Mohare Danda Trek - 5 Days

Major Attraction of the Mohare Danda Hike

Mohare Danda

Mohare Danda is an outstanding hilltop with great Himalayan views of the Annapurnas and the surrounding mountains. It serves as an excellent viewpoint to watch the magic of sunsets and sunrises over the snow-covered mountains. Mohare Hill has become a great alternative to Poon Hill for watching sunrises. Unlike Poon Hill, there are community lodges in Mohare Danda so you don’t have to wake up hours before sunrise and walk uphill for a couple of hours just to watch the sunrise. You can do it just by waking up before sunrise and getting out of your overnight lodge.  

Poon Hill

Poon Hill is the classic viewpoint that has gained popularity among hiking communities for a long time now. Poon Hill is another short trekking destination on its own. However, we’ve combined these two treks together to give you the best of both treks within a short time frame of 5 days. From Poon Hill, you can see a clear view of the Annapurna range, Mt. Dhauligiri, and Mt. Machhapuchre. On the way from Mohare Danda to Ghorepani, we will make a pit stop at Poon Hill to admire the view and the surrounding vegetation, which just looks amazing.

Eco-friendly Trek

Offering an exclusive and ecological trip through environmentally conscious communities, the Mohare Danda Trek is a wonderful alternative trek into the magnificent Annapurna Himalayas. The trek's main goal is to foster community-based travel in Nepal. The surrounding villages and those on the trail are committed to protecting the environment and making sure the paths are maintained and tidy. It is an ecologically conscious traveler's paradise since they tidily maintain the trails every day and forbid trash and the usage of plastic.

Natural Beauty and Cultural Diversity

In addition to offering expansive vistas of the mountains, the Mohare Danda trip offers insights into the customs and ways of life of the surrounding area. As you go, you will come across a variety of communities, each with its own distinct cultural heritage and customs, such as Poon Magar, Thapa Magar, Jugjali Magar, and Garbuja Magar. These communities worship nature and deities and have close relationships with the land, which makes their devotion unique and fascinating. They have a rich tapestry of ceremonies and beliefs, and they honor gods and goddesses, ancestors, and grandmothers and grandfathers.

Mohare Danda Trek Difficulty

Every respondent will have a unique response to this. However, it really depends on how fit and experienced the trekkers are. This trek appears easy for you if you have already completed the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the Annapurna Circuit Trek, etc. However, if this is your first walk, you will undoubtedly find it difficult.

For a respectable degree of physical fitness and the weather, the trail is generally considered moderate. When compared to another well-known trail, it is not constructed in the same way as other hiking routes. The majority of the services you'll need, though, can be found along the way. Since the highest point you'll reach on this trek is 3,300 meters, there is less chance of altitude sickness. Some people may get mild altitude sickness symptoms, but they are nothing compared to what you'll experience on Nepal's more difficult hikes.

Best Time to Hike to Mohare Danda

The finest seasons to go Mohare Danda trekking are spring and fall. These two seasons are defined by the months of March through May and September through November, respectively. At that time of year, the weather is usually consistent and the landscapes are beautiful. Trekking is pleasurable in the spring and autumn because of the lovely weather. The Annapurna Himalayas are best photographed in the winter, from December to February, but trekking is less thrilling due to the extreme cold. On the other hand, it is not recommended to do the Mohare Danda Trek during the monsoon season (June to August) due to rain and slick paths.

Transportation to the trailhead

Since the adventure starts and ends in Pokhara, the only transportation needed for the duration of the Mohare Danda trekking trip is from Pokhara to Galeshwor at the start of the trek and from Hile to Pokhara at the finish. The onward travel takes about 3 to 4 hours on smooth, black-topped highways and the return travel would be a 2-hour mix of bumpy and smooth ride. It will be a private cab and a shared jeep that will transport you. Any additional transportation you may need for the trip will have to be covered by you on your own.

Accommodation during the trek

Mohare Danda is a recently established hiking destination situated in close proximity to the Annapurna Conservation Area. Therefore, it would be unwise to expect luxurious accommodation there. You will be spending the nights in a basic room at community lodges or guest houses with more than two single beds. The majority of lodges have squat toilets outside each room. The accommodation seems decent in light of the location's remoteness; it's tidy, cozy, and has all the amenities we could want during a hiking excursion. Every lodge has cold showers. However, the cost of a bucket of hot water for a hot shower would run between 100 and 200 rupees (Nepali rupees).

Food on the trail

Meals during the journey are basic yet filling. Only a few contemporary meals will be offered, with the majority being regional cuisines. You'll be able to choose from a small menu that includes rice, curries, spaghetti, lentils, potatoes, and steamed dumplings called momo. Furthermore, you can order fried rice, pasta, pancakes, thukpa, momo, chowmein, eggs or omelets, and French fries, depending on the locale. Some of the easily accessible beverages in the area are hot lemon, ginger tea, soda, coffee, milk tea, beer, whisky, etc.

Dal Bhat, a typical Nepalese dish served with rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, and pickles, is the most popular meal on the Mohare Danda Trekking. If you have never eaten rice or curry dishes before, you could feel as though you are eating a heavy meal. It has a lot of carbs, which is a great source of energy for trekking.

Permits Required for the Trek

To trek in Nepal, one needs to acquire various permits because most of the trekking locations are located in some conservation areas or national parks. Although Mohare Danda isn’t under any protected area, you’d be hiking to Ghorepani and Poon Hill which requires permits. So, to go on this 5-day Mohare Danda Trek from Pokhara, you will require 2 permits from the specific authorities. Those are - 

• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Entry Permit
• Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card

Packing List

When you're out in the mountains, your equipment is your best friend. No matter where you're heading, having the right gear is crucial. Whatever the situation, having the right tools can make the difference between having a good time and a bad time during the trek. So, we’ve enlisted a rough idea of what you should carry for the trip. Here is the list!

• Trekking Boots
• Sandals/Crocs
• High-quality down jacket and pant
• T-shirts and trousers
• Thermal wears
• Few pairs of undergarments
• Trekking pole
• A pair of gloves
• Woollen hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toiletries
• Energy bars