Jomsom
जोमसोम
The administrative center of Mustang district, a stone-house town on the banks of the Kali Gandaki. It's the base for exploring Lower Mustang and changing to jeeps.
Jomsom sits at about 2,720 meters and is divided into an old and a new section. In the old town, stone-paved lanes run between flat-roofed stone houses and guesthouses in the Thakali style. The town has banks, a hospital, a jeep station, and the Mustang Ecological Museum, and you can get or check your ACAP permit here. Early morning is the best time to see Nilgiri catch the sunrise. After midday, strong winds and dust sweep the valley, so schedule outdoor activities for the morning. Plan to spend a night here to acclimatize before continuing to Muktinath.
Opening hours
All day