Mohare Hill Trek

Mohare hill trek is an 11 days cultural eco trek to the Mohare Hill of Annapurna Region. Mohare Hill is also popular by the name Mohare Danda where “Danda” is the translation of Hill in the Nepali language. Meanwhile, the altitude of Mohare Danda is 3,300 meters above sea level. Mohare Danda lies in the Myagdi district of Nepal on the periphery of the Annapurna Conservation Area. An 11 days itinerary of Mohare Hill Trek where you will be exploring one of the best hill stations which are often compared with Poon Hill.

Mohare hill trek is an ideal choice for trekkers willing to travel in less crowded areas with an awesome view of the mountain ranges. Besides that Mohare hill trek is an awesome opportunity to view some of the high mountain ranges including Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Situated about 3 km away from Poon Hill, The difficulty level of the Mohare Hill trek is moderate. Also popular by the name “Eco Lodge Community Trek” and “Myagdi Community Eco Trek” the Mohare Hill trek passes through beaten trekking trails, beautiful hilltops, forests, rivers, and many more attractive places.

Mohare Hill offers the closest views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This trail is certainly considered the best choice for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Traveling on the off-beat site of the Annapurna region, bounded by hills, forests of Oaks and Bamboo, and rivers give you a phenomenal experience. Similarly, the rich culture and traditions of the Magar and Gurung communities are also the main highlights of this trek. Mohare Hill Yoga Trek can be done and it is one of the ideal treks with such good spots and views for the yoga trek in Nepal.

There is no specific best season to explore this trek. Mohare Hill is similar to Poon Hill in terms of weather conditions. Autumn and Spring are the best seasons for the Mohare Danda trek. During those months of the year, the sky is clear and the chances of rainfall are low. Morning and late afternoon are the best times of the day at Mohare Hill; amazing sunrise and sunset views over the mountain ranges can be seen. 

During March, April, and May the dry season ends in Nepal and is one of the ideal months of the year to explore Mohare Danda. The chance of rainfall is also meager and the sky is clear. The blooming rhododendron flowers throughout the trail make the trek even more wonderful during these months of the year. During September, October, and November the monsoon season ends in Nepal and clear views of the mountain ranges can be seen. Which makes it an ideal month to visit Mohare Danda. 

Mohare Danda (Hill)

Mohare Hill is situated southwest of Poon Hill. Meanwhile, there are two ways to reach Mohare Hill. The first one is from Nagi Village and another is from Poon Hill. Mohare Hill is a newly established trekking destination because of that there are few hotels and lodges around this area. At the top of Mohare Hill, there is a single community lodge that is run by the local people. Starting in 2010 Mohare Danda has gained a lot of popularity in recent years by its amazing scenarios and the distance of the trek. The best part of Mohare Hill is that the amazing view of the sunrise and sunset can be seen from the community lodge situated at the top of the hill. Unlike Poon Hill, no further climb is needed to witness the amazing scenario. The view can also be seen while having a meal from the community lodge itself. 

Mohare Hill was discovered by backpackers searching for alternatives to Poon Hill. Compared to Poon Hill, Mohare Hill gets comparatively fewer numbers of tourists every year. But in terms of the mountain views that can be seen, it is still better than Poon Hill. The total distance of Mohare Hill trekking in Nepal is about 50 km in total. However, the distance can be different according to the site visit of the places during the trek. 

About Mohare Hill Trek

Mohare Hill trek starts from Galeshwor of the Myagdi district of Nepal. From Kathmandu, you can drive or fly to Pokhara and further continue the journey toward Galeshwor. The distance from Pokhara to the headquarters of the Myagdi district Beni is about 80 km. Meanwhile, the distance from Beni to Galeshwor is 3 km. Galeshwor is the starting point of the trek. Alternatively, you can also start the trek from Ghandruk village. After about an hour of drive, you can reach Nayapul and a further drive will take you to the beautiful Gurung village - Ghandruk. 

From Galeshwor the trek leads to Bas Kharka village popular for orange farming. The oranges grown here have a high rate in the domestic markets. Meanwhile, September and October are the best months for oranges in Bas Kharka. The further walk will lead you to Nagi village for an overnight stay. Which was popularized by the popular public figure of Nepal Mahabir Pun. He is an IT pioneer and is working to develop the remote villages of Nepal. 

It takes a day to reach Mohare Danda from Nagi village and pass through beautiful rhododendron forests. Jaw-dropping views of the Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchre, and many more can be seen from the hill. Meanwhile, the sunrise and sunset view from Mohare Hill is a lifetime experience. The next day you will cross Ghorepani and reach Deaurai for the overnight stay. The trail is awesome and the mountain views and rhododendron forests add extra beauty throughout the day. After a day of the walk, you will reach Ghandruk village and spend a night in this beautiful Gurung village.

Eco-Trail

Mohare hill trek community also manages this eco-trail. This trial was started in 2010 with the help of UNDP/MEDEP. It was initiated to promote sustainable ecotourism and support local community projects to uplift local people’s standards. Initially, the residents of the Myagdi and Parbat districts. Mohare Hill community lodges afford homestay and local lodges focusing on village tourism. So, this trek is also popular as Eco-Community Lodge Trek. However, One can choose Mohare Hill Trek as a trekking destination to explore the unlimited cultural and natural beauties of Nepal.

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