An off-the-beaten-path to Khopra Ridge and Mohare Danda!

In the past centuries, lofty summits had always inspired mankind to reach the sky or beyond it. Even at the present time, high mountains are the origin of imagination, creativity and various forms of artwork. With a glimpse of countryside dominated by snow-covered mountaintops, an individual can acquire thrill, delight as well as peace of mind. Therefore, travel enthusiasts make their way across remote and pristine regions comprising lush woodlands, rugged terrains, verdant valley, gushing rivers and native settlements to set their foot at the viewpoint from where they can rejoice in the exquisite mountain vistas. Such an experience is delivered by the Khopra Ridge and Mohare Danda trek. This trekking route is one of the best destinations in Nepal for those trekkers who seek serene trail to trek upon instead of crowded and exploited trails.

Mohare and Khopra Ridge trek is lately unlocked trekking destination in the Annapurna Region, celebrated widely as an alternative to Ghorepani-Poonhill trekking positioned in the very region. Multiple teahouses, community lodges, and fairly easy trail make this trek blissful; enabling trekkers to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. The trek progresses across the off the beaten path, often leading to remote villages, which allow the trekkers to experience genuine rural homestay hospitality. Along the trail, you’ll come across native settlements that feature cheese factory, mushroom farms, sacred forests and temples, handmade paper production facility, community nursery, yak and cow cross breeding farm and health post equipped with advanced telemedicine. The very trek provides a window of opportunity to perceive the elements of rustic Nepalese villages situated in Western Nepal. Initiated by Ramon Magsaysay Award (often referred as Nobel Prize of Asia) winner Mahabir Pun with the aim to attract tourist at his birthplace in order to encourage sustainable development via Eco-tourism; Khopra Ridge and Mohare Danda trek is based on the concept of community investment for the sustainable future. The villages in this region have made their investment in the accommodation services along the trail and the revenue generated from them is re-invested back to the schools within the very villages.

Accompanied by the awe-inspiring vistas of snow-clad peaks; the trek commences from Pokhara and traverses picturesque landscapes complemented with woodland of oak, rhododendron and spruce, waterfalls, streams, and numerous species of flora and fauna. At the course of this trek, you can take pleasure of this natural splendour. In addition, the trail passes through the settlements primarily inhabited by Poon Magars along with other ethnic tribes such as Gurung, Brahmins, Chetri, Kami, and Damai . This cultural diversity adds rich flavours to the trek. You can get acquainted with the culture and traditional lifestyle of the native communities. Besides the sublime panorama encompassing Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massifs alongside Mt. Machhapuchhre; you can enjoy the best sunrise and sunset from both Mohare Danda (3,300m) and Khopra Ridge. If you have more time, you can explore holy Khair Lake positioned at 4,600m asl.

The best time-period is spring season (March-June) and autumn (September - December). An escapade that can be enjoyed with family or unaccompanied; this very trek offers more than you have asked for! What are you waiting for?? Contact us right now and set off for this trek of the lifetime!!