Side by side
| Mohare Danda Trek | Nar Phu Valley Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 10 |
| Highest point | 3,300 m | 5,320 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Strenuous |
| Total distance | 44 km | 115 km |
| Best months | March to May and October to December | March to May and September to November |
| Typical cost | $380 to $650 | $1,100 to $1,850 |
| Starts from | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara | Koto (near Chame) |
| 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 Nar Phu Valley Trek if
The Nar Phu Valley trek is a 10 day restricted route north of the Annapurna Circuit reaching 5,320 m at Kang La Pass. It leads into medieval stone hamlets, ancient monasteries, and dramatic trans-Himalayan gorges near the Tibetan border, requiring special permits and a registered guide.
Remote trails chiseled out of vertical canyon cliffs, sustained altitude in Phu village, and an early morning pass crossing over Kang La at 5,320 m.
