Khumai Danda Trek – Short Trekking in Nepal
Khumai Danda Trek – Perfect Short Trekking in Nepal offers an awesome experience for explorers.
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Province: Gandaki
District: Kaski
Altitude: 3,245 MASL
Difficulty level: Easy
Duration: 3 days from Kathmandu and arriving at Kathmandu
Cost: depend on you
Best Time: Almost all months besides June and July
Khumai Danda Trek is one of the best short trekking in Nepal including lots of possibilities for new exploring trekking sites in Nepal. The Khumai Danda has been already explored by trekkers and it is most popular among Nepali travelers and is gradually famous among travelers from around the world for experimenting with stunning mountain views of the Annapurna Himalayas. The trek is most popular because it is the main spot to view the astounding Mount Machhapuchre (fishtail/ 6,993m). The site is the perfect place to explore the real Nepali mountain lifestyle, typical villages’ lush green vegetation, culture, and custom of the locals are the most attractive phenomena of this excursion.
The Khumai Danda Trek is suited for all travelers from beginners to advanced hikers but we at Himalayan Vista Trekking mostly recommend the people who are keen to get out from hustling bustling trekking sites and this will be the veteran treks for the peace lovers. There is not any age boundary obtaining for this short and sweet trek but must have the stamina for walking around to 6 to 7 hours every day.
Similarly, this short excursion is also a better option for college students’ tour groups, school students, and other interested groups for exploring wilderness on their vacation.
The Trek is also known as Machhapuchre Model Trek because the expedition leads to intimate Machhapuchre and its surroundings. The trek will be a perfect alternative for Poon Hill Trek because the trek is not crowded as Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Everest Base Camp Trek but if you are searching for peaceful adventure then Manaslu Circuit Trek will be the best option for your next adventure.
Khumai Danda
The Khumai Danda is a beautiful cliff to observe the stunning panorama of the Annapurna Himalayan range. The trek provides the mesmerizing lure nature of flora and fauna as well as typical traditional villages. This Khumai Danda (3,245m) is the highest point of this short trek in Nepal, this is the core place to experiment with apparent Fishtail Mountain and its neighboring peaks. The Fishtail is the prominent view seen during the trekking, this trek is the most popular hiking destination for all the explorers who love less adventure and peace without undertaking more challenging, difficult, and longer trekking.
Essential Permit for Khumai Danda Trek
The trek is under the Annapurna Conservation Area similar to Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and, Mardi Himal Trek. That is why you must need to purchase the Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit for foreigners as well as the need to take a Trekkers
Information Management System (TIMS) card but for Nepali it is free.
Moreover, this is the right choice to obtain short trekking in Nepal. Someone, who are preferring for short and sweet trek for all who are interested in short adventures in the lowland area. For people who have a very short stay in Nepal but are keen to explore more beauty of stunning mountains, this adventure will be the best suited for them. Job holders may not have more time for travel but want many things to do in a short period of time then if so, don’t be in dilemma choose this Khumai Danda short trek and complete your curiosity about experiment stunning mountains of Annapurna.
The area is prosperous in flora and fauna so, if you are obtaining this trek in spring, you will see the colorful rhododendron forest covered by the whole area with the combination of white snow on the horizon. This short trek is perfectly suited for beginners and novice trekkers and delighted everyone because of its less difficulty level and a short period of lots to explore.
Likewise, Khumai Danda is a short adventure destination most people never heard about. The location is in the northern part of Pokhara which is on the list of other hiking destinations in Nepal. This trekking is a newly discovered trekking route in the Annapurna region, it is undoubtedly, Khumai Danda is the most popular trekking trip nearby Pokhara, Nepal. It really offers gorgeous views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Korchan, Fishtail, and Lamjung Himal from the best vantage point Khumai Danda.
The trail leads through several villages, dense rhododendron woods, and alpine forests and finally enjoy the picturesque pastures of Khumai Danda which is occupied by sheep farming places. It is amazing to see a herd of sheep grazing in the gorgeous green sloppy meadows which is a significant part of this trek.
Khumai Danda route promotion
The GMT (Great Machhapuchre Trail) from Machhapuchre Village Community is working to promote this trekking trail for sustainable tourism in this area. The previous year, small campaigning was run by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), and its GMT members maintained a trail for better improvement. In that trial promotion program, hundreds of youths participated but in the fact, but the trekking trail was seriously affected by the rain and snowfall. So, the new trail is repairing in order to make the way convenient for tourists at present.
Khumai Danda Trekking Trail
It will be taken 2 days from Ghachok village, the first camp will be Hile Kharka where you will get a small campsite for overnight spending. The Camping site was built by the TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal which has been supporting the promotion of sustainable tourism in Nepal since 1979. Now the campsite has been owned by the GMT members and they have added some more spots as well. It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to arrive at Hile Kharka from the Ghachok Hile Kharka lies at an altitude of 2000 meters and the summit will be reached within 5 hours.
In fact, there is only one guest house constructed by the GMT team so bringing your camping gear is highly suggested. Ghachok village is just 20 kilometers away from Pokhara so, you will have a different mode of transportation. There is a public bus from Baglung Bus Park which directly goes to Ghachok village within 1 hour. And, bus service is also available in Bagar but it takes a longer time to reach Ghachok which will be taken around 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Ghachok Village attraction point of the Khumai Danda Trek
There are numbers of homestays in Ghachok village which you can use for your convenient night stay. The village is rich in culture and tradition and is occupied by the Gurung ethnic group of Nepal. It will be exciting to stay in Ghachok village and the fantastic waterfall nearby the village is worth observing. Same as, breathtaking views of Mt. Machhapuchre and the adjacent villages like Khadarjung, Bhurjung Khola, Paiyu, Chyanglung, Chaura, Tallokot, and Kesari are the perfect panorama.
So, the Khumai Danda Trek is a wonderful option for families with young children, novice trekkers, and for senior people also because it is one of the best trekking routes positioned at a lower altitude and accessible trekking trail. The hiking duration is not long, it is just around 20 kilometers while the terrain is widely flat. Weather in the mountain frequently changes and sometimes it might be the cause of an unsuccessful journey in the mountains and the same for this trek too.
For a successful and satisfactory trip, one must be prepared well with a deep study of geography and its effects with the appropriate tools. The trekking offers the extraordinary sceneries of the Fishtail and Annapurna massif. On your way, you will be highly impressed by the unique local cast and customs. The landscapes are awesome with beautiful terraces and get chances to enjoy the peaceful natural environment.
Furthermore, you will get an opportunity to take shower in the hot spring and delicious local foods. In addition, this is a lovely spot to take pictures of a flock of grazing sheep in the sloppy verdant.
Why is the trekking option for Khumai Danda
After severe covid 19 around 2 and half years back people are gradually rising up their life activities and starting to travel overseas. Since Nepal is on the list of most travelers visiting the site and we are all ready to welcome our beloved guests from all corners of the world for exploring the valuable gems of Nepal.
Other popular trekking trails like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Poon Hill Trek, and Mardi Himal Trek are equipped by lots of trekkers and will be more crowded and sometimes it is difficult to get accommodation for an overnight stay and unexplored Khumai Danda Trek is peacefully remaining which you can choose for your best natural trekking. The trekking is distinct because of the remoteness, stunning mountain views, lure natural forests and it completes our all trekking necessities.
So, if you are planning or thinking of peaceful and remote trekking in Nepal, we are sure that this trekking will be the best for your choice. It will complete your thirst for exploration with being an intimate encounter with nature and you will be welcomed by beautiful wildflowers, a gorgeous panorama of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and local tradition and culture with heartfelt greetings it is the perfect time in Nepal.