Follow the old salt trading route between Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath, through dry, windy Mustang country.
9 days3,800 m high pointModerate
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About the route
A Mustang route that links Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath along an old trade path. The last stop marked on the map is Marpha, at 2,670 m.
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Muktinath · 3,800 m
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Day-by-day itinerary
Sample stages from a partner operator's published itinerary for this trek. Ask us for the full day-by-day plan.
Day 1 · 1.5 hrs drive 4 hrs walk · 42kms drive 7kms walk
↑ 546m ascent
A 1.5 hr drive takes us to our starting point, Nayapul. The beginning of our trek follows the banks of the Modi Khola river and slowly we ascend through local villages and rice fields until we reach Hille (1475m).
Day 3 · 3 hrs walk · 6 kms walk
↑ 30 m Descent
We begin our day with an early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3210 m) to watch the sun rise across a spectacular Himalayan panorama. After breakfast back at the lodge we begin our trek. Rhododendron and Magnolia forests give way to the terraced fields of Shika. (1935m). Hiking hours: 4
Day 4 · 4 hrs walk · 7 kms walk
↑ 1240 m Descent
We descend through the terrace fields and cross the Kali Gandaki river. Tatopani (1189 m), on the banks of the river, is famous for its hot springs. Here we can spend the afternoon relaxing in the springs. Hiking hours: 3
Day 5 · 6 hrs walk · 18 kms walk
↑ 1340 m Ascent
We have a gentle walk along the banks of the Kali Gandaki river until we reach the magnificent falls of Rupse Chhahara (1630m). We then pass through the deepest gorge in the world and climb up to Ghasa. (2010m), this is a paradise for bird watchers. Today’s destination, Kalopani (2530m) is reached after a 2-hour walk and offers great mountain views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We take a side trip from here and spend the rest of the day exploring Titi lake and viewing the Dhaulagiri glacier. Hiking hours: 6
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Based on a partner operator's listing, “Salt Trade Route Trek (Jomsom / Muktinath)”, last updated Mar 17, 2024.
