Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Annapurna Base Camp Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 10 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 4,130 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Total distance | 44 km | 110 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to April and October to December |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $650 to $1,200 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Nayapul or Jhinu Danda, near Pokhara |
| Permits | 2 | 1 |
Choose the Mohare Danda Trek if
The Mohare Danda trek is a 5 day community eco route in the Annapurna foothills reaching 3,300 m on the Mohare ridge. Developed to support rural schools and villages, it delivers spectacular panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South while avoiding the crowded trails of nearby Poon Hill.
Gentle mountain ascents through pine and rhododendron woods on village pathways. Altitudes stay comfortably low with virtually no risk of severe altitude sickness.
Choose the Annapurna Base Camp Trek if
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a 10 day route in central Nepal that climbs through terraced villages and bamboo forest into the Annapurna Sanctuary at 4,130 m. It starts near Pokhara, needs no flight, and is the best first Himalayan trek for most people.
Long staircase days rather than thin air. The altitude stays low enough that acclimatisation is rarely the limiting factor, but the stone steps above Chhomrong punish unprepared knees.
