Muldai View Point Trek – 4 Days

Not all travelers visiting Nepal have a long time to explore the country. ​Muldai View Point Trekking suits travelers, trekkers, and nature enthusiasts. It is among Nepal’s shortest and easiest treks, taking only 4 to 5 days to complete. Thus, it is ideal for anyone without any trekking experience.

The Muldai View Point Trek begins with a drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk. The trail passes through green subtropical verdants and forests of conifers. En route, you will also cross several beautiful Gurung and Magar settlements. Similarly, you will trek alongside picturesque terrace farms, streaming rivers, and cascading waterfalls.

The trek route falls within the Annapurna Conservation Area, home to thousands of biodiversity and diverse ecosystems. Hence, trekkers can witness the region’s varied and rich flora and fauna. You may get a chance to encounter rare wild animals and birds. The 360-degree view of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, and many others greets you from the viewpoint.

Most locals belong to the Gurung and Magar communities, each with unique cultures, traditions, customs, languages, attires, and lifestyles. During the Muldai View Point Trekking period, you can also experience their warm hospitality and local delicacies. Catch a glimpse of the rural Nepali lifestyle as you traverse through dense woodland to the Muldai Peak. The trek beautifully blends nature, adventure, and culture.

Accommodations in the Annapurna region include teahouses, lodges, guesthouses, and homestays. These accommodations are usually twin-sharing and have communal bathrooms. You can find decent lodging during the Muldai View Point Trek. Lodges and homestays in places like Ghandruk offer broader services and facilities. You can also find single rooms and rooms with attached bathrooms. As you begin trekking to higher altitudes, the accommodations get more basic. You must pay extra fees for internet, charging devices, hot water/ shower, etc.

The accommodations also provide meals. You can find Nepalese cuisines along with some Indian and Western options. They will mainly serve you Dal Bhat, a staple Nepali dish. It consists of rice, lentile soup, curries, and pickles. Other menus may include porridge, bread, momo, thukpa, chowmein, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads, pizza, burgers, roti, curries, spaghetti, and more. For drink options, you will find tea, coffee, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, etc.

The Muldai View Point Trekking requires a TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit). You can obtain the permits from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara through a government-registered trekking agency.

TIMS Card: Trekkers must provide details, itinerary, and emergency contact information. You have to bring your passport and two passport-size photos. The costs are as follows:

• SAARC nationals: NPR 600 for individuals and NPR 300 for group
• Non-SAARC nationals: NPR 1000 for individuals and NPR 2000 for group

ACAP:  The trekking trails lie within the Annapurna Conservation Area. Hence, you must obtain an entry permit for the conservation area. The costs are as follows:

• SAARC nationals: NPR 1000
• Non-SAARC nationals: NPR 3000