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The Mohare Danda Trek is the perfect alternative if you want to enjoy the quiet and peaceful mountains. Because this is a new trekking trail that is unknown to many. The route takes you from thick forests to steep ridge trails and high pastures. Mohare itself is a hilltop station, located along the world’s deepest gorge. Therefore, this trek provides you with the best panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Apart from the fantastic landscapes that you will see, you will directly support local communities during the trek. These are communities that generally miss the opportunity of doing business by being off the main trail.
The Mohare Danda Trek is a new trekking route in the foothills of the Annapurna’s. This is the perfect alternative to the crowded Poon Hill Trek.
The trek to Mohare Danda takes an alternative route up from Pokhara to Bans Kharka and Mohare (3300m). Mohare itself is a hilltop station, lying 300 meters above the popular Poon Hill. And it is located along the world’s deepest gorge, which is why this trek provides you with the best panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. One of the most unique experiences at Mohare Danda, is to view the stunning sunrise and sunset.
Apart from the fantastic landscapes that you will see, the trek also takes you through mythical forests of oak, pine and rhododendron. And, with this trek you directly support local communities that generally miss the opportunity of doing business by being off the main trail. This is very important to By Mountain People as we aim to promote sustainable tourism and support local communities whenever we can. These locals benefit from providing trekkers with accommodation along the trail, in the form of homestays, community lodges and teahouses.
Curious about an other off the beaten trail in the region? Take a look at the slightly longer 9-days Khopra Danda Trek.
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During your Mohare Danda Trek, you will be staying at both mountain lodges and community lodges.
During most nights of the trek, you will be staying at community lodges. As you are off the beaten track, there are less villages so these lodges are runned by surrounding communities. These basic lodges have double rooms and shared bathrooms.
At the end of the trek, you will be trekking back to the more habited area with villages. Here you will be staying at mountain lodges in villages. Here are double rooms with shared bathrooms. Hot shower and wifi are often available as well, for an additional fee.