Jomsom Lower Mustang Trek

The Kali Gandaki Valley

Often referred as the Apple Pie trek, is probably the most popular trek in Nepal. This trek requires ten days, possible to fly in and out of Jomsom and spend a few days exploring this region, with due respect to altitude, of course.

Technically speaking, the Kali Gandaki gorge is the deepest in the world, flanked by Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft). Long before it assumed cult status as a popular trekking trail, the Kali Gandaki river valley was an important trade and pilgrimage route.

Jingling mule trains carrying loads of wool and salt down from Tibet bear witness to this old tradition, as do barefoot Hindu sadhus en route to the ancient power center of Muktinath.

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu; evening walking tour of old Kathmandu
Day 2: Morning tour of Pashupati and Boudha; afternoon fly to Pokhara
Day 3: Fly Pokhara – Jomsom; trek to Kagbeni
Day 4: Trek to Jharkot; afternoon trip to Muktinath
Day 5: Trek to Marpha
Day 6: Trek to Ghasa
Day 7: Trek to Tatopani (Hot Springs)
Day 8: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 9: Early morning hike to Poon Hill; view sunrise over the Annapurnas; trek to Tadapani
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk
Day 11: Trek to Dhampus, Pothana
Day 12: Trek to Phedi; drive back to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu; afternoon at leisure
Day 14: Morning tour of Swayambhu and Patan; afternoon tour of Bhaktapur
Day 15: Depart for onward destination