Mohare Danda Community Eco Trek

Leaving Pokhara by road, we travel west past rural farm settlements alongside the Kali Gandaki River until we reach Galeshwor at 1,170 m. After a brief rest, we begin our climb on stone steps rising above the river valley. The path ascends steadily through agricultural terraces for two to three hours before arriving at the small hillside settlement of Banskharka at 1,526 m, where we spend the night in a community homestay.

Today our route continues upward through wooded slopes and scattered farm clearings. We navigate a mix of gradual ascents and forested paths for six to seven hours, taking in early perspectives of the surrounding hills. We reach the large Magar village of Nangi at 2,320 m by afternoon, a settlement known for its local school and community forestry projects.

Our trail today leads us steadily higher through dense ridge forests. We maintain a measured pace on the steep uphill sections, emerging above the treeline onto the open expanse of Mohare Danda at 3,310 m. From this high camp, we look out directly toward the high snow peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

We begin our descent from the ridge, following the trail downward through shaded hillsides and terraced fields. The walk takes approximately six to seven hours as we drop in elevation toward another traditional settlement. We settle for the evening in the village of Khibang at 2,060 m.

A shorter walking day of four to five hours leads us across undulating terrain and local farm tracks. We arrive at Tikot at 2,210 m by midday, leaving time to explore the stone-paved alleys and interact with the local residents of this traditional Magar village.

Our final morning involves a three-hour descent down to the valley floor, reaching the roadside settlement of Tiplyang at 1,030 m on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Here our vehicle awaits to drive us back to Pokhara, concluding our trek.