One of Nepal’s most classic short treks is the Mohare Danda and Ghorepani trek (also known as the “Ghorepani / Poon Hill” trek). You travel through picturesque local villages, and rhododendron forests, and, of course, receive panoramic views of Nepal’s most famous peaks from Poon Hill – Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South – in a short length of time. Mohare Danda Trek is a lesser-known viewpoint located between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains in the district of Myagdi. Anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in the Annapurna Region should visit these gorgeous locations.
Beautiful mountain vistas, simple hiking pathways, no risk of altitude sickness, visits to several attractive towns, and a short trekking time are just a few of the reasons why the Ghorepani trip is so popular. In the Annapurna region, the Poon hill climbs are also known as the Annapurna panoramic trip. We organize this amazing excursion for all travelers on a regular basis or throughout the year.
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
You’ll get stunning views of the valley, the Himalayas, and the terraced fields below as you fly into Kathmandu. After clearing customs, a representative will be waiting to help you get settled into your hotel and take you through the culture shock of Kathmandu’s small, winding streets. After you’ve settled down, go see one of Kathmandu’s cultural attractions. The tourist hub of Thamel is a good site to eat your first meal in the evening, with a selection of eateries serving both Western and indigenous Nepali cuisine.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Kathmandu has a unique aura in the early morning hours, when the city is slowly but steadily waking up. It’s a fantastic time to go for a walk and explore the streets, or to relax with a cup of chai while looking out over one of the local courtyards or durbar squares. Given the many magnificent vistas in the Kathmandu Valley, there are a variety of ways to spend the day. You will have one evening free to do shopping and prepare for your adventure.
Overnight at Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
We leave Kathmandu early in the morning for Pokhara, Nepal’s lake city. Our bus dips onto the Trisuli River after making its way across the valley rim. The route wanders through villages and terrace fields before reaching our destination, so the journey is leisurely and steady. Pokhara is noted for its peaceful mood and the natural beauty of its surroundings. We usually arrive by mid-afternoon, giving you plenty of time to explore or relax while getting ready for the voyage ahead.
Overnight stay in a hotel at pokhara
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today is the first day of our trek. To begin, we will drive for around 3-4 hours to Galeshwor, where we will eat lunch. Begin our hike to Bans Kharkha after lunch. The walk today is primarily uphill, and we also pass the George “Kali Ghandaki River” on a suspension bridge, which is the deepest in the world.
Overnight at Banskharka.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We’re going to Nangi today. As we journey through gorgeous communities and breathtaking scenery, the trail today gives enchanting vistas of mountains. Today we also go to an organic agricultural school. As we climb higher in altitude, the track will be primarily uphill today.
Tea house for the night at Naagni.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, we walk out for Mohare Danda, the other destination of our adventure. Today’s path winds through Rhododendron and Oak forests, providing spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, and other peaks. From Mohare Danda, we can see the sunset over the Himalayas in the evening. Tea house for the night.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We continue our journey after breakfast in the morning. The hike starts with a steep stone stair up the ridgeline—3,767 steps to be exact—that finally leads you across planted fields. The remaining of the trail continues through a gorgeous area of blossoming rhododendron blossoms and old oak trees once we’ve completed this part. Continue rising uphill until we reach Nangethanti, where we will have lunch. Thanti is a Nepali name that meaning “rest house”; keep in mind that the trail can be covered in snow during the winter months. Work off your meal and continue climbing till we reach Ghorepani, a popular trekking destination surrounded by stunning landscape.
Overnight at ghodepani
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We begin with an early morning wake-up call and ascend to Poon Hill in just over an hour. This is a spiritual location with breathtaking views, particularly when the rising sun shines golden light on adjacent snow-capped peaks such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Singa Chuli, to mention a few. Grab a masala tea and sit back with your fellow hikers to take in the breathtaking sights.
After that, we’ll travel downhill to Ghorepani for a substantial breakfast before continuing our climb to Tadapani, a little settlement. Keep your camera handy as this trail winds down and downhill through a variety of vistas and microclimates.
Tadapani is where you’ll spend the night.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast in Tadapani, the trail descends steeply through spectacular hillside views, woodlands, and terraced rice fields till we reach Syauli Bazar. Our walk will come to a close in Nayapul, where we will be taken to our Pokhara hotel. Even in this metropolitan setting, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna peaks, and more.
When you arrive in Pokhara, check into your accommodation and relax for the afternoon and evening. This laid-back lakeside town is the gateway to the Himalayas, so expats and adventurous travelers will find plenty of hip cafés, eateries, unique stores, and yoga studios.
Overnight at Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
We will return to Kathmandu early in the morning after breakfast. After being driven to your hotel in Kathmandu, you can spend the remainder of the day and evening at your own. Explore Kathmandu’s streets, lifestyle, local cuisines, temples and anything you prefer.
Stay in the capital city kathmandu for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
After you’ve had your fill of Kathmandu, it’s time to bid Nepal a farewell.
This trek is rated easy to moderate making it well suited for beginners and first time Nepal trekkers. The maximum altitude is 3,300 m at Mohare Danda, daily walking is 4 to 5 hours, and the trail is clearly marked throughout the entire Gurung Hills section.
The Mohare Danda and Ghorepani Trek with Nepal Mountain Adventure starts from USD 649 per person including a licensed guide, porter, teahouse and community lodge accommodation, three daily meals, ACAP permit, and TIMS card for the full itinerary.
Nepal Mountain Adventure runs this trek over 7 to 9 days starting from Pokhara and passing through Nayapul, Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Mohare Danda, and Tatopani before returning to Pokhara, creating a satisfying loop with no trail repetition.
Mohare Danda is a 3,300 m ridge viewpoint in the Gurung Hills area of the Annapurna Conservation Area that offers an unobstructed panoramic view of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), and Nilgiri (7,061 m) from a completely crowd free location that most Annapurna trekkers never discover.
Spring (February to April) is the most popular season when rhododendron forests along the Ghorepani and Mohare Danda trail are in peak bloom. Autumn (October to November) offers equally clear mountain views with stable dry weather and is the second most popular season for this route.
Poon Hill (3,210 m) is the most famous and most visited sunrise viewpoint in the Annapurna region while Mohare Danda (3,300 m) is slightly higher, far less crowded, and gives a different east facing perspective of the same Himalayan peaks. Visiting both in one trek gives you the best of both viewpoints.
The trek passes through the traditional Magar villages of Tikhedhunga and Ulleri, the famous Gurung viewpoint village of Ghorepani, and the remote community of Mohare Danda before descending through the Kali Gandaki valley to Tatopani known for its natural hot spring pools.
Yes, Tatopani (which literally means hot water in Nepali) at 1,190 m on the Kali Gandaki valley has well maintained natural hot spring baths that are a perfect reward after several days of trekking at altitude. Nepal Mountain Adventure schedules an overnight stop at Tatopani to allow trekkers to enjoy the springs.
Yes, the Mohare Danda and Ghorepani Trek is one of the best Nepal treks for older travelers and senior trekkers due to its low maximum altitude of 3,300 m, manageable daily walking distances, excellent teahouse facilities, and the restorative natural hot springs at Tatopani on the way back.
Trekkers stay in well established teahouses at Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani and in smaller community run lodges at Mohare Danda. The Mohare Danda community lodge is managed by a local conservation group and offers a unique eco lodge experience with Annapurna views directly from the dining room.
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