Detail ItineraryMohare Khopra Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Difficult Yet Alternative Trail to ABC

Duration 19 Days
Trip Difficulty STRENUOUS
AccommodationHotel + Tea House
TransportationCar + Coach
Trip StyleHiking + Excursion
DestinationNepal

Meals: Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast

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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Trekking Trail Nepal welcomes you at the Kathmandu International Airport for the Annapurna Adventure Trek in Nepal.

Later we transfer you to our hotel in the tourist center of Thamel. In Thamel, you are not only able to explore and experience the chaos of Nepal but also complete the equipment list as last minutes packing.

In addition, we will surely answer your questions about Trekking, packing, weather, itinerary, or anything related to Nepal and Annapurna Adventure Trekking in Nepal.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara.
After you enjoy the first breakfast in Nepal, you start the driving tour towards our next destination Pokhara. This 200 km coach/car drive takes about 6-7 hours passes through many valleys, hills, a small town through the river gorges.

This Long drive definitely worth doing to see and experience the natural beauty of Pokhara. Yes, will understand why we call Pokhara the tourist capital of Nepal.

Lunch on the way and overnight at the hotel close to Phewa Lake.
Day 03: Drive to Beni and Trek to Banskharka.
The day starts as usual after breakfast with the views of the Annapurna Himalayas Range. For these amazing views you don’t need big efforts, just take a lift and reach the rooftop.

We start our drive to Beni, this takes about 3-4 hours with tea and viewpoint breaks. From Beni actual Annapurna Adventure Trekking start. We hike up through the green fields of Mallaje and continue till Banskharka. Later you can explore the village of Banskharaka, agriculture and Kiwi farm, orange garden, and traditional village house.
Here you can experience the Homestay Accommodation with meals on the community lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Nangi Village.
Breakfast and explore the trekking trail between Banskharka toy Danda Kateri till Nangi. The route passes through the forest, grassland, and agricultural fields along with the typical village of Danda Kateri and Banbade.

The peace disturbing by the birds and the flow of wind with views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas mountain makes day 4 of Annapurna Adventure Trek another best one.

Later after taking the rest at Nangi Community Lodges we can explore the Nangi Village, school, and Himanchal foundation which is the master plan of Mohare Danda Trekking as Community Trekking in Nepal.
Day 05: Trek to Mohare Danda.
Day 5 is one of the most splendid days of this Annapurna Adventure Trekking. Not only the trekking trail is exciting, but the dense rhododendron, oak, and pine forest, and beautiful spreading grasslands which work as an inclined viewpoint for the Himalayas all also make the day special. IN addition to this, The golden views of the sunset over the Himalayas, the pattern of clouds, and the valley down the hill of Mohare Danda will surely make a place in your adventure memories.

Later at the night, the sparkling stars and lightning of Pokhara City are another must-do activity.
Day 06: Trek to Swanta.
Our day starts early before the sun hits the Mountains top of the Annapurna Himalayas as well Dhauligiri Himalayas. Although you experience the golden sky yesterday you can’t compare that to this sunrise. Be prepared with warm clothes and cameras and all. Trekking Trail Nepal guide surely comes with tea after the kitchen open.

You will see over 32 mountains peaks from your position at Mohare Danda. Among them, 3 major peaks which are representing each Himalayas range are 8 Thousanders. They are Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna. Other beautiful and iconic peaks are mentioned as follows. Annapurna south, Dhauligiri 2,3,4,5, Tukuche, Gurja Peak, Nigiri, Bharashikhar, Himchuli, Annapurna 3 and 2, Fishtail, Mardi Himal, Buddha Peak, Himal Chuli are a few names to take here.

Later we enjoy breakfast with the views and start hiking towards Santa. We start going down from the top of Mohare Hill to Phulbari and towards Naka and reach Phalate village where we cross the trekking trail of Annapurna Circuit Trek. And we need to lose the altitude till we get down to the river at the altitude of 2130m. 25 minutes hike up to Swanta Village completed the day for lunch. Later in the evening, we can explore Swanta Village and farming.

NOTE: The trekking trail between Phalate to River below Swanta is very steep down full of loose stone on the sandy surface. This is the part of the trek your knees start to hurt. Overall Trek from Mohare Danda to Swanta comes with lots of differences but also has many confusing areas where you will miss your guide or friends.
Day 07: Explore the Trail to Khopra Danda
As usual, our day starts after the traditional and fresh breakfast. We can enjoy the Sun with breakfast however it depends on the months of our Annapurna Adventure Trek.

Anyway, our views of the newly risen sun and its scattering rays over the Muldai Peak, Poon Hill View Point along with Mohare Danda Hill. The Village of Phalate and Ghorepani together with the valley of Kaligandaki makes the beautiful views with evergreen forest together.

Later we start our hike to Khopra Danda, which is all day uphill. However, the trail below of Water Fall which is situated at 2440 m is full of bamboo bush even cover with oak forest. ( Place of Micro Hydro Power ). This easy hike of 2 hours takes us to the first place for tea breaks.

From here, we need to hike up, up, and Up until we reach the Khopra Danda. Although the hike is hard but comes with the beautiful small valley of green forest and small villages with colorful roofs. Even further as we cross the Chistibung (our Lunch Place) mountain views make our hike worth full.

Trekking Trail Nepal strongly recommends you to enjoy the Khopra Danda ( View Point ) at least Dining Hall instead of your room. The golden sunset views over the Annapurna South and Bharashikhar can’t explain with words even pictures. Don’t miss it! Even further if you are an enthusiast of Galaxy and Stars, Khopra Danda is the best place for you in this Annapurna Adventure Trek.

Swanta Village to Khopra Danda Trekking in Short:

Swanta to Waterfall 2440m (Hydro Power): 2 Hours 3.2 KM
Waterfall ( Hydro Power) to Hidden Cottage 2537m 30 minutes
Hidden Cottage to Chistibung 1 hours 30 minutes
Chistibung to Khopra Danda 3660 m 2 hours
Day 08: Exploring Hike to Khayar Barahi Lake
Hiking to the Khayar Barahi Lake starts with the early breakfast as possible. Even before sunrise is perfect since we can get higher for closer views of the sunrise over Annapurna as well Dhaulagiri Mountains.

Although Khayar Barahi Lake is only elevated at 4750m the trekking trail is not easy. The narrow and bending route on the sloppy ridge of Annapurna Mountain is even covered with snow and icy surfaces. In addition to this strong wind also adds hurdles for you to reach the Khayar Barahi Lake. But the views from the Lake with the small temple on the side are worth doing this hike.

During the peak season, the hotel below Khayar Barahi Lake is open but not all the time. So Trekking Trail Nepal suggests you pack energy food, quick lunch, drinking water. Even you must gear up for extreme weather since we are so close to the Himalayas in the Annapurna Adventure Trek.
Day 09: Trek to Dobado
Woke up, had Sunrise views experienced the Himalayas Mountains from Khopra Danda, Breakfast, and trekking to Dobato. You follow the same trekking trail till Chistibung but take the left trail to Bayali. This is the best place to have lunch after 5 hours of the hike at the altitude of 3450m.

The trail is lots of downhill as well uphill, But full of wild nature, deep and narrow valleys, and peaceful forest. After lunch, we hike for about 1.5 hours to reach Dobato where you will be surprised by the views of the Himalayas and Their presence.
Day 10: Trek to Hidden lake and valley and Annapurna South Glacier.
This is one of the difficult days of Annapurna Adventure Trek. Our day starts early before the sun with a quick breakfast. We start our hike towards Annapurna South Glacier and Hidden Lake.

We have a long way to get Pooday 4018 m, where we can have our lunch or brunch with a hot drink. This first part of our trek takes 4 easy hours. Pooday is also called Windy Valley or Hidden Valley. By the name added to your experience in there, you surely understand why it gets its 2 Name.

After Pooday it takes 2 and half hours for Hidden Lake 4340m. In addition another 25 minutes to Annapurna South Glaciers 4340m.

Glacier and Lake is not only the attraction of this Annapurna Adventure Trek. The experience you get being close to many mountains and peaks next to your nose is one adventure of this Difficult Annapurna Trek.

We hike down to Dobato for our overnight.
Day 11: Trek to Muldai Peak and trek down to Gurjung village.
As the name suggests Annapurna Adventure Trek a Difficult Annapurna Base Camp Trekking combines with Khopra, Mohare and Khayar Lake with Annapurna South Glaciers comes not only a strenuous trail. but also a long trip. Even the easy hike early in the morning without any sugar feels tough. Today we explore the Muldai View Point which is also called Muldai Peak. Muldai Peak 3637m is a new viewpoint in the Annapurna Region which offers views of 33 Mountain Peaks from Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu as well Ganesh Himalayas Range.

After spending time in Muldai View Point you hike back to Dobato. Until our breakfast is ready you can complete packing the backpack and luggage so we can hit the trail.

Trekking Trail to Gurjung Village is almost downhill. We cross the beautiful trekking town like Ishru and Meshar Danda from the section of Khopra Trekking. Later you join the route of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking from Tadapani.

You trek down the valley, passing through small rural villages dotted on the hillside to Tadapani and Gurjung. Our day hike ends in Gurjung Village.

Mountains Peaks from Muldai Viewpoint: West to East:

Gurja Peak, Dhauliguri 6, Jirbang aka Dhorpatan Peak, Dhauligiri 4, Dhauligiri 5, Dhauligiri 3, Dhauligiri 2, Dhauligiri 1, Tukuche Peka, Lomanthang Peak, Nigiri South, Nigiri North, Bhara Shikhar aka Fang aka 12 Peak, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna 3, Gandarv Peak, Machapuchree aka Fishtail, Mardi Himal, Annapurna 2, Lamjung Peak, Ngadi Peak, Himal Chuli, Buddha Himal, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal 5.
Day 12: Trek to Bamboo.
This is the first day where you will not see any mountain in the breakfast. The views of green hill and valley will make the morning special with traditional and homemade breakfast from Green Hill View Hotel. Although Gurjung Village is the part of popular Annapurna Base Camp Trekking you will not able to see many tourists here overnight. All trekkers for ABC Trekking they use Gurjung as Lunch Camp not stopover.

As you start hiking towards Bamboo, the first 30 minutes to Binocular Hill is steep inclined. After this, the trail section to the base of Choomroong village is all downhill for 2 hours. However, we need 1 hour to hike up to reach Sinuwa for lunch. and another 1 hour to reach Bamboo.
Day 13: Trek to Deaurali.
As we are on the route of ABC Trekking, lodges have more guests and full of guides and porters too. Our Annapurna Adventure Trek day starts after breakfast. We hike through the deep valley of Modi River which flows down from Annapurna Base Camp. Crossing the small town like Dovan, Upper Dovan we reach our lunch camp at Himalaya. Again after lunch, we hike for about 1 hour to reach our camp of Deaurali.

Deaurali is a small village elevated at 3200 meters in the deep gorge between Fishtail and Hiunchuli mountain.
Day 14: Trek to ABC.
Breakfast and hike up towards the ABC. Annapurna Base Camp is one of the biggest attractions of this Annapurna Adventure Trek to reach the 4130 m height just at the southern base of the world's tenth highest mountain.

Although the trekking trail is steep and tiring, the close views of mountains' presence of new peaks make your move.

We cross the MBC 3700m known as Machhapucchre Base Camp, which takes 2 hours. Here you can enjoy your lunch before continuing to Annapurna Base Camp for the next easy 2 hours.

NOTE: Do not miss the sunset glowing Mt. Fishtail on the eastern side of Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Bamboo
Day start before the sun. We explore the Annapurna Base Camp area, which is covered in prayers flags along the ridge of Annapurna Glaciers. Annapurna Base Camp is a kind of round small valley surrounded by high Mountains Peaks with flooring of grassland and glaciers.

You will see a few new mountains if not you will definitely see their new shape and structure.

New Mountains from ABC: Gangapurna, Tent Peak, Shinga Chuli, Mardi Himal, Gandarva Chuli.

Other Mountains from ABC: Himchuli, Bharashikhar, Annapurna South, Mount Annapurna, Annapurna 3, Gandarv Peak, Machapuchree aka Fishtail, Mardi Himal.

After breakfast, we hike down to Bamboo following the roaring river of Modi in the same direction.
Day 16: Trek to Jhinu Danda.
Annapurna Adventure Trek 16 day itinerary starts from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda, where is Natural Hot Spring Pool.

You follow the same trekking trail which we hike before till Choomroong village. Later we hike 45 minutes steep down to Jhinu Danda for our overnight camp.

You will get the room, and prepare for a hot spring water pool close to the Modi River. This Natural Hot Spring water is one feature of Annapurna Adventure Trek. You just need another 10-15 minutes hike down to experience this. You can order your dinner before you hike down, so you can enjoy the pool for a long time.
Day 17: Trek to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara.
Trekking Trail Nepal adds Ghandruk villages in the Annapurna Adventure Trek Itinerary. This traditional Gurung tribe village is one best Homestay Villages in Asia. The traditional houses, stone-paved trails, and streets smiling people with mountains in the background make Ghadruk special for any Annapurna Trekking. Ghandruk village was once a major British Army recruitment center for Gurkha Regiment and Singapore Police.

Enjoy our lunch with the views of Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna 3, and iconic mountain Fishtail in the garden. Later we mover to Pokhara for a comfortable night. A 3 hour of drive adds the level of adventure in the Mohare Khopra ABC Trekking.

Overnight in our 3-star hotel close to the lake. The comfort which you are missing through 16 days for this Annapurna Annapurna Trek come to end.
Day 18: Drive Back to Kathmandu.
Breakfast in the hotel and start driving back to Kathmandu following the same highway. Our staff helps you to check in to your hotel. Rest and explore around, even memorial shopping for your family and friends from Annapurna Adventure Trek in Nepal.

As the complimentary, Trekking Trail Nepal invites you for Nepalese Cultural Dinner with Guide and Porters. Here you can celebrate the success of Annapurna Adventure Trek once again.
Day 19: End of Mohare Khopra Annapurna Base Camp Trek A Difficult Yet Alternative Trail to ABC with Trekking Trail Nepal
Trekking Trail Nepal representative will escort you to the International Airport for your flight full of good memories from Annapurna Adventure Trek.