Trek through the valley of Kali Gandaki
Jomsomtrek leading through the valley of KaliGandaki is basically a part of the trek Around Annapurnas walked from Tatopani to Jomsom or up to the pilgrimage Muktinahu (i.e. in the opposite direction of the traditional trek around Annapurnas), but which can be walked separately. Nowadays it is only rarely walked, because it leads practically all the time along the dusty road. Even so, it is worth to walk it instead of going in a bus or jeep, because there are beautiful views of glaciated massifs of Dhalagiri, Tukuche and Nilgri on the way. The trail described here is from Muktinah to Tatopani.
Through the landscape of Mustang to Jomsom
Behind the pass Thorong la changes the landscape again. The surrounding area is far more arid – you're on the edge of the former kingdom of Mustang. Here begins the part belonging to the Jomsom trek. If you have enough energy, there is no problem to walk from Muktinah to Jomsom during one day. But far better is to spend the night in a nice Buddhist village Kagbeni, which is the gateway to Upper Mustang, and get to Jomsom the next day. If you have more time, you can go from Jomsomu still a small round trip.
Hike Muktinath - Kagbeni
To the gateway of Upper Mustang
After a long crossing of Thorong la pass it is time for another „descent“ phase of the ever-expanding town of… continue reading
Hike Kagbeni - Jomsom
Through valley of Kali Gandaki
Ten-kilometer journey from Kagbeni (131 trek km) to Jomsom (141 trek km) leads in a wide, sometimes up to… continue reading
Hike in surroundings of Jomsom
To the village of Marpha and surrounding
Not many people stay in Jomsom longer than necessary. But if you have to stay here (for example because your… continue reading
Descent through the valley of Kali Gandaki
It will take you about three days to descend from Jomsom to Tatopani. This part is mainly marked by amazing views of the Dhaulagiri massif.
Hike Jomsom - Tukuche
Journey to the most beautiful village in
After leaving dusty Jomsom, the capital town in the Lower Mustang, the journey continues through interesting… continue reading
Hike Tukuche - Kalopani
Walk between Dhaulagiri and Nilgri
You will not meet many hikers during the hike from Tukuche to Kalopani. Most of them just zip around you in a… continue reading
Hike Kalopani - Tatopani
Descent to lowlands through the canyon
Twenty-two kilometers long stage of the trek around Annapurnas from Kalopani (2 500 m asl) to Tatopani (1 250… continue reading
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If you want to see virtually all types of landscape in Nepal during one long walk, there is no other choice but to walk a nice… continue reading