Khopra Ridge Community Trek

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Duration 13 Days

Destination: Nepal

Activity: Trekking in Nepal

Challenge level Strenuous

Group Size Min 2 Persons

Accommodation Tea-houses/lodges

Product Code: PHJ-1007

Max-Altitude: 4,500m/14,764ft

Best Season Spring (Mar-May) & Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Meals Included (B, L, D)

Walk-In Hours 4-5 hours per day

Transportation Private Car/Tourist Bus

Highlights of Khopra Ridge Community Trek

Travelers will encounter Khayer Lake on the foothills of Annapurna South
Majestic views of Himalayas
Stone pathways, beautified with hanging chortens and prayer flags on Trekking Route
walk along a remote trail while staying at the community tea-houses
Enjoy the grandeur of Mt. Annapurna
Unique heritage, culture and breathtaking landscape

Khopra Ridge Community Trek is one of the best short treks in Nepal. Khopra Ridge trek encompasses all the basic elements of a Classical Nepal trekking experience including wildlife. culture. forest, landscapes, high mountains and himalayas.

Khopra Danda trek takes you to the Khopra Danda offering you to experience the traditional villages, terraced farms, and amazing mountain peaks, Travelers get chance see the various mountains like Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak), and Poon Hill - in the Annapurna region.

Khopra Ridge Community trek is a newly opened trekking and hiking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This is one of the popular Off-the-beaten-trekking trails with a pure Community trek.

Awe-inspiring views from Khopra Danda

Mt. Dhaulagiri (7th highest mountain in the world)
Mt. Manaslu (8th highest mountain in the world)
Mt. Annapurna Massif
Mt. Hiunchuli
Mt. Nilgiri Himal and
other peaks.

Itinerary	Altitude	Hour
Arrival in Kathmandu	1300 m	-
Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive)	830 m	7 hrs.
Pokhara – Ghandruk – Tadapani	2760	7 hrs.
Tadpani to Dobato	3,440m	7 hrs.
Dobato to Khopra Danda	3660 m	8 hrs.
Hike to Khayar Lake( Optional Rest at Khopra Danda)	4,680 m	10 hrs.
Khopra Danda to Swanta Village	2200 m	7 hrs.
Swanta village to Ghorepani	2850 m	6 hrs.
Ghorepani to Tikhedungha via Poon Hill	1540 m	7 hrs.
Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara	800 m	5 hrs.
Back to Kathmandu	1300 m	7-8 hrs.

Trip Routes

Kathmandu - Pokhara – Ghandruk – Tadapani - Dobato - Khopra Danda - Swanta Village - Ghorepani - Tikhedungha via Poon Hill - Nayapul - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Day-wise Itinerary
Detailed itinerary for 13 Days Khopra Ridge Community Trek

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. [1,300m/4,264ft]

Maximum altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. [827m/ 2,700ft]

Distance: 205 km

Maximum altitude: 827 m/ 2,700 feet

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 03 : Drive to Syauli Bazaar and trek to Ghandruk. [1940 m/6364 ft]

After the breakfast in Pokhara, we drive to Nayapul, and then we drive off-road to Syauli Bazar and then to Kimche. After reaching Kimche,, we start out trek to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is popular destination where we find Buddhist Monasteries and beautiful houses build using slates and stones. Today's trek is short. We will spend a night at Ghandruk.

Driving Hours: 2 & ½ hrs.

Trek Distance: 8km / 4.9miles

Trek Duration: 2 hrs.

Distance: 13.9 km

Maximum altitude: 1940 m/6364 ft

Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge

Day 04 : Ghandruk to Tadapani. [2,590m/8,497ft]

Distance: 9.5 km

Hours: 3-4 hours

Maximum altitude: 2,590m/8,497ft

Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge