Packing checklist
Jomsom Muktinath Trek checklist
Tick items as you pack. Progress saves locally in this browser and the page is print-friendly.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek runs 7 days through Annapurna, topping out at 3,800 m. The best window to go is Mar - May, Sep - Nov. Accommodation: Teahouses and local lodges. Phone network: Variable by village and carrier. Water: Available at lodges; purification recommended. This is a moderate-rated route, so use the checklist below to pack accordingly before you leave.
Duration
7 days
Max altitude
3,800 m
Typical season window
Mar - May, Sep - Nov
Permits
ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit), TIMS Card
Planning aid only. GPX and route pages are not live trail authority. Map packs need download on Wi‑Fi; weather and SMS need connectivity when used.
0 of 38 packed
0% ready
Clothing
Trekking Gear
Electronics
Medicine
Documents
Miscellaneous
Jomsom Muktinath Trek packing questions
What to carry, how heavy it should be, which documents you need, and what to download before you lose signal on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek.
What should you pack for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
Pack in layers for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek: a base layer, an insulating mid layer, a windproof and waterproof shell, broken-in boots, sun protection and a headtorch. The interactive checklist on this page covers clothing, gear, medicine, electronics and documents item by item.
What documents do you need on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
Carry your passport, passport photos, travel and rescue insurance details, and these permits: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit), TIMS Card. Photograph every document and keep the copies offline on your phone in case the originals get wet or lost.
How heavy should your pack be for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
Most trekkers on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek aim for 8-12 kg carried personally, or a light daypack of 5-7 kg if a porter takes the main bag. Weight costs you more with every metre of altitude gained, so cut items rather than adding spare gear for unlikely scenarios.
What medicine should you carry on the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
A basic kit for the Jomsom Muktinath Trek: painkillers, rehydration salts, anti-diarrhoeal, blister care, a broad-spectrum antibiotic if your doctor prescribes one, and any personal medication in its original packaging. Because the route reaches 3,800 m, discuss altitude-illness prophylaxis with a travel-medicine clinician before you go - it is a prescription decision, not a packing-list one.
What do you need to download before the Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
Before you lose signal, download the offline map pack covering Annapurna, the Jomsom Muktinath Trek GPX or KML track, an offline forecast, and your permit and insurance documents. Save emergency contacts to your phone and tell someone at home your planned itinerary and check-in dates.