Mohare Danda Trek: Community Eco Trail Trekking in the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Range

Kathmandu

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Range on the Mohare Danda Trek. Discover diverse cultures, stunning mountain views, and vibrant flora on this community eco trail trekking adventure.

Duration: 11 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Trip Highlights

Experience an eco-lodge community-based trek in the Annapurna region.
Enjoy breathtaking and closer mountain views from Mohare Danda, surpassing those from Poon Hill.
Immerse in the village lifestyle and observe local livelihoods.
Delight in a scenic drive along the banks of the Trishuli and Kali Gandaki rivers.

Overview of…

What's Included

Experienced trekking guide with supporting porters
Airport transfer for arrivals and departures
First aid medical kit available
Teahouse/lodge accommodation and meals during trek
Annapurna trekking permits and TIMS card included
Cultural experience with farewell dinner and dance
Ground transport via Tourist Coach
3-star accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast

What's Not Included

International airfares and Nepal visa.
Meals during the trek.
Any alcoholic beverages and your personal expenses such as laundry and phone bills etc.
Gratitude for guide and porters.
All Personal Expenses
All drinks ,Tea ,coffee,hotel water and beverage

Additional Information

The Mohare Danda Trek, one of the treasured short community eco trail treks situated in Nepal around the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range, comes under the management of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). This trail holds a notable place in the Annapurna area due to its stunning landscape, rich cultural heritage, and geographic diversity. During the trek, you will witness breathtaking mountain views, uninterrupted sunset and sunrise vistas, and an array of vibrant orchids and rhododendrons flowers. Indigenous communities like Magar and Gurung, with their unique religious practices, cultures, and festivals, inhabit this region. As you trek, you can catch sight of towering mountains such as Annapurna I 8091m, Daulagiri I 8167m, Machhapuchre 6997m, Annapurna South 7219m, Nilgiri 6820m, Tukuche Peak 6920m, among others. These old trails mainly service the Myagdi district, extending from the Kali Gandaki River, between the regions of Beni and Tatopani.

Day 01: Kathmandu Airport Arrival - (1,350m/4,428ft)
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our office representative and transfered to the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Full-day Sightseeing of Kathmandu Vally . After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa , Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple , Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa ,The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises
Day03 : Drive to Pokhara
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.
Day04 : Drive to Galeshwor and trek to Bans Kharka- 3 hrs walk
After breakfast, we take three and half hours drive to Galeshwor along bank of Kali Gandai river and take 1 hour break for lunch. After lunch, we begin our hike to Bans Kharka. It is about 3 hours ascend hike by crossing suspension bridge over deepest gorge “Kali Gandaki river” through green forest. Overnight at community lodge.
Day05 : Trek to Naangi - 7 hrs walk
Day starts with hot breakfast and extends our trek to Nangi. It is about 6-7 hours walk from Bans Kharak which goes along beautiful villages, stunning views of mountains and impressive landscapes. We also visit organic farm school and Magar settlement on this day. Stay night at eco community lodge.
Day06 : Trek to Mohare Danda - 7 hrs walk
Today’s trail goes through beautiful forests of Oak and Rhododendrons with magnificent views of mountains such as Mt. Fishtail, south Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukche and many more. In the evening, we observe glorious sunset view from Mohare hill station and then overnight at eco community management lodge.
Day07 : Trek to Deaurali - 5 hrs walk
Wake up early in the morning for sunrise view and crystial clear mountain views such as mount Fishtail, Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri II, Tukche, South Annapurna, Nilgiri and others, then after breakfast our trail leads gradually ups and down to Deaurali. It is about 5 hours walk to reach Deaurali via Ghorepani from Mohare Danda. Overnight at lodge.
Day08 : Trek to Ghandruk village - 5 hrs walk
As the trail moves across a group of flatlands, forest, cultivated lands and a suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola, we arrive at the scenic & beautiful village of Ghandruk after hiking for 5 hours. A supreme vantage point in this pristine & serene village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Several hotels and teahouses at the village give us a warm welcome with sincere Nepalese hospitality while catering to the requirements of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village. Camping in its terraced fields give you the open wild feelings of adventure! Overnight at the lovely village of Ghandruk.
Day09 : Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara hotel - 4 hrs walk
Today is the last day of this trek. After breakfast, we ascend to Nayapul about 5 hours walk, following the trial paved by stones; we walk through some beautiful villages and terrace framings. After crossing Modi khola, we reach Birethanti. And then half an hour walk from Birethanti, we enter Nayapool. From here, we can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara. Overnight at hotel inclusive breakfast.
Day10 : Drive back to Kathmandu
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, we head up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and Kurintar where Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple, this is a temple where most Nepalese come to have their wishes granted before leaving home or getting married. From Naubise we climb up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu and finally reach our hotel & a lovely soft warm bed. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel inclusive with breakfast.
Day11 : Departure Day
After breakfast and our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home.