Trekking in Annapurna area - Day 2: Kagbeni - Muktinath

This route is part of trekking in Annapurna area

Day 2: Kagbeni (2800m) – Muktinath (3800m) – 14 km

We left Kagbeni for Muktinath via Khingga and Jharkot. The road to Jharkot is paved (!) but we cut curves on a path and climb hard.

Possible alternative: From Kagbeni to Muktinath , the road via Jhong would be a nice and sporty alternative to the paved road.

Soon we see Kagbeni far below us. We are in a lunar landscape , but with snow-capped peaks all around us. Ahead are the Pukhung (6120m) and Chulu (6584m) peaks of the Peri massif.

In Khinga we rest in Hotel Nirvana. Now we are at 3300 meters and still have to climb to 3800 meters. On the terrace there are 2 large parabolic mirrors with which a kettle (solar kitchen) is heated . And outside there is also a loom where the owner weaves scarves from yak wool.

We continue trek through Jharkot to Muktinath.

We put the luggage down and rest a little. Then we go up to the sanctuary , one of the four places that according to Hinduism must be visited in order to enter Nirvana.

Be sure to consult the information about the sights here once you are on site. They explain what you get to see!

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