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A moderate adventure on hidden corners of western Annapurna Himalaya hills
Stunning sunrise views over array of Himalayan peaks and beautiful landscapes
Enjoyable scenic walks away from mainstream popular trails of Annapurna region
Panorama of world three highest mountains Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu
Explore remote mountain farm villages in the shade of high Annapurna Himalaya
Walk into beautiful forest of tall rhododendron, magnolia, pines and fir tree lines
Kathmandu Airport (Google Map)
Grand Canora Flagstaff
Mohare Danda trekking, a fresh new adventure destination on the western mid-hills of Annapurna Himalaya, and close to the Dhaulagiri mountain range. A scenic country walks in the shadow of two giant mountain range Mt. Annapurna and Mt.
Dhaulagiri with an array of smaller snow peaks.
An adventure for all age groups and suitable from young children to some elderly people, as long one is physically and medically fit to tackle Himalayan up and downhill walks.
Nepal a country with the world highest mountain range, where one has to encounter high hill climb and long descend with few pleasant gradual trail to enjoy, along with fabulous panorama of high Himalayan snow peaks.
Mohare Danda trekking leads you on top 3,313 meters and 10, 869 feet high, where you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree wide panorama of Himalayan peaks with stunning sunrise that adds another highlight of the adventure.
The first part of the journey takes you to uphill climb for some days to reach at scenic Mohare Danda, where the word Danda means a hill and ridge top, but rewarded with glorious views on walks.
An enjoyable trek with the opportunity to explore and visit hill farm villages and witness the culture of Magar people, the hill tribes of Western Nepal, as well spread all around from far west to east Nepal.
The villagers will be delighted to see visitors passing their villages and with an overnight stop in a simple lodge or Home Stay, run and managed by the village community, where you will be surprised with the warm hospitality of the locals.
Mohare Danda Trekking, a beautiful and scenic short adventure of a week duration, where walk takes you off from the mainstream and popular trekking trails of Ghorepani and Poon Hill.
Poon Hill, a scenic and favorite short trek among many trekkers, situated quite close to our route, yet far and well hidden that makes Mohare Danda a very special trekking destination, but slowly getting popular for travelers in search of new areas to explore.
Mohare Danda Trek, a refreshing short adventure and to experience Himalayan hills covered within beautiful cool coniferous forest, facing magnificent views of high snow mountain range, and in the comfort of a nice lovely village lodge.
Our journey begins and ends at a beautiful tourist city in Pokhara, the gateway to many various treks and adventure around Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas, where a short drive involves both ways, before and after a memorable time and experience on Mohare Danda Trek.
Best time for Mohare Danda Trek:
Nearly all months of the year, except the wet monsoon months of June to August where heavy rain clouds will obstruct the views of the mountain, and the trail gets muddy.
The best and most popular season is spring and autumn times, spring from March to May when wild-flowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron national flower of many different species.
Makes the trek more enjoyable and interesting with the backdrop of clear mountain views, morning and nighttime can be cold as temperatures drop.
But clear sunny days with cloudy afternoon sometimes and chances of rain or snow on higher elevation.
Next good months from September to early December during autumn and pre-winter seasons, when days are at its best with super clear blue sky for a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks.
But days are short with sunlight hours can be much cold in the morning and evening time, chances of snow sometimes, with clear bright starry night sky.
Day 01: Main arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Drive (or fly) to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hours journey (30 mins by air)
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul start walk to Lyangdi village 1,650 m- 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Sallijan 2,300 m -06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Nangi 2, 100 m – 04 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Mohare Danda 3, 313 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Phulbari / Fulbari 2, 765 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Tilkot 2,880 m-06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Baseri village on the road-head and drive to Pokhara-06 hrs,
Day 11: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 12: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Main arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal via respective and various international airlines, you will be received by company staff and guide for a short drive to your hotels.
Located within the heart of Kathmandu city around interesting areas at Thamel, an exciting location where most good hotels are situated.
On reaching your hotel check into your rooms, after refreshing rest meet the other members of the trek on the hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you regarding do’s and don’ts during your time in Nepal and on treks.
Provides information on local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. Evening enjoy welcome dinner with all members of Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trek, in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant.
Morning after breakfast join in for sightseeing tour around places of great cultural and historical interest where most old monuments listed in world heritage sites.
Tour takes you in the main area of Kathmandu city visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), and towards oldest Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and at the largest stupa of Bouddhanath includes tour of Pashupatinath Temple.
After an interesting and enjoyable day back to the hotel with time for preparation for the trek and drive to Pokhara.
Enjoy early breakfast and then enjoy the overland journey to reach around Nepal at beautiful Pokhara, a renowned tourist city where most treks to Annapurna and Western Himalaya starts and ends.
Types of transport depending upon the size of the group in private cars, coach, or on the tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara.
An interesting drive of 5 to 6 hours on 220 k.m distance, a great opportunity to observe Nepalese farm villages and towns as ride reach Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the calm Phewa Lake. Most good hotels are located by the Lakeside offer super views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak.
(By air to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)
Starting early morning departure from Pokhara with a short drive to reach on the outskirts of Pokhara valley, facing grand views of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Machhapuchare Fish Tail peaks.
Slowly drive reach at Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) a farm town located on a road-head and highway of Beni and Pokhara, a busy town with many shops and stores.
From here start walk crossing over Modi River and then uphill with fine views of Annapurna South 7,219 m and Mt. Machhapuchare takes you to the farm village of Deopur.
The village consists of a mixture of Magar, Chettries, Brahmins, and Newar people, continuing for a short time coming across terraced fields, after stopping for lunch the walk in the afternoon is shorter, through terraced fields to the village of Lyangdi for overnight in a village simple lodge or home-stay which is gaining popularity around rural farm hill villages.
Morning walk proceed climbing steadily on terraced fields, villages and rhododendron, oak forests. As walk get higher notice the difference in the physical features of the friendly Magar to the Indo-Aryan people of the lowland dwellers Hindu tribes Brahmins, Chettries.
The hardy Magar and Gurung people of the middle hills are believed to have come from the Tibet / Burma border area and settled in Nepal since hundreds of centuries ago. The rolling middle hills towards the south stretch far out and facing north with rocky cliffs. As trek heads into rhododendron forests again to reach a small pass at 2,400 m, after a gradual descent reach village of Sallijan at 2,300 m high. Overnight in local simple lodge or homestay huts and cottage.
Today a short walk of about a few hours in the morning gets you to another pass at 2,480 m from the top enjoy views of Tukuche, Nilgiri, and Annapurna-I.
From this point a steep descent of about an hour, down to the village of Nangi at 2,100 m inhabited by the Poon Magar people the hill tribe of Western Nepal as well around whole Nepal mid-hills, an interesting village with a school supported by Singaporeans and Australians earlier trekkers.
The school well equipped with phones and computers and not to forget, email access, it is also has a pretty well-furnished library, take a rest in the afternoon after two long days of trekking.
From Nangi Village to Mohare Danda the main highlight of the adventure to reach our final destination. Start the morning walk to Mohare Danda for four to five hours heading towards scenic trail to enjoy awesome views of surroundings.
As the trek proceeds reaching at a wonderful viewpoint called ‘Him Pal Pass’ at above 3, 098 m high, offers a grand view of the surrounding hills and valley. Then eventually reach at Mohare Danda for a sunset view over high snow peaks. Overnight stay in the community lodge.
Today walk takes you from Mohare Danda to Upper Phulbari often spelled as Fulbari or Danda Kharka, from this highest elevation of the adventure at Mohare Danda of 3,313 meters high.
Early morning enjoy striking sunrise over a chain of Himalayan peaks that includes world 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri, 10th high Annapurna, and 8th highest Mt. Manaslu ranges includes breathtaking views of surrounding green rolling hills and river dales.
After breakfast with the backdrop of high towering mountain range then start morning walk towards Phulbari / Fulbari also known as Danda Kharka for an overnight stop. After a great scenic walk reach at Phulbari or Fulbari for an overnight stop in the village lodge, afternoon enjoy glorious views of Himalayan peaks with sunset.
From Phulbari catch first-morning sunlight that touches Mt. Dhaulagiri,
Mt. Manaslu with Mt. Annapurna includes range of mountain range from Tukuche Peak (6, 920 m), Nilgiri (6,940 m), Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang (7,847 m), includes Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna- III (7,855 m), Machhapuchare Peak (6,993 m), extends further east to Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) and Lamjung Himal (6,931 m).
Today walk takes you to Tilkot Village, as morning walk begins overlooking beautiful scenery to reach other viewpoints at Thula Kharka and Sikha Danda with Ramche and Sikha villages. The trail today winds up and down the hill making the trekking trail an interesting traverse through beautiful surroundings.
On reaching Tilkot, with time to explore the cultural magnificence of this beautiful village and as well last overnight halt in the high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
Last and final day trek of the adventure from Tilkot to reach at Baseri a small farm town located near Kaligandaki River and on the road-head that takes you to Pokhara.
A short morning enjoyable last day walk on downhill of near 3-4 hours to end the trek, and then board in a vehicle where drive takes you through the Kaligandaki River valley towards Pokhara via Galeshwor and Beni.
Eventually, reach Pokhara after three hours of interesting drive and then check in to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
After overnight at beautiful Pokhara by its serene lake along with fantastic views of Annapurna Himalaya, enjoy early breakfast and depart from the hotel for the exciting overland journey on an interesting highway to reach back at Kathmandu.
On checking into your hotel rooms, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with Nepalese folk dance programs to entertain you while with your last dinner in Nepal.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu 30 minutes of short scenic flight)
Finally, final day nears for departure from amazing Nepal, a country of Himalayan wonders with colorful culture, our staff, and guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward.
After a most memorable adventure and great experience on scenic Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Please Note:
Besides, Mohare Danda Trek for other exciting and enjoyable trek around the Annapurna Himalaya range contact us for Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary, Annapurna Circuit, Khair Lake, and Mardi Himal with more on request
