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Muktinath
(3802m.) is the sacred pilgrimage site
where both Hindus and Buddhists worship.
Muktinath has been a pilgrimage site since
330 BC. It has a natural spring and a
flame of natural gas that seems to burn on
water. The primordial guardian of the
region was the sacred mountain Dhaulagiri
and its snowy white bulk dominates much of
the trek. The Gandaki Gorge is considered
the deepest in the world. Jomsom (2713 m.)
is the main headquarters of Mustang
district. This short trek immediately
north of Pokhara is an ideal trek with a
diversity of culture and beautiful
panoramic views of the Himalayas. Passing
through picturesque villages, monasteries,
Chorten, prayer flags and Mani walls, one
gets to encounter Sherpa culture at its
primitive best.
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Short Trekking Itinerary 
Grade3
