The Long Road to Muktinath

On day five in Jomsom, Bibek walks the old bazaar, contemplates the pilgrimage economy, and decides to make the trek to Muktinath, drawn by the record helicopter visits and the pull of the sacred temple. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nepal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nepal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant, Syang Khola Bridge, Kagbeni, Ranipauwa, Muktinath Temple, Hotel Dancing Yak, Kali Gandaki river, Upper Mustang. Covered: Muktinath pilgrimage, Trekking logistics, Cost of living and travel expenses, Tourism economy and road development, Upper Mustang permit decision, Wind pattern in Kali Gandaki. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom01:24 Kagbeni04:10 Teahouse interior05:35 Upper Mustang07:17 Ranipauwa08:34 Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant10:24 Lo Manthang A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Muktinath #Mustang #Kagbeni #KaliGandaki #Shaligram #NepalTravel #TrekkingNepal #AnnapurnaCircuit #MustangTourism #Thakali #DalBhat #Momo #NepalPodcast #TravelNepal #MountainTrek #Pilgrimage #JomsomAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/