Khopra Danda Trek | Short Trekking from Pokhara

5.0 (11 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

It is less crowded than most of the other treks. Travelers might see the best scenery they have ever seen of fishtail and Annapurna range.

What's included

  • A Trekking guide
  • All Govenment Vat and Tax
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in Mountain Teahouse/lodge
  • All required permits
  • All drinks( Hot/cold/Alcoholic)
  • Personal Nature expenses
  • Emergency evacuation cost and Medical cost if necessary
  • Service not mention above as Including section.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara

What to expect

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk and Trek to Tadapani
  1. Ghandruk
    1h
    Experience rural areas, terraced farms, and local villages while driving to Ghandruk.
    Beautiful Ghandruk Village and mountain views
  2. 1h
    You will start your hike from Ghandruk through dense forest. Guided through jungle and reach tadapani for overnight stay
Day 2: Trek from Tadapani to Dobato
  1. Annapurna Region
    1h
    Hike from Tadapani to Dobato, enjoying the magnificent view of the Annapurna range
Day 3: Hike to Mulde View Point for amazing mountain views and trek to Chistibung
  1. Annapurna Mountain Range
    6h · Admission ticket included
    You have to walk down as well as up through woods. With an hour’s walk, you will reach to Bayli Kharka. From Bayli Kharka, we descend through forests to reach Chistebung pastures and trek for around 2 hours-ascending above the timberlines to reach Khopra Danda. On the way, you might get a glimpse to see Musk deer, Ghoral, Danfe (Pheasant), Himalayan Thar, etc. If you look above the horizon, you will see amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Damphus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South. The Khopra ridge also provides view of Kaligandaki Gorge-the deepest gorge in the world. You will spend overnight at a tea house there.
Day 4: Trek from Chistibung to Khopra Danda
  1. Annapurna Mountain Range
    5h · Admission ticket included
    This day is whole uphill to Khopra Danda. On the way, you might get a glimpse to see Musk deer, Ghoral, Danfe (Pheasant), Himalayan Thar, etc. If you look above the horizon, you will see amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Damphus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna South. The Khopra ridge also provides view of Kaligandaki Gorge-the deepest gorge in the world. You will spend overnight at a tea house
    there.
Day 5: Trek to Khayer Lake and return to Khopra danda
  1. Khopra Danda Trek
    5h · Admission ticket included
    have breakfast in hotel and be ready to visit Khayar Lake. Youascend upward to reach Holy Khayar Lake which will take more than 5 hours to reach there. This is a beautiful lake surrounded by the mountains. You can get a beautiful view of the Himalayas such as Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc. from Lake. On the way to Khayer Lake there is tea house along the way but will open only in peak season. You return back toKhopra danda. You can spend the rest of the day talking to the local people, exploring theirculture and tradition. You will spend your night there at a tea house.
Day 6: Trek from Khopra Danda to Swanta Village
  1. Khopra Danda Trek
    6h · Admission ticket included
    You will descend to the Swanta village on the 8th day of your journey. You will descend almost about an hour to get to Upper Chistebung village. Descending further down, crossing the potato and barley farms and beautiful villages along the way, you reach Swanta village. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the village, Magar people and their lifestyle.
Day 7: Trek from Swanta to Ghorepani Poon hill.
  1. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
    6h
    You will descend through a
    beautiful trail covered in green forests. You can catch the glimpse of Annapurna range during
    the trek. When you get to Ghorepani, you can spend the rest of the day with the people of the
    village. You will have closer exposure to their culture and tradition. You will stay overnight at
    Ghorepani in a tea house.
Day 8: Trek to Poon Hill, Trek Down to and Drive to Pokhara
  1. Poon Hill
    6h
    You will be rewarded with a view of a glorious sunrise over the Himalayan range from Poon Hill. You will hike early in the morning to Poon Hill to witness this mesmerizing view of sunrise which capture the views of Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m) and Lamjung Himal (6931 m). After grasping the view, you will trek down to Hille Take private jeep drive to Pokhara via Nayapul crossing the beautiful forests and enjoying the Himalayas on the background. You will check into a hotel when you reach there. You can sit back and relax celebrating the success of your trekking journey. You can spend your evening walking by the lake, shopping the souvenirs or exploring the streets.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Tribhuvan International airport

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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