Trip Overview
Are you in search of the tranquil and less crowded trekking trail in the Annapurna region of Nepal? If yes, the Nepal High Trek is pleased to introduce the serene community Eco – trekking in the heart of the Annapurna region. The Mohare Danda Trek trail is the new trekking route in the vicinity of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route!
Our itinerary of the Mohare Danda Trek follows the original trail planned by the local community. Therefore, trekkers can experience the authentic rural life, untouched vegetation, and thrilling memories at a reasonable cost.
Best Alternative Trek of Poon Hill Trek
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek has become one of the most popular trekking activity among trekkers from across the globe. It is probably the most visited short trekking destination of Nepal. Therefore, it is usually crowded with people from different parts of the world and Nepal. People are slowly searching for the best alternative trek than the Poon Hill Trek. Some people prefer more serene and tranquil moments. Initially, the Mardi Himal Trek became the best alternative trekking to do besides Poon Hill. However, it is also getting lots of popularity and usually crowded as well. So, the best alternative trek to do in the Annapurna region of Nepal is the Mohare Danda Trek.
Myagdi Community Eco Trek
The Mohare Danda Trek is also famously known as the Myagdi Community Eco Trek or Annapurna Dhaulagiri Eco Trek. The locals of the region initiated the campaign to open this trekking route. It traverses through the various Magar villages, green lush forests, and terraced farmlands. If you are on this trekking trip then it is possible to collect both natural and cultural experiences. In addition, the scenery of mountains and cascading hills that you see from this trekking trail is incomparable. Moreover, the tranquil environment offers trekkers to enjoy by themselves in the lap of the Mother Nature. It is indeed the best trekking trail that offers the original theme of trekking.
Mohare Danda Trek Itinerary
There are different itineraries of the Mohare Danda Trek. It is possible to do the Mohare Danda Trek from the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trail as well. If you are starting the trek from the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek route then you will have to start the trek from Upper Ulleri. However, the original Mohare Danda Trekking Itinerary or the Myagdi Community Eco Trek starts from the village of Banshkharka. Trekkers start the trek from the sacred Galeshwor Temple located on the banks of Kali Gandaki River near Beni Bazaar. It is on the road to Muktinath and Upper Mustang.
Magar Villages of Annapurna
Annapurna region of Nepal is rich in the cultural diversity. Even if people of different origin live in this region, Magar, Thakali, and Gurung are majority community here! These people have their own culture, traditions, and language. They are the original indigenous people of Nepal. During the Mohare Danda Trek journey, trekkers can relish the momentous time inside the Magar villages. The Mohare Danda Trek itinerary encompasses more than 3 Magar villages. It helps trekkers to know about these people better in terms of culture and traditions as well as every day lives. The trail passes through villages like Nangi, Khibang, Tikot, and Tiplyang.
Accommodation and Meals on Mohare Hill Trek Trail
Don’t expect luxury lodging in the Mohare Danda Trekking route! It is relatively new trekking trail. Therefore, there are no upscale tea houses or resorts. There are many community lodges where you can spend overnight. These lodges are run by the locals and you can spend the night in the lodge as their guest. You can have food in their local kitchen and share the life stories. This is the main theme of this Community Trekking trip. Eat like locals and live like locals. Relish the organic food prepared by the locals. Dal Bhat is the best! If you wish to have different cuisine then these lodges can provide you basic menu. It is not a good idea to search for lavish food during the rural new trekking route trek.
How difficult is the Mohare Trekking?
The journey to the top of the Mohare Danda (3300 m) is fairly moderate and it can also be termed as easy trekking trail. If you are fit and have good physical strength, then you can easily complete this trekking trip. The first day’s trekking is uphill using the stairs all the way to Banskharka. The enthusiasm of the trek’s first day may help you forget all the tiredness! The second day is all about average walking through some uphill, downhill, and flat trails.
The third day of the trek is towards the Mohare Danda (3300 m). Trekkers have to trek steadily in the steep uphill. It is tiring but the anticipation can help you forget all the pain. The fourth and fifth day of the trek is downhill. This is easy but a trekker with bad knee pain can find this downhill more treacherous than going uphill. In general, the Mohare Danda Trek is fairly moderate and easy.
Can I visit Poon Hill from Mohare Danda?
The distance between Poon Hill (3210 m) and Mohare Danda (3300 m) is about 5 kilometers. Some trekkers include both Poon Hill and Mohare Danda in their trekking itinerary. Please note that the scenery of mountains seen from the top of these two vantage points are similar. Relish the sights of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range including the sights of the beautiful valleys. It is possible to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek as well from this trekking route.
Cost of Mohare Trek
The trekking package of the Mohare Trek is unique and fulfilling. The Nepal High Trek has priced the trekking package in between 550 $ to 595 $ to provide the authentic feel to our valued clients. The package includes the cultural program in one of the Magar villages on the trekking trail and the local trekking guide. It helps immensely to understand the people better! Contact our travel planners to customize your trekking trip!
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Details Itinerary
Day 01: Drive to Galeshwor village 1, 170 m and start trek to Banskharka 1, 526 m - 5/6 hours with drives and walks.
Having a good breakfast at the hotel, a few hour drive leads to further west beyond Pokhara valley, past many nice farm villages and towns. Facing marvelous views of Annapurna Himalaya range on a drive, as the journey ends at a small village of Galeshwor. Galeshwor is a farm village by the bank of Kaligandaki River, time permitting enjoy a simple lunch and then start the first day’s walk. The route leads above the river heading for a climb on gradual uphill past farm terraces, a walk for 2-3 hours, and then reaching a small farm village at Banskharka. A remote isolated tiny village with few houses, overnight in a hut which is known as Home Stay, run by the village community.
Day 02: Trek to Nangi 2, 320 m – 6/7 hrs.
From Banskharka, having breakfast morning starts with a slow climb into a lush green forested area, following a path with occasional views of snow-clad peaks and surrounding beautiful landscapes. Finally ending the day walk on reaching a small settlement at Nangi, where temperatures get much cooler from here due to rise in altitude. At Nangi overnight in the lodge with time to visit a wonderful organic farm field an educational purpose to boost the local economy of local Magar tribe community.
Day 03: Trek to Mohare Danda / Hill at 3,300 m - 5/6 hrs.
Walk today leads to our main highlight destination at Mohare Danda a high scenic hill of the region. After a good breakfast, start the day with a climb into lush green vegetation and tall tree lines of rhododendron and pines. After a steady walk uphill with some refreshing stop reaching at Mohare Danda enjoy the glorious panorama of snow peak range facing ahead Mt. Machhapuchare Himal / Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Tukuche, and Nilgiri peaks. At Mohare Danda overnight in an eco-community lodge, enjoy the stunning sunset views from this scenic hill of Mohare Danda.
Day 04: Trek to Khibang 2,060 m- 6/7 hrs.
Rising up early morning to catch striking sunrise reflecting over an array of snow peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu Himalaya range. After a glorious morning, enjoy breakfast and then leave Mohare Danda on the downhill to Khibang, as the walk leads to a few short ups but more down all the way to Khibang a small farm village, overnight in a local hut run by the Eco-Community.
Day 05: Trek to Tikot 2, 210 m – 4/5 hrs.
Today a short day walk till lunch to Tikot following the downhill path through a number of small farm villages inhabited by Magar, the main ethnic hill tribes of Western Nepal. As walk leads on winding trail through forest and then reaching at Tikot for lunch and overnight halt in the comfort of local nice lodge managed by Magar and Eco-Community. Rest of the day take a short hike or just relax and enjoy the marvelous surrounding scenery.
Day 06: Trek to Tiplyang 1,030 m-3 hrs. Drive to Pokhara- 3/4 hrs.
From Tikot another short day walks to a road-head at Tiplyang village, as route leads down towards warmer and low farm areas to Tiplyang, located close to Kaligandaki River, a moderate size village on route to Mustang and Pokhara via Beni town. Having a simple lunch available probably the famous Nepali Dal-Bhat and then board in a jeep or similar vehicles for an exciting drive back to Pokhara.
On reaching by the lake Phewa, transfer back to respective hotels for the last overnight stop around Nepal Mid-West and Annapurna Himalaya region.
Cost Includes
- Meals During Trek: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
- Government license holder mountain guide for 6 days.
- Trekking permit: ‘Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) and ACAP Permit.
- Pokhara to Galeshwar village and Tiplyang to Pokhara by local sharing vehicle.
- Annapurna conservation Area project permit (ACAP)
- 5-night private local accommodations throughout the trek.
- Fresh fruit during the trek
- First aid box.
Cost Excludes
- Your Travel and rescue insurance.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower.
- Tips for the guide and porter.
Mohare Danda Trek Map
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