Highlight
- Pass via farm fields, terraces, yak pastures, rivers, and more.
- An optional visit to the holy and pristine Khayer Lake.
- Crystal clear close sights of Mt Annapurna, Mt Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Himchuli and more.
- Breathtaking mountain panorama and sunrise/sunset views from Khopra Ridge(3,660m) and Poon Hill.
- A peaceful walk through the vibrant woods of Oaks, Pines and Rhododendrons.
- Trek via Gurung villages and experience their unique culture.
- Experience an off-the-beaten trekking option of the Annapurna Region.
- A couple of beautiful evenings in Pokhara, the city of lakes.
- Scenic drive/flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu.
- An excellent excuse to avoid crowded Poonhill Trekking.
Also called Khopra Ridge Trek, Khopra Danda Trek is a peaceful and off-the-beaten trail in the Annapurna Region. Opened recently, trekkers can have a tranquil trekking experience on the trail. The soul of the trek is Khopra Danda or Ridge, which lies at the height of 3640m. You will indeed have a great time at the top viewing mountains and hills. But the tour has some other highlights.
As it is on the stretch of the beautiful Annapurna Region, a trekker like you will witness the region's beauty. The Annapurna Region mountains, admired worldwide like Mt Annapurna I, II, III, South, Mt Fishtail, and Himchuli, are visible throughout the trek. Likewise, the hike inspires you to reach Poonhill(3,210m), the well-loved hill station in Nepal. The Sunrise view and mountain panorama are just astonishing from the place.
Moreover, there will be trekking across the traditional villages of the Annapurna Region. Ghandruk, Tadapani, and Ghorepani are the hamlets mainly inhabited by Tamangs and Gurungs which you will tour. Knowing their lifestyle and wisdom is another highlight of the Khopra Danda Trek.
Similarly, we cannot forget the sight of the region's rich vegetation; that will also leave us wow. There will be times when you will be in nothing but woods. Last but not least, if you are a lake lover, this trek has that too in its pocket. Khayer Lake(4,600m), a sacred lake in the high hills of Nepal, will also be explored on the journey optionally.
Khopra Ridge Trek by Sabbatical Explore Nepal is a hand-knitted package of 13 days that starts and ends in Kathmandu. Developed for an off-the-beaten trekking experience and an alternative to ever-crowded Poonhill Trekking, the trek is for you if you love trekking in a calm and peaceful environment.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga(1,600m)
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani(2,874m)
Day 5: Early Morning Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Swanta
Day 6: Trek to Dhan Kharka(3,020m)
Day 7: Trek to Khopra Danda(3,660m)
Day 8: Trek to Khayer Lake(4,600m)
Day 9: Trek to Bayeli(3,400m)
Day 10: Trek to Tadapani(2,830m)
Day 11: Trek to Ghandruk(2,012m)
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul and Drive back to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive/Flight Back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure