becomes much more barren &
the breeze increases. We continue towards
Marpha at 2665m passing a Tibetan refuge settlement
& then a horticulture research station.
Marpha is a large Thakali village with many
excellent teahouses, however it still retains
the typical architectural features of narrow
alleyways, flat roofs, & whitewashed buildings.
There we will visit a superb Nyingmapa Buddhist
gompa.
Overnight at
Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 08 |
Marpha
to Kagbeni |
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From
Marpha, we climb along the side of the valley
to Jomsom at 2713m. Jomsom is a large, bustling
settlement, & it is the administrative
centre of the region that contains the airport,
army camp, & numerous hotels, shops,
banks & government offices.
On the way, we cross the river to the eastern
bank, we then walk onwards to Eklai Bhatti
at 2730m. From here we catch a direct route
to Muktinath that ascends the hill behind
the village, however we follow the trail
along the river to Kagbeni at 2810m which
is situated at the junction of the Jhong
Khola & the Kali Gandaki, the northernmost
village that can be visited without a permit
to continue on to Mustang. This village
fascinates rich Tibetan cultures & their
unique hospitality, influences us much.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Kagbeni
to Muktinath |
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We
make a steep climb up the Jhong Khola valley
leaving Kagbeni, we then join the direct trail
to Muktinath just below Khingar at 3200m.
From here trail continues high above the Jhong
Khola to the imposing village of Jharkot at
3500m which is well worth exploring. We, therefore,
take a break here for lunch before continuing
on to Muktinath.
As we leave Jharkot, the trail climbs up to
our ultimate destination of Muktinath at 3800m.
We initially visit Ranipauwa, there are many
teahouses and shops. Our overnight stay will
be here. Further 10 minutes walks up the hill,
we will be rewarded with the actual religious
site of Muktinath & this area is kept
free of hotels and camping sites. Muktinath
is a pilgrimage center for Buddhists and Hindus.
There we can see Tibetan traders as well as
sadhus from the far south of India. There
is shrines in a grove of trees including a
Buddhists gompa & the Vishnu temple of
Jwalamai. An old temple nearby shelters a
spring and natural gas jets that provide Muktinath's
famous eternal flame. It's the earth-water
- fire combination that accounts for Muktinath's
great religious significance.
Overnight at
Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Day
10 |
Trek
back to Jomsom. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Day 11
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Fly
back to Pokhara (about 20 minutes short, but
scenic flight). Overnight at
hotel.
B.L.D. |
| Day 12 |
Drive
back to Kathmandu by car / van. Overnight
at
hotel. B.B. |
| Day
13 |
Full
day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath
Temple, Boudhanath,
Swayambhu,
and Kathmandu
durbar square). Overnight at
hotel. B.B. |
| Day
14 |
Transfer
to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell! |
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Note:
B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D>
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
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| Private Departure Trip cost for above program |
Group Size |
1 (Solo trek) |
2 to 5 |
6 to 9 |
10+ |
Cost per person in USD |
1425.00 |
1145.00 |
1035.00 |
860.00 |
Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu & Pokhara: USD 70.00 & USD 40.00 per night respectively
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Note: The trip cost will valid till last December 2008. |
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#Private Departure treks are available on any day all year round, and they can be customized to your travel needs |
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| GROUP DEPARTURE |
| If you would like to join in one of our Group Departure, please follow up the dates as given below. Kindly note that following Starting date will be your arrival date in Kathmandu, Nepal and Ending date will be your return date from Nepal after the trip completion. |
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| Price: USD 1130.00 p.p. (twin sharing)
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Group Size: 02 - 10
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Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu & Pokhara: USD 70.00 & USD 40.00 per night respectively |
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| Group departures in Spring |
in Autumn |
| Starting |
Ending |
Starting |
Ending |
March 04 |
March 17 |
Sep 29 |
Oct 12 |
March 14 |
March 27 |
Oct 07 |
Oct 20 |
March 30 |
April 12 |
Oct 15 |
Oct 28 |
April 03 |
April 16 |
Oct 23 |
Nov 05 |
April 24 |
May 07 |
Nov 06 |
Nov 19 |
May 03 |
May 16 |
Nov 24 |
Dec 07 |
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May 31 |
Dec 03 |
Dec 16 |
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| The above price includes: |
- Airport / Hotel / Airport
pick up & transfer by car / Van.
- 3 nights accommodation with
breakfast at deluxe
hotel in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- Lodge to lodge accommodation
during the trek.
- 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
- Surface Transfer from Kathmandu
to Pokhara and back by private car / van.
- Annapurna conservation permit,
and all necessary permits.
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- 2
night accommodation in Pokhara (inclusive
of Government taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Tourist service charge,
Vat.
- Office Service charge.
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| The above price doesn't include: |
- Any
meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you
want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would
greatly be happy to assist). For detail information
regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
- International air fare to
and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax
in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks,
hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone
call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments (down
sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire
or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately
US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100
per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info
please click here.
- Tips for guide, porters,
driver...
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NOTE:
Tipping is expected
but it is not mandatory. |
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR
CUSTOMERS |
* What type
of shape do I need to be in?
This trek is suitable
for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous
experience is required. To get condition for the trek,
some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming,
hiking is recommended before you embark on journey.
Person suffering from pre-existing diseases must seek
medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on
the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort
before being fully acclimatized.
* Do we need any mountaineering
experience?
No mountaineering experience
is required as long as you're in your sound physical
shape & have a sense of adventure will enjoy this
trek.
* Is there any dangers that occur
on these trips (robbery, kidnappings, etc...) due to
Maoist uprising or is it a safe experience?
Nepal is absolutely safe
country to travel. We do take every precaution to ensure
the comfort and safety of the trekkers. In regards to
political stress, everything has returned to normalcy
lately after government - Maoist truce and Maoist party
recently joint political mainstream after historical
peace accord signed by both parties.
* How long have you been in business?
We have been serving in
this field for over a decade and are trustable and government
registered trekking agency.
* Do you have any referral
customers?
To know about our former
clients / clients' referral, please mouse over www.trailblazertrekking.com/testimonials.html,
and you may also watch video testimonial placed at our
site www.trailblazertrekking.com/video.html.
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Would you like
to extend your holiday? |
If
your answer is yes, there are many options and choices
to extend your holiday before or after
your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your
holiday extensions. |
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updated: July 16, 2008 |
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