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Khopra Danda Trek

  • Duration 09
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Moderate to Adventure
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Meals B,L & D.
  • Accommodation Tea House/Lodge
  • Max. Altitude 3880M.
  • Activity Trekking, Exploring
  • Group Type +4
  • Group Size 8-30
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn
Highlights
  • Explores the hidden pockets of Annapurna.
  • Close views of massive Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
  • Enjoyable walks on Khopra ridges in the shade of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks.
  • Walk from low warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills in the backdrop of mighty Himalayas.
  • Visit holy Khair Lake.
  • Exceptional panoramic view of mountains from Poon Hill.

Khopra Danda Trek Overview

Khopra Danda Trek also known as Khopra Ridge Trek is a special adventure of a week duration in the laps of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges of mountains. The trek offers you to explore the hidden pockets of Nepal’s Mid-West Himalayas. You will be fascinated with the awesome scenery of white snow-capped peaks, and rolling green hills covered with beautiful rhododendron and magnolia trees. You will also get a chance to witness the nice villages of Gurung and Poon-Magar tribes, the Hill people of Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Himalaya.

The trek is a special adventure of a week’s duration within the massive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of mountains to the hidden pockets of the Mid-West Himalayas of Nepal. You will be fascinated with the awesome scenery of white snow-capped peaks, and green hills covered with beautiful rhododendron and magnolia trees. You’ll also visit the nice villages of Gurung, Poon and Magar people. Khopra Danda Trek offers outstanding nature walk quite different from other mainstream trekking trails of Annapurna Conservation Area. You will be in remote corners of Annapurna Himalaya away from the main villages. The trek is one of the least ventured regions of Annapurna conservation areas which will be in the complete wilderness of mountains range and scenic views within enchanting woodland and nice pasture landscapes.

Khopra Danda Trek is less crowded and the limited number of lodges which makes it a totally different trekking destination. Trek begins from the scenic and pretty Pokhara city. You’ll then leave sub-tropical areas for cooler alpine woodlands to reach Ghorepani. It’s a wonderful place with good lodgings. You can enjoy the panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Mustang Himal, Dhampush Peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri West and Annapurna ranges. From Ghorepani, you’ll hike to Poon Hill early in the morning for a stunning panoramic sunrise view over the Himalayas. Heading into pristine tranquillity away from the main trekking path marks the start of the actual journey to reach Kopra Danda. The hilltop offers a marvellous panorama view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of mountains. Holy Khair Lake on the top of the hill is also one of the highlights of the Khopra Ridge Trek.

The return walk leads into serene woodland then back to the main trekking route past the nice large village of Ghandruk. After Ghandruk, you’ll drive back to Pokhara. You can chill and relax in Pokhara after the trek and then before taking a flight to Kathmandu for a flight back.

Day to Day Itinerary
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You can land at Pokhara or Kathmandu where our guide or staff receives you for the short drive to your hotels in the hub of Pokhara. If you are in Kathmandu, we’ll arrange a 30 min flight to Pokhara. After short rest, we’ll brief you regarding the trek and Nepalese culture. In the evening, you’ll be greeted with a welcome dinner in typical Nepalese style with native cultural performances.

 

After the stop at Pokhara with ever-present views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare peaks ‘Fish Tail’, the journey starts with a dive to Birethati or Nayapul. Trekking to Tirkhedhunga starts with grand views of Annapurna as you walk through villages and follow the Modi River. It’s known as one of the most charming villages in the Annapurna area. You can enjoy the beautiful waterfall near your lodge.

 

Trek starts in the morning with a steep climb on stone paved steps to reach Ulleri village. From here, gradual walks take you into cool serene woodland to reach Ghorepani, a scenic village situated within green rhododendron forest and on Old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Route.

 

One of the highlights of the adventure, Poon Hill is best visited in for the sunrise. So, we’ll be leaving the lodge early morning at the crack of dawn for an hour’s climb to reach Poon Hill. The views of mountains including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Machhapuchare and Kopra ridge can be seen from Poon Hill. After a stunning panorama of mountains, we’ll descend back to lodge at Ghorepani for breakfast, and then continue to walk downhill in the cool shade of rhododendron forest to reach Chitre, a nice Poon-Magar village. From here our route diverges to Kopra Ridge for grand views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks. The walk leads to a short descent over a stream and then climbs up to farm terraces to reach Sauta, a Magar village.

 

Walks then lead past Sauta village on the pleasant path into the alpine forest. You’ll then climb for a few hours to reach the remote Chistibung, a small settlement of cattle herders. Then, you’ll head towards Kopra Ridge for close views of the Dhaulagiri range and Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang) with Annapurna South at close distance.

 

You’ll have a free morning if you are not hiking to Khair Lake. It’s a glacial pond considered sacred by the villagers. A festival is celebrated once a year in the month of August on full moon day.

 

The return journey leads on an alternative route after the descent back to Chistibung. Then the trail leads to many cattle herders’ settlements and grazing fields before reaching Dobato for an overnight stop.

 

The trek then leads you to join the main trekkers on a downhill walk to reach Tadapani. You’ll reach a Gurung village, Ghandruk. It’s one of the largest villages and a doorway to many treks in the Annapurna region. You can also visit Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.

 

Enjoying the morning views, our last day walk of the Annapurna Khopra Danda Trek leads on a nice downhill trail to reach Birethati. A drive back to scenic beautiful Pokhara by its calm Phewa Lake ends the trek. You can either choose to stay in Pokhara or head back to Kathmandu.

 

Heaven Nepal Adventure our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Airport pick up and drop service in a private vehicle
  • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner.
  • 2-Night accommodation standard hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
  • Accommodation during the trekking in a teahouse/Lodge
  • Full board meals during the trek (B, L, D and Tea or Coffee) fruits after dinner
  • Tourist Stander Bus drive to and Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu(option for 30m flight if require)
  • Gov.certified well trained English speaking trek guide
  • Cost of the guide and potter(sherpa) their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
  • One potter every two members of trekkers group
  • All government necessary document ACAP permit/TIMS card.
  • Purified drinking water while on a trek and Down jackets, the sleeping bag must be returned to the company after completion of your trek.
  • Company’s duffel bag and a company’s t-shirt as a souvenir, trekking route map and First Aid Kit box (carried by your trek guide)
  • The arrangement of helicopter rescue service (trekker’s travel insurance must cover this expense)
  • All applicable federal and route local taxes.
  • Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
  • Final departure to the airport.
Cost Excludes
  • International Airfare/Nepal Visa
  • Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara besides welcome and farewell dinner.
  • Personal expenses for your clothing and personal gears
  • Your personal expenses such as mineral water, soft and alcoholic beverages, laundry, hot drinking water on the trek
  • Bar bills, hot showers, internet, battery chargers Wi: Fi etc.
  • Your Personal travel insurance that would cover helicopter evacuation as well as medical expenses and trip cancellation
  • Tipping the trekking crew
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the “service Included” section.
Departure Dates
Price Per person USD$1040
(Price varies by group size)
Total PriceUS$1150
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