Short Khopra Ridge Trek 6 Days
Home »There are some recently open trekking trails in Annapurna region. Among them Khopra Ridge Trek is awesome.
Due to a complete guide, I suggest you to use the quick links from table of content .
- Highlights
- Facts
- Getting there and away
- Scenery
- Itinerary
- Is it possible in 7 days trek ?
- When is best time ?
- Difficulty
- Hot Springs
- Guide Hire
- Cost
- Conclusion
Why Khopra Trek in Nepal?( Highlights)
Khopra Ridge Trek is fabulous to trek which is new trekking route of Nepal. From March to May, Colorful Rhododendron forest makes this trip just awesome.
Here is top 5 reasons Why Khopra Trek in Nepal.
- Marvelous Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas Range
- Landscapes,waterfall and Forests
- Sunrise and Sunset viewpoints, diversity
- Local Cultures,Nepali food and lifestyle
- 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
Here one question can arise, is Khopra Danda, Khopra ridge and Khayer lake trek are same or different trek ?
Definitely all are them same destination.
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 Elevation | 4500m (Khayar Lake) |
| Days | 6 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best Time/Season | March-May and Oct to Dec. |
| Lodge Type | Community Lodges |
| Legal Permits | TIMS and ACAP |
| Day 01 | Drive to Ghandruk and trek to Tadapani |
| Day 02 | Trekking to Dobato |
| Day 03 | Dobato to Khopra |
| Day 04 | Hike to Khayar Lake and trek to Chistibung |
| Day 05 | Trekking to Ghorepani |
| Day 06 | Trek to Naypul via Poon Hill and drive to Pokhara |
Getting there and away
Nayapul is the starting point and Pokhara is the ending point of Khopra Danda trek. If you want to fly Kathmandu to Pokhara, it takes 25 minutes. We can go directly Kathmandu to trekking starting point Nayapul using Bus or Microbus. Kathmandu to Nayapaul takes about 10 hours by driving.
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 7 Days itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Ghandruk and trek to Tadapani | 2610m/8563ft | 6 to 7 hr |
| Day 02 | Tadapani to Dobato | 3426m/11240ft | 5 to 6 hr |
| Day 03 | Trek to Khopra Ridge/Danda | 3660m/12008ft | 6-7 hr |
| Day 04 | Hike to Khayar Lake(4800m/15748ft), trek to Dhankharka | 2870m/9416ft | 9-10 hr |
| Day 05 | Trekking to Ghorepani | 2870m/9416ft | 6-7 hr |
| Day 06 | Trek to Naypul via Poon Hill and drive to Pokhara | 822m/2697ft | 7 – 8 hr |
Is it possible Khopra Ridge Trek in 6 days?
Yes, of course. It is possible to do in 6 to 10 days according to your choice from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.Khopra Danda trek 6 days is express trek.
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 695 USD for 10 days per person for from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. The cost price that mentioned here is the cheapest.The price will up and down on the basis of group size, budget of client.
Conclusion
The Khopra Ridge trek 10 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.