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Short Khopra Ridge Trek 6 Days

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There are some recently open trekking trails in Annapurna region. Among them Khopra Ridge Trek is one of the best. Khopra Ridge Trek is fabulous new trekking route. From March to May, Colorful Rhododendron forest makes this trip just awesome.

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Why Khopra Trek in Nepal?

Here is top 5 reasons Why Khopra Trek in Nepal.

  1. Marvelous Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas Range
  2. Landscapes,waterfall and Forests
  3. Sunrise and Sunset viewpoints, diversity
  4. Local Cultures,Nepali food and lifestyle
  5. Hot Springs

Khopra Ridge Community Trek

At Dhankharka , there is 2 community lodge but in Khopra Danda there is only 1 comunity lodge. So it’s difficult to get room in peak season. Less tourists, local community lodge, Magar culture, Hot Spring, panoramic moountians views from near is the key attraction of KHOPRA HIKE. It is suitable for you if want to do beginners trekking in Nepal.

Khopra Trek information

Khopra is Name of Place and Danda is Nepali word of Ridge. So Ridge = Danda in the sense of meaning. It is the highest elevation(3660m/12008ft) place that we need to stay one night and Khayar lake hiking spot from the ridge.

Next day morning, we will doKhayer Lake Hike. Khayer is is a holy lake. So people also called Khayar trek is a holy trek. Local people used to go Khayar Lake for worship. On the way to Khayar Lake, you’ll see outstanding views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fang, and Nilgiri. View from Khopra Danda and on the way to Khayer Lake is marvelous. We will be close to Annapurna South on the way to Khayar Lake. We can begin this trek from Deurali, Ghorepani or Tadapani of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.

People and Culture

Mostly there are Gurung and Magar people in the trekking area. There are also Brahmans and Chhetris other groups of people in this area.

Trek facts
Max Elevation4500m (Khayar Lake)
Duration6 Days
DifficultyModerate
Best Time/SeasonMarch-May and Oct to Dec.
Lodge TypeCommunity Lodges
Legal PermitsTIMS and ACAP

View from Khopra

Khopra Danda is at 3660m above the sea level. If the weather is clear from Khopra Danda we will have the close and breathtaking view of mountains view of Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6800m), Nilgiri (6600m), Annapurna I (8091m) Annapurna South face (7219m), Hiuchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6997m).

Short Khopra Ridge Trek 6 Days itinerary

DaysItineraryAltitudeHour
Day 1Drive to Ghandruk and trek to Tadapani2610m/8563ft6 to 7 hr
Day 2Tadapani to Dobato3426m/11240ft5 to 6 hr
Day 3Trek to Khopra Ridge/Danda3660m/12008ft6-7 hr
Day 4Trek to Swanta Village2200m/7,218ft6-7 hr
Day 5Trekking to Ghorepani2870m/9416ft4-5 hr
Day 6Trek to Hile via Poon Hill & drive to Pokhara822m/2697ft7- 8 hr

When is best time for Khopra Trek ?

Except monsoon season, we can do Khopra Ridge Trek. But February to April and September to December is the best time for this trek.

How difficult is Khopra trekking ?

Khopra is moderate grade of the trek. Normal fitness is required for this trek. We will have enough time for acclimatization before reach KHOPRA DANDA. This plan is considor the accimaltization for Altitude Sickness.

Hot Spring

There is a natural good hot spring at Tatopani Beni. You can feel hot experience after the cold trek. Locals people believe that hot spring is good for health.

Khopra Guide Hire

Sure, you can do Trekking Guide Hire in Nepal.

Khopra Trekking Cost

The Khopra trekking cost is 495 USD per person (based on 2 person ) for 6 days per person from and to Pokhara.

The following is the list of Inclusion and Exclusion on package.

Cost Inclusion:

  • Meals on Trekking: ( 6 X Breakfast, 6 X Lunch, and 5 X Dinner )
  • BEST AVAILABLE Twin Sharing Teahouse Accommodation during the trekking
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar by Local Bus and Besisahar to Chame by Sharing Jeep ( Trekking Starting Point )
  • Muktinath ( Trekking Ending Point ) to Pokhara/Kathmandu by Local Bus
  • Government License Holder an Experienced Trek guide.
  • Strong porter to Carry Guest Baggage ( 2 Guests = 1 Porter )
  • All necessary Trekking Permit
  • All expenses of Guide & Porter Including their Insurance, transportation, and Foods
  • Seasonal Fruits each day during the trekking
  • Duffel Bag  ( Should return after Trekking)
  • Trekking Completion Certificate
  • Nepal Government Tax, VAT, and as well as Company service charge

Cost Exclusion :

  • Meals and Accommodation during staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Any types of Drinks and Dessert foods
  • Any kinds of charges like battery charges, laundry, Hot Shower, phone calls, and all other personal nature expenses
  • Additional costs incurs from out of management control such as bad weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical condition, etc.
  • Trekking Equipment and clothing
  • Travel insurance  ( not compulsory but good to have )
  • Tip for Guide and Porter ( Expected )
  • Any other things which are not specified in INCLUDED

Conclusion

The Khopra Ridge trek 6 days leads you most popular Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. This trek is best off the beaten trail of Annapurna. It will be a short itinerary and long itinerary according to your choice.

Khopra Danda trek is a naturally beautiful, culturally rich trek. We will provide excellent services for hike to Khopra at a reasonable price. We are providing expert tour and trek guide. Please give us chance to serve you for this trek and remember us for a lifetime period. Please send me your questions, I will send questions answers within 12 hours.

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