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Jomsom is in the upper Kali Gandaki valley at the elevation of 2713 m. it is also known as Dzongsam or New Fort. The chaotic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri is attractive. Jomsom area is not only the most popular trekking destination in Nepal but also the access to Upper Mustang and Muktinath shrine, the important pilgrimage place for both Buddhists and Hindus. Jomsom Muktinath trekking is situated north of Pokhara, Nepal's spectacular diversity appears at its finest. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himalayas embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some unusual views of the northern flanks.It is reputed in Nepalese as a skyline trek. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal's hidden treasure "Mustang", the trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu's and Buddhist's sacred pilgrimage Muktinath. Normally, Jomsom is known as the Windy Valley and it’s quite hard to fight against the wind in the day. Next to Jomsom is the Apple kingdom of Nepal, called Marpha.

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Jomsom Muktinath trek is most popular trekking region in Nepal, attracting over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30.000 annually). Trekking to muktinath ascends through rice terraces and villages inhabited by the fearless Gorkha people, renowned for their strength and as pillars of both the Indian and British armies.

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Jomsom Airport, Upper Mustang areas. Jomsom trek is very interesting in Tatopani where you will have the opportunity to relax in natural hot springs! Continuing along the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, marvel at the splendid peaks of Annapurna-I and Dhaulagiri both of which reach heights in excess of 8000m. The sacred temple has 108 waterfalls that resemble water flowing from taps and mysterious natural gas fires that boggle the mind.
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Jomson Airport, Mustang, Nepal
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Kagbeni, Mustang, Nepal
Kagbeni (2810 m) is a small village of Mustang District in Nepal. It is a Tibetan-influenced settelment located in the valley of the Kali Gandaki River. The river is older than the Himalayas and is one of the major rivers of Nepal. This river is one of three which cross the Himalayas. The Kali Ganda...
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Himalayan Caves, Mustang, Nepal
The Mustang region of West Nepal is filled with hundreds if not thousands of caves cut into the mountainsides and cliffs. They have been used as homes, storage facilities, burial sites, refuge from invasion, and retreat dwellings for Bon and Buddhist practitioners. The age of some of the caves date ...
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