Mohare Danda Trek : A short trek to Annapurna Range

Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our friendly representative who will be waiting to receive you and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After you complete check-in formality at the Hotel and taking short rest, we introduce you to the market of Thamel, where you can eat your supper, change money, buy some stuffs from supermarket, or buy trekking gears. Later we take you to our office for the trip briefing. Overnight at your hotel. Delay of any kind will postpone the events for next day according to feasibility.

You start the day with breakfast at your Hotel. The sightseeing tour involves tour of two religious, cultural, and art-wise important sites of Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most famous Hindu temples in South-Asia. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This place is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The Bagmati river flowing besides the temple is religiously and spiritually important for Hindus where cremation of dead body takes place. Pashupatinath temple holds the most of prominence during Shivaratri – Shiva’s birthday and thousands of pilgrims gather in the night to celebrate the day. Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the biggest Stupas in terms of size and height in Nepal and located in east of Kathmandu. The site is peaceful and culturally full with intermixed influence of Tibetan and Sherpa roots. Stupa built in the trading route between Kathmandu and Tibet has four pairs of eyes directed towards all four directions. It is believed to be influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. After short tour of city we return to hotel and prepare for the trek. Overnight will be spent at hotel.

You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pokhara in the early morning. The drive is long in the winding narrow mountain highway, yet very adventurous, and thrilling. Arrive Pokhara and enjoy the rest of the day exploring lakeside and surrounding. Or you may drive to Pokhara that is some seven hours in a beautiful mountain highway. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you drive to Galeshwor through winding mountain highway that takes about four hours. The drive continues along the bank of Kaligandaki river and mixed with the occasional view of hills, and small road side houses/shops. After arriving Galeshwor prepare yourself to walk another three hours to the destination village of Bas Kharka. At first we ascend crossing the bridge suspension over the Kali Gandaki river. During the walk you will enjoy the village life, agriculture field, farm etc. Tonight you are having your dinner at the eco community lodge and Overnight at Homestay.

After having breakfast at the community lodge, you continue for the second day of trek to Nangi. The trail passes through beautiful villages, stunning views of mountains, and impressive landscapes. The village is inhabited by Magar people – one of the largest ethnic community of Nepal with distinct language and culture. You explore organic farm, and school in the latter afternoon. Overnight in eco community lodge.

Enjoy your breakfast the lodge, and walk towards Mohare Danda – the final destination of the trek. The trail today is scenic in the forest with stunning view of the Himalayan peaks that includes Machapuchre, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri. This place is famous for the sunrise and sunset view as well. Today is the hardest day of the trek as you walk long and gain almost one thousand meter. Overnight at Community Lodge.

The view of sunrise this morning is mesmerizing over the Himalayan peaks. You spot the view of peaks Machapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and other smaller peak. Enjoy the breakfast at the lodge, and walk to Deurali. The trail goes pastGhorepani – a popular trekking destination in the Annapurna region famous for sunrise from Poon-hill located above the town. This is the most busy town in the region. Continue to Deurali and Overnight at the lodge.

Enjoy the breakfast and then walk to Gandruk village. Today the trail continues in the beautiful forest. You walk today around five hours to reach Gandruk which is a beautiful and famous village from where the great scene of Annapurna South, and Himchuli can be viewed. Enjoy the Gurung museum and culture. Overnight at Lodge.

This is the end of the trekking. After breakfast and enjoying the view of the Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Fishtail close up, you descend to Ghandruk Bensi or Syaulibazar situated in the bank of river Madi. And, finish your trek here. From this place drive to Pokhara for about two and half hours and arrive buzzing Pokhara to enjoy your rest of the day.

After breakfast, you will explore the beautiful Pokhara. You can visit Devi's Fall, Gupteshwar cave and then the International Mountain Museum – the most informative museum on mountaineering expeditions and the Himalayan peaks. After this refreshing sightseeing of the city, you return to the Hotel for lunch. Later, we transfer you to the Pokhara Airport for enchanting flight to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our representative. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast at your Hotel, we take you to the mysterious Kathmandu city tour. This historical, cultural and spiritual city unveils the social and historical mysteries to visitors. You will walk through the narrow lanes of the ancient Kathmandu – the center of power – that includes markets of Ason, Glass beads market at Indrachowk, oldest supermarket at New Road, Kilagal, and Hidden Stupas inside the family courtyard. Visit of Kathmandu Durbar Square – the administrative quarter of Malla Kings (fourteenth to eighteenth century), and Shah Kings who ruled Nepal from 1768 until 2008. The most unique experience in the square is the visit to the temple of the living goddess “Kumari”. After the tour, return back to your Hotel. If you are staying in Thamel, you can hang around this bustling tourist market and enjoy shopping. Overnight in Hotel.