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Experience Jomsom: Trekking, Scenic Beauty, and Warm Hospitality

The town of Jomsom is located in the Mustang district of Nepal at an altitude of 2760 meters above sea level and on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. This city is very popular for trekking. Trek along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River to Muktinath Temple, known as the Jomsom-Muktinath Trek. This trek can be done as part of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. It is said to be the highest snowfall city in Nepal. It is believed to be very close to the Himalayas.

The people here are very hospitable. More or less, everyone understands English and can speak enough to get the job done.

Among the attractions near Jomsom are

  • Muktinath Temple
  • Dhamba Lake
  • Yak Kharka
  • Kali Gandaki River
  • Mustang Apple Orchard
  • Deer Hill, Mustang

How to Go

If you want to go by bus, then you can go by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it will take about 8 hours, and the fare will be 750 Nepalese rupees. And if you want to save time, You can go by air from Pokhara, which will take about 20 minutes and the fare will be 80-110 dollars. Or you can go to Jomsom by jeep or bus from Pokhara. If you go by jeep, the fare will be around 1600 rupees and it will take 9-10 hours. If you go by bus from Pokhara, it will take 12-14 hours and the fare will be around 1200 rupees.

You can go directly to Jomsom from Kathmandu if you want. In that case, the journey will become a bit difficult. It will take 17-19 hours and the fare will be around 1600 rupees.

From Beni to Jomsom, the road is terribly bad. The bus from Pokhara to Jomsom is not very comfortable. In this case, the jeep journey can be considered quite good.

Where to Stay

Some Good Accommodation 1200 to 2000 rupees

  • Jomsom Mountain Resort (with five-star facilities): It takes about 20 minutes to reach by foot from the airport. Contact: 977-69-440035, 977-69-440036
  • Hotel Alka Marco Polo: Located just opposite the airport. The most sought-after hotel at present. There are two types of rooms. The room rent without an attached bathroom is much less, like 800 rupees, and with an attached bathroom, lunch/dinner, and car facility, it will cost around 2500 rupees. They provide all kinds of facilities such as internet, money exchange, restaurants, trekking equipment, and air tickets. Contact: 00977-9849202086
  • Hotel Trekkers-Inn: It is located at a walking distance of 1 minute from the airport. They provide all kinds of facilities such as internet, money exchange, restaurants, trekking equipment, and air tickets. The rent will be around 3350 rupees.

Eating and Drinking

Around 1000 Nepali rupees will provide a very good meal. From Nepali dal-rice to steak spaghetti, there are many variations available for a filling meal.