Important Information
Region
Annapurna Region Treks
Duration
10 Days
Max Altitude 4500 M
Best Season Spring (Mar-Mid May) & Autumn ( Late Sep - late Nov)
Activity Per Day
4-5 hours
Grade
Level 3
Group Size
2 - 10 people
Transportation Car, Jeep, Eco Van, bus
Khopra Danda or Khopra Ridge Trek has merely known treks that lie very close to South Annapurna Mountain in Annapurna Region and this Trek is perfectly matched for those trekkers who are looking for great views, less crowded and off-the-beaten-path trek.
Khopra Danda is one of the best viewpoint alternative treks to Poon hill of Ghorepani Trek and an extension of Mohare Danda Trek. This trek can be done within a very limited time. Khopra Ridge trek can be done in one week from Pokhara, from where many trekkers set off their major treks to Annapurna and Mustang Regions. In the past Khopra Ridge Trek can be done only by camping-style trek. But now tea houses are available which help to reduce trekking costs.
How To Get Khopra Danda?
Khopra Danda trek start by driving from Pokhara to Nayapul and your trek start from Nayapul to Ghorepani Poon Hill which takes two days by walking. Local jeeps are available to Ulleri from Nayapul and Private 4x4 Jeep from Pokhara. If you take direct jeeps from Pokhara then it will take 2-3 hours to Ulleri depending on road condition. From Ulleri it takes a minimum of 3 days to reach Khopra by spending overnight in Ghorepani, Swanta, and Chistibang. Each daybreak has an average of 3-4 hours daily walking because the trek route to Khopra Danda is a mostly uphill climb to avoid altitude sickness.
Side Trek to Khayer Lake from Khopra Danda
Khayer Lake lies at the height of 4500 meters from sea level. Most of the trekkers spend one extra day in Khopra Danda to explore the holy Khayer Lake. During Janai Purnima (religious festival of Hindus) many locals from nearby villages come to Khayer Lake and worship there. This festival happens in August every year. The nearest village to Khayer Lake is Paudwar village which lies west of Khopra Danda at the height of 2000 meters from sea level. Some trekkers exit their Khopra Danda Trek by trekking to Paudwar village (3 hours walk) for lunch and then continue to Gharkhola Gaon (another 3 and half hours). From Gharkhola Gaon jeeps are available for Pokhara that drive through Beni Bazaar.
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Include
Land Transportation from Pokhara to Trek Start point and Ulleri to pokhara by private Car or Jeep
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trekking Days
Hotels in Pokhara 2 Nights
Experienced Trekking Guide
Toursit Bus Kathmandu to Pokhara
Staff insurance and all Expenses
Necessary Permits (ACAP & TIMS)
1 Porter for Two Trekkers
Accomodation in the Mountain
One way Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Exclude
International Flight
Personal Expenses
All liquors and mineral bottled waters
Tips for crew member
Foods in Pokhara
Everything that are not mentioned in include side
Important Information
Why Guide for Khopra Ridge Trek Essential?
Khopra Danda Trek is considered off-the-beaten-path which is better if you hire a guide. There are many cases where trekkers lost on the Khopra trekking route and didn’t found yet. Off the beaten path means a less used route where there are multiple narrow ways where some of them lead to the grassing area for domestic animals and some are used by shepherds to fetch water, firewood, and grass for animals.
Mountains that are seen in Khopra Danda Trek
Khopra Danda is known for Khopra Ridge in another name where you will see some of the most splendid mountains along the trekking route. In this trek, you will witness 360-degree views of Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Bara Shikhar, Tukuche peak, Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna south, Machapuchhre, Mardi Himal along with a myriad of smaller snow-covered beauties.
Khopra Danda/Ridge Trek Altitude Profile
Frequently Asked Question
Trekking to Khopra Danda is considered a moderate to advance trekking grade. In grading, it is 3 out of 5 where there is mostly uphill climb until Khopra Danda, and then return will be downhill.
- Foot Wear: Trekking or running shoes, Camp shoes or thongs Socks (polypropylene)
- Clothing: Down or fiber-filled jacket, Jumper or piled jacket, Hiking shorts, Waterproof jackets, poncho or umbrella, Hiking pants, T-shirts or blouses, Underwear, Sun hat
- Other Equipment: Rucksack Self Inflating Sleeping Mattress (optional), Water bottle Torch, batteries, and bulbs
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