Khopra dada Trekking

    Trip Facts
    • Trip Starts / EndsKathmandu/ kathmandu
    • Total duration13 days
    • Max. Altitude3,640 m
    • Group SizeMin.1 Max.10
    • Meals12 Breakfast, 11 Launch and 12 Dinner
    • Krishna Gopal ShresthaLocal guide
    • Departure Fixed/On request
    • TransportationFlight and Private vehicle

    Trekking Grade

    Challenging / Grade E

    Trekking Category

    Lodge cum Camping Trek

    • Best Monthspring (March–May) and autumn (September–November)
    • Accommodation3 nights 2/4**** room
    Tour Details

    Khopra Danda is a relatively new trekking route in the Annapurna region. It is the most scenic and virgin short trek that offers beautiful views of the Himalayas, an impressive mountain landscape, and graded as an easy to moderate trek. The trail goes up and down and reaches the maximum altitude at Khayer Lake (4660 m). From the Khopra ridge (in the Nepali language- danda), one can enjoy a close-up view of Mt Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Up to Ghorepani, you will get good tea houses/ lodges. After Swanta Village, there are only a few guesthouses, run by the local community that serve basic food (Dal-Bhat, Sabji) to trekkers. This short trek, at first, passes through the popular Ghorepani-Poonhill trail, and then on the second phase of the trek, we climb to the buttresses of Annapurna South, avoiding the crowd. Khopra Danda Trek is a great choice for those who want to do a week-long trek on a little off the beaten path that takes down into the valley north of Ghorepani before climbing up Khopra Ridge. During the trek, you will enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals, step foot on many photographic spots and enjoy the mountain views.

    Tour Highlights
    • Newly opened short and easy trekking route in the Annapurna region
    • Enjoy spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalayas, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and other peaks
    • Explore culture, tradition and hospitality of Magar and Gurung ethnic groups
    • Walk through rhododendron forest and enjoy sunrise/sunset view from the hilltop
    Tour Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel (1,300 m)

    Arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a Nepal Fair Step Trekking representative and transferred to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free until the evening, when you’ll enjoy a welcome drink with your guide and get to know each other. Overnight in Kathmandu

    Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu/ Permits preparation

    After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site dedicated to Lord Shiva, followed by Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), a 2,500-year-old Buddhist stupa known for its iconic eyes of Buddha and playful monkeys. The tour continues to Patan Durbar Square to explore the historic Krishna Mandir, famous for its detailed stone carvings. After the tour, you’ll return to the hotel.

    Day 3: Drive/ fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara

    Our guide will come to pick you up at the hotel and board you on a vehicle that leaves to Pokhara While driving through the hilly road you will see beautiful villages on both sides of the road, flowing rivers, mountain views and wayside hotels and restaurants. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check-in hotel.In the evening you can stroll around the Lakeside and enjoy the view of Phewa Lake and surrounding. Overnight at hotel

    Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1015m) 1: 45 hrs and trek to Tikhedunga (1,577 m) 4 hrs

    In the morning our guide comes to pick you up and after your breakfast at hotel takes you to Nayapul in a private transport. It takes around one and a half hours to reach Nayapul. Then, we begin our journey to Tikhedhunga via Birethanti (1065 m.). It is an easy trek, passing through several small villages and settlements. we make a steep climb and walk slowly to reach our today’s final destination to spend the first night of our trek at teahouse

    Day 5: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2775 m) 4-6 hours

    After breakfast, we will continue our trek to Ghorepani. Today ,we will cross the Tikhedhunga River over a suspension bridge and then follow the trail that descends the hill.Little further we again cross the BhurungdiKhola on a large deck at 1520 m. The trail ascends on a stone staircase that is said to have more than 3300 steps. The unrelenting staircase continues to the large village of Ulleri (2080 m). From Ulleri, the trail gently goes up through pasture land and cultivated fields.You walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly fresh oak and Rhododendron forest. The trail crosses two sparkling clear streams, a small ridge, and another stream before doing a short climb to Nangathanti (2460 m). We take a rest for a while and have lunch at Nangathanti. In winter, the trail is possibly covered with snow. Today’s halting destination is Ghorepani located at the altitude of 2,750m. It takes around an hour from Nangathanti.Overnight at tea house

    Day 6: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for Sunrise view & Trek to Swanta Village (2,200 m) 6-7 hrs

    Early morning wake up to ascend Poon Hill (3210 m), and it will take an hour to climb. From Poonhill you will enjoy Sunrise and the fantastic views of Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna I (8091), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machhapuchhre (fishtail) (6993 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m) Nilgiri (6670 m) along with many more mountains and green dense forests. Then you will walk downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast and walk further to Swanta village. Most of the trail you will trek through Rhododendron Forest, which becomes colorful in spring when they bloom. Overnight at teahouse

    Day 7: Trek to KhopraDanda (ridge) (3,660 m) 4-5 hours

    After breakfast, you will cross a stream and ascend to Khopra ridge. During the trek, you will walk, passing through beautiful rhododendron and oak trees. The lodges around here are built by the local community and provide internet and telephone facilities. Be ready for the next morning hiking trip to Khayar lake. Overnight at a community guesthouse

    Day 8: Rest Day in KhopraDanda& day excursion to Khayer Lake (4660 m) 7-8 hours

    After having breakfast, we take our pack lunch and leave for Khayar Lake. Khayar Lake is a pilgrimage site highly revered by Hindu pilgrims. According to the hearsay, sacred Khayar is the adobe of Hindu goddess Khayar Barahi. The trail gradually ascends, but gets very steep during the last hour before reaching the Lake. After spending a couple of hours, we return to Khopra and stay overnight at a guesthouse.

    Day 9: Trek from KhopraDanda to Tatopani (1250m) 5 hrs

    From Khopra Danda, we will trek down to Tatopani (A place popular for a natural hot spring at the bank of Kaligandaki River). As you descend back down into the valley, you will pass through villages and rice- terraces and can stop for lunch. At Tatopani, you will find a natural hot spring open to the public. As the water in the hot spring contains minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, you can take a bath, and it is widely believed that you will relieve several problems of the skin and soothe the aching whole body.

    Day 10: Drive back from Tatopani to Pokhara (6 hrs)

    After breakfast, we will drive back to Pokhara through the mountain road. On arrival Pokhara, we will transfer you to the hotel. In the evening, you will stroll around the lakeside area.

    Day 11: Pokhara Sightseeing

    Pokhara, also known as the ‘city of seven lakes’ is a favorite city for many visitors because of many fantastic tourist sites and things to do. It is a beautiful valley enclosed by hills and popular lakes like Begnas Lake and Phewa Lake. Great mountain views including Annapurna Macchapucchre (Fishtail) and Dhaulagiri as a backdrop of Phewa Lake will offer you a great time. After breakfast in the hotel, a sightseeing tour in Pokhara begins. It includes- Barahi temple where you will go riding the boat to reach there. Devi’s Fall- a popular waterfall located about 2 km south-west of Lakeside. Boating on the Phewa Lake and Visit International Mountain Museum to know all information about the highest peaks, climbing activities, lifestyle in the Himalayas and the challenges during climbing. After sightseeing, you will return to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in the hotel

    Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu

    After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive back to Kathmandu. It will be a six-hour drive to reach Kathmandu City. Overnight stay at the hotel

    Day 13:Transfer to International Airport as per departure flight time

    Your Khopra Hill’s trekking journey ends today. As per your departure flight time, Nepal Fair Step Trekking’s representative will come to pick you up at the hotel and transfer to the international airport. (Trip ends)

    Tour Package

    Price Includes

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    Airport pickup and drop (domestic and international)

    Local transportation: (Domestic flight, road transport according program)

    Hotels: (4/2) star standard hotel including breakfast (according to the program in Kathmandu other places)

    Welcome and farewell dinner

    Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Patan Durbar Square, Swayambunath, Pashupatinath)

    Sightseeing in Bhaktapur and Boudhanath

    Camping/ Lodge Trek’s cost according to the program

    Full board during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

    Government-licensed guide (English speaking or other foreign language if requested)

    Required number of porters (1 porter for 2 guests; 12 kg per guest in Tea house trek)

    Sightseeing entry fees/national park /conservation/restricted area permit fees (monasteries, temples, Stupa entrance fees, but not donations)

    TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) permits or peak climbing permit fees (according to your program)

    Group First Aid Kits (We recommend bringing your first aid kit as well.)

    A trekking bag for each guest.

    Staff insurance

    Complementary

    Trekking bag for each guest

    Nepal Fair Step Trekking printed T-Shirt

    Price Excludes

    International airfare from and to your country

    Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD 50 cash for 30 30-day visa and need to fill online form)

    Excess baggage charges

    Personal gears

    Personal expenses, e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

    Travel & Health Insurance – Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)

    Any meals (lunch, dinner) in Kathmandu – $10 to 15 per meal in a tourist restaurant (except welcome and farewell dinner)

    Any kind of drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages), neither during the trek nor in Kathmandu

    Tips for staff (not mandatory but expected)

    Hot shower, recharging of batteries (available during the

    The cost is not mentioned above.

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