TrekkingMuktinath Circuit Trek
10-day Muktinath Circuit through Jomsom and the Annapurna rain shadow
11 Days / 10 NightsModerate
Can you trek to Muktinath year-round?
The Muktinath Circuit crosses the Annapurna rain-shadow north of the main range, so it stays drier during the monsoon than Everest or Langtang routes. October to November and March to May offer the clearest views. Winter treks are possible with cold nights.
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $1,450 USD
Tour highlights
- Sacred Muktinath temple at 3,710 m with 108 waterspouts
- Kagbeni gateway to Upper Mustang
- Jomsom flight option on return leg
- Rain-shadow trails walkable outside peak season
- Combines pilgrimage interest with moderate trekking
About this trip
About the Muktinath Circuit trek
This 10-day trek walks the Kali Gandaki corridor from Pokhara through Tatopani and Ghorepani to Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath temple. The route sits in the Annapurna rain shadow, so it suits travellers who want Himalayan walking outside the narrow October window or who combine trekking with a Muktinath darshan.
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days
Altitude profile
1,190 m to 3,710 m
Travel to Pokhara. Briefing on the Kali Gandaki route.
Hotel in PokharaBLD
What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the full itinerary
- Porter support (one porter per two trekkers)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking days
- Three meals daily during the trek
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- Jomsom to Pokhara flight on day 9 (weather permitting)
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Pre-trek briefing at our Kathmandu office
- First aid kit carried by your guide
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover (required)
- Personal trekking equipment and gear rental
- Bar bills, bottled drinks, hot showers, and Wi-Fi en route
- Tips for guide and porter (industry standard applies)
- Meals in Kathmandu beyond those listed in the itinerary
- Emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
What to pack
Recommended packing list (10 items)
- Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Layered clothing: base layers, fleece, and windproof shell
- Down jacket (essential above 4,000 m, Oct to Feb)
- Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C for high passes
- Trekking poles (reduce knee strain on descents)
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Refillable water bottles and purification tablets or filter
- Sun hat, UV sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Rain cover for your daypack
Frequently asked questions
Both. Muktinath is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Our guides explain temple etiquette before you enter.
