The Mohare Danda trek, also known as the Annapurna Community Eco Lodge trek, is a gateway to a hidden world that has grabbed the globe's attention. With our Nepal hiking team, experience the least crowded adventure in the Annapurna Region.
The Mohare Danda Trek is a good choice for trekkers looking for a new destination in the Annapurna region. This trek offers many stunning landscapes, calm and solitude, and exposure to various Himalayan cultures. The magnificent Mohare Hill and the panoramic sunrise views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri are the main attractions in this area.
The journey begins from Pokhara and takes you through picturesque landscapes, remote villages, and dense forests teeming with diverse flora and fauna. The trail winds toward Mohare Danda (3300m), offering breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks.
This 5-day trek is a newly opened and less-traveled trekking trail in the Annapurna region that will introduce you to the Magar people's warm hospitality. You will stay at community-run lodges along the Mohare Danda trail, with profits going to support local schools and people in the area. This trip goes through some attractive traditional villages, beautiful green forests, and high alpine pastures where you can see the beautiful Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
This moderately paced trek is suitable for both skilled hikers and first-time travelers. It presents a super combination of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and adventure.
The Mohare Danda Trek begins when you arrive in Kathmandu's bustling and historic valley, from where we will continue driving or fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is well-known among domestic and international travelers worldwide for its clean atmosphere, natural beauty, and lakes. We drive 3 to 4 hours from Pokhara to Galeshwor, where the Mohare Trekking trail begins, and arrive at Baskharka after crossing a suspension bridge beneath the stunning Kaligandaki River. We steadily go up from Baskharka to Danda Kateri, passing through Rhododendron, Pine, and Oak forests.
The trek continues to Nangi (where we will spend the night), from where we will follow the path to Mohare Danda. From there, we gradually climb to the Hampal pass (3200 meters) for lunch. Then we go up to Mohare Danda, the trek's highest point. From the Mohare, we gradually descend to Fulkharka, following the rhododendron till we reach Danda Kharka. We then go through the magnificent lake in the direction of Tilkot. After waking up early, watch the beautiful sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges.
We leave Tikot and take the down trail to Tippling, where we get in the car and drive back to Pokhara. We'll return to Kathmandu and drop you off at the airport according to your travel schedule. The Mohare Danda trip concludes with many lifelong memories.
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The Mohare Danda Trek is moderately challenging, with various uphill, downhill, and mixed terrains, so good physical fitness is necessary. To stay fit, it's essential to exercise regularly and eat healthily.
With proper preparation, you can complete the trek easily. The highest point is 3300m, which poses a low risk of altitude sickness.
Our trekking guides will accompany you and assist you with adjusting to the altitude. They'll also guide the walking pace and breathing techniques along the way.
You will meet one of our staff at the airport waiting for you with a placard of the Nepal Hiking Team. He will assist you in guiding you to your trip Hotel. At the hotel, we will conduct a brief meeting explaining the nature of the trip. After the meeting, no other activities are planned. Thus, you may rest or follow any different schedule you would like.
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
On the second day, have an early breakfast and prepare for your departure to Pokhara. The journey to Pokhara is via bus, and the drive entails watching the scenic pastoral landscape of Nepal. You will see giant hills, distant mountain views, rural villages, terraced farms, and rapidly flowing rivers throughout the trip. Watching this beautiful scenery, you will reach Pokhara- the city of lakes and mountain scenery. Check in to the hotel and after the drive, if you are energetic, go for an evening walk around the lakeside city.
We will take a road trip from Pokhara to the Galeshwor via Beni (Stop for Lunch) and hike uphill to your first teahouse, the Baskharka. The teahouses are operated by friendly locals and offer clean, basic standard rooms and a bucket of hot water for a hot shower at a low charge. (This is enough of a luxury cultural trek in remote parts.)
After a challenging three-hour hike through rice and corn terrace farms and pine forests, you'll reach the picturesque settlement of Danda Kateri. Enjoy lunch with stunning views of the Dhaulagiri mountains and the tip of south Annapurna.
Later, take a leisurely stroll to Nangi Village, Mahabir Pun's birthplace, and the founder of the trek route. Explore community activities, visit the Himanchal High School, paper factory, Nangi Barahi temple, and more. Sleep overnight in the community lodge.
After a hearty breakfast, we will travel on a challenging six to seven-hour hike through untouched forests, marveling at snow-capped peaks like Mount Dhaulagiri. Encounter diverse wildlife and enjoy a lunch break at a hut-like structure along the way.
Reach the summit of Mohare Danda at 3300 meters, where panoramic views of the Himalayas await. Stay overnight at the community lodge, surrounded by tranquility and breathtaking vistas.
Starting with a glorious morning view, you'll be greeted by panoramic vistas of Gurja Peak, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchre, and Lamjung. As you descend through dense rhododendron jungle, you'll pass sheep and yak grazing territory, with vibrant rhododendron blooms from March through May.
After a lunch break, the trail continues through diverse landscapes until you reach Tikot Village, where you'll immerse yourself in the customs and culture of the Magar ethnic community. The journey concludes with stunning vistas of the Himalayan landscape.
You'll be picked up and returned to Pokhara after a three-hour downhill trek and drive back to the hotel for 4 hours & have a relaxation in Lake city Pokhara.
There's a large amount of hands-on info and tips that you will surely find in the descriptions regarding what you're to take, food, accommodation, etc. It is highly recommended to see it thoroughly before planning your trip to the Mohare Danda trek. It will help you make the most of your time there and have a more enjoyable experience.
Now that your trek is complete, you’ll return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
If you are tired of a long bus journey, you can fly to Kathmandu at an extra cost.
The cost for a one-way flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu is USD 90.00 per person. The choice is yours. Nevertheless, it would incur an additional fee.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.
Today marks the end of the trek. Our office representative will be at your trip hotel approximately 3 hours before your departure flight to transfer you to the airport.
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Once we arrived in Kathmandu, we met up with our guide (Bhim). After a few minutes of talking with him, I felt a sense of calm and my excitement of joy grew from there. And I was right he and his team made sure we had the best experience possible.
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Mr. Ganga has been very responsive to queries from Day 1 and was physically present even on the last day to officially close the loop for the package tour.
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He ensured things were changed for the better. Our porter, Rajendran, was also good and always arrived ahead of time to ensure our rooms were confirmed.
- Guided by Bibek Dhamala
We had the best time in Nepal. The beautiful views and warm hospitality of the Nepali people are truly unparalleled.
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We were super well taken care of. Netra was quick to assess our physical abilities and was able to effectively set the pace for our hikes. He had very good knowledge of the route and terrain. Importantly, this was our first time attempting a hike at a high altitude, so he took extra care to check on us regularly.
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We were a group of 17 people from California who had been preparing for a year for this trip. Nepal Hiking Team was referred to us by one of my friends. After talking to & interviewing several companies, NHT seemed very responsive, cost-effective & experienced. After the trip, they proved us nothing less.
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Our guide, Nim, was amazing -- so careful, thoughtful, warm, and supportive. And our porters, Sabin and Ganesh, were delightful. They were all unbelievably generous in terms of how much they worked to ensure we were comfortable and prepared. They thought of every detail along the way.
- Guided By Nim Dahal
