Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Manaslu Circuit Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 16 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 5,106 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Challenging |
| Total distance | 44 km | 177 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to April and October to November |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $1,400 to $2,800 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Soti Khola (700 m) or Machha Khola |
| Permits | 2 | 3 |
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 Manaslu Circuit Trek if
The Manaslu Circuit is a 14 to 18 day restricted-area trek in the Gorkha District of western Nepal, circumnavigating Manaslu (8,163 m), the world's eighth highest mountain. The route crosses the Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m and offers a rawer, less-crowded alternative to the Annapurna Circuit with comparable cultural depth and mountain scale.
The route is long and the Larkya La crossing demands proper acclimatisation. The trail is well-worn but involves some exposed rocky sections and glacier moraines near the pass. A restricted area permit and mandatory guide are required.
