Mohare danda trek is a newly introduced trekking spot in western Nepal. If you are in search of a new trekking route in Nepal then Mohare danda trekking is the best option. You will enjoy the best community lodge in the Mohare danda trekking trial. Mohara hill trek offers amazing view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre with sunrise and sunset.

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Mohare danda trek also known as Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community is a short trek near Pokhara. It is an alternative trek to Poonhill trekking who don’t want to go through difficult uphill to reach Ghorepani. Also Mohare danda trekking trial offers a new community eco-lodge concept and homestay as speciality over Ghorepani trek.

Mohare danda trekking route begins from Galeshwor dham, a pristine religious temple of Lord shiva at 86km far from Beni. You will trek to Banskharka, Nadi village and reach Mohare Danda in the third day of trekking. Mohare hill welcomes you with an amazing view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, and many more peaks of central Himalaya. The pasture with raring cattle, the cold breeze from mountain peak, snow-covered landscape of Mohare danda are great.

Mohare Danda trek is a short trek from Pokhara but you can also start the trek from Kathmandu. There are different trials you can follow while returning back to Pokhara from Mohare Danda.

Mohare Danda to Tipling via Tikot and back to Pokhara
Mohare Danda to Ghorepani Poonhill, Ghandruk and back to Pokhara
Mohare Danda to Ghorepani Poohill, Ghandruk, Kimche and back to Pokhara

The shortest route of Mohare Danda trek ends in Tikot while the longest route of Mohare danda ends to Kimche. We are here with shortest Mohare danda trekking package ending at Tipling and continuing to Pokhara. If you want to visit the Annapurna region following the new route then we are here to welcome you to Mohare danda with the best service and best price.

Mohare danda trek itinerary in brief:

Day	activities
1	Drive to Ghaleshwor and trek to Banskharka
2	Trek to Nadi village from Banskharka
3	Trek to Mohare danda from Nadi village
4	Trek to Tilkot from Mohare danda
5	Trek to Tipling from Tilkot and drive back to Pokhara

Trip Highlights

Wonderful view of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli and many more
Eco community lodge
Sunrise and sunset view from Mohare danda
Nadi village, birth place of Mahabir Pun
The biggest wireless internet relay station of Nepal
Kaligandaki george and KAligandaki coridore

Day 1 :

Drive from Pokhara to Galeshwor for 3.5 hours and trek to Banskharka, for 3 hours, overnight in homestay.

To start the Mohare danda trek we will drive towards Beni for 3.5 hours and then to Galeshwor for 15 minutes. The Mohare danda trekking route begins from Galeshwor temple. We will visit the Jyotirlinghiswor Mahadev temple famous as Ghaleshwor Dham and cross the Kaligandaki River through a suspension bridge. Following the forest path, farmhouses, and Magar village we will reach Bans Kharka (1526m) after 3 hours of walk. The orange orchard, terrace farming, and natural beauty of the Magar settlement are amazing to view in Banskharka.

Note: If we are in Kathmandu then we will drive to Pokhara on the first day and drive to Galeshwor on the second day then start the trekking towards Banskharka.

Day 2 :

Trek to Nadi village (2300m) from Bans Kharka. Overnight in tea house.

We will continue the Mohare danda trekking trial after having local breakfast in Bans Kharka. The uphill trial until three hours takes you to a small village named Danda Kateri. The wonderful view of terrace farming, Kaligandaki valley, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri landscape makes us to take rest and capture the moments in your gadget. We will have lunch and continue towards Nadi village, the destination of second day trek in Mohare danda trekking.

Nadi village is one of the developed village in Nepal. We can see modernized educational institution, handmade paper industry using Local plant Lokta, medicinal plant nursery and small scale industries in this Himalayan village. It is the birth place of national hero Mahabir Pun. He was awarded with Ramon Magsaysay award for his community leadership and innovative application of wireless technology in 2007. You can see the changes made from one person in this remote area and be motivated yourself.

Day 3 :

Trek to Mohare danda (3300m) from Nadi village, 6 hours, overnight in community lodge. O/N in community eco lodge.

We will reach Mohare danda after around 6 hours of walk in Nadi village to the Mohare danda trekking route. After having breakfast we will start our journey towards Mohare hill. The rhododendron forest path, patches of bamboo, oak trees passes away and gives amazing view of central Himalaya range. The glow of Mardi himal, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south, Nil Giri and Dhaulagiri makes your trekking trial more brighter. You will enjoy the Himalayan view from pasture land on the hill top of Mohare danda. The community eco lodge, the wireless internet relay station, sunrise and sunset view from the hill is best part of Mohare danda.

Day 4 :

Trek to Tilkot (2,250m) from Mohare danda, 6 hours, O/N in tea house.

We will wake up early in the morning to view the sunrise from Mohare danda and capture the moment with a mountainous view. Following the ridge path and enjoying the mountain ranges of the Annapurna region in the surrounding, we will trek down to Tilkot. Passing the farmland, the ethnic Magar community welcomes you with huge respect. You will enjoy the changing landscape, terrace farming, local people passing by, raring cattle, and the scenic beauty of Kaligandaki George.

Day 5 :

Trek to Tipling (1550m) from Tilkot, 3 hours and drive back to Pokhara, 4 hours.

The last day of the Mahore danda trek takes you to Tipling village. We will leave Tilkot after having breakfast and walk towards the Kaligandaki river bank. The amazing view of the landscape ranging from Kaligandaki George to Dhaulagiri peak energizes us until reaching the highway for driving back. We will pass Beni bazaar and reach Pokhara after 4 hours of driving in Baglung highway.

Useful Information

Mohare danda trek is 5 days trek from Pokhara. The Mohare danda is the last destination to get fabulous view of Annapurna landscape. The outstanding view of Annapurna south (7,219m), Himchuli (6,441m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Lamjung Himal (6,931), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche peak (6,920m), Manaslu Himal (8156m) aligned in horizon is wonderful. The Mohare danda trekking spot replaces the pleasant Ghorepani poonhill trekking with more awesome view of mountains and natural resources.

Trek to Mohare danda can be customized and make it long trip by following the path towards Poonhill and continuing to Annapurna base camp. There are different trial to return back from

Mohare danda. The returning path depends on the definite Mohare danda trekking itinerary before planning the trip.

Best time to visit Mohare danda

Best time for Mohare danda trek is autumn and spring season. The months of March, April, May, September, October and November is considered best for trekking in Annapurna region. The pleasant weather, normal temperature and clear view of mountains in autumn and spring makes your trekking best.

Accommodation

Mohare danda trekking route is famous for its community lodge and home stay. You can spend nights in homestay or community lodges. Each resting places provides clean room with twin bed. You can also get attached room in lower elevation.

Meal

We will provide three meals each day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea/coffee, curry, bread items, jam/honey is available in breakfast. Similarly in lunch you will get nepali thali containing rice, lentil, curry, pappad and pickle, momo, noodles, spaghetti, macroni, porridge and local food in lunch and dinner.

Drinking water

You can get both hot water and mineral water in Mohare danda trekking route. Tea houses will provide the hot water and you have to pay extra for it.

Internet and network

Internet and network is available throughout the trek. You can buy data card and use internet.

For network you should buy sim card either from Nepal telecom or N cell and recharge it as your requirements.

Difficulty in Mohare danda trek

Mohare danda trekking is moderate trek in Annapurna region. You will explore magar community in Annapurna region following easy trial. You can easily complete the trek even if you are beginner.

General Clothing recommended

Warm jacket – down jacket,
Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
Thermal underwear.
Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf.
Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
Proper hiking boots.
Running shoes and flip-flops.
2-3 T-shirts.
Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Upset stomach
Feeling unsteady
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below-

Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
Descend to a lower altitude if possible
Take complete rest until you feel well
Do not exercise
Do not smoke
Drink plenty of water
Take external oxygen supply if necessary
Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

Take plenty of rest
Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
keep yourself hydrated
Eat high-calorie food
Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

Trekking option

Solo trekking with private guide and porter.
Trekking with the only Guide.
Trekking with Guide cum porter.
Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.

Mohare Danda Trek

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