Khopra Ridge Trek
Perfect for anyone looking for an offbeat trekking trail in the Annapurna Region

Trip Overview:
Location
Nepal
Region
Annapurna
Max-Elevation
4,600 m
Duration
14 days
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge
Best Seasons
Spring and Autumn
Group
Min. 1 Pax
Difficulty
Moderate
Start Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu
Permit
Required
Food
Three Meals/Day
Introduction to Khopra Ridge Trek
Khopra Ridge Trek is one of the most fascinating and interesting trek routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It takes you to Khopra Ridge and Khayer Lake (optional). This trek route is also known as the Khopra Hill (Khopra Danda) trek, which is less crowded and offers more off-the-beaten-path experience and still remains a rural and secret area. The Khopra Ridge trek includes all the elements of a classic Nepal trekking experience, including charming villages, wildlife, terraced fields, panoramic mountain views, and landscapes ranging from forest to high alpine. One of the highlights of the Khopra Ridge trek is the panoramic view from Khopra Danda, a ridge situated at an altitude of 3,660 meters. From here, you can have stunning views of mountains like Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7,041 m), Bharha Shikhar (7,647 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m).
Another popular viewpoint along the trail is Muldai Viewpoint (3,637 m), which offers a breathtaking sunrise view over the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Of course, Poon Hill is also another great viewpoint (3,210 m) of the trek that you will see on your return journey, but this is not important as you have already seen similar views from other places.
If you want to make this trek more challenging and aspire to a higher altitude, then from Khopra Danda you will continue towards the enchanting Khayer Lake (Khair Lake), situated at an altitude of 4,600 meters. The trail takes you through alpine meadows, dense forests, and rugged terrain. Throughout the journey, you will get to see spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
During trekking, you stay in a community lodge for four nights with accommodation and meals organized by local villagers, and the rest of the nights you stay in teahouses. The Khopra Ridge Trek usually starts and ends at Nayapul, which is easily accessible from Pokhara.
Highlights of the Khopra Ridge Trek
Itinerary
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him and he will transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will help you to check-in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for the trip. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, Kathmandu visits Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa which are all World Heritage Sites. Durbar Square throws light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage places for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Late in the afternoon, we introduced you to your mountain/trek guide. Overnight at Hotel.
Trekking staff will arrive at your hotel at 6:30 am to pick you up to tourist bus station for journey to Pokhara. Normally bus leave at 7:00 am from Kantipath and it takes about 7 hours from Kathmandu. Today, you can take a breakfast in your hotel that you order earlier night or request to manage packing breakfast that you eat in bus journey because on the way we are not stopping for breakfast as well not available good breakfast but we stop for a lunch so try to eat Nepalese food (Dal Bhat). Afternoon you arrive in Pokhara then check in your hotel and refresh and look around lakeside. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at Hotel.
Today, after breakfast in Hotel then leave Pokhara for Nayapul (New Bridge) by private transportation, through Dhampus Phedi, Naudanda, Kande, Lumle and finally you reach at Nayapul (1070m).Its about one hour drive then your trek will be begins from here just few minutes walk down then easy flat walk to Birethanti (1025m) then cross the modi river then right turn to go for Ghandruk village though passing a beautiful village Syauli Bazaar (1220m) and climb Kimche (1640m) until higher part after that flat and uphill to Ghandruk village (1940m). On the trail you will see beautiful view of Modi Khola, Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, fishtail and beautiful landscape. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
From Ghandruk continue upwards through Deorali and into the forest then through rhododendron forests and over a small pass to Tadapani. Overnight Teahouse/Lodge.
Trek through rhododendron forests, enjoying the natural beauty and occasional glimpses of mountain views. The trail takes you to Dobato, a small settlement surrounded by forests. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Climb the Muldai Peak early in the morning for spectacular panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and to view the sunrise. After Picture of the Mountain views return to Dobato and continue trekking uphill and downhill in a moment through rhododendron forests again. It requires an hour’s walk to reach Bayli Kharka, a beautiful pasture, from where you can see the Dhaulagiri range at close distance. From Beli Kharka, the first part descends and gradually climbs up to the Upper Chistibung. It takes approximately three more hours to reach Upper Chistibung, a beautiful grazing area. Overnight at community lodge.
From Upper Chistibung lodge there is a steady ascent through alpine meadows and pastures then as one approaches Khopra Ridge one see the tip of Annapurna South. However it is only on arrival at Khopra community lodge that the full panorama is revealed: Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fang and Annapurna South can all be seen. After Lunch it is well worth going for a short walk down Khopra Ridge to a viewpoint overlooking Kali Gandaki river far below in this deep valley. Overnight at community lodge.
Today is a very challenging day trip. A visit to Khayer Lake located at an altitude of 4660m will take your almost full day. Khayer lake is considered to be a holy lake by the Hindus and it is said that bathing in this lake will help one to attain Nirvana. Make sure that you are ready to walk about 8 hours round trip today as the distance of Khayer Lake from Khopra is pretty far. If you don't want to go hiking to Khayer Lake then take a tour around the Khopra Danda (ridge) and relax. Overnight at community lodge.
It takes an hour of descent to get back down to Upper Chistibung community lodge, it is worth stopping for drink then carry on down to Swanta village. Along the way we got more views of Mount Dhaulagiri with this mountain providing a lovely backdrop to the terraced fields and traditional houses in the nearby villages. At Swanta village it is worth visiting Swanta Primary school where there are two teachers funded by the profits from the community lodges. Overnight at community lodge.
An hour or so after leaving Swanta village we join the main trail to Ghorepani where there are of course far more others trekkers, making one appreciate the quieter days walking along the Kopra Ridge. Finally, you arrive in Ghorepani afternoon, relax Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Today we wake up early and hike to Poon Hill, just in time to see the sunrise over the Himalayas. From Poon Hill, we can view a brilliant panorama of mountain including Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre (fishtail) and many more. After enjoying the view, we return to our lodge for a hearty breakfast and we trek descend through rhododendron forest to Ulleri and continue trek down to Tikhedhunga. After reaching Tikhedhunga, take lunch if hungry and drive by private local jeep to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
It takes about seven hours, while driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, which takes about 25 minutes, but you will have to pay the airfare. Overnight Hotel.
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination.
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