Compare Mohare Danda Trek by Epic Adventures vs Best of Nepal by Indus Travels

Day 1: Kathmandu Airport Arrival

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in our capital city Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by one of our team members and transferred to your hotel. After check in and some refreshments, our senior Sherpa guide will come to meet you and give you a brief orientation about Mohare Danda Trek. You can then go for a stroll down some of the lively streets to get familiar with the area, and have a bite to eat. Overnight at hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara 6hrs.drive or/fly to Pokhara 30 mins. flight

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight at Pokhara

After breakfast, we leave our hotel early in the morning for a drive with scenic views along the road to Pokhara via the Prithivi national highway. The drive could take roughly 7-8 hrs to reach Pokhara. We can also take the option of travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara by plane which takes far less time, 35 minutes. We then stay overnight at our hotel in the lovely ‘City of Lakes’, Pokhara.

Day 3: Drive to Galeshwor(1170m.) and trek to Bans Kharka(1525m.) – 3 hrs walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, we have a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Galeshwor along the banks of the Kali Gandai river. After lunch, we will begin our hike to Bans Kharka. It is roughly a 3 hour ascending hike where you will also get the chance to cross the suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the world’s deepest. . Overnight  at  Bans Kharka.

Day 4: Trek to Naangi(2230m.) – 7 hrs walk

After enjoying breakfast, we will begin our trek to Nangi. It is about 6-7 hours walk from Bans Kharak where you will encounter beautiful villages, stunning views of mountainous landscapes. We will also visit an organic farm school and the Magar settlement on this day. We will again stay in community lodge accommodation with full board meals.

Day 5: Trek to Mohare Danda(3300m.) – 7 hrs walk

Today’s trail goes through beautiful forests of Oak and Rhododendrons with magnificent views of mountains such as Machapuchare (Fishtail), south Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukche and many more. In the evening, the glorious sunset from Mohare hill station will be just reward for the long trekking. Overnight stay is at a community lodge with full board meals.

Day 6: Trek to Ghorepani (2750m.) via Poon Hill( 3210m.) 5 to 6 hrs walk

Today we will again be passing through more forests of Rhododendron on our way to Ghorepani. The spectacular views of the Annapurna range are in full-view at Poon Hill, making the climb to get there well worth it. Overnight stay in Ghorepani is at a lodge with full board meals.

Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk village(1900m.) – 5 hrs walk

Overnight at Ghandruk with all meals included.

We will be crossing varying terrain which will include flatlands, forests, cultivated lands and also another suspension bridge at Khumnu Khola. At the pristine & serene village of Ghandruk you will witness breath-taking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. There are several hotels and teahouses at the village and you are certain to receive a warm welcome with customary Nepalese hospitality. If you camp in its terraced fields give you are sure to experience feelings of adventure!

Day 8: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara hotel – 4 hrs walk

Overnight at hotel includes breakfast.

Today is the last day of your trek. After breakfast, we ascend to Nayapul, about a 5 hour walk, following a trail paved by stones; we walk through some more beautiful villages. After crossing Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti. And then half an hour from Birethanti, we enter Nayapul. From here, we can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara.

Day 9: Drive back to Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, we head up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and Kurintar where Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple, this is a temple where most Nepalese come to have their wishes granted before leaving home or getting married. From Naubise we climb up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu and finally reach our hotel & a lovely soft warm bed. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel includes dinner.

Day 10: Departure Day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast and our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home. We hope to see you again someday.

Today make your own way to your gateway airport to board your international flight to Nepal via another gateway. Enjoy in-flight meals and services on your overnight flight 

On arrival in Kathmandu today you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  Nepal’s capital city enjoys an exquisite setting amidst snow-covered mountain peaks, friendly locals, several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a series of ornate stone temples dating back hundreds of years. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day at leaisure , perhaps joing our optional tour. 

This morning travel overland to Chitwan National Park (CNP), a World Heritage Site in Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal.  A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park, but it is especially renowned for its protection of the One Horned Rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Gharial Crocodile. Overnight in Chitwan

Today your experienced guide will take you into the park to search for some of the incredible animals that live here, including the Great Asian One-horned Rhinoceros, Leopard, and Sloth Beer, deer, monkeys, wild boar and 460 different species of birds. Royal Bengal Tiger, being territorial and nocturnal in behavior, will normally not appear during the day, but sometimes your luck can do wonders and you may have an unforgettable sight of the king of the forest. You may also be able to paddle in a dugout canoe to the point where three rivers meet; the perfect place to see the park’s diverse birdlife and maybe even some crocodiles.  Later today you may have the chance to see a Stick Dance, a centuries-old dance performed by members of the Tharu tribe. Overnight in Chitwan

Resting deep in the Himalayas around 200 km west of Kathmandu is Pokhara, Nepal’s most popular holiday resort and your destination for today.  Pohkara offers a range of exhilarating outdoor activities as well as numerous scenic spots where you can simply relax and unwind; from sitting by the peaceful lake and taking in the view of the extraordinary surrounding mountains to visiting cultural villages, there is plenty to keep every visitor occupied. Overnight in Pokhara

Today you can enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city.  You will see Pokhara’s most important sights, enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas and experience an unforgettable boat ride on the beautiful Phewa Lake. Overnight in Pokhara

This morning travel overland to Dhulikhel, an authentic Nepalese town at the far east of the Kathmandu Valley where the culture and traditions of the local Newari people have stayed strong. It is one of the best spots in the country from which to admire the magnificence of the rugged Himalayan peaks.  The charming old town boasts two lovely temples in distinct Vishnu and Hari Siddhi styles, and a Kali temple set on a hilltop above the town.  Enjoy the town at your leisure. Overnight in Dhulikhel

Today you will be transferred back to Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport for your onward flight.            

Arrive back in the USA