View from Mohare Danda

10 Days

starting from ~~$900~~

$ 750

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Grade:

Easy

Group Size:

Transport:

Bus, Jeep, Car

Altitude:

3,300m

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel & Lodges

Starts At:

Kathmandu

Ends At:

Kathmandu

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Highlights

Introduce Eco lodge community base trek in the Annapurna region.
Less crowded trekking trail in the Annapurna region.
Rather stunning and closer views of mountains than Poon hill from Mohare Danda.
Explore the local village lifestyle and their livelihood.
Scenic drive along the bank of Trishuli and Kali Gandi river.

Overview

Are you in search of a short and less crowded trekking route in the Annapurna region? Do you wish to spend a substantial amount of time in the serene Himalayas and escape from busy city life? Mohare Danda Trek is one of those treks that can full fill your desires. The route map of the Mohare Danda Trek was developed by Nepalese scientist ‘Mahabir Pun’. It is an eco-community lodge trek that was opened for tourists in 2010. You can experience the allure of the mountains, nature, and culture at their most tranquil on our 10-day Mohare Danda Trek itinerary.

Mohare Danda is a beautiful hill station situated at 3,300 meters above between the massif Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri gorge. The trek takes you through the impressive local villages, alpine forests and rivers originated from the mountains. Once you get to Mohare danda, the sunrise and sunset views over the glittering mountains will make you forget all of your life’s problems.

It is the first community-based trek introduced to travelers in the history of Nepal tourism. So, every day you will stay at the typical homestays that are run by the local community on this route. This off-the-beaten trek in Nepal is for those hikers who are looking for an alternative route for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.

You can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains such as Mt. Annapurna (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,172m), and Nilgiri (70,61m) from the Mohare vantage point. Even more, you can also get an opportunity to explore the ethnic people’s cultures, traditions, and their livelihoods. It’s an amazing experience to walk through a forest of oak, bamboo, and pine trees on this trek.

Accommodations in Mohare Danda Trail

Mohare danda trekking trail is an eco-community lodge-based route. Don’t expect lodging facilities like in the Annapurna and Everest region trek. You must spend the night in a common local homestay that has more than two single bedrooms. This eco community-based trail is opened to promote Eco-tourism in Nepal. The majority of lodges have squat toilets outside the room. So be ready to reduce the likelihood of running out of toilet paper. However, the homestay’s rooms are tidy, cozy, and seems like we have everything we need.

Is the Mohare Danda Trek more difficult than the Ghorepani Trek?

Both treks are similar in terms of their level of difficulty. The highest point of the Mohare Danda Trek is 3,300 meters, whereas the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek’s is just 3,210 meters. These both treks are suitable for beginners. The lodgings and amenities you will have access to throughout the walk are the only differences between these trips. The tea houses along the Mohare danda path are inferior to those along the Ghorepani Poon hill hike, a well-known short hike in Nepal. The lodges along the Mohare danda Trek route are still under construction because it is an off-the-beaten-path route.

Ghorepani Trek can be done in 2-4 days, whereas Mohare Danda Trek requires at least 7 days to finish. Because of some extra days, you might find the Mohare Danda Trek to be a little challenging.

The most incredible and closest view of the Himalayan range is offered by the Mohare Danda Trek. In addition, you can learn more about ethnic cultures and lifestyles than on the Ghorepani trek.

When is the best time to visit?

The finest months to embark on the Mohare Danda Trek are March through April in the spring and October through November in the fall. During these seasons, there is a high possibility of precipitation, clear sky, and comfortable temperatures.

In the spring, you may discover the route decked with a variety of flowers. And in the fall, you can enjoy the festive season. The off-seasons are the monsoon and winter. In the rainy season, the route becomes muddy and slippery. Moreover, there is a significant risk of landslides. Similarly, heavy snowfall increases the probability of route obstruction in the winter.

Outline itinerary of Mohare Danda Trek

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara city

Day 02: Drive to Galeshwor and trek to Bans Kharka

Day 03: Trek to Naangi

Day 04: Trek to Mohare Danda

Day 05: Trek to Deaurali

Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk village

Day 07: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara

Check out our 10-day standard itinerary of Mohare Danda Trek for your unusual ethnic experiences. Kindly send us an email and we’ll tailor-make an itinerary based on your requirements.

Itinerary

01 DAY

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel - (1,400m)

After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in medieval and modernized Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our office representative and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and some refreshments, our senior sherpa guide will come to meet you and give you a brief orientation about Mohare Danda Trek. You can then go for a stroll down the street to get familiar with the neighborhood, have supper and go to bed. This is your first overnight in the valley of temples and cows, probably the most in the world. Overnight at hotel inclusive Breakfast.

02 DAY

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850m) - 7 hrs drive

After breakfast, we leave our hotel early morning for a drive with scenic views along the road to Pokhara via Prithivi national highway. The drive could take roughly 7-8 hrs to reach Pokhara. We also have the option for a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara for 35 minutes. We then do an overnight at our hotel by the lake in the lovely ‘city of lakes’ on BB Plans.

Meals included: Breakfast

03 DAY

Drive to Galeshwor and trek to Bans Kharka (1,525) - 3 hrs walk

After breakfast, we take three and half hour drive to Galeshwor along the bank of Kali Gandaki river and take a 1-hour break for lunch. After lunch, we begin our hike to Bans Kharka. It is about 3 hour ascend hike by crossing a suspension bridge over the deepest gorge “Kali Gandaki river” through a green forest. Overnight at community lodge.