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Jomsom

New Fort

General Information
Other Name: Dzongsam , District: Dhawalagiri , State: Western Region (Pashchimanchal) , Nepal
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Languages Spoken: Nepali
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Description
Jomsom, (2,713m) is important for its strategic position along the popular Around Annapurna (Circuit) Trek route.Jomsom, also known as Dzongsam or New Fort, is a town located at an altitude of 2800m in Mustang, Nepal. As the district headquarters, it is primarily an administrative and commercial center with government officials and merchants rubbing shoulders with the local residents of the region, known as Thakalis.Two main trails follow river valleys in relatively easy ascents: up the Kali Gandaki to Jomsom and Muktinath.The trail`s highest point is Muktinath at 3800 m, a holy site of temples sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus for centuries.From Jomsom you can enjoy the views of the Nilgiri peaks as well as Dhaulagiri, the sixth highest mountain in the world.
Location
Jomsom can be reached by one of the three ways By plane: Jomson has daily flight connections with Pokhara although cloud cover at Pokhara or Jomson and high winds particuarly at Jomson might cause delays or cancelations. By jeep : Jomsom now has a tenuous road connection with Beni and onwards to Pokhara. The road is prone to landslides and flooding particularly during the monsoon. On foot : With the new road from Beni Jomson Has now become the terminus of the Annapurna circuit and a large number of trekkers come from Manang via the Thorung-La
Climate
Jan-Feb: Slightly windy Mar-Apr-May: Excellent Jun-Jul-Aug: Slightly Warm/Rainy Sep-Oct-Nov-Dec: Slightly Cold and Clear

Dhaulagiri

is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It forms the eastern anchor of the Dhaulagiri Himal, a subrange of the Himalaya in the Dhawalagiri Zone of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain".

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking

This area is famous as a holy pilgrimage place for Hindus and Buddhist devotees. You will have the opportunity to visit the unique villages of the area with out standing views of the world`s highest mountain such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Nilgiri.This trekking is also famous because you trek through the valley to the heights in the deepest gorge in the world. This trekking can be done in less time.This is one of the oldest and pilgrims cultural treks in Nepal. Also known as classic trek.

Kaligandaki River Valley

A very natural beauty visitors observe here.

Unforgettable Himalayas Frontier
(8 Days / 7 Nights)

On Request

Details

Unforgettable Himalayas Frontier / NEP-017 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu

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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Day 3 : Kathmandu-Pokhara
Day 4 : Pokhara-Jomsom
Day 5 : Jomsom
Day 6 : Jomsom-Pokhara
Day 7 : Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 8 : Kathmandu

I Love Nepal II
(14 Days / 13 Nights)

On Request

Details

I Love Nepal II / NEP-019 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu

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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Day 3 : Kathmandu
Day 4 : Kathmandu-Chitwan
Day 5 : Chitwan
Day 6 : Chitwan
Day 7 : Chitwan-Pokhara
Day 8 : Pokhara-Jomsom
Day 9 : Jomsom
Day 10 : Jomsom-Pokhara
Day 11 : Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 12 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Day 14 : Kathmandu

Jomsom, Nepal Tours