Khopra Danda Trek

Highlights

One of the shorter, less popular, and moderate treks in the Annapurna region is the Khopra trek.
The breathtaking dawn over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna while staying at a teahouse during Khopra ridge community trek.
Absorb in the spring's stunning sight of rhododendrons that are in full bloom.
At the base of Annapurna South, take a hike to the holy lake of Khayer.
Magnificent dawn and sunset views can be seen from PoonHill and Khopra Ridge.
Experience the opportunity to take in the expansive vistas of the Annapurnas (I, II, III, and South), Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Himchuli, and Nilgiris.
Exploring the traditional way of life of the locals while strolling over undulating hills and lush woodlands.
Thrilling and adventurous walk to the 4500-meter Khayer Lake, a sacred lake for both Buddhists and Hindus.
What can you expect from the Khopra Danda Trek with Khayer Lake?
One of the well-known traditional villages in Nepal, Ghorepani, is where the excursion will take you. On this trip, you will pass through a lot of local villages.
You will travel over several small and large bamboo or iron bridges across the horrifyingly rushing rivers as you pass through narrow hillsides and a dense rhododendron forest.
You will arrive at a stunning Khayer lake, which will fill you with peace and tranquility as Mother Nature's marvels surround you.
You will enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna massif, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and several other Nepali Himalayan peaks from the Khopra Dada.
You may get insight into the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the people of Nepal through the Khopra Ridge Community Trek in addition to experiencing the country's rich and varied culture.
Numerous Himalayan animals, including the endangered Himalayan Tahr, may be found on the ridge. Overall, the Annapurna region is beautifully viewed during the Khopra Ridge Trek.
Khopra Danda Trekking Route, which offers magnificent views of stunning mountains, a distant settlement, and a gorgeous, tiered rice field, is not well known to the general public. You will spend the night in a basic teahouse and witness the magnificent dawn over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
The flowering rhododendrons along the Khopra Danda path offer you a great sense of satisfaction and perhaps cause you to fall in love with the Himalayan wilderness if you are fortunate enough to choose spring as the time to go hiking.
The day you climb to Kayer Lake will be one of the most challenging days of your journey because you will gain more elevation (almost 1000m) and need to walk for 7 to 8 hours to get there and back down to Khopra Danda for the night.
Khopra Trek with Khayer Lake in the Annapurna region of Nepal is a superb illustration of a specific trekking area since it offers the exhilarating chance to see a variety of mountains while learning about regional cultures and traditions.

Overview

Khopra Ridge Community Trek is one of the most spectacular treks in the Annapurna region. It is an ideal hiking trail for hikers who want to get closer to nature and satisfy their desires. This route takes you to Khayer Lake, which is 4660 meters above sea level. One of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal is Lake Khayer.

One of the greatest mountains within the world may be seen from the Khopra edge in a fabulous and special all-encompassing point of view. The off-the-beaten-path courses give wonderful sees of terraced areas, conventional towns, swift-moving waterways, verdant woods, and breathtaking mountain displays, counting Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna (I, II, III, and south), and Nilgiri. The Khopra Danda Journey course will take you through rhododendron woods domestic to fowls, snow panthers, and yaks, as well as other Himalayan species. As a community lodge-based journey, the khopra khayer lake journey is additionally known by that title. You'll continue the travel by remaining at the community hold up, veering off from the most Annapurna circuit. Not at all like secretly possessed lodges, community-run lodges are overseen by the neighborhood community.

The Annapurna Khopra Edge Journey ordinarily begins with a staggering drive from Pokhara to Birethanti, after which you'll start your trekking course via Tikhedhunga to Ulleri. You may head to Ghorepani after arriving at Ulleri. You have got the opportunity to halt in adjacent towns and converse to local people to memorize more approximately their way of life and culture. Furthermore, Annapurna, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli are all wonderfully obvious from this Khopra Edge Journey Course. To reach Ghorepani, you must keep strolling. To see the fabulous dawn over the snow-capped Himalayas the following morning, you'll head to Poon Slope early. Ice sheets, and a wide assortment of mountains, counting Hiunchuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, and Machhapuchhare, may all be seen from Poon Slope in shocking detail.

You may proceed your travel to Swanta after taking off Poon Slope. Your Khopra Danda Trekking course from Swanta will take a contract path to induce to Khopra Danda. You may visit Khayer Lake taking after your arousing at the Khopra Danda. You'll got to walk for around 5 to 6 hours some time recently returning to Khopra Danda since the territory is reasonably soak. You may go through Chistibang meadows and timberline woods on the following day of your travel as you make your way to Bayali Kharka. Taking after the path that passes through the rhododendron trees, you may proceed from Bayali Kharka within the course of Tadapani. From Tadapani, your trekking way will take you to Ghandruk. At that point taking a private jeep you may head toward Pokhara, where the 12 Days Khopra Khayer Lake Journey concludes.

We Holiday Treks and Expedition are pleased to present our well-planned Khopra Trek with Khayer Lake Detailed Itinerary, which will give you the experience of a lifetime. Booking is now available. Based on your time, budget, and endurance, we are willing to modify this package to meet your requirements. For more questions regarding the Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Trek package cost, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival to Kathmandu (1400m)

Our operator will meet and welcome you at Tribhuwan International airport. He will give you a private trip to the inn and help you with check-in. After a long travel, you'll select to loosen up at your inn or go on touring to uncover some of Kathmandu's exquisite places. You may meet your guide the night time for itinerary briefing, where he will give you the information on the Khopra Edge Community Journey and any adapt you'll be lost.

Day 2 : Drive or Flight from Kathmandu (1400m) to Pokhara (822m)

You will leave Kathmandu after breakfast and travel 205 kilometers by tourist bus or through flight to Pokhara Valley, where the Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trek begins. You will pass through spectacular terrains of terraced fields, tiny settlements, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, and other mountains as you journey. You will reach the beautiful city of Pokhara after 7 to 8 hours of bus riding. You may choose between going on a side trip to Pokhara and relaxing at your hotel.

Lakeside has a wide variety of sights and activities thanks to its abundance of shops, bars, and restaurants.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 3 : Drive from Pokhara (822m) to Birethanti (1263m) then Trek to Ulleri (1960m)

The travel to Birethanti from Pokhara takes roughly at around 1.5 hours. The Khopra Danda Trekking will begin from Birethanti, following Modi Khola. You will pass numerous local villages, teahouses, beautiful green rolling hills, rivers, and locals throughout the journey. After passing through the charming village of Hile, you will arrive in Tikhedhunga. The trail then starts to ascend steeply on a stone staircase once you cross the suspension bridge. You will be in the large Magar village of Ulleri, where you can get a sight of Himchuli and Mount Annapurna South.

Overnight in Ulleri .

Day 4 : Ulleri (1960m) to Ghorepani (2880m)

Beautiful Rhododendron with pleasing smell and oak woods are encountered along the Khopra Ridge Trek with Khayer Lake Route from Ulleri to Banthanti. By traveling parallel to Bhurungdi Khola, you will reach Nange Thanti. The part of the journey where you trek through the jungle for most of the day will be really thrilling. If you plan your Trek for the spring, you will witness a lot of rhododendron blooming, a lot of wild birds and animals, and an incredible view of several snow-capped mountains. After a moderate trek through the bush, you may arrive in Ghorepani. The beautiful vistas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna are fantastic to experience when visiting Ghorepani.

Overnight in Ghorepani .

Day 5 : Ghorepani (2880m) to Swanta (2214m)

You climb the stairs to the Poon Hill Lookout early in the morning. Poon Hill rewards you with a magnificent sunrise in the Himalayan region. You will see a magnificent sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains. After seeing a sublime sunrise over the vast mountains and rice terraces, you head to Ghorepani for breakfast. Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Trekking Trail descends through a beautiful forest of rhododendrons, oaks and pines after breakfast. After crossing a small river over a wooden bridge, one must descend for three hours before continuing to Swanta.

Overnight in Swanta .

Day 6 : Swanta (2214m) to Khopra Danda (3660m)

The Khopra Ridge community tour will take you to the village of Swanta, where you will have lunch and walk through the beautiful forests to watch the local children go to school. After several hours of ascent, you will reach the Kopra Ridge. The region is famous for its biodiversity, so keep an eye out for the Himalayan Thar and the Danpe Pheasant. The best climbing strategy is to take your time and keep climbing, stopping only when necessary. You will be rewarded for your efforts when you reach Khopra with amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Enjoy the view of the sun from this viewpoint.

Overnight in Khopra Danda .

Day 7 : Khopra Danda (3660m) to Khayer Lake (4660m) then return back to Khopra

You had a wonderful and difficult day today. This is amazing because you reach the highest point of Khopra Danda Trek i.e. Khayer Lake which is 4660m above sea level. Also, it is not easy to reach the highest point and back to Khopra Ridge because you have to drive for 10 hours straight. On the southern side of Annapurna, there is a sacred lake called Khayer Lake. It is an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus. I believe that bathing in the Khayer lake and visiting the Khayer Barahi temple will help you reach nirvana. Situated at 4660 meters above sea level, the Khaire lake valley offers spectacular views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Nilgiri.

Overnight in Khopra Danda .

Day 8 : Khopra Ridge (3660m) to Bayeli (3432m)

Today's trip to Khopra Danda Khayer Lake takes you from Bayeli Kharka to Khopra Ridge. From the main road you enter a deep mixed rhododendron forest. It goes up in many ways. Once you reach 3,100m above sea level, the forest thins and wide-open meadows spread out. From the high western mountains of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and the Annapurna Massif, you reach the Sumpul Danda Pass, which offers spectacular views of the Machhapuchhre ranges to the east. After a short but fun trip, you will arrive at Bayeli Alm. Community accommodation is managed jointly by residents living in a nearby community..

Overnight in Bayeli .

Day 9 : Bayeli (3432m) to Tadapani (2630m)

The more secluded route from Baeli to Tadapani passes through dense desert with rhododendrons, oaks and magnolias and connects to the main Tadapani trekking route. On the way to Dobato, you can enjoy the panoramic views of Annapurna and Himchuli. You can also observe waterfalls, water buffalo, sheep and goat walks and various flora and fauna. Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world, can be seen in spectacular detail throughout the journey. If the weather cooperates, the route offers spectacular views of the Machapuchare and Annapurna Mountain ranges. Highlights of this off-road section of the Khopra Trekking Trail include unique local villages, diverse flora and fauna and stunning scenery.

Overnight in Tadapani .

Day 10 : Tadapani (2630m) to Ghandruk (1940m) then take Bus/Jeep to Pokhara (822m)

It is not difficult to reach Ghandruk from Tadapani through oak and rhododendron forests. Wildflowers along the trail add to the beauty of the area. You will continue your tour of khopra community to Ghandruk via Baisi Kharka. When you reach Ghandruk, you will see Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machapuchare, Annapurna III and Hiunchuli. Among the many cultural sites are museums and Buddhist temples. What attracts visitors the most is the unique architecture, most of the buildings have tiled roofs and stone walls. The journey is over. It takes 3 hours from Ghandruk to Pokhara by bus or jeep.

Overnight in Pokhara .

Day 11 : Drive or flight from Pokhara (822m) to Kathmandu (1400m)

Today, after a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, we will drive to Kathmandu. It usually takes 7-8 hours to reach Kathmandu by bus, depending on traffic conditions. As you drive into Kathmandu, look out the window to see nearby markets, breathtaking views and vibrant villages. Use your nights in Kathmandu to explore the area, reminisce and relax. We will be happy to have dinner together to celebrate our successful completion of Khayer Lake and Khopra Danda Trek. Instead of driving, you can pay an additional fee and fly to Kathmandu, which takes 25-30 minutes.

Day 12 : Final Departure

Depending on your departure schedule, we will often set up an airport transfer service three hours before departure. If you have additional time, we can set up some side trips for you, or you may go exploring on your own.

Trip code
Package name	Khopra Danda Trek
Duration	12
Max. elevation	4660 m
Level	Moderate
Transportation	All ground transportation as per itinerary
Accomodation	3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on Bed/breakfast basis and Lodge / Tea House during trek
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 945 per person