Mohare Danda: The Quiet and Off-Beaten Trek in Annapurna Region

Last Updated on June 13, 2023 by Treks Planner Nepal

Mohare Danda: The Quiet and Off-Beaten Trek in Annapurna Region takes you across the foothills of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. The trek is also sometimes referred to as the Eco Community Lodge trek. It is the ideal trip for enthusiastic trekkers with limited time to discover Nepal’s rich cultural and natural splendors. From the Mohare hill station, which is located at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level, the Mohare Danda walk offers the best views of the enormous Mount Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri ranges.

The Mohare Danda Trek,  excursion, gives the chance to see breathtaking sunrise and sunset views over the high Himalayas. This off-the-beaten-path trekking route is surrounded by lush woods of oaks, bamboo, pines, and several rhododendron species, as well as numerous rivers and waterfalls. From Mohare Hill, one can see a broad panorama of several snow-capped mountains, including Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri I, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Hiunchul. The Magar and Gurung communities inhabit the area, which is alive with their unique culture and way of life. The trekker has the chance to see and experience the Magar and Gurung people’s way of life and culture thanks to the homestay, which is extremely popular.

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Shorter Mohare Danda Trekking Options

The Mohare Danda Trek’s length can be modified depending on your time restrictions. A four-day short Mohare Danda trek can be done. While you can stretch up to 14 days or even longer, the entire Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trekking route, also known as ABC Trekking, goes to Annapurna Base Camp.

Above all, you have plenty of trekking routes to choose from even in the Short Itinerary Mohare Danda Trek. From Nayapul, Dimuwa, Beni, Galeshwar, and Tatopani, you may begin the four-day Short Mohare Danda Trek. Lespar Village, Nagi Village, Ghorepani, and Ghandrung may all be covered during these four days of the Mohare Danda Trek itinerary.

You may choose the Mohare Danda Trek via Falema Danda if you want a little bit more adventurous with our Short Mohare Danda Trek Itinerary from Pokhara. The charming little hilltop village of Falema Danda is about southwest of Mohare Danda and close to Nagi Village.

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While beginning the trek back from the Mohare Danda Trek, you may stop at the well-known Poon Hill for breathtaking views of the Himalayas. You can stay at Ghorepani if you wish to view the sunrise. Following a 4-day plan for a short Mohare Trek, you can trek up to Poon Hill in the morning and then go to Pokhara that same day. Perhaps strengthening your knees is necessary for the entire descent from 3210 to 1050 meters, especially till Tikhedhunga.

You may modify the Short Mohare Danda Trek’s plan by skipping Ghorepani and Poon Hill. This continues the old hiking route from the Annapurna Community Lodge through Danda Kharka and Tikot and ends in Pokhara. Depending on where you start, the classic Mohare Danda Trek route might take up to 6 days.

Short Mohare Danda Trek via Falame Danda – 4 Days

DAY 1Drive to Nagi Village.
DAY 2Trek to Mohare Hill 3300 m.
DAY 3Trek Mohare Danda – Banthanti.
DAY 4Trek Banthanti to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara.

Short Mohare Danda Trek via Lespar Village – 4 Days

DAY 1Drive to Dimuwa and Trek to Lespar Village.
DAY 2Trek to Mohare Hill 3300 m.
DAY 3Trek to Ghorepani
DAY 4Sunrise from Poon Hill – Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara.

In the same way, you may choose whether to stay at a community lodge or a homestay while on the Mohare Danda Trek. The local community runs these eco-friendly community lodges and homestays in an old-fashioned manner.

Short Mohare Danda Community Trek – 4 Days

DAY 1Drive from Pokhara to Nangi village via High Bridge, Beni, Mallaj, Falame Danda.
DAY 2Nangi Village to Mohare Danda via Hampal.
DAY 3Watch Sunrise, Himalayas, and more for Mohare Danda and Trek to Tikot Village
DAY 4Trek from Tokot Village to Bashari and drive back to Pokhara.

Some of the other well-known routes that may be combined with this Mohare Danda Trekking are:

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  1. Mohare Danda – Ghandrung Trek ( 3 to 5 Days)
  2. Mohare Danda – Hot Spring Trek ( 5 to 7 Days)
  3. Mohare Danda – ABC Trekking ( 9 to 12 Days)
  4. Mohare Danda – Mardi Himal Trek ( 10 to 14 Days)
  5. Mohare Danda – Khopara Trekking ( 9 to 12 Days)
  6. Mohare Danda – Jomsom Trek ( 8 to 11 Days)
  7. Mohare Danda – Annapurna Base Camp Trek ( 12 to 16 Days )

The local people in Nepal will directly benefit from the Mohare Danda Trek. which aid in raising the level of living in the isolated communities of Danda Kharka, Suntala Kharka, Nagi Lespar, Bans Kharka, and Falame Danda. Above all, this Short Mohare Trek Itinerary has the ideal fusion of this pristine walking track, magnificent green forest, picturesque town, their way of life, and amazing Himalayan Range vistas.

Additionally, Mohare Danda Trek fulfills your desire if you love nature and want to trek in Nepal while discovering hidden attractions surrounded by the Himalayas.

The Must Do Local and Community Activities while on Mohare Danda Trek

  1. A quick tour of the Nangi Community Lodge Complex’s female craft shop.
  2. Visiting Banskharaka’s orange farm and garden, also known as Suntala Kharka.
  3. Learn how to make momo with local workers at the Tikot Community Lodge.
  4. A short day trip with Mohare Trekking to the well-known Poon Hill View Point is a must-do experience.
  5. Mohare Danda and Tikot Community Lodge Sunset Photography.
  6. Before beginning the Mohare Danda Trek, check out Baglung’s Longest and Highest Suspension Bridge.
  7. The other best option for the Mohare Danda Trek is to spend one night in a fire camp. You can make plans for Phulbari, Danda Kharka, or Tikot Village.
  8. You may also enjoy Himalayan weed while on the Mohare Danda Trek.

The top community activities you must do while eco-managed community trekking in Nepal include checking out the organic kiwi farm, producing and tasting raksi (Local alcohol), seeing a traditional home, and observing the daily products, grains, and eateries in Tikot Village.