Offers some of the best views of mountain peaks and Annapurna range
Mohare Danda Trek with Khopra Ridge via Nepal’s first internet village of Mahabir Poon’s Nagi Village is newly designed community based trekking routes in Annapurna Region. The Mohare Danda and Khopra Trek route goes through charming hamlets, high passes and rugged landscape. It offers some of the best views of mountain peaks and Annapurna range. The region is also rich in terms of unique culture, tradition and lifestyle of peoples. The Trail trek begins from Galwshwar of Parbat and passes Nagi, Narchang and Tatopani before ending at Beni of Myagdi. It is a community based trekking trail that has been developed as per the eco-friendly concept. The trekking route distance is approximately 60km. It is especially dense forest covered route with sunrise and sunset from Mahare Danda sun set from Nagi and Khopra and panoramic Himalayan view from complete routes. The main Himalaya peaks are Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Brahashikari, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV and Gurja Himal. Wireless internet facility is available in the villages and Khopra hill station.
Office representative welcomes you on your arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer be the hotel in Kathmandu where pre-trek arrival briefing and other information will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, down jacket, sleeping bag etc. For your kind information your group leader will be happy to assist you in any way he can. The evening you have sight seeing to the Hindu cremation temple and the Boudhanath Stupa both world Heritage sites.
Today; wilderness excursion will arrange your permits, you have choices to do preparing or a go visiting ancient old Buddhist and Hindi temples in Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu is home to many UNESCO listed world heritage sites. We can arrange guided sightseeing on client request.
After breakfast, we drive from Kathmandu to Galeshwor which is 285km west from Kathmandu. It takes about 7-8 hours. Galeshwor has its identity as a religious and cultural destination. Many pilgrims come to worship Galeshwor Mahadev with great devotion .Overnight at guest house.
Today, we begin our trek and cross the suspension bridge of Kali Gandaki River. We keep on continuing our trek passing through the panoramic landscape and typical Nepalese houses in the west region. We arrive at Banskharka which is mostly a Magar settlement. The village is famous for orange farming. Overnight at home stay.
Today we commence our journey towards Nagi, the famous village, known as “Internet Village”. This is the old and unique cultural settlement of Magar community. Wireless internet service started in the initiation of Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner Mahabir Pun is the main attraction of this village. From Nagi, we can view Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Tukuche and Dhampus Pass. Local people produce organic food, export handmade paper. The Sorathi dance is very popular cultural dance shown in the evening. Overnight at community lodge.
The journey starts from Nagi through the dense forests of Pine and rhododendron forests. We can observe fascinating mountain views on the way. Mohare Danda is the best view point for the sun rise and sunset. One can get the stunning mountain view of 28 peaks in the clear day from Annapurna and Gauri Shankar range. The community has operated a cross breeding project of yaks to generate income to finance their activities. Overnight at community lodge.
After taking hot breakfast, we trek to Phalate or Tikot, Tikot is also the village of Pun Magars. Tikot offers the great view of Dhaulagiri. There is also the community-run lodge to accommodate the trekkers. Overnight at community lodge.
We descend through the lovely forest of rhododendron and arrive at Khibang. Khibang is the beautiful village of around 800 Pun Magars. They produce 100% organic farm products. The village lies in the Annapurna Conservation Area. The place can provide wide knowledge about their life style, culture and their tradition. Overnight at community lodge.
After breakfast, we descend down through the Magar village. After crossing stream, we gradually ascend to the beautiful village of Swanta. This is the village about 52 houses, lies in Annapurna Conservation Area too. This is another spot from where we can view Dhaulagiri, Gurja, Tukuchu and Chuchura Peaks clearly. Overnight at community lodge.
We climb steep from Swanta via Dhandkharka. We pass through the cultivable land, dense forest and arrive at Khopra. Khopra is also the popular view point for the mountains in the western region to the far western region. It also offers the magnificent view of Andhra gorge (The world’s deepest gorge) and Dana Valley. Khopra valley is the gateway to the Barahi Tal, situated at an altitude of 4600m. The place is worth visited in the time of ritual thread ceremony festival. Overnight at community Lodge.
We make a day hike to Khayer Lake today, the glacial Khayer Barah Lake has cultural religious value, the lake is considered to be holy which is situated at an altitude of 4827 meter from the sea level. It is quite a long walk but you will not be disappointed and the views are worth it! A day pack lunch need to be carried with.
We walk down to through the pasture land. The landscape and rich vegetation has studded this area. The house made of stones and mud plaster are attached each other. There is also the dominant population of Magar community in Narchyang, about 2600 people. Overnight stay at home stay.
After breakfast, a hike less than two hours from Narchyang takes us to Tatopani. So, we descend down through the rough trail and explore the Kali Gandaki Valley. We can see the waterfall on the way. After crossing the Suspension bridge of Kali Gandaki River, we arrive at Tatopani (Hot Spring). This is the major attraction of natural hot water. Overnight at Guest House.
Today, we drive to Pokhara from Tatopani, nothing to do but relax and rest in Pokhara hotel.
After breakfast, we start our 200 kilometers drive back to Kathmandu. Better to hold on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the sceneries through the route. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Depart to home. Extra days are available at your own cost but we will be happy to arrange this for you.
Airport pick up and drop in a private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation on B.B Basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the itinerary.
Teahouse(lodge) accommodation during the trek.
Meals during the trek as per the Trip package. For Full Board all meals B.fast, lunch and dinner with a cup of hot beverage of choice.
Welcome Dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural show, beverages not included.
Use of warm gears such as Sleeping bag, Liner, Down jacket and Big Duffle bag.
Domestic flights as per the itinerary.
All applicable Permits for National Park entrance and tours to World heritage sites as per the trip package.
An experienced English speaking Group Leader and Guide for the Trek and Tours.
Service of Assistanct Sherpa and Porters during the treks.
Staff Cost including the Insurance, Wages, Meals and Domestic flights during the trek and Climbing is covered.
All necessary Government and Local Taxes.
International Fare and Visa Fee ( US$25 FOR 15 Days, US$ 40 FOR 30 Days);
Note: No Visa required for Indian nationals.
Any Travel and rescue insurance.
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara, also in some tours as per the trip package.
Personal expenses on laundry, beverages, cameras and gadgets charging and hot showers in treks and tours.
Excess Baggage charges at the Domestic airport.
Extra expenses due to flight delays and cancellations.
Extra Night in Kathmandu or Pokhara hotel because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain ( due to any unforeseen reason ).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu ( also in the case of early return from mountain ).
Gratuity and Tips for the Local trekking staff, guides and drivers.
Definitely! Our airport representative or your group Leader will be there catering you from day of your arrival till departure. Do check for MNT clip board on your arrival in Kathmandu airport outside the arrival terminal hall. Make sure you have provided your flight details to us in advance.
Yes, you can obtain Nepal tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. In fact for some countries Nepal visa is to be prearranged from their country itself prior to their entry to Nepal. For more details please check Nepal Visa and Entry Procedure in our website.
Any sort of vaccination is not mandatory while visiting Nepal. But we strongly suggest for a personal medical consent before you sign up for ‘ Visit Nepal’ packages if you have any pre medical history.
MNT has no overhead expenses on overseas offices. This means we can offer top quality service and facilities at a competitive price to exceed your expectation. No Hidden cost. The trip cost includes from your accommodation, local flight, private transportation, tours, trek permit, National Park or conservation fees to all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on trek, for details link to Cost inclusion and exclusion. In every detail, we set the highest possible standards from safety to the high quality type of warm gears and food provided to meet the international standard. We balance of exploration and relaxation, comfort and adventure at its best.
To book your spot on any of our trips, please fill up the online booking form at our website www.mysticalnepaltreks.com and send it to us along with the trip Security Deposit of 20% per person. Deposit can be paid by bank swift transfer, please see details in the website. On receipt of your booking details we will send you Trip Confirmation Receipt of your booking.
Typically our trekking days involve 4 to 8 hours of walking per day, including a lunch stop.The trail varies from easy hiking on the lower elevation to the strenuous walking over 5000 meter in Himalayas. A common misconception is that if you are a slow walker you may hold people back – Not So. The group members string out and there will always be one local staff walking with the last one, usually the Group Leader stays last. You walk at your own pace and stop when you feel like. There will always be our Trekking Sherpa, the assistant to guide who will be leading from the front ensuring that no one gets lost.
Trekking Days are so designed that the walking is enjoyable and safe. The companionship of other trekkers and staff positive attitude creates great environment and many memorable events. The day begins early at 6.30 am with a wakeup call. Before breakfast pack your gears into duffle bag by keeping some essential things in your daypack. After breakfast, we are usually on the trail by 8am and following a good morning walk, we stop for lunch break for about an hour. Continuing our walk for the second part of the day we reach the days destination usually around 4.00 pm as the afternoon walk is usually shorter than the morning. Having afternoon tea you can relax, read or have some game activities involving the local staff. Dinner is usually served around 6.30 to 7.00 pm.
We book clean and comfortable teahouse which we know very well. Our standard trips are based on twin bedded sharing accommodation. We can book private room for you if you like to add a supplement cost as per your requirement.
We offer the OPEN AND CHOICE MENU in our teahouse trek where you can select the food on your breakfast, lunch and dinner time. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the hygienic, plentiful and nutritious food. Most teahouse offer a variety if rice and noodle dishes, as well as seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for the breakfast.
We have our own experienced trek cook on all of the camping trips. We adhere to strict hygiene guidelines. To start the day, breakfast consists of a choice of porridge, muesli and cereal followed by omelet, fried or scrambled egg with bread. Lunch is generally a selection of salad, cooked vegetable dishes, pasta and traditional bread. Dinner is a hearty 3 course meal, starting with soup followed by main course and sweet dessert, tea coffee etc. Your trek leader is generally taking good supervision of how things are done in the kitchen keeping in control for hygiene and safety.
We are aware about the protection of our fragile environment while organizing trekking and climbing trips. We discourage in buying the plastic bottled mineral water as currently there is no proper provision for waste management. For that matter in our Everest treks for anything over a group of 4 persons we provide boiled water every evening prepared and served by our Sherpa into your personal drinking water bottles. We also recommend use of purification stuff for your personal use. And for the Annapurna treks the villages provide Safe Drinking water at stations and teahouse.
There is a beautiful saying that if you want to come up with any new ideas go walking. Trekking in the wilderness of Nepal has so much variation and also depends on the choice of your destination. Terrain varies from effortless to strenuous plus yet with a very well organized itinerary and enough time for adaptation makes a difference in the genre of trekking.
As for the level of fitness and trek preparation we suggest that trekking in Nepal mountains is not appropriate for someone with very weak ankles, knee, heart or lungs problems and for all these your doctor’s advice is obligatory. But even the kids of early age to the adults of 70 plus have walked to varied landscapes of Nepal. However Mystical Nepal Treks designed itinerary are flexible and attainable. Nevertheless trekking is not a walk in the park, it includes tremendous amount of ups and downs so to prepare for any trips in Nepal you need to train yourself with the everyday undulating walking with the amount of weight you could carry in your daypack.
We are committed on the welfare of our staff from trek Leaders/Guides to Sherpas, Cooks, and Porters. We ensure good wages, salary provident fund, proper insurance, to the equipment and clothing. They are the most valuable members of our organization and the people who make every trip a success.
You need general travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance, as well as rescue insurance. Read your policy’s fine print to make sure it covers you for trekking or climbing, depending on what trip you have booked, and that it covers you for helicopter evacuation.
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.
MNT trip itineraries have been professionally designed to minimize the effects of High Altitude sickness. Extensive medical kit is carried on all our trips. In addition Portable Altitude Chamber Bag ( a life saving device) is brought as a safety backup on high elevation treks and expeditions. All our Leaders and Guides are well trained in Wilderness Medicine and First Aid Course who are competent to recognize any mountain ailment and act accordingly on the spot.
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is an adventure holiday thus do not expect shower each day. Now days, some of the teahouses up to 4000 meters have hot shower facilities depending on the trekking regions. Laundry services are available at limited place on trek.
You will be carrying your day pack with warm clothes, rain pocho, drinking water, snacks, sun block, camera etc. you need for the day. Generally it will be light around 3 to 4 kilos.
Most airlines fly direct to Bangkok from North America, Europe and Australia and New Zealand. From there Thai Airways fly direct to Kathmandu 10 times a week. Silk Air ( Singapore Airlines) and Cathay Pacific via Hong kong also has regular flights and there are many flights via Doha, Qatar, New Delhi, Hong Kong to Kathmandu.
All our trip itinerary have an arrival and departure day from Kathmandu so you can arrive and leave Kathmandu as per the program. You are also welcome and encouraged to arrive a day earlier or leave Nepal a day later to have a look around the vibrant Kathmandu Valley. MNT arrange any extra activities as per your interest outside the main package.
Yes, the facility is available almost each teahouse at a cost of usually about 2 to 3 US$ per hour. We use the voltages 220 – 240 volts to power and 2 point plugs is recommended to bring.
It depends if you are used to it is very handy. It is recommended for knee support and for down hills specially. The walk is manageable without them at times.
Yes there are dozens of trekking shops in Thamel area of Kathmandu. Our trekking guide will be happy to assist you in this regard.
It works in most major cities. Check with your service provider before you go if they have a reciprocal agreement with countries you are travelling to and make sure you remember to get international roaming turned on. You can also buy a local mobile SIM card in Kathmandu.
It is notoriously difficult to predict the weather conditions in the Himalayas. Normally days are warm and nights are cold. There can be snow or rain storms at any time. Between 1000 and 3500 meters the temperature could go as high as 20 degree celsius to 5 degree. At higher altitude the temperature ranges from 20 degrees to -10 degree celsius. During winter month of December the days are 10 degree colder. Good polarizing sunglasses for high altitude and large brimmed hat are really helpful. Expect the unexpected.
Tipping is an accepted part of trekking although it is completely personal matter. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Up to 10% of the trip cost as tipping could be a guideline.
Before we depart for the trek all your left luggage and valuable is to be deposited in the safety store and safety deposit box at the hotel or you could also feel safe with MNT office for storage which you can claim effortlessly on your return after trek.
The maximum weight they allow you is 15 kilos that is including your hand carry bag.