Mohare Danda Community Lodge Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation: Hotels in Cities & Community Lodges During Trek
Grade: Easy/Family Trek
Max Altitude: 3,300 m/10,827 ft
Transportation: Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals: As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Group Size: 1 to 15 People
Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days
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Highlights of The Trek

  • Community Lodge Trek to the Lap of Annapurna Mountains and Dhaulagiri Mountains
  • Isolated Off The Beaten Trail and Enjoy Mountain villages of Tikot, Nangi and Khibang
  • Witness Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiuchuli (6,441 m) , Mt. Fishtail (6,997 m) and Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) 
  • Witness Manaslu Range, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak and Pokhara Valley
  • Enjoy Sunrise and Sunset over Mountain Ranges
  • Visit to Organic Farms, Orange Orchards, and Local Schools
  • Rafting at Trishuli River and Enjoy Pokhara, city of Nature, Lakes and Adventure
  • Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
  • Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, enroute Rafting at Trishuli River- 210 km/7 Hours

Day 04: Drive to Galeshwor-4 Hours and trek to Baskharka (1,526 m/5,006 ft)-3 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Nangi (2,320 m/7,612 ft)-6 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Mohare Danda (3,300 m/10,827 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Khibang (2,060 m/6,758 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 08: Trek to Tikot (2,210 m/7,250 ft)- 5 Hours

Day 09: Trek to Tiplyang (1,040m/3,412 ft)- 3 Hours and Drive to Pokhara-4 Hours

Day 10: Fly Back To Kathmandu- 30 Minutes

Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Mohare Danda Trek is one of the isolated and newly established trekking routes in the laps of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks. Being far away from many trekkers, this trek is the best way to explore the nature and culture of virgin trail. Mohara Danda at 3,300 m is the view point to see the majestic mountains of Annapurnas, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Hiuchuli, Tukuche and the best point for Sunrise and Sunset. Nangi Village is a big Magar Settlement which allows trekkers to understand the local culture and life style.

This trek starts from a city sightseeing in Kathmandu and drive to Pokhara. Enroute to Pokhara, you can enjoy water rafting at Trishuli River. From Pokhara, we drive for around 4/5 hours to Galeshwor and continue our trek. We pass several villages of Nagi, Mohare, Khibang, Tilkot, Tiplyan which has major Magar and Gurung settlements, are famous for their involvement in Gurkha Regiment. Our trek ends at Tiplyan, we drive back to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu.

This trail has been developed to promote Community Based Trekking to uplift the socio-economic condition of the local people, hence is the best model of Sustainable Eco Tourism. This trek is very suitable for family with child as  well.

The best season for Mohara Hill Trek is Autumn and Spring but can be done around the year. We stay at Community managed lodges during the trek. Poon Hill (3,210 m) is 3 kms away of Mohare Danda. From Mohare Danda, we can trek to Poon Hill/Ghorepani and to Nayapul via Tirkhedunga or via Ghandruk. There routes are the Classical Annapurna Routes. 

Detail Itinerary


After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek and equipment check by our Trek Manager and Trek Guide. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

This day, our city guide will take you for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. We will first visit Pashupatinath Temple which is a Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of Holy Bagmati River. People also cremate dead body with believe of going to heaven. Later on, we will visit Boudhanath Stupa, a Giant Stupa which is a center of Tibetan Buddhism. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60's and 70's.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara along with the Prithivi Highway. Optional, you can enjoy White Water Rafting at Trishuli River for 3 /4 hours with beach lunch. When we approach Pokhara, we see magnificent Annapurna Range. Alternatively, we can fly to Pokhara.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B L

Activity Duration:

After early breakfast, we drive on Pokhara Jomsom road to Galeshwor which is further Beni. We drive on the bank of Kaligandaki River. After having lunch, we cross suspension bridge over Kaligandaki River and trek gradual uphill to Baskharka passing by terraced fields and forest. Banskharka is famous for its Orange Farms.

Accomodation: Overnight at Community Lodge in Baskharka.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Today our trail takes us to beautiful village of Nangi. Along the way, we walk on lush green forest and pass few beautiful villages along with mountain views. You may also visit organic farm school on the way. Nangi village gives us the magnificent view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Accomodation: Overnight at Community Lodge in Nangi.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Our uphill trail goes along the dense forest of Rhododendron and Oaks with the beautiful maintain views. On the trail, we cross Him Pal Pass at 3,100 meters. Mohare Danda is a hill station which gives us the fantastic views of Himalayan ranges and Pokhara valley. In the evening, we witness the wonderful Sunset over Himalayas.

Accomodation: Overnight at Community Lodge in Mohare Danda.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Early morning, we enjoy Sunrise over mountain massif of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgirii , Manaslu on far and on other side, we see the Pokhara valley. After breakfast, we walk mostly downhill to Khibang village. Khibang is the famous community village for Organic Farms and Home Stays.

Accomodation: Overnight at Community Lodge in Khibang.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

We trek to the Tikot village passing by few beautiful villages and mostly on forest. We arrive Tikot for Lunch. After lunch, we can walk around the village which is one of the beautiful Magar villages in Nepal.

Accomodation: Overnight at Community Lodge in Tikot.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

This is the last day of our trek. After breakfast, we descend down to Tiplyang. This is the last village of our trek on the bank of Kaligandaki River. From Tiplyang, we board our Jeep to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, rest day is free unless you have any plan. In the evening, you may walk around the Lakeside Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

After relaxing morning, we drive to Pokhara Airport in the afternoon and fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of you Trek.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

Activity Duration:

After breakfast, we will drop you to the airport before 3 Hours of your flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Cost Info

Cost Includes:

  • Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with Office Representative.
  • 3 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
  • 2 Nights in Pokhara with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
  • 5 Nights/6 Days All Inclusive Mohare Danda Community Lodge Trek with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in Community Lodges.
  • Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
  • Rafting at Trishuli River with River Lunch.
  • Kathmandu/Pokhara by Private Vehicle as per the group size and Pokhara/Kathmandu Airfare with all necessary transfers.
  • Pokhara/Galeshwor and Tiplyang/Pokhara drive by Private 4 WD Jeep.
  • English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
  • Kathmandu full day sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
  • Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
  • Insurance for Trekking crews, meals, accommodation and daily allowances. 
  • Duffel Bag and First Aid Kit.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project, ACAP Fees and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.  
  • Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
  • All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
  • 24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

  • International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
  • Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at Airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
  • Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara except welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
  • Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
  • Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
  • Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
  • Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
  • Other than in our include section.

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Associated With

  • TAAN
  • NTB
  • NMA
  • Pata