Khopra Trek
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Trip Information
Trip Duration
12 Nights 13 Days
Difficulty Level
Difficult
Destination
Nepal
Maximum Height
4500 m
Guding Method
Trekking
Best Season
All time
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
- Traverse the Khopra ridge beneath Annapurna south.
- Traverse through the lush rhododendron forests and villages of Gurungs and Magars.
- Soak up the local culture.
- Traverse on a less trodden trail.
Khopra trek takes you through one of the less trodden trails around Annapurna region. This trek takes you away from the usual Annapurna trail and towards tranquil and peaceful trail through Khopra ridge. You will be walking through villages and farmland area. The trek offers you a perfect chance to observe and explore the village culture and lifestyle from close. You will be talking to people and getting to know them better. Also, you will be staying at home stays that will bring you closer to the villagers around the area.
If you love to enjoy the nature in a peaceful environment with fewer trekkers and of course less noise around, Khopra trek would be the best choice. In addition to walking through villages, the trek takes you through beautiful landscapes and amidst natural beauty in a wilderness. Also, the trek is made enjoyable by the peaceful walk through rhododendron forests. The great view of Himalayas can also be enjoyed along the trail. You can enjoy the beauties of the mountain peaks like Annapurna I, II and III, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and many others.
The major highlight of this trek is a visit to the scared Khayar lake. People consider this lake as the holy lake. It is also considered as the famous pilgrimage site in the area. We enjoy the great beauty of the lake and surrounding area. The perfect blend of natural beauty and pure village lifestyle can be observed in this trek.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek. At the evening we offer you lavish welcome dinner with authentic Nepali Cuisine.
We offer you short trip to historical and cultural sites around Kathmandu valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple. You can also do some souvenir shopping during the sightseeing. After sightseeing we head back to hotel and get our clothing and trekking equipments ready and prepare for the trek.
We start with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara- the famous tourist destination in Nepal. During the journey we enjoy the natural landscapes and beauty of green hillside. Upon reaching Pokhara we head for the hotel and take rest. We might roam around the city in the evening and enjoy singing and dancing. We will spend the night at Pokhara.
We will leave Pokara early in the morning. We will drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and from Nayapul the trek on foot begins. We come across the suspension bridge at Birethanti and after crossing the bridge and walking for some time we reach Modi Khola and head further ahead towards Syauli Bazaar. The trail then takes an uphill turn towards Ghandruk. We can enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from there. We will stay for the night in a lodge at Ghandruk.
We leave Ghandruk early in the morning and head towards Tadapani. We will be walking through the trail enjoying beauty of mountain peaks and surrounding area. The walk through the forest area offers the pleasurable feeling. We continue walking until we reach Tadapani. Night at a lodge there.
We start the trek early right after breakfast and continue our walk with Bayali as the destination for today. Today the trail gets narrower and rough. But the beauty gives us the pleasurable feeling. We get the nice view of Mount Annapurna. The view of Modi Khola valley seen down below is simply beautiful. The forest of pine and rhododendron add beauty to the trek. We will then finally reach Bayali and stay at a lodge there.
We leave Balayali early and continue with our walk. Today we will mostly be walking uphill. We will be walking uphill through the quiet and beautiful forest area. The walk also offers the splendid view of Annapurna ranges and the valley of Kaligandaki. We will finally reach the village. We will spend the night at home stay or teahouse.
Today we will be visiting the sacred Khayar lake. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4,600m. People here consider the lake holy and revere it as a religious site. The lake is simply beautiful to look. There are few people who know about this site. You can also get the great view of mountains from here. We will return to Khopra danda for the night’s stay.
We leave Khopra danda early and head towards Swanta today. The trail will take some uphill and downhill turns. We will start with downhill walk and then go uphill to reach Swanta. From Swanta we can get the amazing view of Mount Dhaulagiri with other surrounding peaks. The view of Kali Gandaki valley is worth watching. We will stay at a lodge at Swanta for the night.
We will start our trek today with a downhill walk towards Chhetre. From there the trail takes uphill turn and we head towards Ghorepani. We will roam around and enjoy the surrounding view and enjoy our time together. The night will be spent at a lodge there.
We wake up early in the morning and head towards Poon Hill to enjoy the magnificent sunrise and great view of mountains from the top of the hill. After enjoying our time from Poon Hill we head down towards the lodge for the breakfast. After breakfast we will walk towards Nayapul. Our trek on foot ends at Nayapul. From Nayapul we will take a bus to Pokhara. We will take good rest at Pokhara and spend the night there.
Today we head back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. We take good rest and soothe our aching muscles. We also muse over the exciting trek we had. At Kathmandu we organize farewell dinner for you and celebrate successful completion of trek and prepare for final departure.
Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye.
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What's Included
Meal
- Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Accomodation
- Accomodation at finest hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Lodge expenses during the trek.
- Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu and 2 nights at Pokhara).
Staffs & Crew
- Insurance of guide and porter.
- Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
- A porter and his entire expenses.
Transportation
- Airport pickup and drop facility.
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu travel in a deluxe bus and Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara travel in a private taxi
Permits & Paperworks
- Trekking permits/TIMS.
Activities
- Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Other
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
Complimentary Extras
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
What's Not Included
- Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
- Extra porter charge.
- Nepal arrival visa.
- Cost for additional trips.
- Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
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