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Mohare Danda Trek - 4 Days

Trip Facts
  • Duration 4 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Group Size 2 to 20
  • Max. Elevation 3300m
  • Start/End Galeswar - Ulleri or Ghandruk
  • Best Time Sep to Dec - Mar to May

Highlights

  • Short and Sweet Trek: Only 4 to 5 days
  • Exploring the Magar community in Nangi village
  • Splendid white-snow mountain viewing
  • 360-degree-angle view from Mohare Danda and Poonhill
  • Mt. Dhaulagiri, 8167m; Annapurna I, 8091 m; South, 7219 m, etc.
  • The best viewpoint of Mohare Danda and Poonhill is at 3210m.
  • Mohare Danda is the best sunrise and sunset viewpoint.
  • Walking on lush forestry and rhododendron flowers
  • You should walk every day for 6–7 hours.
  • The trek starts in Galeswar and ends in Ulleri or Ghandruk.

Overview of Mohare Danda Trek

Mohare Danda Trek is one of the most magical, thrilling, and crystal-clear mountain views and explorations to the Magar community village in Nangi village. And, exploring the lifestyle and typical cultural customs of Magar people. It is a less crowded alternative route to the popular trek Ghorepani Poon Hill. It is a short, three-night, four-day itinerary. The most typical community village is Nangi, where mostly Magar people live.

It is a unique combination of trekking in Nepal. Mohare Dana (3300 m) has a community lodge. It is the best and most magical sunrise and sunset viewpoint situated in the surrounding rhododendron forest. March and April are the best seasons for rhododendrons; they are colorful and make for such a joyful trip.

Mohare Danda and the most popular and branded hill, Poon Hill, are of similar height and can view the same mountains as the one below. 3-night, 4-day trekking is a short itinerary. If you have more days and would like to continue until Ghandruk village, we can customize your itinerary. It is short, sweet, cheap, and easy to access anytime you can do this trek.

Short and sweet, easily accessible, and thrilling mountain views from Mohare Danda (3300m) It's an amazing and open viewpoint, and walking along lush forestry. It is exploring Magar community village, their typical culture, and peaceful nature's beauties. Mohare Danda Trekking is a 4 to 5-day walking itinerary at a perfect regional price.

Mohare Danda Community Trekking Trail starts in Kathmandu and goes to Pokhara by transportation and from Pokhara to Galeswar by vehicle, then trekking along Bans Kharka, the Magar Community Village at Nangi Village, and Mohare Danda along Poonhill. Then trekking can end at Ulleri, Nayapul, or Tadapani, the Ghandruk Gurung Community Village, and end at Pokhara.

It is short and sweet, exploring various aspects such as community villages, typical cultures, and nature's beauties. It is such a wonderful place for trekkers, and they can enjoy it a lot. Unique Nepal Adventure provides a professional, licensed trekking guide who helps a lot and explains a lot. He provides excellent services, shares lots of information, recognizes all the white snow peaks, and makes a delightful trip.

What lifestyle and culture can we observe on the Mohare Danda trek?

The Mohare Danda trekking route is along Magar community villages, such as Nangi village, where typical Magar culture and customs are observed. If you are trekking along Ghandruk village, there are Gurung community villages. The people in the area wore traditional Gurung and Magar garb, spoke their own mother tongue, wore traditional garb, celebrated their own festivals, and married according to their own culture. They are farmers, and they grow lots of crops and vegetables and keep some animals, such as buffalo, cows, sheep, etc. They are so familiar with tourists, and they respect them so much for their warm hospitality.

Lodging and Fooding in Mohare Danda Trek

Mohare Danda trekking route has a Magar community village. They are farmers; they grow lots of crops and vegetables. They provide organic and hygienic meals. Furthermore, they have well-managed lodges with comfortable rooms. They are very friendly and warmly welcomed with kind hospitality.

Route of Mohare Danda Trekking

Mohare Danda trekking route starts from Pokhara; drive to Galeswar, then trek to Bans Kharka, and the next day, to the huge Magar community and Mohare Danda. Then, downhill to join in Banthanti or come along Ghorepani Poon Hill, along Ulleri, or extended trekking along Poonhill and Ghandruk Village, ending in Pokhara.

Pokhara to Pokhara is only 3 nights and 4 days, but Kathmandu to Kathmandu requires a few extra days, and if you need a full package from arrival to departure, feel free. 

What is the cost of Mohare Danda Trek?

The Mohare Danda trek costs US$ 290 per person, but you need a minimum of 2 people in a group; if you are trekking alone, the cost will be a bit more. It is only for a 3-night, 4-day package of full board meals, accommodation, transportation, permits, and a professional guide. 

If you need Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels, transportation, and porters, the cost would be an extra. We can arrange everything; feel free. 

How about transportation to Mohare Danda Trekking?

  • We provide the below-mentioned transportation services.
  • Pokhara to Galeshwar by local bus or can take private car, jeep.
  • Ulleri to Pokhara, returning by local jeep.
  • If you need full round-trip transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and return by tourist bus or by flight, let us know, and we will arrange it easily for any of your choices. 

Attractions White Snow Mountains View from Mohare Danda and Poon Hill

Yes, you will see so many crystal-clear, white snow-capped mountains view from Mohare Danda and Poonhill as a 360-degree panorama. Mohare Danda and Poonhill are the best sunrise and sunset viewpoints.

  • Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m / 26795ft
  • Mt. Manaslu 8163m / 26782ft
  • Annapurna-I 8091m / 26546ft
  • Annapurna-II: 7937m / 26065ft
  • Annapurna South 7219m / 23685ft
  • Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) 6993m / 22943ft
  • Hiuchuli 6441m / 21132ft
  • Mt Tukuche 6920m / 22704ft
  • Mt. Nilgiri 6860m / 22507ft

Do We Need Any Entry Permits in Mohare Danda Trekking?

Yes, of course, you are visiting the Annapurna Conservation Area. You should issue entry permits. We at Unique Nepal Adventure issue it, and our guide will carry it with him. He reports at every checkpoint. At the end of your trek, he gives you a souvenir. We need a photocopy of your passport and a passport-size photo. We issue it easily before your arrival. Below are the needed permit details.

  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Areas) 3000/-
  • TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) - Nrs. 2000/-
  • Poon Hill Entrance Permit, Nrs. 250/-
When is the best time to visit Mohare Danda Trek?

The best time to visit Mohare Danda Trek is in the autumn (September, October, November, and December) and in the spring (March, April, and May). During those months, the weather is always clear, with a good temperature, good visibility, and crystal-clear mountain views. The winter and monsoon seasons are also not bad. In winter, it is snowing and very freezing cold, and in monsoon, it is most of the time raining, cloudy, and not clear visibly. If you like to trek during the monsoon or winter, it is possible. We arrange it safely and successfully.

  • Autumn Season: September, October, November, and December.
  • Winter Season: late December, January, and February.
  • Spring Season: March, April, and May.
  • Monsoon Season: June, July, and August.
Trekking Gear in Mohare Danda Trek?

You need to pack according to the listing: Warm enough clothing and gear: a big jacket, a down jacket, warm enough fleece, warm pants and inner, warm hats and gloves, warm enough socks, warm trousers or trekking pants, some quick-dry trekking t-shirts, a half-pint, a warm enough negative sleeping bag, a comfortable trekking boot, a headlight, a sandal, a 2-liter water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, a daypack comfort bag, a camera and charger (two-pin, etc.).

Carry your important medicine

Medicine is very important. If you have any disease, you must carry the medicine with you. In that "prevention is better than cure" mountain region, we can’t find any healthcare, clinic, or hospital. If there is a clinic, you may not get it according to your problems’ medicine. So, I humbly request that you prepare if you are continually taking any medicine. Please bring it with you or buy it in Kathmandu. It is very important, but our company will provide something in the first aid kit bag, normally for a headache, fever,

Itinerary

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Morare Danda 4 Days Perfect Itinerary

If you are willing to visit Poonhill Ghorepani, extend a day. We customize your trip to 5 days. Or, you can do the Ghorepani circuit along Tadapani, Ghandruk village, or continue trekking to Annapurna Base Camp or Khopra Danda as well. Further information is free.

First of all, you will have a yummy breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, then catch a bus. Driving from Pokhara to Galeswar takes time (4 hours), and after taking your lunch, trekking will start. It is beautiful walking uphill to the nice village of Bans Kharka. You will stay at a nice lodge with beautiful views.

  • Lodge
  • 6/7 hrs. Drive and Walk
  • 1525m / 5003ft.

It is wonderful to walk in scenic beauty. There is open viewing in the farming village. You will arrive at one of the beautiful Magar community villages, called Nangi village, situated at 2300 m above sea level. They have their own tradition, culture, and majority. It is quite a big village. They show a cultural program. You can explore it nicely and enjoy it so much.

  • Community Lodge
  • 5/6 hrs. Walking
  • 2300m / 7545ft.

Trek to Mohare Danda (3300m) Walking (6–7 hours) it is a “piece of paradise” but cooling top spectacular magical viewpoint facing to Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7209m), Fishtail (Machhapucchre) (6993m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m) and many more peaks. You will see such a magical view of the sunrise and sunset. It is such a wonderful camp, and sleeping at the highest elevation

  • Open Viewing Lodge
  • 6/7 hrs. Walking
  • 3300m / 10827ft.

Get up early in the morning and watch the glorious magical sunrise views and crystal-clear white-snow mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Ranges, Fishtails, Manaslu, and many more peaks, then take a yummy breakfast in the sunshine.

After watching the views and having your lovely breakfast, start your trekking downwards along lush forestry, joining Bhanthanti village and Ulleri. Take lunch and catch a local jeep to return to Pokhara from Ulleri or Hile Tikhedunga. It is a long walking and drive, but you will arrive easily in the late afternoon in Pokhara.

  • Hotel in Pokhara
  • 7 hrs. Walking & Drive
  • 820m / 2690ft.

Cost Details

What's Included

  • Full board meals during the trek as lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
  • Accommodation during the trek: 3 nights in comfortable rooms.
  • One English-speaking professional trekking guide and all his needed expenses, such as salary, lodging, food, transportation, insurance, etc.
  • Transportation: Pokhara to Beni Galeshwar by local bus or jeep
  • The ending point of the trek, Ulleri to Pokhara by local sharing jeep
  • Needed permits for ACAP, TIMS, and Poon Hill Entrance.
  • ACAP Annapurna Conservation Area Project
  • TIMS Trekking Information Management System
  • Poon Hill Entrance.
  • Government Tax and VAT where applicable
  • Seasonal Fruits.
  • Some snacks are biscuit cookies.
  • First aid kit bag

What's Excluded

  • Nepalese entry visa fee
  • Travel insurance.
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks (water, coke, Fanta, beer, spirits, etc.)
  • Tea, coffee, or any of the hot drinks; pay yourself.
  • Snacks (Chocolate, biscuits, etc.)
  • Emergency evacuation and medical equipment.
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara Hotel: if you need a booking, we can make it.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara and returning transportation
  • If you need a porter, let me know; the cost would be extra.
  • Tips for a Guide and Porters and Donations. 

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