Khopra Danda Trek

Our agent will meet and greet you at Tribhuwan International Airport. He will provide you with a private trip to the hotel and assist you with check-in. After a long trip, you can choose to unwind at your hotel or go sightseeing to uncover some of Kathmandu's lovely places. You will meet your guide during the Alpine Treks Nepal briefing, where he will provide you with information on the Khopra Ridge Community Trek and any gear you may be missing.

You will leave Kathmandu after breakfast and travel 205 kilometers by tourist bus to the breathtaking Pokhara Valley, where the Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trek begins. You will pass through spectacular terrains of terraced fields, tiny settlements, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, and other mountains as you journey. You will reach the beautiful city of Pokhara after 7 to 8 hours of bus riding. You may choose between going on a side trip to Pokhara and relaxing at your hotel.

Lakeside has a wide variety of sights and activities thanks to its abundance of shops, bars, and restaurants. We can also arrange for a direct flight for you from Kathmandu to Pokhara if you pay an additional charge. This would enable you to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu in only 25 minutes, giving you more time to enjoy the Pokhara Valley.

The travel to Birethanti from Pokhara takes roughly 1.5 hours. The Khopra Danda Trek will begin in Birethanti, where you can reach by following Modi Khola. You will pass numerous local villages, teahouses, beautiful green rolling hills, rivers, and locals throughout the journey. After passing through the charming village of Hile, you will arrive in Tikhedhunga. The trail then starts to ascend pretty steeply on a stone staircase once you cross the suspension bridge. You will be in the sizable Magar village of Ulleri, where you can get a view of Himchuli and Mount Annapurna South.

Rhododendron and oak woods are encountered along the Khopra Ridge Trek with Khayer Lake Route from Ulleri to Banthanti. By traveling parallel to Bhurungdi Khola, you will reach Nangge Thanti. The part of the journey where you trek through the jungle for most of the day will be really thrilling. If you plan your Trek for the spring, you will witness a lot of rhododendron blooming, a lot of wild birds and animals, and an incredible view of several snow-capped mountains. After a moderate trek through the bush, you may arrive in Ghorepani. The beautiful vistas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna are fantastic to experience when visiting Ghorepani.

You will climb the stairway to the Poon Hill overlook in the early morning. Poon Hill will reward you with magnificent dawn across the Himalayan range. You will see the spectacular sunrise above Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna. After witnessing the sublime sunrise over vast mountains and rice terraces, you will proceed to Ghorepani to eat breakfast. The Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Trek Route descends through a lovely mixed woodland of rhododendron, oak, and pine after breakfast. You must descend for three hours before continuing to Swanta after crossing a small river over a wooden bridge.

Your Khopra Ridge community trek will take you through a lovely woodland after breakfast in Swanta village, where you can see local children attending school. You will arrive at the Khopra ridge after a few hours of steadily ascending the slope. You should be on the lookout for Himalayan tahr and Danfe pheasant because this area is known for its biodiversity. The greatest strategy for climbing is to make a steady ascent while taking your time and stopping whenever you need to. You will be rewarded for your effort when you arrive at Khopra with a magnificent vista of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri. Enjoy this vantage point's sunset vista.

You have a remarkable and difficult day today. It is remarkable because you will arrive at Khayer Lake, the highest point of the Khopra Danda Trek i.e., 4660 meters above sea level. Additionally, it is challenging because you must walk for almost ten hours straight to get to the highest point and back to Khopra Ridge. At the base of Annapurna South, there is a holy lake called Khayer Lake. For both Buddhists and Hindus, it is a significant place of pilgrimage. It is thought that taking a bath in the Khayer Lake and visiting the Khayer Barahi Temple can aid you in achieving Nirvana. Amazing views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri can be seen from the Khayer Lake valley, which is located at an elevation of 4660 meters.

Today's Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Trek Route will travel from Bayeli Kharka to Khopra Ridge. You will enter the deep, untamed mixed Rhododendron forest after leaving the main trail. It climbs gradually uphill on a few overcrowded routes. At 3,100 meters above sea level, the woodland becomes thin, and the trail opens to wide grassland. You will arrive at a pass in Sumphul Danda from where you may have a stunning view of the eastern mountain range of Machhapuchhre from the western highlands of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the Annapurna massif. You will arrive at Bayeli Alm after a short but pleasant trek. The people who live in the nearby communities jointly run this Community Lodge.

The more isolated Bayeli to Tadapani track winds through a wilderness of rhododendron, oak, and magnolia trees before connecting to the main trekking trail at Tadapani. On the route to Dobato, you will delight in the expansive vistas of Annapurna and Himchuli. In addition, you observe waterfalls, buffalo, sheep, and goat pastures, as well as a wide variety of plants and animals. The seventh-tallest peak in the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), will be seen to you in stunning detail throughout the trip. If the weather is fine, you may take in the trail's breathtaking vistas of the Machhapuchhre mountain range and the Annapurna range. The charms of this off-the-beaten-path portion of the Khopra Trek Itinerary include the distinctive local settlements, varied flora and animals, and the wonderful environment. The Bayeli to Tadapani track winds through a wilderness of rhododendron, oak, and magnolia trees before connecting to the main trekking trail at Tadapani. On the route to Dobato, you will delight in the expansive vistas of Annapurna and Himchuli. In addition, you observe waterfalls, buffalo, sheep, and goat pastures, as well as a wide variety of plants and animals. The seventh-tallest peak in the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), will be seen by you in stunning detail throughout the trip. If the weather is fine, you may take in the trail's breathtaking vistas of the Machhapuchhre mountain range and the Annapurna range. The charms of this off-the-beaten-path portion of the Khopra Trek Itinerary include the distinctive local settlements, varied flora and animals, and the wonderful environment.

It is not too difficult to get from Tadapani to Ghandruk via an oak and rhododendron forest. Wildflowers along the path add to the area's outstanding beauty. By way of the Baisi Kharka, you will continue the Khopra Ridge community trek adventure to Ghandruk. Once you get to Ghandruk, you will be able to see Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machapuchare, Annapurna III, and Hiunchuli. Among its numerous cultural attractions are a museum and a Buddhist monastery. What most intrigues visitors about it is its peculiar architectural style, with the bulk of its residences having slate-tiled roofs and stone walls. The journey is finally over. Bus or jeep travel from Ghandruk to Pokhara takes around three hours.

Today, after a delicious breakfast at the Pokhara hotel, you will travel to Kathmandu. Depending on traffic, the bus ride to Kathmandu usually takes 7 to 8 hours. As you ride towards Kathmandu, look out your window to take in the nearby markets, breathtaking scenery, and lively villages. Take advantage of the evening in Kathmandu by exploring the area, creating memories, and unwinding. We will enjoy supper together to acknowledge your successful completion of the Khayer Lake with Khopra Danda Trek. Instead of driving, you can pay an additional cost to board a domestic flight that takes 25 to 30 minutes to get to Kathmandu.

Today marks the conclusion of our trip to Nepal! An Alpine Treks Nepal representative will drive you to the airport around three hours before takeoff. If you have enough time for another trip, we can organize that for you too.