Mohare Danda is the ‘high road’ alternative to the Ghorepani Trek, and follows an alternative trail up from Pokhara itself up to Banskharka, along to Nangi and Mohare. The treks are along scented forests of oak, rhododendron and spruce and sometimes along exposed ridges that offer exhilarating views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South dead ahead and the forked summit of Machhapuchre to the east. You have a long circuit lasting a week to Dhankharka, or you can do a shorter five-day version fast-tracking through Tikot.
About Mohare Danda Khopra Trek
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4,660 M
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April- May, Jun- Jul Sep-Oct-Nov
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Tea House
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4-5 hours per day
Overview
The Khopra trek is one of the most awesomely beautiful untouched nature and newly opened territory for trekking sport. This trek is suitable for all opinionated trekkers. Parts of this trail are more strenuous while other parts are easier. The path goes through deeply lush thick pine, oak, rhododendron and bamboo forest with gorgeous vistas, crossing beautiful Magar, Gurung, Kami, Damai and Kshetri – Brahmin villages with its beautifully terraced farming lands. This trip can be done as a special combined tour and adventure hike up to Khayar Lake 4600m, the highest point, the most spectacular, picturesque and breath-taking views of snowcapped peaks and mesmerizing landscapes! On this trip you will have chances to observe real Nepali life styles (their culture, art of living and religion), stay together with the family at home stay, that’s why you have chances to share experiences with the families, hiking in the lush pristine forest with great vistas and the best place being far away of crowd and hectic boring life!! Another main thing to do on this trail is; very few tourists you see on the way, so it’s a quiet and peaceful trail also. Mountain views are just awesome, 180 degrees from Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Manaslu 8163 m etc…. + green high hills, rhododendron forest and the southern green slopes with terraced farming lands. Khopra Trek or South of Annapurna region is one of Nepal’s last Himalayan jewels; a glittering array of panoramas, gigantic peaks and peaceful nature awaits the adventurous explorer. However, as magnificent as the mountains are, it is perhaps the people of Nepal that are its greatest asset. Khopra trek is the diversity of ethno-culture, colorful festivals, temples and gompas, mixture settlement of friendly loving people. On this trip you will have chances to mix with those people and observe their lifestyle, culture and traditions. These things make this trip one of the best.
Trek to Mohare Danda, within the Annapurna region is definitely a new experience to the alternative route of Ghorempani for the trekkers that support Magar communities. It’s main purpose is to create sustainable economic stability by promoting tourism potentialities and possibilities in this area. Exploring the unexplored region, trekkers can enjoy the wonderful culture, nature, friendly people and stunning view of one of the longest chains of mountains. Mohare Danda (3300m) is the closest point to view the massive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The Mohare Danda Trekking is the perfect alternative to the overcrowded Ghorepani – Poonhill Trekking.
Mohare Danda is the ‘high road’ alternative to the Ghorepani Trek, and follows an alternative trail up from Pokhara itself up to Banskharka, along to Nangi and Mohare. The treks are along scented forests of oak, rhododendron and spruce and sometimes along exposed ridges that offer exhilarating views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South dead ahead and the forked summit of Machapuchre to the east. You have a long circuit lasting a week to Dhankharka, or you can do a shorter five-day version fast-tracking through Tikot.
Mohare Danda Trek is an initiative of Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun for developing a unique concept of eco-trekking that benefits the environment and development of the area.
Trekking in Annapurna Area, Poon Hill Trekking is a famous for short trekking who does not have enough holidays in Nepal, lies to northwest of Pokhara valley along Annapurna base camp trekking. Walking through the village, we see Magar and Gurung unique cultures and lifestyles. You are going to have the opportunity of talking to the native residents along the way who are known for their hospitality and warmth. It is one kind of experience to be one of them for a while and rejoice in their hospitality. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts the village with the river bank of the Modi River after short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and keeps changing the settings as you ascend uphill, it transforms its natural landscapes from the river bank to the thick oak forests, rhododendron forests and from lush green grazing lands to the paddy field. It offer a variety of superb natural beauty from Ghorepani Poon Hill tower at 3210 mtrs, we see the spectacular views of the âfishtailâ spire of Machapuchare (6993m), Annapurna 1 (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Annapurna South (7219m) and many other peaks. We see unique settlements of Ghorepani and Ghandruk village where you can experience their rich culture and religion
