khopra trek

Khopra Danda trek (also known as the Khopra Ridge trek) is the best alternative to the more popular trekking trail Poon Hill Trek or ABC Trek taking you higher to another great viewpoint, from where can be explored the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.

If you’re looking for the perfect week-long trek, a little off the beaten path and great views, the Khopra Danda trek is a great choice. It is the best trekking trail Nepal has to offer: amazing mountain views, pastoral Poon village, and terrestrial rice fields layered on top of each other, descending down into the valley. The best part of this trek is very few people know about the Khopra trek.

Ghorepani, before climbing up another ridge, known as “Khopra Ridge”. Without any doubt, it is one of the best short treks in Nepal.

To organize your trek to Khopra Danda, get in touch with CARAVAN OUTDOORS local specialists for Trekking, Expedition and Tour in Nepal we can organize everything for you to make your holiday lifetime memorable. You’ll have an experienced government licensed guide and supportive staff, a well-thought-through itinerary, and the flexibility during the trek to move at your own pace.

Highlights

• Enjoy an amazing sunrise and sunset view over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Himalayan range.
• Overnight at local teahouse operate by local people with local organic fresh food.
• Hike to sacred glassier Khayer Lake/ Khayer Barah temple at the foot of Annapurna South.
• Observe Local cheese factory at Paudwar how to they produce cheese traditional way.
• Encounter numbers of different species of flora and fauna.
• Enjoy and explore the typical Nepali lifestyle of local people in Kathmandu valley and on hilly areas during tour and trekking.
• Explore different religions and culture (Newari culture in Kathmandu valley, Gurung, Thakali culture during the trek) which is follow by different ethnical communities.
• Enjoy live video sharing on social media top of Khopra Danda viewpoint where you will get free high-speed internet facility installed by Mahabir Pun.

Route description of Khopra Ridge trek

Khopra Ridge trek route follows the same trail to Ghorepani, but then deep down into the valley of Swanta before climbing back up again to a ridge (Khopra Danda) north of Poon Hill. This takes about a day unless you want to break it up into two days and stay at a teahouse in the village Swanta. Top the ridge, you’ll find a single teahouse run by a caretaker that comes up each day from the villages below.

Khopra danda trek, tent can be brought and camped on a small outcrop just up the ridge from the teahouse as an option. The views are superb, both at sunset and sunrise, when the valley filled with clouds below us in late afternoon with Dhaulagiri towering clear above. In the evenings, local yak herds are brought to overnight and graze on the slopes just below us.

Beside that on the top of Khopra we can also enjoy free unlimited faster internet where we can share live of our unforgettable moment of the trek form view point to our friends and family through different social Medias. This facility is only provide in this trek. On the other trekking trail of Nepal we can only use internet facility at hotel by paying certain charges.

From Khopra Danda, it takes a 5-6 hours to reach Paudwar/Tatopani where you can catch a vehicles back to Pokhara. In Paudwar you can visit local cheese factory. As you descend back down into the valley, you’ll pass through villages and terraces and can stop for lunch or even spend an extra night in one of the village teahouses. At Tatopani, you’ll find a built-up hot spring open to the public. OR can directly drive to Pokhara which is about 6-7 hours of drive by jeep. (Road condition up to place names Beni is off road and rest up to Pokhara is good condition drive mostly).

Best time to visit Khopra Danda trek

The weather is the most important factor to trek in any destination because no one is beyond nature. Trekking is Khopra is possible throughout the year but there is ups and downs of every season. The best season to trek to Khopra is autumn and spring as the sky  is crystal clear from dusk to dawn, the rain stops and the clouds blocking the sun is clear. Teak during winter and monsoon is difficult due to heavy snowfall and rainfall too.

Note: You can choose to upgrade your commute to/from Pokhara by taking a flight, and avoid 6-7 hours of road travel.

Includes

• Arrival airport picks and drop.
• 2 Nights at ★★★ hotel in Kathmandu.
• 2 Nights at ★★★ hotel in Pokhara.
• Standard Tea-house/ Lodge during the trek.
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during the trek.
• 1 Certified Guide (Licensed & First Aid Trained)/1 Porter (For two)
• TIMS Card/ National Park entry fee
• ACAP Permit
• All the Gov. and Local taxes as applicable.
• Trekking Map and Group medical kit box (Diamox and First Aid Medicine).
• Trip Completion Certificate

Excludes

• Meals at Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Meals other than during the trek and before/after complimentary dinner
• Mineral water and refreshments and other personal expenses during the trek
• Travel insurance (Cover Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
• Guide/Porter Tipping

Testimonials

We completed the 11 day Annapurna base camp trek. It was our first time to Nepal and I am glad we booked our trek through Caravan Outdoors.

They took care of everything (airport pick up, accommodations, park pass, etc..) there was no thinking required on our part. It was fantastic! Our guide and porter were very nice and answered any questions we had. ~Jennifer Smith (Winnipeg, Canada)

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The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

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