Nepal · Trekking

10-Day Mohare Khopra Trek from Pokhara with Homestays and Himalaya Views

10 Days Round trip from Pokhara Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy an adventurous trek to Mohare Khopra
02 Marvel at stunning views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
03 Trek through Rhododendron forests
04 Stay in local homestays and community lodges
05 Witness mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views over the high Himalayas

Embark on a challenging yet beautiful Mohare Khopra trekking trip in the Annapurna region, rich in diverse culture, unique traditions, and lifestyles. Witness mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views over the high Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna massifs, and pass through expansive Rhododendron forests for alluring nature sights.

Witness an excellent morning view from Muldai Viewpoint, which is better than the view from Mohare Danda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pokhara, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghandruk

Languages English, French, Hindi, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pokhara to Nayapool and Trek to Purna Gao

Eat breakfast at your hotel, meet your tour guide, and drive to Nayapool by taxi or another means of transport. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Then, start walking to Purna Gao through different villages and uphill trails.

At Purna Gao, accommodation will be at a local basic homestay.

Day 02

Trek Through Forests to Sashar Dhara

Today, cross busy forests and stop halfway for tea and biscuits.
Have lunch and later reach Sashar Dhara.

At Sashar Dhara, there is a single local house for your overnight stay.

Day 03

Sashar Dhara to Ngagi with Mountain Views

Have a hot food break on the way to Ngagi from Sashar Dhara. Carry your own pots and EP Gas to prepare emergency food on the way. Tea or coffee with biscuits will be available as on the previous day. These two days offer you an extravagant experience.
See stunning mountain views from Ngagi, including Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri at 8167 m.

Stay in a community lodge.

Day 04

Climb Through Rhododendron Forest to Mohare Danda

From Ngagi village, head up to Mohare Danda. There is no option to have lunch on the way, so manage your food accordingly.
Climb through the Rhododendron forest until you reach Mohare Danda. Again, see stunning views from Mohare Danda of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri.

Day 05

Descend to Swanta Village

Start crossing and walking down the hillside to reach Swanta Village.
Have a hot lunch on the way from Mohare Danda to Swanta Village.

Day 06

Walk to Chistibang via Bamboo Forest and Waterfalls

Walk for about 5-6 hours at an easy pace to reach Chistibang. The bamboo forest and steep stream with waterfalls will surely catch your attention.
On the way, visit a turbine to see how the stream produces electricity.

Day 07

Swanta Village to Khopra Danda

After breakfast, trek to Khopra Danda. Danda means a kind of ridge or dune shaped like a viewpoint. Today is a short walking day of about 3 hours. If people can go higher, they can continue after having something at the lodge.
You can hike to Khayar Lake if you have time and courage. It takes at least 8-9 hours.

Day 08

Khopra Danda to Dobate via Chistibang and Bayeli

Trek down to Chistibang and climb up through Bayeli until you reach Dobate.

Day 09

Muldai Viewpoint and Trek to Chuile

Witness an excellent morning view from Muldai Viewpoint, which is better than the view from Mohare Danda. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to climb from the lodge.
Head back to the lodge to collect your belongings, then trek to Chuile through huge Rhododendron forests, passing Tadapani. There is a possibility of seeing langurs.

Day 10

Trek to Ghandruk and Return to Pokhara

Trek shortly to Ghandruk and spend some time there, then drive to Pokhara. It will take 4-5 hours depending on the transport service. If you reserve a jeep, the journey will be fantastic.
Chill out at Lakeside in the evening.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Khopra Danda ridge, Mohare Danda viewpoints, Rhododendron forests, Dhaulagiri

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pokhara 4 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Trekking permits according to the itinerary
TIMS cards: Trekking Information Management System
Food and accommodation during the trip: B/L/D
Hot drinks - tea and coffee during the trek
Porters and guide with their wages
Insurance for guide and porters
Entry fee of Annapurna Conservation Area
Local airport tax and land transportation according to the program
Applicable Nepal government tax

What's Not Included

Nepal entry visa, PCR checking charge, quarantine if necessary, and insurance for COVID-19
International flights and airport tax
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, hot or mineral water
Laundry service and bar bills
Internet and battery charge
Alcoholic drinks with mineral water
Emergency rescue and all those things not mentioned above

What to bring

Jackets (fiber or down)
Woollen shirts and thick sweaters
Waterproof jacket with hood or poncho, tracksuit, track shoes, trousers, thermal underwear, and thermal coat
2 pairs of loose-fitting long shorts/skirts, a pair of gloves, a pair of sandals, and thermal underwear
Woolen hat, long-sleeved shirt, towel and hankies, lightweight walking boots, 2 pairs of thin socks, and 2 pairs of woolen socks
Snow glasses and sunglasses, walking-trekking sticks, duffle bag or kit bag to carry gear while trekking
2-4 plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones, and 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose of garbage
Water bottle, water-purifying tablets, toilet articles and towels, toilet paper, umbrella (optional)
Headlamp, torch, candles, matches/lighters
Binoculars, camera, trekking map and compass, pillow, knife, passport photograph, reading materials, pencil, rubber, pen and notebook, lip guard, and toilet paper
Camp shoes/sandals: a luxury for your feet at the end of the day. Sandals or running shoes are useful and can be bought cheaply in Kathmandu. They are also necessary for showers during the Khumbu and Annapurna treks.
Thermal shirts/underwear/nightwear thermals: good thermals, both tops and bottoms, are best for cold-weather trekking. They help keep you warm at night in the sleeping bag. Silk-weight is the lightest and warm.
Fleece/sweatpants: good for the cold evening and morning
Day-wear T-shirts/shirts: at lower altitudes, trekking weather will be hot, so T-shirts and shirts are recommended
Trekking pants: recommended to have 2 pairs
Wind pants: if your trekking pants are reasonably windproof, special wind pants are not needed. If you do bring a pair, Gore-Tex is not necessary. Similar non-waterproof pants are quite OK.
Underwear: regular everyday type
Neck gaiter: for winter trekking, these are excellent for staying warm
Trekking poles/sticks: trekking poles are very useful, especially for downhill walking. On popular trekking routes in Nepal, you can also buy wooden trekking poles sold by children, although trekking can be done without them.
Sunglasses: good wraparound glasses suitable for snow are recommended. It is bright at high altitude, but specialized glacier glasses with side pieces are not needed. Contact lens wearers usually report very few problems except cleaning them in these conditions.
Mittens/gloves: a good pair of windproof gloves is essential. You can buy them cheaply in Kathmandu if you do not already have them.
Sun hat/woolen hat: trekking in spring and summer at lower altitude is hotter and sunny throughout the day, so bring a hat or small cap to protect from sunburn. On the upper part of the trek, it is colder and windier, so a woolen hat will help keep your head warm.
First aid kit: all our trekking tour and trek leaders carry a first aid kit box, including medicine for altitude sickness, diarrhea, and other small problems. You should bring any personal medicines that you need, as sometimes your local medicine is more effective than what we provide.
Water purification: some places on the teahouse trek sell mineral water, but it is discouraged.
Water bottle: two 1-liter water bottles are recommended. Bring good-quality, leak-proof bottles that can hold boiling water. European aluminum bottles are best.
Torch/flashlight: a flashlight or headlamp is necessary
Towel: during the trek, towels are not available at guest houses, so you need one small and light towel for trekking
Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen: the sun is strong at altitude, especially after snow. Bring at least sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 15, and preferably SPF 30+. These can also be bought in Kathmandu.
Moisturizer: the air is dry and windy, and some parts of the trek are dusty, so moisturizer is good to carry for your skin. From an environmental point of view, because of plastic bottles, hot and boiled water can be obtained from guest houses. Iodine tablets and chlorine water purification drops are recommended.
Toiletries: shampoo, soap, scissors, hair products, toothbrush and toothpaste, tissues, sun cream, chap stick, antiseptic hand wipes, face washer, etc.
Daypack: this should be comfortable, and a good waistband that transfers some of the weight to the hips is most important. It needs to be big enough to carry a jacket, fleece, water, camera, and odds and ends. Kathmandu now offers a range of packs from cheap ones to top-of-the-range options.
Footwear: one pair of sturdy light- to middle-weight hiking boots. Typically, these are a combination of nylon and leather. We suggest boots with a Gore-Tex lining to be waterproof. These shoes should have a lug sole for good traction and provide lateral support for the ankles, which is essential while hiking. Heavy-weight all-leather backpacking boots are not recommended. Be sure your footwear is broken in and fits well. Boots should fit comfortably over one thin liner sock and a mid-weight wool sock to reduce chafing and blisters. Tennis shoes or sandals are also useful for camp use or bathing.
Socks: four pairs of liner socks and four pairs of mid-weight wool socks. Socks and footwear should be coordinated for a proper fit.
Backpack: for travel in Nepal and for trekking, a backpack is more suitable than a suitcase. If you plan on trekking or hiking, a sturdy and comfortable backpack and daypack are essential. Have your backpack expertly fitted before departure. Your backpack should also have a waterproof cover. Normally, you need two: one of 60 liters and another of 25 liters is more suitable.
Sleeping bag: down-filled sleeping bags are better for Nepal tours and trekking. Borrow, rent, or buy a good one, ideally a 4-5 season bag, because high-altitude nights will be cold. Good down is fluffy, light, and thick. A muff, or extra section around the neck, makes a big difference to the overall warmth of a bag. Reasonable sleeping bags are cheaply available for rent or purchase in Kathmandu. We advise you to take one rated to -20.
Sleeping bag liner: cotton, silk, or fleece. It saves washing your sleeping bag and adds warmth.
Down jacket/Gore-Tex: this jacket is needed for trekking up to 3200 m and also for the cold evenings and mornings. If you do not have one and only want it for trekking in Nepal, you can rent one in Nepal.
Fleece jacket: most trekkers consider this essential, but alternatives are a thick thermal top or a light down jacket. In Kathmandu, you can get almost any kind of fleece you need.
Rain jacket/wind shell: the jacket should be very water-repellent and roomy.