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Destination
Nepal
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Region
Annapurna Region
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Trip Grade
Grade 2: Moderate
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Accommodation
Tea House
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Total Distance
55 km
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Start / End Point
pokhara/Pokhara
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Durations
6 days
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Max. Altitude
3660 m
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Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
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Group Size
above 1 pax
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Best Season
All season
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Activity per day
6 hrs
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Transportation
Hiking
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.
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
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Kimche / Ghandruk (1940 m / 6,364 ft). Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (2,700 m/8,860 ft)
- Day 2: Trek from Tadapani (2,700 m/8,860 ft) to Bayeli Kharka (3,450m / 11,318ft)
- Day 3: Trek from Bayli Kharka (3,450m/ 11,318ft) to Khopra Danda (Ridge) (3,660m / 11,811ft)
- Day 4: Trek from Khopra Danda (Ridge) (3,660m / 11,811ft) to Swanta (2,214m / 7,874ft)
- Day 5: Trek from Swanta (2,214m / 7,874ft) to Ghorepani (2,880m / 9,350ft)
- Day 6: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,525ft) then trek to Birethanti (1,039m / 3,250ft) -Drive to Pokhara.
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 does not Include
- 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
What is special about the Khopra Danda trek?
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.
Khopra Danda Trek with Khayer Lake Difficulty Level
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.
Khopra Danda Trek with Khayer Lake Accommodation
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.
Food or Meal Availability on Khopra Danda Trek with Khayer Lake
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.
Khopra Danda Trek with Khayer Lake Best Time, Season, Months
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.
Detail Itinerary
Khopra Danda Trek - 6 Days Short Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Kimche / Ghandruk (1940 m / 6,364 ft). Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (2,700 m/8,860 ft)
- Altitude:(2,700 m/8,860 ft)
- Duration:4 hr
- Accommodation:Tea House
Day 2: Trek from Tadapani (2,700 m/8,860 ft) to Bayeli Kharka (3,450m / 11,318ft)
- Altitude: 3,450m / 11,318ft
- Duration:5 hrs
- Accommodation:Tea House
Day 3: Trek from Bayli Kharka (3,450m/ 11,318ft) to Khopra Danda (Ridge) (3,660m / 11,811ft)
- Altitude:3,660m / 11,811ft
- Duration:5 hr
- Accommodation:Tea House
Day 4: Trek from Khopra Danda (Ridge) (3,660m / 11,811ft) to Swanta (2,214m / 7,874ft)
- Altitude:2,214m / 7,874ft
- Duration:5hr
- Accommodation:Teahouse
Day 5: Trek from Swanta (2,214m / 7,874ft) to Ghorepani (2,880m / 9,350ft)
- Altitude:2,880m / 9,350ft
- Duration:5 hr
- Accommodation:Tea House
Day 6: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,525ft) then trek to Birethanti (1,039m / 3,250ft) -Drive to Pokhara.
- Altitude:822m/2696ft
- Duration:5 hr
- Accommodation:Teahouse
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