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Destination

Nepal

Region

Annapurna Region

Trip Grade

Grade 2: Moderate

Accommodation

Tea House

Total Distance

55 km

Start / End Point

pokhara/Pokhara

Durations

6 days

Max. Altitude

3660 m

Meals Included

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Group Size

above 1 pax

Best Season

All season

Activity per day

6 hrs

Transportation

Hiking

Trip Highlights

One of the shorter, less popular, and moderate treks in the Annapurna region is the Khopra trek.

Enjoy the breathtaking dawn over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna while staying at a teahouse during khopra ridge community trek.

Awe-inspiring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri

Absorb in the spring's stunning sight of rhododendrons that are in full bloom.

At the base of Annapurna South, take a hike to the holy lake of Khayer.

Magnificent dawn and sunset views can be seen from PoonHill and Khopra Ridge.

Experience the opportunity to take in the expansive vistas of the Annapurnas (I, II, III, and South), Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Himchuli, and Nilgiris.

Exploring the traditional way of life of the locals while strolling over undulating hills and lush woodlands.

Thrilling and adventurous walk to the 4500-meter Khayer Lake, a sacred lake for both Buddhists and Hindus.

2 Nights at the beautiful lake city of Pokhara

Trek on off the beaten track

Local cheese factory at Paudwar

Amazing sunrise views from Poon Hill

Visit Ghandruk village, Gurung museum, and local monasteries

Khopra Danda ridge

First-hand experience of rural Nepali village life

Trip Overview

This trek takes you through lesser-known paths to Khopra Danda while letting you experience traditional villages, terraced farms, and amazing mountain peaks (including Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak), and Poon Hill – in the Annapurna region.
Your journey begins with a scenic ride from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Nayapul, and Syauli Bazaar to Kimche and finally to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. From Ghandruk, you will trek to Tadapani. You will spend the night at Tadapani. The next day, you will leave Tadapani to Bayli Kharka. Bayli Kharka has a few lodges that provide a homely feel to your trek.

On the third day of the Khopra Ridge trek, you will reach Khopra Danda. The path will pass through Chistibang pastures and timberline forests. You will enjoy the views of Dhaulagiri, Dhamphus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South from the trails.

After waking up at the Khopra Danda, you can visit Khayar Lake. The trail is quite steep, and the trek will last about five hours before you return to Khopra Danda. From Khopra Danda, you will trek to Swanta village – known for the community-run cheese factory.

The next day, the Khopra Danda trekking takes you from Swanta to Ghorepani. But before reaching Ghorepani, you will pass through Chittre village and join the classic Annapurna Circuit Trek trails.
On the last day of this trek, you will wake up early in the morning at Ghorepani and ascend to Poon Hill – the world-renowned viewpoint. From Poon Hill, early in the morning, you can see the morning sun rays painting the surrounding mountains golden. Poon Hill is one of the most favored photography spots, and we will also take as many pictures as we want.

Khopra Danda Trek - 6 Days Short Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

This trek mostly starts from Pokhara. However, Good Karma Trekking provides a complimentary bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, where you will spend the night.

The following morning, after breakfast in Pokhara, we drive by Jeep to Nayapul, then off-road to Ghandruk via Kimche. Ghandruk is renowned for Buddhist monasteries and houses made of slate and stone.

From Ghandruk, you will hike through rhododendron woods, hearing the sounds of waterfalls and bird chirpings and enjoying the views of Annapurna II (7,937 meters), Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Annapurna IV (7,525 meters), and Lamjung Himal (6,931 meters) before arriving at Tadapani. You will not find many settlements on the way, but there are some teahouses at Bhainsi Kharka.

Altitude:(2,700 m/8,860 ft)
Duration:4 hr
Accommodation:Tea House

We will continue trekking through the open countryside via the local water buffalo pastures. You will gradually ascend, enjoying the views of the Annapurna range to reach a small pass. From this pass, the trail descends through rhododendron trees to a clearing known as Bayli Kharka– where we will spend the night. From Bayli Kharka village, you can enjoy superb views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh-highest mountain in the world.

Altitude: 3,450m / 11,318ft
Duration:5 hrs
Accommodation:Tea House

From Bayli Kharka, we descend through forests to reach Chistibang pastures and trek for around 2 hours- ascending above the timberlines to reach Khopra Danda. On the way, you might be able to get glimpses of Himalayan Tahr (goat) and Danfe (pheasant). If you look above the horizon, you will see amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Damphus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, and deep down Sikha. The Khopra ridge also provides views of Kaligandaki Gorge – the deepest gorge in the world.

 

Altitude:3,660m / 11,811ft
Duration:5 hr
Accommodation:Tea House

From Khopra Ridge, we have the option to walk to Khayar Lake (4665m), which will take around 5 hours. Hindus consider this lake holy and believe that you can attain Nirvana by taking a dip into it. After visiting the lake we will return to Khopra and trek down to reach Swanta village. Swanta village is known for its community cheese factory. You can explore Swanta village and taste their cheese.

Altitude:2,214m / 7,874ft
Duration:5hr
Accommodation:Teahouse

This day we will leave the beautiful village of Swanta and head to Ghorepani – our destination for the day. At first, we will descend through the village fields and reach a small river that we will cross on a suspension bridge and head upwards to Chittre village, from where we will join the classic Annapurna Circuit trekking trail. We will be ascending for a while to reach the Ghorepani.

Altitude:2,880m / 9,350ft
Duration:5 hr
Accommodation:Tea House

We ascend to Poon Hill (3,210m) early morning to view sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs – including Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Poon Hill is also a favorite spot for photographers looking to capture the best views of the Himalayas. We will not leave Poon Hill without clicking pictures to our heart’s content.

After catching sight of heavenly sunrise views on humongous mountains, and rice terraces, we will return to Ghorepani and trek to Birethanti. From Birethanti, we will catch a Jeep to return to Pokhara via Nayapul. Your trek ends in Pokhara.

Altitude:822m/2696ft
Duration:5 hr
Accommodation:Teahouse

Cost Includes

  • Both way transportation Kathmandu and Pokhara by tourist bus/Flight
  • Both way private transportation from Pokhara to Kimche (trek start), Birethanti (trek end) to Pokhara
  • Two nights accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
  • Accommodation - total five nights. Room with attached bathroom at
  • Ghorepani. Four nights standard room at Tadapani, Bayeli Kharka, Khopra Danda, and Swanta (Generally twin sharing room)
  • Standard full-board (main course) meals (6 lunches, 5 dinners, and 6 breakfasts) during the trek
  • Government Licensed and qualified trek leader (guide), assistant trekking guide for a group of 12 or more. One porter for two trekkers. Luggage limit 10kg per trekker.
  • Guides and porters' costs - their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment costs
  • Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) fee
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
    Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
  • Two nights accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
  • All airport pickups and drops and hotel transfers via private vehicle

Cost Excludes

  • International flight airfare
  • Nepal entry visa fees on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
  • All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the trek
  • Lunch and dinner in Pokhara.
  • Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival or late departure or early return from the trek.
  • Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol,
  • Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, etc.
  • Personal clothing and gear
  • Tips for guide and porters

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Additional Info

Khopra Danda Trek is a newly opened route in the Annapurna region. The off-beaten trails provide grand views of terraced farms, traditional villages, fast-flowing rivers, lush forests, and awe-striking mountain views, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna (I, II, III, and south), Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and Nilgiri.

Throughout the Khopra trekking, you will pass through the rhododendron forests with Himalayan wildlife like pheasants and yaks. If you want, you can visit the holy Khayar Lake as well. This trek also takes you to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,531ft), from where you can catch amazing views of Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.

In Nepal’s Annapurna region, Khopra Trek with Khayer Lake is a simple to moderately difficult hike. Any age group may make this excursion, which usually requires walking at heights between 2000 meters and 5000 meters. When compared to other trekking in the Annapurna region, such as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the Annapurna Circuit Trek, the Khopra Danda Trek is regarded as being easier and shorter. Most of the hike requires 5 to 6 hours of walking each day, with regular breaks at tea houses and lodges. It may sometimes take 8 hours of walking, therefore we advise making some preparations before hiking. With a long-distance walk, the pathways ascend from low height to higher altitude.

Your lodging options will range from the luxurious to the basic as you travel from a city to a remote location on your Khopra Danda Trekking. Your choice of hotel will only be determined by your desired style and budget. During these visits, the hotel will be more modest the more remote the site. The majority of teahouses along the Khopra Khayer Lake Trek fortunately provide cozy accommodations. Most rooms have twin beds, and a handful has bathrooms that are also attached. However, it is typically accepted to share bathrooms. The teahouse where you spend the night must also be the location of dinner. Since it cuts lodging expenses, both hikers and teahouse proprietors benefited from this.

Breakfast
The most important meal to start the day is breakfast. The first meal has to be nourishing and enjoyable in order to build up a lot of endurance for walking for a longer duration on the trip. Breakfast will include a range of foods, such as bread and chapati, eggs, porridge, soup, pancakes, cereals, and more.
Lunch
The afternoon meal is considered the major course in Nepal. As a result, along with many different varieties, dal-bhat is made in every teahouse as the primary meal. Dal-bhat has also begun to gain popularity as a lunch choice among international hikers in recent years. For lunch, teahouses often provide a range of dishes like as rice, noodles, pasta and macaroni, spaghetti, momo (dumpling), pizza, hamburgers, dumplings, desserts, and more.

Dinner
After a tough day of walking, dinner is a delicious meal. The teahouses along the path provide similar dishes for lunch and dinner. Most Nepalese people like eating dal bhat for lunch and dinner, whereas international tourists prefer to order something else. In addition to offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the teahouses provide a range of hot and cold beverages.

The most important element to take into account for the Khopra Trek is the weather. While it is feasible to trek to Khopra Danda throughout the year, it is simpler in the autumn and spring when the weather is clear and there isn’t any rain.

Autumn Season (September, October, And November)
Khopra Ridge Trek is best done in the autumn since this is the ideal time for adventure trekking in the Himalayas. The days are fairly bright and mildly warm throughout the autumn seasons. Autumn is sometimes referred to as the “neither chilly nor hot months” in Nepal. Rainfall is quite unlikely, and visibility is excellent. The sun shines all day long, allowing hikers to take in the mountain views and other surroundings. The autumn season is ideal for the khopra ridge community hike since temperatures do not drop drastically even in the high Himalayas.
Spring Season (March, April, and May)
In the Annapurna Region, springtime is often known as flower season because the rhododendron forest experiences rhododendron blossoms. The Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trek is best done during the spring since the Himalayan days are pleasant and bright. A highly good time to do the Khopra trek is when there is very little risk of rainfall and snowfall in the mountains and when visibility is also excellent. Typically, there is little likelihood of clouds, snowfalls, or rain, and the weather remains ideal. The weather might occasionally be unfavorable near the conclusion of the spring season. This time of year, climbers ascend the high mountains due to the mild weather.

Most Common FAQs

Normally as per our itinerary, we walk about 6-7 hours a day. But it is all depends on your fitness level fitness level, it can be change this expected walking hour. Walking downhill is much easier in the high altitude. Above the height of 4000m is always tough and your pace will be slower than expected than lower height.

Well, hot shower are available but you have to pay for it but cold showers are normally free. But we would like to suggest you not to take shower when you are above 4500 M or less number of showers if possible. If you are taking shower in high altitude than you might catch a cold or get sick.

If you are hiring your porter than he will carry your personal belonging. You can visit on our Trekking Equipment check list for idea what you have to bring on trek. You carry only our personal valuable good with you in your day pack. You can store your unnecessary things which you are not going to use on trekking, can leave at our hotel in Kathmandu while are on trek.Small day-pack filled with fleece jacket, water proofs, warm hat, sunhat, sun-cream, water bottle, first aid kit, camera and water purification tablets etc.

Well, we should avoid altitude sickness means do not think about altitude sickness when we are on trekking. As we know, we have, we be positive, when we are on high altitude, control your attitude. If incase we get altitude sickness symptoms than we descend lower elevation or use first aid or other medication to recover. If the condition gets worse than there is only way either we take horse down or evacuate by helicopter transfer to the nearby hospital.

Well, we recommend you to book your trip in few month in advances so that its easier for us to organize the transport, hotel and sort out the trip for our field staffs. You can book your trip and finalize upon arrival which might be rush for you so we highly recommend earliest is the best possible.

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