Khumai Danda Trek
A 5-day journey to Khumai Danda, the viewpoint for Machhapuchhre with the magic fish tail.
Overview
- StartPokhara
- Duration5 days
- Highest point3,245m
- DifficultyEasy - Moderate
- FinishPokhara
About this trek
The Khumai Danda trek is an amazing trek with the most breathtaking views on Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). You will sleep overnight in tea houses in local villages.
Shorter option (3 days)
Short on time, but still want to reach Khumai Danda? Consider doing this:
- Day 1: Pokhara → Ghachok → Hile Kharka
- Day 2: Hile Kharka → Khumai Danda
- Day 3: Khumai Danda → Ghachok → Pokhara
You can do this with a jeep up to Ghachok and return the same way.
Want to do the shorter route, or customize the itinerary in another way? Contact me to discuss the options!
Itinerary
Pokhara → Hile Kharka (2,100m)
From Pokhara, drive 1 hour to Ghachowk (1,400m), the starting point of the trek. In 5-6 hours, the trail climbs gently through farmland and forest to Hile Kharka, a quiet camping or teahouse area surrounded by pine trees. Highlights: Local village life, rhododendron forests, distant peaks of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal.
Hile Kharka → Samsur Danda (2,800m)
The trail becomes steeper and more scenic (rhododendron and oak forest). Samsur Daurali is a small ridge-top clearing used by shepherds — a perfect place for sunset views and mountain photography. Highlights: Occasional open ridges with views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
Samsur Danda → Khumai Danda (3,245m)
Arrive at Khumai Danda, viewpoint for Machhapuchhre Base Camp (south face). You will reach the highest point today (3,245m).
Khumai Danda → Gibli → Ghachok (1,250m)
A long downhill day. Descend through lush forest and traditional settlements.
Ghachok → Pokhara
Drive back to Pokhara, to end the trek.
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