Jomsom is the piece of heaven in earth. Jomsom is a village in the Annapurna mountains of Nepal. It is the capital of the Mustang district of the Dhawalagiri (Dhaulagiri) zone of Nepal. The name Jomsom originated from Tibetan word “Dzong Sampa”, which translate to “New Fort”. King Thang Mig Chen of Thini established the fort to monitor the movement of people on the north-south trade route. The fort and the town was built near the trade route. The locals later called the place Dzong Sampa and gradually people visiting the place started to pronounce as “Jomsom”.  

Jomsom is the major destination of domestic as well as international tourist in Nepal. It is an incredible spot to begin trekkking. The differing scenes and societies to be found along the trekking courses give grand knowledge into the lifestyle of rustic Nepali individuals. Not to a long way from Johmson you discover Muktinath, the well-known journey site for Buddhists and Hindus. To Hindus, Muktinath is a hallowed spot of salvation. They trust that washing in the waters here ensures salvation after death. The Hindu god, Brahma, is said to have lit the eternal flames that consume at Muktinath. To Buddhists, Muktinath is where the extraordinary sage master Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) came to meditate. The region is an ideal spot to discover fossilized ammonites, referred to locally as Shaligram, which are discovered up and down the upper spans of Kali Gandaki.

The majority of the course along the Jomsom trek has been portrayed as a component of the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna lower region treks. The typical beginning stage is Naya Pul on the Pokhara to Baglung Street and from that point, through Ghorepani and Tatopani, into the chasm of the Kali Gandaki.

Jomsom is best known for its airplane terminal that offers a speedy section or exit to the valley with normal day by day flights from Pokhara. The solid breezes that explode the valley keeps flights from taking off from Jomsom after 11 a.m. Jomsom can likewise be viewed as a spot to use as a base for investigating the upper piece of the Kali Gandaki district. There are various settlement alternatives including another high-class resort complex. An option to Jomsom as a base for the trek is the town of Kagbeni which lies a further two-hour stroll up the valley. Kagbeni isn't as popularized as Jomsom and unquestionably a lot calmer. This is the furthest trekkers are permitted to go towards Upper Mustang without an extraordinary grant and a going with Environmental Officer. From Kagbeni to Muktinath is a three to four hour trek and trekkers can do this as multi day outing or remain at one of the numerous teahouses accessible at Muktinath.

This piece of Nepal is possessed by Gurungs and Magars in the lower locales of the Kali Gandaki, Thakalis around Jomsom and individuals with evident Tibetan roots, the Lopa, around Muktinath and up to Mustang. Their traditions and clothing are unmistakable and this trek is perfect for watching the decent variety among the general people and their traditions. Hinduism rules the lower parts while as one trips further up, Tibetan Buddhism prevails.