Khopra Mohare Danda and Poon Hill Private Guided Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive from Pokhara (822m) to Galeshwor (1170m) then trek to Bans Kharka (1526m)
1 stop
1
Our guide picks up you from your hotel with your name card and you will travel from Pokhara to Galeshwor in a private jeep. You will start your Mohare Danda and Khopra Community Trek from Galeshwor. Before beginning your walk, you may also go to the Galeshwor Lord Shiva Temple, which is regarded as one of the 15 holiest pilgrimage places in the world by the ancient holy book Srimad Bhagwat Maha Purana. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Kaligandaki River, the main trek will begin, leading to the Bans Kharka across terraced fields and up into the forest. After few hours of walking, you will eventually reach a stunning settlement. The remaining time may be spent visiting the hamlet and learning about the Magar community's culture and way of life.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Trek from Bans Kharka (1526m) to Nangi (2300m)
1 stop
2
The Mohare Danda Khopra Ridge Trek route will rise through the woodland and farm terrace today. It will take few hours to reach the small settlement of Danda Kateri, where you will enjoy lunch while taking in the stunning scenery and Kaligandaki valley vista. After lunch, you will take a leisurely stroll to Nangi Village, where you will spend the night in a homestay or a community lodge. The communal eco-lodge trip is the ideal illustration of how members of a community may work together to achieve a shared objective. Hikers will get inspired by examples like these of how people can work together and interact for sustainable development by utilizing local resources and strengths. One of the instances is the community-based Himanchal High School, a notable example of a model school. You will observe how the locals produce handmade paper from locally cultivated plants (Lokta), visit a nursery for medicinal herbs, and take part in a number of other enterprises that generate cash.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Trek from Nangi (2300m) to Mohare Danda (3300m)
1 stop
3
After a delicious breakfast at the Nangi homestay, your trekking route will ascend through a wonderful, natural forest, providing amazing views of snow-capped mountains, including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m). To reach Mohare Danda, one must complete a difficult 6- to 7-hour walk. While wandering through oak and rhododendron woods, groves of bamboo, and other beautiful scenery, you will be treated to some beautiful landscapes. You can see the whole expanse of the Himalayas such as Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri, in the distance, from the summit of Mohare Hill. You can expect to see yaks grazing on nearby paths in the Kharka (Pastureland). The primary destination for today on this Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek is Mohare Danda, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the dawn and sunset over the majestic mountains from the accommodation.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Trek from Mohare Danda (3300m) to Ghorepani (2880m)
1 stop
4
Ghorepani
Your Mohare Danda and Khopra Community Trek will depart for Ghorepani after enjoying breakfast while seeing the lovely dawn at Mohare Danda. After following the flatland for some time, you will descend into the forest where you will find an abrupt, solid route along the upland, and eventually, Ghorepani. The track from Mohare to Ghorepani passes through grassland and rhododendron woods, occasionally going uphill, occasionally going downward, and occasionally being flat. Throughout your journey, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the nearby woodland, the incomprehensible southern geography, vast magical landscapes, and mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets over the towering Himalayas.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek from Ghorepani (2880m) to Swanta (2214m)
1 stop
5
You will climb the stairway to the Poon Hill overlook in the early morning. Poon Hill will reward you with magnificent dawn across the Himalayan range. You will see the spectacular sunrise above Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna. After witnessing the sublime sunrise over vast mountains and rice terraces, you will proceed to Ghorepani to eat breakfast. The Mohare Danda Khopra Trek Route descends through a lovely mixed woodland of rhododendron, oak, and pine after breakfast. You must descend for three hours before continuing to Swanta after crossing a small river over a wooden bridge.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek from Swanta (2214m) to Khopra Danda (3660m)
1 stop
6
Your Mohare Danda with Khopra Danda Trek will take you through a lovely woodland after breakfast in Swanta village, where you can see local children attending school. You will arrive at the Khopra ridge after a few hours of steadily ascending the slope. You should be on the lookout for Himalayan tahr and Danfe pheasant because this area is known for its biodiversity. The greatest strategy for climbing is to make a steady ascent while taking your time and stopping whenever you need to. You will be rewarded for your effort when you arrive at Khopra with a magnificent vista of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri. Enjoy this vantage point's sunset vista.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Trek from Khopra Danda (3660m) to Khayer Lake (4660m) then back to Khopra
1 stop
7
You have a remarkable and difficult day today. It is remarkable because you will arrive at Khayer Lake, the highest point of the Mohare and Khopra Danda Trek i.e. 4660 meters above sea level. Additionally, it is challenging because you must walk for almost ten hours straight to get to the highest point and back to Khopra Ridge. At the base of Annapurna South, there is a holy lake called Khayer Lake. For both Buddhists and Hindus, it is a significant place of pilgrimage. It is thought that taking a bath in the Khayer Lake and visiting the Khayer Barahi Temple can aid you in achieving Nirvana. Amazing views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri can be seen from the Khayer Lake valley, which is located at an elevation of 4660 meters.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trek from Khopra Danda (3660m) to Dobato (2440m)
1 stop
8
The route leading from Khopra to Dobato on the Mohare Danda Khopra Ridge Trek is more picturesque as it passes through an oak and rhododendron forest. However, there may be substantial snowfall if you go hiking in early spring or late autumn. The Khopra Danda to Dobato journey is a superb example of a unique trek package that takes you deep into the Annapurna area on an undiscovered hiking track. The distance from Dobato to Khopra Danda is 10.8 kilometers. The gentle descent on the trail takes around 5 to 6 hours to complete. The greatest location to view the dawn over Mount Dhaulagiri is Dobato, which is located at an elevation of 3420m. To get to Dobato, you must hike through picturesque communities like Chistibang and Bayeli.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Trek from Dobato (3440m) to Ghandruk (1940m)
1 stop
9
Ghandruk
you will head for Ghandruk Village. You will reach Tadapani, where you will stop for a quick lunch break, after making several ascends and descends through valleys, deep woods, and numerous communities. You will enjoy the stunning views of mountains like Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Hiunchuli while eating your lunch (6441m). After a lunch break at Tadapani, the Mohare Danda Khopra Trek Route descends till it reaches Ghandruk, your today's destination. The village offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and many more peaks. A tour through the hamlet will follow your check-in at the guesthouse. There is a small museum that showcases the Gurung people's culture that you may visit if you have spare time.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek from Ghandruk (1940m) to Nayapul (1070m) then drive back to Pokhara (822m)
1 stop
10
Pokhara
Your final day of the Mohare Danda Khopra Trek Itinerary will start when you leave Ghandruk and follow Modi Khola's edge toward Nayapul. You will have a short rest in Nayapul before taking a vehicle back to Pokhara through Lumle village after walking via Kimche village.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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