Khopra Danda Trek

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel. Following your arrival at the hotel, you can rest in your room. You can also prepare for the trek or explore the nearby locales.

On this day, you will leave Kathmandu and head to Pokhara, the City of Lakes. You can either drive to Pokhara which takes around 9 hours or fly there which only takes around 30 minutes. If you choose to fly to Pokhara, you will have ample time to roam around Pokhara. You can go boating in Phewa Lake or visit other destinations in the city. Mahendra Cave, Davis Falls, and World Peace Pagoda are ideal sites for the tour.

To reach Ghandruk you will first drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. The trail to Ghandruk passes alongside Modi River through beautiful rice terraces and stunning waterfalls. The trail is smooth initially and ascends rather steeply as you head to Kimche. Thereon, you continue on the forested trail to arrive at Ghandruk. Here, you can explore the unique lifestyle of Gurung people whilst enjoying the stunning views of Annapurna (8091m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m).

After enjoying striking views of the sunrise over the Himalayas in Annapurna range, you will start your trek to Tadapani. Along the trail, you will pass through a dense rhododendron forest inhibited by Langur and various birds. Tadapani offers a stunning panoramic view of Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre (6993m). This Gurung Village is an excellent place to view sunrise and sunset over these mountains.

The trail uphill to Dobato mostly goes through dense rhododendron forest. Along the path, you will come across numerous pastures and viewpoints where you can rest. Along the way, you can also enjoy the stunning panoramic views of Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. If you want to get a closer and clear view of these mountains then you can visit Muldai viewpoint which is about half an hour climb from Dobato.

From Dobato, you ascend to Upper Chistibung through the dense rhododendron forest. The trail goes uphill and downhill quite often and follows the adventurous trail through the Annapurna Conservation Area. Once in Chistibung, the views of Annapurna and Nilgiri ranges allow you to enjoy a blissful moment in the company of the Himalayas. You will also be able to witness the rural life of Nepalese people here and stay overnight in a community lodge.

After breakfast, you will begin the trek to Khopra Ridge. Trekking through the alpine meadows and forested trails, you head to Khopra Ridge. Along the way, you will witness Himalayan Thar, yak, and some Himalayan birds like Danphe and Monal. The trek is an easy one, even if it is mostly uphill. The close-up views of Annapurna South (7219m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Dhaulagiri (8167m) from the vantage point is quite enchanting.

After a breath-taking view of the sunrise, you can either stay in Khopra and rest or hike up to Khayer Lake. This holy lake situated in the foothills of Annapurna South (7219m), is also famous for offering viewpoints which grant sublime sceneries of the surrounding landscapes. If you decide to rest in Khopra, you can spend the day exploring the lifestyle and culture of the locals.

After early morning breakfast, you will descend from Khopra Danda to Swanta village. On the way, you will pass dense forest of pine, oak, and rhododendron trees. The trails to Swanta are inhabited by a variety of wildlife and birds to the terraced fields and traditional houses. Passing Dikure and a series of ancient ruins, the trail reaches Chistibang and descends to Swanta.

Today, you will trek downhill to Ghorepani, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by Gurung. You walk through dense rhododendron forest, terraced fields, and beautiful villages. The rhododendron forest en route to Ghorepani is said to one of the biggest most beautiful in the region. The trek also offers stunning views of the Annapurna range. In Ghorepani, you can explore the village and learn about their lifestyle and culture whilst enjoying the beauty of the Himalayas.

The day begins with an early morning hike to Poon Hill. The vantage point offers spectacular views of Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Gangapurna (7454m). After witnessing the panorama of the mountains, you will descend to Nayapul, From Nayapul, you drive back to Pokhara where you can do souvenir shopping or exploration around the city.

Your trip has come to an end. Today you will return back to back to Kathmandu with new experiences and memories that last a lifetime. You can either fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Both options will give you enough opportunity to rest after your many days of trekking.