Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Mardi Himal Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 6 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 4,500 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Total distance | 44 km | 55 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to April and October to December |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $400 to $700 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Kande (1,750 m) or Forest Camp via taxi from 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 Mardi Himal Trek if
The Mardi Himal trek is a 5 to 7 day moderate trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area that follows a ridge high above the Modi Khola valley to a high camp at 4,500 m with extraordinary close-range views of Machhapuchhre (the Fishtail) and Mardi Himal. Opened to trekkers in 2012, it remains significantly less crowded than the nearby Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill routes.
The High Camp altitude of 4,500 m requires good acclimatisation and cold-weather preparation. The trails are well-marked but steeper than Poon Hill.
