Mohare Danda Trek

Annapurna region of Nepal is an abode of Nepal’s most famous and beautiful trekking routes. Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, and Mardi Himal Trek are the most famous trekking routes of the region. Along with its popularity, these trails attract thousands of trekkers every year. Therefore, these trekking trails are always bustling. If you love to trek in a tranquil environment yet want to experience the mountain thrill like in those trekking routes of the Annapurna region, Mohare Danda Trek is an ideal choice.

Mohare Danda (Hill) is nearby Poon Hill. It is 100 m higher than Poon Hill. Interestingly, you can see the Poon Hill from the top of Mohare Hill. To avoid the bustling crowd of Ghorepani Poon Hill, trekkers are choosing the Mohare Danda Trek as an alternative. The view is similar to or more scenic from Mohare than from Poon Hill.

Where can I see the best close-up view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m)?

The top of the Mohare Danda is the best place to get a close-up view of Mt. Dhaulagiri. The gorgeous view of Mt. Dhaulagiri is possible during this trek. Along with the view of this mountain, trekkers can relish the vista of mountains like the Annapurna Himalayas, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, Gangapurna, etc. Moreover, the trail offers the chance to witness more than 20 snowy mountains.

Community-Based Lodge Trek in Nepal

Far from the bustling commercial trekking routes, the Mohare Danda Trek is the best community-based lodge trek in Nepal. Trekkers can get an authentic taste of the local lifestyle while trekking on the trail. Almost all the lodges and restaurants on this trekking route are run by the community. The place is inhabited by the Magar people. These people are the inhabitants of the western hilly region of Nepal mainly districts like Myagdi, Kaski, and Parbat.

During the trek, trekkers can explore the villages, local community farms, grassy meadows, and splendid vantage points. The local way of living can be a fascinating thing to experience for foreigners. The lifestyle here is very laidback and pure. Throughout the trip, trekkers can get the astounding experience of the Magar people’s culture harmoniously synchronized with the magnificent natural beauty.

Is it possible to combine Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Poon Hill Trek with Mohare Danda Trek?

Yes, it is possible to extend Mohare Danda Trek with an itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Poon Hill Trek. The location of the Mohare Danda Trek is in the vicinity of the ABC Trek route and Poon Hill Trek route. Therefore, ask the travel planners of Roving Nepal Trek to include the itinerary of the place that you want to add to the trip.

What is the altitude of Mohare Danda and How difficult is Mohare Danda Trek?

The maximum altitude in this trek is Mohare Danda (3313 m). It is within the limit of the place from where the risk of altitude sickness appears. Normally, altitude sickness occurs from a place above 2500 m. The high-risk zone is beyond 4000 m from sea level. Therefore, the Mohare Danda Trek can be termed as a fair altitude sickness risk-free trekking trail. This doesn’t mean that the trek is easy to trek on. Under the grading difficulty, the trek is a moderately easy trekking route. In some sections of the trekking, trekkers have to make the challenging steep uphill and downhill walking. Therefore, it is a tiring and physically demanding trekking route.

Best Time to do this Dhaulagiri Community Trek

The months of spring season are the best time to do Mohare Danda Trek. The route is also called the Dhaulagiri Community Trek. All the accommodations and food services in the trail are operated by the community. Therefore, it is called the community trek trail. During the spring season, the forest of rhododendrons gets colorful. The skies are clear and you can get a mesmerizing view of cascading hills and snow-capped mountains.

Avoid the wet monsoon season! The months like July and early August are not appropriate to do this trekking. However, you can do trekking in the autumn season as well as the winter season.

Poon Hill vs Khopra Hill vs Mohare Danda (Hill)

Find out the difference between Poon Hill, Khopra Hill, and Mohare Danda. These three hilltops are the famous vantage point of the Annapurna region of Nepal. These places host the best short Annapurna Trekking route inside the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) region.

Among these three trekking routes, the Poon Hill Trek route is the most commercial. You can find a plethora of accommodations and restaurants of different levels. In the Mohare Danda Trek route and Khopra Hill Trek route, these amenities are barely available in abundance. However, these two trek routes are tranquil and untouched by many. Therefore, to enjoy nature peacefully choose the Mohare Danda Trek. You can extend your trek to Poon Hill too if you would like.

Book the Mohare Danda Trek in Nepal and experience the authentic rural environment of Nepal. The trek route is the perfect example of an eco-friendly community-operated tourist trail. The construction of the road up to Ghorepani has curtailed the number of trekking days on the Poon Hill Trek route. Moreover, the latest development works have ruined the natural beauty of the area too. Gradually, people are noticing the attractions of the Mohare Danda.

Before the trail gets crowded, pack your bags and tie your trekking shoelaces! Embark on the remarkable trekking journey of Mohare Danda. You will be rewarded with organic food, fresh mountain air, green lush forests, laidback village life, and enchanting mountain vistas. Roving Nepal Trek has the best alternative itineraries to do the trek. Contact our travel planners now!