Khopra Hill Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara (tourist bus) 7 hours’ drive.

  In the morning, after breakfast with your guide take a scenic ride to Pokhara on a tourist bus. After arriving at Pokhara, transfer to a hotel and take a rest. In the evening, wander the nearby streets or lakeside. Overnight in Pokhara.

• Day 02: Drive to Nayapul (1070m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1500m) 4 hours trek

  After breakfast, drive to Nayapul. From Nayapul, commence your trek to Tikhedhunga. Witnessing the amazing scenery and natural greenery throughout the trail reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

• Day 03: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2800m) 7 hours trek.

  An interesting trek to the beautiful Ghorepani village starts after breakfast. Ascend to the lovely Magar village Ulleri and get the first sight of Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. On the trail, the surrounding natural beauty lures everyone. Continue to trek further and arrive at Ghorepani. Show your ACAP and TIMS permits to enter this region. Overnight in Ghorepani.

• Day 04: Ghorepani to Swanta (2400m) 4 hours trek.

  From Ghorepani, an easy trek descending the forested trail surrounded by oak, pine, and rhododendron. Also, traverse through a small river and keep descending until Swanta. Overnight in Swanta.

• Day 05: Swanta to Dhankharka (Chistibung) (3000m) 4 to 5 hours trek.

  After breakfast, trek to Dhankharka. Walk on the off-beat trail through the dense forest, ascend slowly, and pass through the meadowlands. Adoring the stunning mountains, and landscapes, and enjoying the walk to reach Dhankharka for an overnight stay.

• Day 06: Dhankharka to Khopra Hill/Danda (3660m) 4 hours trek

  Walk along the steep uphill path after breakfast. Pass through the dense forest, bushes, and pastures. Arrive at Khopra Danda and witness a breathtaking panoramic view of the snowy mountain ranges. Specially Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges are clearly seen and are outstanding. Overnight in Khopra Danda.

• Day 07: Khopra Hill/Danda to Khayer Lake (4600m) and back to Khopra

  A day hike to the sacred Khayer Lake for an excursion. One of the longest day hikes but rewarding. Several Hindus visit this holy lake during the Janai Purnima festival in the month of July/August. The path to reach Khayer Lake is steep and tough. Get outstanding views of Annapurna South (7,219m) from here along with beautiful neighboring mountains. Take some snaps and retrace the same trail back to Khopra for an overnight stay.

• Day 08: Khopra Hill/Danda to Dobato (3425m) 7 hours trek

  Walk through the blossoming rhododendron forest, passing green valleys, and admire the wonderful picturesque views descending to Dobato. Overnight in Dobato.

• Day 09: Dobato to Ghandruk (2000m) 6 hours trek.

  An easy descent walks to the pretty Ghandruk village in the vicinity of snow-clad mountains and beautiful breathtaking sceneries. Pass through the forest of rhododendron, and arrive at Ghandruk for an overnight stay. Get pleased with the warm hospitality of Gurung ethnics and learn a little about their culture and lifestyle.

• Day 10: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.

  After breakfast, trek to Nayapul for a few hours. Then, take a drive to Pokhara in a public vehicle. Spend the day exploring the lakeside, and enjoy the nightlife. Overnight in Pokhara.

• Khopra Hill Trek Information

  Accommodation

  Accommodations in the Khopra Hill Treks are mostly community lodges. The community lodges are comfortable with basic facilities and run by families. So, feel at home and get warm hospitality from the families. The extra charge must be paid for the use of facilities like hot water buckets, laundry, charging, internet, and electricity.

  Meals

  Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided during the trekking from the community lodges. The meals are basic and suitable for the health of the trekkers. The main dish is Nepali Dal Bhat which provides enough energy throughout 7/8 hours of the trek. The variety of meals is hard to find but meals prepared from home-grown crops are a treat during this trek.

  
  Drinking water

  Drinking water is easily available at the lodges. You can buy a mineral water bottle but you should do proper disposal of plastic bottles. You can also fill boiled water at lodges paying extra charges. Always carry a water bottle and water purification medicine to prevent unwanted health issues. During trekking, drink direct freshwater from the flowing stream using water purification treatment.

  Communication

  The internet facility is easily available in the vicinity of the Annapurna region. The internet is fairly stable in the lower regions. By paying extra charges at lodges, internet facility, electricity for charging can be used. The phone signal is also good in the lower regions. Using a local sim card, an internet facility can also be used.

  
  Starting and Ending points

  The starting point of the Khopra Hill/Danda Trek is from Nayapul and ends in Nayapul. Take a drive to Pokhara from Nayapul.
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  Required Permits

  Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permits are required.
  ACAP permit cost charge: NPR 3000 (Foreigners), NPR 1000 (SAARC)
  TIMS permit cost charge: NPR 2000 (Foreigners), NPR 600 (SAARC)

  Travel Insurance

  Travel Insurance is very helpful and a safety net for travelers/trekkers. Travel Insurance must cover all medical emergencies, flight cancelations, emergency evacuations, loss of luggage, and altitudes over 3000 m.

  Safety and our guides

  We assure you 100% when it comes to safety. Our client’s safety is our main concern. Our guides are certified and well-trained with years of expertise in this field. They are technically competent and have excelled in safety performance. They always carry essential safety equipment, gear, and first-aid kits. For the safety of our trekkers, the itinerary is properly scheduled. If any queries concerning safety, feel free to share them with our guides. We are always there for your services.

  Best time for Khopra Hill Trek

  Khopra Hill Trek can be done all year round. But still, Spring and Autumn seasons are the best time followed by the summer season. The weather is clear and sunny during these seasons. The trail is also comfortable to walk. Rainy and Winter season treks are for experienced trekkers. The trails are muddy, slippery, and snowy during these seasons making it tough for trekkers to trek. The weather is very cold during the winter and continuous rains during the rainy season. The view is also not clear during these seasons. Only a few adventurous trekkers dare to trek during these seasons. We recommend you plan carefully if you want to trek during the off-season.

  Khopra Hill Trek Difficulty

  Khopra Hill Trek’s difficulty is easy to moderately challenging. The trek includes a trail having some steep ascends, descends, and some rough trails. The trekker with average physical fitness and good health condition can complete the trek. Proper preparation and guidance before starting the trek are fruitful. So, we recommend you participate in exercises, day hikes, and physical training months before starting the trek. Also, take necessary health tests before trekking to high altitudes. You can completely trust our assistance and guidelines throughout the trekking journey.

  Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness

  Acclimatization rest is necessary during trekking. The trek starts from Nayapul (1,070m) and the altitude rises to Khayer Lake (4,600m) during the trek. So, in between the treks, upon reaching your daily destinations acclimatize properly. Walk to the surroundings to adapt to the environment and prevent altitude sickness.

  Symptoms of Altitude Sickness

  Primary: Headache, nausea, gasping, appetite & sleep loss, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting
  Extreme: primary symptoms and hallucinations & unconsciousness

  Preventive Guidelines

  • Immediately inform the guide
  • Warm-up, and body stretch before the trekking journey
  • Drink water and Hydrate yourself at regular intervals
  • Frequent urination throughout the journey
  • Ascend slowly and gradually
  • Take plenty of rest and sleep
  • Avoid salty foods, alcohol, and smoking
  • Descend immediately when it’s difficult/uneasy
  • Take medicine consulting a guide