Side by side
| Poon Hill & Ghorepani Trek | Mohare Danda Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 5 |
| Highest point | 3,210 m | 3,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Total distance | 52 km | 44 km |
| Best months | January to April and October to December | March to May and October to December |
| Typical cost | $350 to $650 | $380 to $650 |
| Starts from | Nayapul (1,070 m), 1.5 hours from Pokhara by bus | Galeshwor or Beni, near Pokhara |
| Permits | 2 | 2 |
Choose the Poon Hill & Ghorepani Trek if
The Poon Hill trek is a 4 to 5 day easy-to-moderate loop from Pokhara that gives beginners an authentic Himalayan trekking experience without extreme altitude or long duration. The centerpiece is the pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 m for the most celebrated mountain sunrise in Nepal, with views across Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.
The altitude is low enough that acclimatisation is rarely an issue, but the stone staircase sections above Tikhedhunga require good knee strength. This is a genuinely accessible first Himalayan trek.
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.
