The Ascent
Khopra Ridge - Danda Trek
- Days
- 10
- Highest
- 4,500m
- Total climb
- 4,167m
- Grade
- 3/5
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Day 1
Scenic drive to Pokhara , 6hr drive
823m same altitude
Day 2
Scenic drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri [2050m/6725ft], 1h drive+5h walk
1,070m ▲ 247m
Day 3
Ascent through rhododendron forests to Ghorepani , 4hr walk
2,750m ▲ 1,680m
Day 4
Journey to Swanta , 3-4hr walk
2,270m ▼ 480m
Day 5
Trek from Swanta to Chistibang
2,260m ▼ 10m
Day 6
Trek from Chistibang to Khopra
2,260m same altitude
Day 7
Side Trek to Khayer Lake and Return to Khopra
4,500m ▲ 2,240m Highest point
Day 8
Trek from Khopra to Dobato
3,660m ▼ 840m
Day 9
Trek from Dobato to Ghandruk
3,440m ▼ 220m
Day 10
Drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu , 6hr drive
1,350m ▼ 2,090m
That is the whole climb.
10 days, 4,167 metres of ascent, topping out at 4,500 m on day 7.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 10 of 10 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.