Most of the Tourist who come to Nepal always ask about Beni to Jomsom trip and roadways to there. They ask about basic things like How is the road, How long is the distance, are there any hotels, Is Local buses are available, etc.
Most of the
Tourist who come to Nepal always ask about Beni to Jomsom trip and roadways to
there. They ask about basic things like How is the road, How long is the
distance, are there any hotels, Is Local buses are available, etc.
These are
various basic questions that many trekkers wants to know before going to Jomsom
by road. Well here we feel happy to share you the indepth travel experience,
which we have experienced and we are sure this information will be very helpful
for you with regards to travel From Beni to Jomsom.So, here goes
the story of Beni to Jomsom to Muktinath and back to Beni by road experiece.
Rodways
between Pokhara to Beni:
It takes
around 2 hours to reach from beni from pokhara,
and the road is super fine. Most people get into doubts like whether to
stay at Beni or to move on.Staying at
Pokhar or Beni:
Most of the
people who travel from Kathmandu, they
would take the bus in the early morning and they would have two option ,
either to stay at Pokhara or reach Beni the same day. We suggest you to reach
upto Beni, rather than Pokhara. You can enjoy the Pokhara after coming back
from Muktinath trip and will have enough time.
Hotels at
Beni:
Now a days
Beni has many hotels. Hotels are simple and best for at least 1 night stand. It
has big market and its developed a lot over the years.
So , You dont
have to worry about staying at Beni, you will find many hotels at Beni.
Beni to Jomsom:
From beni you
will get the local bus which will take you to Jomsom. We recommend you to take
the early morning bus so that you can reach Jomsom earlier and enjoy the
natural beauty of Jomsom.
Distance
between Beni to Jomsom:
The distance
is around 70km from Beni to Jomsom. Almost all the distance is off road and
mainly the speed of the vehicles wil be 10-20KM per hour.
How
dangegrous is Road:The road is wider and also not dangerous if we compare the
current scenario with 4-5 years ago. The road is little wider and not risky in
compare to 4-5 years down.
Roadways from
Beni to Jomsom:
Beni -
Tatopani - Ghasa (2010 Altitude) - Lete (2480 Altitude) - Larjung (2550
Altitude) - Kobang ( 2640 Altitude) - Tukche (2950 Altitude) - Marpha (2670
Altitude)- Marpha (2670 Altitude) - Jomsom (2720 Altitude)
How long will
it take to reach Jomsom from Beni?
It will take
around 5-6 Hours. In between beni to Jomsom you will find many camping site and
small lodges to have a rest.
Trekking from
Beni to Jomsom:
You will find
many camping site, so no need to worry about on staying during the way.
Which bike we
can take to Jomsom/Muktinath?
We have seen,
Enfield, VR , Pulsar bikes there, Even KTM DUKE bike was seen on the way.
Mainly Pulsers and VR bikes were there and moving smoothly.
How about
Vehicles?
High
Clearance SUV or a Jeep, with 4WD is the most suitable vehicle for the trip.
ATM and Banks
in Jomsom:
Prabhu Bank
at muktinath, Jomsom.
Flight from
Jomsom to Pokhara?
Many airlines
operate the flight from Jomsom to pokhara.You will find Tara Airlines, Simrik
Airlines counter at Jomsom.
Hotels around
Jomsom:
There are
really many good Hotels to stay, you will find luxiries to normal one.
Roadways from
Jomsom to Muktinath?
Its a
complete Off Road trip from Jomsom to Muktinath. it will take around 2 hours
maximum to reach Muktinath by drive. During the way , you will find KaagBeni,
which is one of the famous places in Muktinath.Then you need to walk for at
least 30 minutes to reach the Muktinath temple.
Travel
Planning Idea:
Day 1:
Kathmandu To Beni. [6-8 Hours of drive ]
Day 2: Beni
to Jomsom. [5-7 Hours of drive ]
Day 3: Jomsom
To Muktinath and again Back to Jomsom. [ One way 1.5-2 Hours by drive ]
Day 4: Jomsom
to Pokhara. [ 8 Hours ]
Day 5:
Pokhara to Kathmandu [6-8 Hours]
