JOMSOM

Jomsom is a town located at an altitude of about 2700 m in Mustang District, Nepal. Jomsom is a great place to start trekking. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the trekking routes give marvelous insight into the way of life in this place popularity referred as “HIDDEN KINGDOM” rural Nepali people. A highlight is trekking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which originates in the Tibetan plateau to eventually flow into the Ganges in India. Weather permitting, flights operate between Jomsom and Pokhara. Like all mountain airports in Nepal, Jomsom airport is also known to give its patrons shivers up their spine. At 2,682 meters high, flying into Jomsom is a good option if you want to do a Mustang trek, but don’t have much time. The Jomsom airport serves as the gateway to Muktinath temple, a popular pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists alike. Flying Distance from Pokhara to Jomsom for our Dornier-228 aircrafts in only 20 minutes. Sita Air operates Charter flight to Jomsom from Kathmandu and Pokhara Airport.

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