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Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community trek is a highly trending trekking journey in the Annapurna region of Nepal, also known as ‘Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community-based Eco Lodge Trek.’ Two major viewpoints and popular destinations, Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge, combine to give you a different cultural experience through Nature Lovers Treks and Tours. Both of these trails are recently introduced trekking trails that offer the most surreal and the best panoramic views of the majestic Himalayas in the Annapurna region, including Mount Dhaulagiri (seventh-highest in the world, 8167 m), Machapuchare (Fishtail peak, 6993 m), Annapurna South, Nilgiri and many more snowcapped peaks.
Mohare Danda and Khopra ridge trek will take you off the beaten path and less explored regions, away from the busier trails in the most populated Annapurna region. Every nook and cranny of this trail is so breathtaking that the time spent in this part of the Himalayas will serve you with the best of the Himalayas and the Himalayan cultures. You will be directly benefitting all the locals who inhabit these villages. One of the major attractions is the Khayar Lake 4660 m, a holy lake for the Hindus where people from all over come to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and is formed by the glaciers of Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Annapurna Fang. Moreover, this combined trek provides an exciting journey through the lush forests of oak, pine, rhododendron and bamboo forests with the delightful indigenous tribal communities of Magar, Gurung, Kami, Damain, Chhetri, Brahmin, etc.
You will be staying in the community homestays throughout the trek, which means you will have a close encounter with the distinctive local cultures and traditions. At the same time, you live their daily lifestyles with the villagers themselves. The diverse geographical features that come with the variations of altitudes and the panoramic mountain landscapes will leave you in awe. Khopra ridge, along with Mohare Danda, has the best interest of all culture and genuine nature seekers and serves you with different flexible itineraries. This trekking trail accommodates all sorts of trekkers who come to enjoy the nature of the Himalayan nation Nepal. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours take pride in presenting you with this genuine cultural trekking package, which shows you the pure hospitality of the Nepalese people in the lap of the Annapurna Himalayas.
You might also want to check other trending trek packages in the vicinity: Khopra Danda Trekking, Mohare Danda Trekking, Poon Hill Trekking, Poon Hill Tatopani Trek, Mardi Himal Trekking, etc.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (900 m)
Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Galeshwor and trek to Bans Kharka (1,525 m)
Day 03: Trek from Bans Kharka to Nangi (2,230 m)
Day 04: Trek from Nangi to Mohare Danda (3,300 m)
Day 05: Trek from Mohare Danda to Tikot (2,300 m)
Day 06: Trek from Tikot to Khibang (2,060 m)
Day 07: Trek from Khibang to Swanta (2,200 m)
Day 08: Trek from Swanta to Upper Chistibung (3,000 m)
Day 09: Trek from Chistibung to Khopra Danda (3,640 m)
Day 10: Trek to Khayar Lake 4,660 m and back to Khopra Danda
Day 11: Trek from Khopra Danda to Dobato (3,420 m)
Day 12: Trek from Dobato to Ghandruk (2,000 m) via Tadapani
Day 13: Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara & further to Kathmandu
Kathmandu sightseeing: $80 per person (gets cheaper with bigger PAX)
Porter service: $20/day per porter
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (900 m), BL, Hotel
Soon after breakfast, we will leave early to drive to Pokhara, the valley full of lakes and natural wonders. You could also opt to fly to Pokhara if you would like to see more of this beautiful city today. Boating in the lake and lakeside walking during the night.
Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Galeshwor and trek to Bans Kharka (1,525 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
Drive early to Galeshwor along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. After a short break, begin your hike towards Bans Kharka through the tranquil forests, farming communities and nature. It will be about 5-6 hours of driving to Galeshwor and 3-4 hours of uphill hiking, mostly through the stairs.
Day 03: Trek from Bans Kharka to Nangi (2,230 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
The second day of your beautiful trekking in the Himalayan region. You will pass through exciting villages, especially of the Magar tribe, and the impressive landscapes. The first few hours will be spent ascending the stairs, which gets easier flat afterward. Visit to organic farm school en route. Overnight in Nangi.
Day 04: Trek from Nangi to Mohare Danda (3,300 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
Today’s trail goes through beautiful forests of oak and rhododendron tree lines with magnificent views of Mount Fishtail, South Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and many more. A beautiful hiking day, mostly uphill, with flat trails in the intervals and breathtaking views of the valleys below. Evening time is for the sunset view from Mohare hill station over the panoramic Himalayas.
Day 05: Trek from Mohare Danda to Tikot (2,300 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
After watching a striking sunrise over the Himalayas in the early morning, this day trek will take us to lower altitude to Tikot village within around 6 hours. You will pass through rhododendron forests with a view of the Poon Hill view tower on the other side of the hills.
Day 06: Trek from Tikot to Khibang (2,060 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
On this fantastic day of our Annapurna region adventure, we descend through the rhododendron forest towards Khibang. Inhabited by 800 or more indigenous Pun Magars, the villages in Khibang produce all organic farm products that you can observe and experience while living their lifestyle for a day.
Day 07: Trek from Khibang to Swanta (2,200 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
We continue descending through the Magar villages to cross a small stream. Start trekking uphill towards Swanta, from where you can see the scenic Poon Hill village on the opposite hillside.
Day 08: Trek from Swanta to Upper Chistibung (3,000 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
Immediately after leaving Swanta, we will enter the cool forest and walk pleasantly, ascending mostly towards Chistibung. You might get lucky, so always look out for the Himalayan Tahr and the national bird Lophophorus or Danfe.
Day 09: Trek from Chistibung to Khopra Danda (3,640 m), BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
We will steadily climb towards the ridgeline on this beautiful day. On the north side of Poon Hill, atop the hill, lies another stunning viewpoint called Khopra Danda or ridge. We continue early morning to climb to our ultimate destination. Besides observing the striking sunrise and sunset, one can also see the local yaks grazing below in the slopes.
Day 10: Trek to Khayar Lake 4,660 m and back to Khopra Danda, BLD, Community homestay/Teahouse
The rest day in Khopra Danda is when one can visit Khayar lake. It’s a strenuous walk to get to the high-altitude lake but getting to the top is another victory. The holy lake for Hindus, where people from all over comes to offer prayers to Lord Shiva, is formed by the glaciers of Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Annapurna Fang. After a wonderful time around the lake, descend to Khopra Danda.
Day 11: Trek from Khopra Danda to Dobato (3,420 m), BLD, Teahouse
From Khopra ridge, we take one of the two routes, either the upper or lower route, to get to Dobato. In Spring and Autumn, we take the upper path via a narrow trail and enjoy the trek while admiring the majestic peaks and the landscapes of Kali Gandaki valley. In the winter and monsoon months, we take the lower route to avoid adverse weather conditions, which will take a bit longer than the upper trail.
Day 12: Trek from Dobato to Ghandruk (2,000 m) via Tadapani, BLD, Teahouse
After enjoying the early sunrise, we start this wonderful mountain trek today towards the famous Gurung village at the Himalayan foothill. In this easy but long day trail, we first arrive in Tadapani and continue on the pleasant path towards Ghandruk, playing hide and seek with the snowcapped mountains repeatedly.
Day 13: Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara & further to Kathmandu, BL.
Unfortunately, we have come to the end of our short yet magnificent trekking. We take a local vehicle from Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara. Further ride to Kathmandu to end our journey.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in a hotel in Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges and even homestays during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek.
How much does the Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek cost?
The cost of the Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek varies from $700-$1700 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
In Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations or homestays in some days, too. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Few teahouses have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the Asian style of toilets only. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
A homestay is typically a local house with addition of some extra beds and minor facilities to welcome the guest. Homestay is where you can stay and experience the local lifestyles and cultures. Most of the homestays have Asian style of toilets and no attached bathrooms. Hot water and hot showers are available on added cost.
What are the permits that I need for Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
For Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek, you will need to make 2 permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
You can charge your electronic devices during Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek {with some exception days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek route has poor mobile network coverage. But you can buy one of the NTC or Ncell Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu which has coverage in most parts of the country. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek whenever available.
WiFi is hardly available on the teahouses and homestays in Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek route but if it does, you need to pay extra.
When is the best time to trek to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge?
Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
The itinerary of our Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4660 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need a lot of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 2 months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
Only breakfast is included in Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse / homestay where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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