Mohare Danda Community Trek

During the Mohare Danda Trek, trekkers have to stay in community lodges, teahouses, or homestays. Since it is a less commercial trek of the Annapurna region and focuses on community tourism, the local villagers operate these stays. Therefore, trekkers can enjoy their warm hospitality while supporting them financially.

The teahouses in Banskhaka and Nangi village offer rooms with moderate facilities and comfortable rooms. Trekkers are provided with twin beds, blankets, and pillows in one single room. Similarly, the bathroom/toilets are communal and located outside. There are no room heating services either. However, given the seclusion of this trek, even the clean rooms to stay at are a luxury.

Community lodge at the Mohare Danda offers basic accommodation facilities. Due to its remoteness, trekkers should not expect luxurious stays. However, you will get clean and cozy rooms with beautiful views. Most places have squat toilets that require manual bucket flushing.

The food on the Mohare Danda Trek is simple, healthy, and mostly made with ingredients from the area. The food is made fresh and is meant to give you the energy you need to hike in the mountains. Dal Bhat Tarkari is the most common meal on the trail. It comes with steamed rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, and pickles (aachar). This traditional Nepali dish is very filling and popular with trekkers because it is rich in carbohydrates and protein. In addition, you can get as many refills as you want.

Trekkers can also choose from other foods such as fried rice, noodles, vegetable curries, soups, pancakes, dumplings, and breads. Breakfast options usually consist of toast, porridge, muesli, eggs, pancakes, or Tibetan bread typically served with tea or coffee. Villages like Banskharka and Nangi depend on local farming. Although the variety of food is not as wide as on more commercial trekking routes, the meals are warm, nourishing, and satisfying. This offers travelers a genuine taste of traditional mountain hospitality while also supporting local communities.

The Mohare Danda trek is easy to moderate. It does not require any technical skills, so trekkers with basic fitness and good stamina can easily complete it. The highest elevation of the journey is 3,300 meters. It is significantly less than classic Himalayan treks in Nepal. Therefore, there is much less chance of experiencing severe Acute Mountain Sickness. However, trekker may experience mild symptoms like headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual tiredness, and loss of appetite.

This short trek lasts only four days (Pokhara to Pokhara) and trekkers walk for about 4 to 5 hours on average. This can be easily managed and causes no major physical strain on the body. Moreover, the Mohare Danda trail comprises forest paths, stone steps, a few ascents and descents and a ridge walk. To reduce the chances of AMS, trekkers should avoid rapid elevation gain and maintain a slow and steady walking speed.

This allows them to breathe properly while walking and does not unnecessarily exert the muscles and lungs. Lastly, stay hydrated and consume a diet that is rich in carbohydrates. This provides energy to walk continuously for hours without feeling extreme fatigue. Also, do not consume greasy, raw food and avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.

Since the Mohare Danda Trek is not as commercialized, there are limited medical infrastructures. There are local health posts and clinics that provide basic treatment. They can handle altitude sickness and minor altitude sickness. However, in case of major accidents and severe Acute Mountain Sickness trekkers need to descend to the nearest town, Pokhara. They should carry a personal first-aid kit with personal medications and pills for headaches, the common cold, pain relief spray, bandages, and blister tape or moleskin. Moreover, even at the minor signs of discomfort, inform your trekking guide so that he can provide immediate primary care.

The most ideal period to opt for the Mohare Danda Trek is during the Spring and Winter. However, given the easy nature of the trek, short duration, and moderate altitude, it can be completed throughout the year. During the peak trekking seasons the weather is stable, the sky is clear, and the temperature is comfortably warm. This makes walking for long hours manageable, and excellent visibility provides easy trail navigation.

Similarly, the longer daylight hours allow trekkers to walk slowly, reducing physical exhaustion. It improves the acclimatization process and helps make the necessary physiological adjustments. During the winter and rainy seasons, trekkers need to follow safety protocols. The trails are slippery and muddy in the monsoon, increasing the risks of tripping and falling. Snowfall is generally moderate, so it does not necessarily affect the route. However, the temperature is low, so trekkers need to wear insulating clothes and trekking boots.

• Beginners who are new to Himalayan trekking.
• Limited-time travelers with busy schedules.
• Cultural travelers.
• Trekkers who prefer peaceful destinations.
• Travelers looking for a family trip.
• Children and elderly citizens.
• Nature and Photography enthusiasts.

Trekkers need to obtain the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) for the Mohare Danda Trek. It costs 3,000 Nepali rupees per person per entry and can be obtained from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara itself. For ACAP, trekkers should present a valid passport, Nepali visa, passport-size photos, and itinerary details. This permit’s fund goes to conservation projects, trail maintenance, and protecting the wildlife and vegetation of the protected region.

It is situated in the Myagdi district of western Nepal. The danda itself is a famous hilltop viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the surrounding pearly white peaks. The journey goes through forest paths, beautiful farmlands, traditional villages, and ridge sections.

The Mohare Danda Trek is widely recognized as a community-based trek because most tourism activities along the trail are managed by local communities rather than large private companies. Trekkers stay in teahouses that are run by the local people of the region. Alternatively, they can also opt for a homestay. Trekking funds directly go to the development of the village. Moreover, it also serves as an income source for the locals. Mahabir Pun strongly promoted the community trekking initiative in this region and aimed to develop sustainable tourism.

It requires two permits.

• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit. It costs 3,000 Nepali rupees per person per entry.
• Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card. It costs 2,000 Nepali Rupees and remains valid for your trekking duration.

Yes, some teahouses or lodges provide Wi-Fi along the Mohare Danda Trek. Trekkers need to pay an extra fee($1 to $3), and the reliability may differ with altitude. Alternatively, travelers can also use mobile internet facilities provided by Ncell or Nepal Telecom (NTC). You can purchase them in Pokhara before starting the journey. Prepaid plan of 5 to 10 GB of data should be enough for the entire trek.

Yes. You can go on a solo Mohare Danda Trek. This is because it is easy to moderately challenging, and the route is safe even for independent travelers. Trekkers can enjoy the truly serene experience by doing so. However, it is highly beneficial to hire a guide and porter. They provide expert trail navigation, help maintain social norms and provide first aid. care. Similarly, a porter transports your heavy gear, which allows you to enjoy the walk and reduces the physical stress.

Yes, trekkers can enjoy taking a hot shower along the Mohare Danda Trek. Teahouses and lodges provide this facility at an additional cost of $1 to $3 per bath. In many places, the water is heated using gas or solar power, depending on the lodge. In the more remote villages, even hot showers are generally taken using a bucket and mug.

You do not need previous trekking experience to do the Mohare Danda Trek. The trail is generally moderate with clear paths and gradual climbs along the route. Even beginners can complete the journey by walking slowly, staying hydrated, and getting help from a trekking guide.

The staple Dal Bhat Tarkari is a vegetarian meal. Sometimes, the hosts may temper the lentil or fry the veggies in ghee. Therefore, the individuals who want vegan food should inform the host about their vegan dietary needs and preferences beforehand. After that, they will prepare your food with vegetable oil instead.

During the Mohare Danda Trek, trekkers can find ATMs only in Pokhara. Since it is a remote route, villages have no ATM available. Additionally, most of the teahouses, lodges, and shops may not accept online payment either. Therefore, we suggest you exchange some USD for Nepali rupees at a bank or money exchange center and carry them with you.

No, it is not; both the guide and porter are fairly compensated from our end. However, in Nepal, it is a customary practice to tip them. It is usually presented as a sign of appreciation and recognition of their hard work. Therefore, feel free to decide the amount based on the service they offered and your personal experience. The general tipping etiquette is below.

• Guides are offered for about 12 to 15% of the total package price.
• Porters are offered for about 10 to 12% of the total package price.

No, you need to carry your own. Most of the lodges do not offer toiletries; some may have a common towel for every traveler who stays there. So, trekkers should take toilet paper, biodegradable soap, shampoo, toothpaste, a toothbrush, and hand wipes or sanitizer. Moreover, female travelers should also bring feminine hygiene products and sanitary pads with them.

Reach out to us via the website or reach out through WhatsApp at +9779851170646. You may also email us at nepalecoadventure@gmail.com or call our office at +977-1-4701526. After that, make the necessary inquiry and request the modifications as per your preference. Nepal Eco Adventure’s team will then curate the itinerary for you and mail it to you. After you deposit 20% of the total package price, you have booked yourself the Mohare Danda trek.

Yes, we understand things do not always go as planned, so you can cancel the trek. However, you will be charged some amount based on the time frame. If 60 days or more remain before the departure date, then you will not be charged extra, but the 20% deposit stays non-refundable. Similarly, if 30 to 59 days remain, you will be liable to pay 50% of the total cost. If only 15 to 29 days are left, then 80%, and if only 14 days remain, then you will need to pay the full package price.

Note: You can postpone or transfer the trek without any additional cost.