Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Makalu Base Camp Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 18 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 4,870 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Strenuous |
| Total distance | 44 km | 145 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to May and October to November |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $1,450 to $2,200 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Num (via Tumlingtar flight and jeep) |
| 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 Makalu Base Camp Trek if
The Makalu Base Camp trek is an 18 day wilderness route in eastern Nepal leading into Makalu Barun National Park to the base of Mount Makalu at 4,870 m. Trekkers journey from subtropical cloud forests over rugged Shipton La pass into the dramatic sheer granite amphitheatre of Barun Valley.
Demanding high-altitude crossing of Shipton La at 4,210 m with steep climbs and descents. The upper Barun valley is remote with simple teahouses and unpredictable mountain weather.
