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Trip Highlights
- Visit to beautiful Pokhara Valley.
- Trekking Starting point at Nayapul.
- Permit and TIMS Card Check post at Birethanti.
- Discover the old Gurungs Museum at Ghandruk Village.
- Visit to Ancient Buddhist Monastery and School.
- Walking on the pine and rhododendron forest.
- Visit the local Cheese factory at Paudwar.
- Hike to the Holy Khyar Lake.
- Miracle Mountains views of Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhare, etc.
- Natural Hot spring at Tatopani Village.
Detail About Khopra Danda Trek - 7 Days
Khopra danda Trek - 7 Days is a newly opened trekking route in the Annapurna Himalayan locales, the trek takes us off the beaten trails with magnificent views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhare (Fishtails 6993m) rural villages, and Millets and rice fields. We pass magnificent Nepalese flowers of Rhododendrons, pine forests, and the opportunity to see the Himalayan wildlife animals like mountain goats, Himalayan Thar, Deer, snow leopards, white Monkeys, and brown Monkeys. We can likewise, go climbing to the holy and astounding Khayar Lake. This trek leads to one of the Popular. Which is called; Ghorepani Poon Hill (3210m), gets the best all-encompassing perspectives on Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges with Wonderful sunrise and sunset views from Poon Hill.
Short Khopra Danda Trek Itinerary 2024/2025:
Our trek begins with an attractive 200km 7/8 hours drive by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Journey through the thrilling Gurung of Ghandruk Town and explore the ancient Buddhist Monastery, Old Gurung Museum, High Secondary school, and village. The trekking continues to follow to Baishe Kharka, Tadapani, and afterward on the off-beaten trail to Bayali, which goes through Wide woods of pine, Rhododendron, and Oak. The Tea House/Lodges are remarkably like home stays.
The trekking trail takes us closer to the Annapurna ranges, where we can see delightful perspectives on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. The Khayar Lake Ridge is more attractive for this excursion, yet possible for those who want to take rough climbs and return to Khopra village. The trail turns down Swanta and ascends to Ghorepani poon Hill. This trip is one of the well-known Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking in the Annapurna Himalayans area. Furthermore, we climb to Poon Hill and trip down End at Nayapul. It is a short and moderate trip in Nepal.
Is Khopra Danda Trek Difficult?
This trip is Nepal's preferred trekking destination in the Himalayas. The trekkers/travelers with healthy and sensible physical faintness will be able to complete this program without concern, and no previous journeying experience is required. Though, this excursion reaches an elevation higher than 4,000 meters. It's important to drink a lot of water and set a lot of rest to allow your body to adjust naturally to the increased altitude. As always, you’re trekking/tour guide will take care of your change and ensure you enjoy a safe and rewarding trip to Khopra Danda Nepal Himalayas.
Physical fitness:
The 7-Day Khopra Danda Trek program is fit for beginners to advanced trekkers/travelers who can leisurely walk at least 5 to 7 hours per day while carrying a daylight bag. For this trek, altitude sickness is tremendously less, but sometimes it happens while walking at an altitude sickness might be an unexpected illness. It may be a good idea to walk slowly in a musical manner.
Best Season to Explore the Khopra Ridge:
The best time to trek in these areas is from (autumn) September, October, November, and (spring) March, April till May. During this period, sometimes accommodation is difficult due to the few tea houses along the journey, but no worries, the Guide will arrange the sharing room.
Weather Conditions:
The weather conditions during the spring and autumn seasons are pretty with blue skies from September, October, November, and March, April, and May time. While walking along the journey, you get the automatic warm, and the sun comes up, but at night and morning will be cold and you need a warm down jacket thick clothes, etc. Daytime reaches a temperature of around 15 to 20°C at high altitudes but at night May be 0°C to - 7°C.
Generally, this trek is a vast alternative for those who want to experience the natural attractiveness of the Annapurna range, away from the crowds and with chances to discover the typical culture of Gurungs and Magar's lifestyle Nepal Himalayas region.
Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is leading you at a spirited price to your trek with local guides and a porters’ team who are friendly with those from these areas. During the journey, the Guide will manage everything like; food, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Pokhara – Ghandruk Village (1970meters/6,463feet) 1 Hours' Drive and 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 02: Ghandruk Village – Tadapani Village (2610meters/8,562feet) ¾ Hours Walking.
Day 03: Tadapani – Dobato (3360meters/11,023feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 04: Dobato – Chistibung (3005metres/9,858feet) 6 Hours Walking.
Day 05: Chistibung – Khopra Danada (Ridge) (3640meters/11,942feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 06: Khopra Danda – Tatopani Village (1190meters/3,904feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 07: Drive Back to Pokhara.
Cost Includes
- Airport - Hotel - Airport Pick up and drop off services by private car/van Hiace: depending on the Group Size.
- Transportation services from Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist or local Bus.
- Pokhara – Nayapul by Taxi.
- Tatopani - Pokhara by Bus.
- A meal during the trek. ( Lunch, Breakfast & Dinner) main course from Choose by menu.
- ACAP Permit Entry Fee. (Annapurna conservation area Project).
- TIMS Card Fee. (Trekking Information Management System).
- A Government licensed well English - speaking Guide. ( Himalayan Local Guide Team)
- Strong and friendly porters to help your luggage during the trek (luggage maximum weight 25kg ).
- six-night mountain basis Tea House/Guest House during the trip.
- Helper Guide for group 6 or above.
- Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
- Supplementary energy bars, crackers, Cookies, Halls, etc.
- Seasonal fruits likes; Apples, Oranges, pomegranates, and Blackberry, etc.
- Basic First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it).
Cost Excludes
- Hard & Soft drinks, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta, and Whisky etc.
- tea and coffee of your choice yourself.
- Private expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping, etc.
- Your International airfare.
- Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
- Trekking Equipments.
- Travel insurance is just in case.
- Tips for Guide and porters.
Frequently Asked Questions Expand All
The highest point of Trek is 4020 meters.
Yes, you can do it privately trek, with our local trekking guide and Porters.
The best time to do the Khopra trekking (September – October – November - December), February – March – April – May).
TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System), ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
- Do not drink alcohol & smoke
- Walk slowly while you climb uphill
- Take garlic soup and ginger tea
- Drink water 3 to 4 liters per day
- Do acclimatization and rest
- Take a Diamox as per instructors if you have AMS symptoms
Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you exchange currency.
The trekkers need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go through the system “BOOKING” form, click on there, and make your reservation.
Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.
Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have electricity and Solar panels.
It is a moderate trek and normally, we have to walk for 7 to 10 days.
Yes, it is safe for solo female travel, our teams are responsible, and they are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.
No, it is not possible to get an ATM and Bank on the way, so you must take Nepali currency from Kathmandu.
Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get a blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters do not have blankets.
Yes, of course, we will provide you professional local trekking guide and porter’s team, who are from the same place or the Himalayas region, our guide has detailed knowledge of the Himalayas, and is a government license holder trained, speaks very well English. Our porters are fully helpful and friendly.
Useful Information
Khopra Danda Trekking Cost:
This trek cost is U$D: 650 per head, the price may depend on your schedule and services included as well as 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, thus you also have to budget that. Make sure, our 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 any age people can do this trip without previous trekking experience. If you hike from Khopra Danda to Khayer Lake is a little bit hard, otherwise, there are not many difficult parts of this trek. You will walk along the pine and rhododendrons forests, gradually downhill and uphill through multiple ridges. You walk around 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 valley of the region and the bare less of facilities during the journey. It is a community trek, you will explore and spend a few days in the Himalayas and experience the mountain lifestyle closely.
Accommodation & food during the trek:
During the trekking route, our trekking Guide will book a nice and clean teahouse where you spend the nights. It is a community trip to experience the typical accommodation, twin shared rooms with basic bathrooms along the trek. Also, in some places, you get a private room with an attached bathroom, but the rooms and washrooms are not the same in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
You will get food along the trek like; (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner): The foods option on the trek to Khopra Danda is limited but varied and traditional. Dal Bhat is the main course, and you get diverse foods along with other dishes like Noodle soup, Pasta, Macaroni, Spaghetti, fired potatoes, Bread, Tosh with Omelet, Thukpa, MOMO, and more varieties.
Some Tips for Khopra Danda Ridge:
- This trek is relatively moderate. It is required to have physical and mental fitness 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 No ATMs, and Banks.
- If you want to take a Camera or Gopro, we advise you to keep the spare batteries.
- Wi-Fi services along the teahouse, most of the teahouses, 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 U$D
Necessary documents:
- Insurance paper.
- Passport.
- Passport-sized Photos.
- Tims 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 breath
Preventive measures:
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages in high-elevation
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Do the Acclimatize Low to a high altitude and back to sleep at the low altitude.
- Do not achieve more than 500 meters in a day.
- Do not walk very fast at the high altitude.
- Walk slowly on the high elevations 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, it is high altitude sickness medicine.
TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:
Body Clothing:
- Sleeping Bag
- Down Jacket
- Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
- Long sleeved shirts
- Thermal Shirt for Colder place
- 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
- Sunglass
- Sunscreen 50
- Face wipes and towel
List of Foot wears:
- Trekking Boats
- ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
- Crampon
- One pairs extra Sport Shoes
Necessary Gears:
- Gaiters just in case if snow
- Gloves and Thick Gloves
- Big rucksack above the 40 L
- Waterproof Bag Cover
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pole (if you needed)
- Laundry Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush
- Toilet papers
- Water peals
- Bottle for drinking water
- Pen and Note Book
- Copy and Tourist Guide Book
- Camera
- Battery charger
- Memory card
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Money Wallet
- Altimeters and Playing card
First aid Kid:
- Diamox
- Cotton bandages
- Paracetamol
- Painkillers
- Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
- Water purified tablets
- Lozenges
- Elastic bandages
- Thermometer
- Moleskin and sling.
