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Annapurna Regionमोहरे डाँडा

Mohare Danda

A forested hilltop at about 3,300 m south-west of Ghorepani with a community lodge and views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.

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Dhaulagiri rising above a line of fir trees, seen from Mohare Danda.
Photo: MarijaGrujovska (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Altitude
3,300 m*
Best months
Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov
Type
Trek stop
District
Myagdi, Gandaki
Permit
Permit required

Why go

Mohare Danda is a hilltop at about 3,300 m on the ridge south-west of Ghorepani, on the border of Myagdi and Parbat districts. A cleared summit gives a panorama from Dhaulagiri across the Kali Gandaki gorge to Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and, on clear days, Manaslu far to the east.

The hill is the high point of the Mohare Danda community trek, a 4-6 day route from the Beni side through Magar villages such as Banskharka and Nangi. Trails also connect Mohare Danda with Ghorepani and Poon Hill, so it can be combined with the Poon Hill or Khopra routes.

History and culture

The trek was set up as a community-based eco-trek by Mahabir Pun, the Nangi-born teacher known for bringing wireless internet to remote Himalayan villages, with lodges and homestays owned by local communities and income going to village schools and services. Mohare Danda has been described as hosting a wireless relay station for that network. The villages along the route are mainly Magar.

Things to do in Mohare Danda

  • Sunrise from the summit

    Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South catch the first light; the lodge is a few minutes from the top.

  • Link to Ghorepani

    A ridge trail connects to Ghorepani and Poon Hill in about 4-6 hours, depending on the route.

Weather and the best time to visit Mohare Danda

Weather in Mohare Danda

Forecast for 3,300 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.

Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.

Best time to visit

Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Good month: Mar
  4. Good month: Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Good month: Oct
  11. Good month: Nov
  12. Dec
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
October and November bring clear mountain views and dry trails; lodges are busiest in these months.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December to February is cold with possible snow; check that the lodge is open.
Spring (Mar-May)
March to May brings rhododendron flowers in the forest, warmer days and more afternoon cloud.
Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
June to August is wet, with leeches on the forest trails and few views.

Where to stay

Lodges

A community-run lodge on the hill; book through an agency or the community trek office.

No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.

Getting there

Mohare Danda is reached on foot, usually 2-3 days from road heads on the Beni side or via Ghorepani.

Nearest hub: Pokhara

  • roadPokhara to Beni and on to Galeshwor or Banskharka, roughly 3-5 hours by bus or jeep.
  • trekBanskharka to Mohare Danda via Nangi, usually 2 days.
Mount Everest 8,848.86Kangchenjunga 8,586Dhaulagiri I 8,167Manaslu 8,163Annapurna I 8,091Mohare DandaKathmandu
Boundary: Government of Nepal, Survey Department (2020). Peak data: Wikidata.

Permits and fees

Permit required

Sources disagree on whether the Mohare Danda route lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. Routes that link to Ghorepani, Poon Hill or Khopra enter it and need an ACAP permit.

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): Issued by the National Trust for Nature Conservation in Kathmandu and Pokhara or online; checked on the trail.
  • TIMS card: Check whether a TIMS card is currently required.
  • Guide rule: Since April 2023 foreign trekkers in national parks and conservation areas are generally required to go with a licensed guide; check the current rule.

Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against National Trust for Nature Conservation (Annapurna Conservation Area Project, e-permit links).

On the trail

On the Mohare Danda trek.

Previous stop:
Nangi
Next stop:
Tikot or Ghorepani
A typical day:
From Nangi, about 6-7 hours and roughly 1,000 m of climbing through forest.

Practical tips

  • At about 3,300 m, mild altitude symptoms are possible; go slowly. General information, not medical advice.
  • There is no ATM on the route; carry cash from Pokhara.
  • Nights are cold; bring a sleeping bag.
  • Trails are less marked than on the Poon Hill route; go with a guide.

Treks through Mohare Danda

Wide morning panorama from Poon Hill across rhododendron-dotted grassland to the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

A short teahouse loop from Pokhara through Magar and Gurung villages and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani and the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m), returning via Tadapani and Ghandruk.

Days
4 days
Maximum altitude
3,210 m
Difficulty
Easy
Rhododendron shrubs and patches of snow on a slope below snow peaks on the way to Khopra Danda.

Khopra Danda Trek

A quieter loop west of the Annapurna Sanctuary from Ghandruk via Tadapani, Dobato and Khopra Ridge (about 3,660 m) to Swanta, Ghorepani and Poon Hill, with an optional hike to Khayer Lake.

Days
7 days
Maximum altitude
3,660 m
Difficulty
Moderate
A wooden sign reading Mohare Danda 3300 m in front of the Annapurna range glowing at sunset.

Mohare Danda Trek

A short community-run trek from the Beni side through Magar villages to Mohare Danda (about 3,300 m), a hilltop with a community lodge facing Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.

Days
5 days
Maximum altitude
3,300 m
Difficulty
Moderate

Questions about Mohare Danda

How high is Mohare Danda?

About 3,300 m; the summit is mapped at 3,313 m.

Who runs the lodges on the Mohare Danda trek?

Local communities, under a community eco-trek started by Mahabir Pun.

Can Mohare Danda be combined with Poon Hill?

Yes, trails link Mohare Danda with Ghorepani and Poon Hill.

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Bamboo

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Chhomrong village spread across a steep hillside, seen from Lower Sinuwa across the valley.

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Nearby

Evening light on the peaks above Annapurna Base Camp, with the lodges of the camp on the moraine below.

National park or conservation area

Annapurna Region

Nepal's largest protected area, from Gurung hill villages and rhododendron forest to the dry valleys behind the Annapurna range.

Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-06. Sources: A complete guide to the Mohare Danda trek, Nepal Hiking Team, Mahabir Pun, Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap