Khopra Danda Trek - 7 Days

Useful Information

Khopra Danda Trek Cost

This trek costs USD 650 per person. The price may depend on your program, the services included, and group Sizes. You can book the trip with us as per your budget. Separately, from the package, the general tour involves several other expenses not covered by the package trip cost. You also have to budget for that ensure services include and exclude sectors for the trek on our web page for information. 

Difficulty Level

It is a moderate trek in the Annapurna region; therefore, people of any age can do this trip without previous trekking experience. Hiking from Khopra Danda to Khayer Lake is a bit hard; otherwise, there are not many difficult parts of this trek. You will walk through the pine and rhododendron forests, gradually downhill and uphill through multiple ridges. You walk around for 6 to 7 Hours each day.

This trip is not as popular as Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp; however, the trekking trail is remote. The main difficulties of this route are the hidden valleys of the region. You can expect normal facilities during the journey. It is a community trek; you will explore and spend a few days in the Himalayas. Get experience the mountain lifestyle closely.

Accommodation & food during the Khopra Danda Trek

During the trekking route, our trekking guide will book a nice, clean teahouse where you will spend the nights. It is a community trip to experience typical accommodation, twin shared rooms with basic bathrooms along the trek. However, in some places, you can get a private room with an attached bathroom. Moreover, the rooms and washrooms are not in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

You will get food along the trek, like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food options on the trek to Khopra Danda are limited but varied and traditional. Dal Bhat is the main course, and you can test diverse foods along with other dishes like noodle soup, pasta, macaroni, spaghetti, fried potatoes, bread, tosh with omelet, thukpa, momo, and more items.

Some Tips for Khopra Danda Trek

• This trek is relatively moderate. It requires good physical and mental preparation before the trek, so we recommend that you do some cardio workouts and training for around a month.
• For some extra expenses during the trek. We suggest you take enough NPR cash. Because, along the trekking route, there are no ATMs or banks. 
• If you want to take a Camera or a GoPro. We advise you to take the spare batteries.
• Wi-Fi services are available at most of the teahouses, where you get internet Services. But they will charge an extra cost of around 300 to 500 NPR. 

On Arrival Visa Fee

15 Days – 30 U$D

30 Days – 50 U$D

90 Days – 125 USD

Necessary documents

• Insurance paper.
• Passport.
• Passport-sized Photos.
• Tim's Card (Trekking Information Management System Card).
• ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) Entry Fee.

The main Symptoms of altitude sickness

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Loss of appetite
• Difficult to breathe

Preventive measures

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages at high elevations.
• Keep yourself hydrated
• Acclimatize to a high altitude and then return to sleep at a low altitude.
• Do not ascend more than 500 meters in a day.
• Do not walk very fast at high altitudes.
• Walk slowly at high elevation and keep walking.
• Do not walk alone on the way.
• Inform your guide as soon as possible if you have any high altitude sickness.
• Drink boiled water and hot tea.
• Take garlic soup and ginger tea; they are high-altitude sickness remedies.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST FOR KHOPRA DANDA TREK

Body Clothing

• Sleeping Bag
• Down Jacket
• Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Thermal Shirt for colder places
• Fleece Jacket
• Warm wool sweaters
• Waterproof and windproof jacket
• Cotton trekking pants with folding
• Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face

• Sun Hat
• Wool or fleece hat
• Headlight
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen 50
• Face wipes and a towel

List of Footwear

• Trekking Boots
• ¾ pairs of preferably cotton socks
• Crampon
• One pair of extra sports shoes

Necessary Gear

• Gaiters, just in case of snow
• Gloves and thick gloves
• Big rucksack above 40 L
• Waterproof bag cover
• Rain Coat
• Trekking Pole (if needed)
• Laundry Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush
• Toilet paper
• Water pills
• Bottle for drinking water
• Pen and Notebook
• Copy and Tourist Guidebooks
• Camera
• Battery charger
• Memory card
• Cell Phone and Charger
• Money Wallet
• Altimeters and Playing Cards

First-aid Kit

• Diamox
• Cotton bandages
• Paracetamol
• Painkillers
• Loperamide to control diarrhea (just in case).
• Water purified tablets
• Lozenges
• Elastic bandages
• Thermometer
• Moleskin and sling.