Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Khopra Danda Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 8 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 4,660 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Total distance | 44 km | 78 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to May and October to December |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $680 to $1,150 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Nayapul or Ghandruk, near Pokhara |
| Permits | 2 | 2 |
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 Khopra Danda Trek if
The Khopra Danda trek is an 8 day ridge trail in Nepal's Annapurna region reaching 3,660 m at the lodge and 4,660 m at holy Khayer Lake. It offers close panoramic views of Mount Dhaulagiri across the Kali Gandaki gorge without the heavy foot traffic of Poon Hill.
Steep forest trails and an exposed ridgeline. The excursion up to Khayer Lake at 4,660 m requires good fitness, early morning departures and steady footing over loose stone paths.
