- Trekking
- Nepal
- 21 days
Join Responsible Adventures on one of the world’s most scenic and diverse treks. The complete circuit of Annapurna is an estimated 300km, with different scenery daily.
Key Information
Book this Nepal trek and get a complimentary one hour Trekker’s’ massage after the trek is over. The masseuses will be from a marginalized community. This is part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Mohare Danda trek combines hiking on a less trodden part and a popular trail of the Annapurna range. The first half is a lovely alternate Annapurna trek off the beaten path. Compared to the Ghorepani tour, the first part of the trail is relatively new and still unknown to many other trekkers.
Promoting sustainable eco-tourism in Nepal while supporting local community projects is a great way. The community projects are designed to play a vital role in the inhabitants’ lifestyle’s overall upliftment.
This trek is also known as the Eco-Community Lodge trek. It is an excellent choice for those enthusiastic travellers who have a short time. It is a perfect combination of experiencing Nepal’s absolute cultural and natural beauties. You get to admire the close views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Mohare Danda, which is at an elevation of 3,300m.
An added advantage of this trek is that you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset views over the glittering mountains in the comfort of the lodge’s dining room.
We are pioneers in gastronome trekking in the Himalayas. We provide a varied, interesting menu on treks throughout the Himalayas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals can be catered for upon request and accommodate other special diets with advance notice.
Trekking is not only fun, but it is beneficial for you. It helps in detoxifying the body while also nourishing the soul. Although to provide a better experience, we also tailor our meals to include superfoods as part of the ingredients to keep you fit and healthy while assisting in acclimatization to high altitudes. Combining hiking in the pristine mountain air and healthy food makes trekking with us a complete adventure. Read More on Food and nutrition on our treks.
Arrive in Kathmandu. You will be met by our representative and brought to your hotel. You will meet the rest of the group during your briefing for the trek.
This morning you check out of the hotel and go on the walking tour of Swayambhunath Stupa, Basantapur Durbar Square – a World Heritage site, and Ason. Then, you are transferred to the domestic airport, in the afternoon, for the short flight to Pokhara, 827 meters. Nepal’s third city. The flight is exciting as it passes over the terraced foothills and views the prominent Himalayan peaks to the north or the aircraft’s right side. The city of Pokhara is the starting point for many treks to the Annapurna region, Mustang, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and even Dolpo.
We start our drive to our starting point of the trek early after breakfast. The journey takes you through small villages and towns such as Beni along a beautiful scenic drive that follows the Kali Gandaki River. It will take us around 4 hours to reach Galeshwor, where we will have lunch. Your trek begins after lunch. You start by crossing the suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki River. The Kali Gandaki is known as the world’s deepest gorge, with Dhaulagiri towering to the west of the valley, 8,167m, and Annapurna I to the east. You start ascending into the hills after crossing the bridge on a well-kept trail and steps. Your trek leader and support crew will keep you at a nice and steady pace.
You can observe and absorb the sounds and the scenery and fully immerse yourself throughout this trek. You will be heartily welcomed and greeted by the villagers as Bans Kharka is off the main tourist trail.
The rest of the afternoon is at leisure until dinner. The villagers will prepare and serve freshly made food, a perfect way to rebuild your strength for the following day. You will stay in a homestay with clean, comfortable rooms, warm blankets on your bed, and solar-powered lights. This is an excellent insight into the way locals live here.
After your meal, you will head to your homestay, only a short walk away. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with proper beds, warm blankets, and solar-powered lights; they give a great insight into local living.
You will begin today’s hike after a hot breakfast. You will continue on the Mohare community trail, passing through pretty villages and perhaps even seeing the towering peaks behind. On the track, many locals carry a heavy load of firewood, fodder, and even farm animals. Finally, you will stay in another small village called Nagi, where the villagers welcome you with open arms and lead you to the community hall.
You have the chance to visit an organic farm school and a Magar settlement in the afternoon. The Magar people are famed for their bravery as infantrymen. They helped to extend modern Nepal’s borders to where they lie today. The rulers rewarded them with land for arable produce and livestock for their efforts. The village men and women can be seen in the fields tending to their crops or animals.
You will experience your first stay in a community eco-lodge. It is similar to a traditional tea house. The village set up the lodge, and the income generated supports the people of Nagi. You can watch the sunset over the valley. You will be invited to the dining hall for dinner.
You will see the snow-capped mountains as they reveal themselves in the morning. Today’s hike is an excellent, challenging climb to the highest altitude of this trip. You will start to ascend as soon as you leave the village. You will trek through beautiful oak and Rhododendron (Nepal’s national flower) forest to Mohare Danda. The forest opens up toward the top as you now walk in meadows. You can see how far you have come with a sense of achievement.
You will be greeted with genuinely breathtaking panoramic views. Mount Machapuchare, Hiunchuli, Barahi Shikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, and Dhaulagiri are some of the many Himalayan giants that loom above you as you reach the stop for the night. The big climb and early sunrise start at dawn give you an excuse to turn in early tonight.
It is worth the early morning. Weather permitting., the sunrise colours are spectacular. You begin the walk after breakfast towards Banthanti. You start with an ascent to Poonhill for more panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Annapurna South, Machapuchare, and beyond.
We descend to Ghorepani, a popular place for trekkers. We climb in a thick Rhododendron and Oak forest to a small hilltop before we descend to Deurali (pass in Nepali). We have another hour of steep descent in a pretty forest with a meandering stream to our final stop for the night at Banthanti.
For twenty minutes, we start the morning on a flattish trail in the Rhododendron forest. After that, you have a steep descent of twenty minutes to small steam and a forty-five-minute climb to Tadapani village.
From Tadapani, the trail will take you across flatlands, forests, cultivated farmlands, and steps close to Ghandruk. We will reach Ghandruk after about 6 hours, with a lunch stop in one of the teahouses on the way. Ghandruk is a busy and prosperous place. It is well known for the many people here who have served as Gurkha soldiers.
You can explore the village in the afternoon, perhaps visiting the small temple or the cultural museum.
Trek to the road ahead, get on our waiting vehicle and drive to Pokhara. We move on a jeep track for about two and a half hours until we reach the blacktopped road (under repair at many places in 2019) to Pokhara. You will bet to Pokhara in time for late lunch.
This morning you fly back to Kathmandu. You will have the afternoon at leisure. You may visit the Boudhanath stupa, an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists, and Pashupatinath Temple, an important temple dedicated to the God Shiva, which is a short way from the stupa.
You will be brought to the airport three hours before your international flight.
Despite the exceptional circumstances in which we find ourselves at the moment, we don’t want you to give up your holiday – and we want you to be able to book your trip without any worries.
To provide additional security for your booking, we have introduced a new rebooking and cancellation policy so that you can easily rebook or cancel your trip free of charge if the worst comes to the worst.
For new bookings made between May 10th 2021, and December 31st 2022, you may cancel your complete package (activities, hotels, tours, excl. flight) free of charge up to 30 days before your departure and get 100% of your money back. However, to stay flexible, we recommend that you choose a flexible fare when booking your flight.
Stay flexible with our new rebooking service until shortly before your departure. For new bookings made between my 10thh and December 31stt, 2021, you may rebook your package (activities, hotels, tours) free of charge up to 30 days before your departure (subject to availability). Rebooking is only allowed once, and you must inform us 30 days before your planned departure. Any additional costs incurred due to changes in your schedule or upgrades, such as additional fees in high season or upgrades to your accommodation, will still apply. To remain flexible, we recommend that you choose a flexible fare when booking your flight.
Trek FAQ
Most of our clients have completed their treks from 3 years old to some in their 70s with almost no exercise or training.
Do you offer hotel/airport pick-up?
We offer hotel and airport pick-up. As you continue with your booking, there will be an option to input flight details or hotel names.
Do I need a Visa?
A visa for Nepal can be acquired on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border, and Kerung on the Nepal-China border.
A visa can also be obtained outside of Nepal at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
For more information, go to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.
What should I bring on a Trek?
Being adequately equipped is one of the keys to a successful trek. For information to help you select the best type of clothing and equipment for your trip, please see our Clothing and Equipment Guide.
Also, see our Links page for details of specialist retailers who will offer further advice and assistance with purchasing new clothing or equipment.
If you have more questions, please check this article to reference equipment to pack or contact us.
Is this trip safe for solo/female/LGBT+/minority/POC travelers?
You are safe as long as you respect the culture, do not show affection in public, and dress decently(this won’t pose too much problem as you will be covered up in layers to stay warm).
Here are some helpful articles:
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What is the food like on the trek?
The Benefits of using trekking poles.
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High altitude myths.
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For more articles, you can go to our blogs.