Khopra Danda Trek
Khopra Danda Trek is absolute rough land and adventure to a remote hidden corner of the Annapurna region. Khopra Trekking or Khayer Lake Trekking presents an amazing view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range which is mostly dominated by colorful forests such as oak and rhododendron. It is a newly open trekking trail of Nepal having a virgin path of Annapurna. It is also a great opportunity to see wild animals and many spices of Birds during thing trekking. Trekkers also can explore local inhabitants of Gurung culture and their tradition.
Khayer Lake Trekking begins after having 1:30 hrs drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk, Tadapani, Bhaisi Kharka, Khopra Hill, Jaljala and finally to Khayer Lake. Isolated land of Himalaya, less tourist, and peaceful environment makes your trek lifetime memorable. In this trekking route, there is community handed normal tea houses & lodges providing local foods that make your trip more classical. It is a peaceful and calm trekking route in the Annapurna region with a less challenging walk. Even you can also cover Ghorepani village in Khayer Lake Trekking.
Khayer Lake Trekking is also included in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, needs a permit to go for foreigners. The 7th highest mountain of the world Dhaulagiri and 10th highest mountain of the world Annapurna, Beautiful Khayer Lake, Beautiful local villages are the main highlights of this trip. Hikers also have the chance to explore flora and fauna, rivers, woods, narrow steep hill, meadows, and ridges.
Ghorepani is a popular trekking trail of Nepal, having more tourists, who go to explore sunrise, sunset and panoramic view of Himalaya. You can also cover Ghorepani village during the trek to Khayer Lake. Let go with us to explore Khayer Lake Trekking.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Our Represented member from our Company assist you from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu Nepal and drive to Hotel, and preparation for trip, meet with Trekking Guide.
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing
Our cultural tour guide takes you to show world heritage sites of Nepal such as Monkey Temple-3000 years old Temple, Old Patan City-Old King Palace, Pashupatinath-Popular Hindu Temple, and Boudhanath –big Buddhist Stupa. It is a full-day guided tour where our guide will explain about Nepal associating with history, Geography, religion, People and culture where you can have a cross-question to him to know about all details of Nepal.
Day 3 Kathmandu to Pokhara Drive 6 hrs
From Kathmandu, we drive to Pokhara by following Prithivi Highway and Trishuli River. From Muglin, we drive to the north part by crossing Dumre, Damauli and finally reach beautiful Pokhara City. You can also fly by Plane to Pokhara which takes 25 minutes.
Day 4 Pokhara to Nayapul Drive, Trek to Ghandruk 1940 m 1:30 hrs drive 5 hrs hike
We will have a short drive to Nayapul from Pokhara having the scenic beauty of Annapurna Himalaya and hike to Ghandruk by following Modi Khola River and climb up. Nayapul is the entrance point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek where can have many tourists on the way. Our guide will take you to visit Old Ghandurk village and Gurung Museum. Overnight at Ghandruk village.
Day 5 Ghandruk to Tadapani 2675m 4 hrs walk
In the morning, enjoy the sunrise view of Himalaya from Ghandruk village. Ghandruk is the best place to see the Annapurna Himalayan range. After breakfast, hike up to Tadapani through an isolated forest of Bhaisi Kharka. We escape the main path of Annapurna Base Camp and follow the path of the Ghorepani trail. Overnight at Tadapani.
Day 6 Tadapani to Bhaisi Kharka 2910m 5 hrs walk
In the morning, we will have the scenic beauty of Himalaya from Tadapani and hike up to Bhaisi Kharka by following off the beaten path and forested area. We pass through dense Rhododendron forests in the beginning part and ascend to the south part of the valley. Bhaisi kharka is a small village where we will sleep today. Overnight at Bhaisi Kharka.
Day 7 Bhaisi Kharka to Upper Sitibang (3010m) 5 hrs walk
In this trekking route, there are very few tourists; the area is untouched by modernity and it is more virgin. We cross some valley to the northeast to Sistibang. Overnight at Sitibang.
Day 8 Sitibang to Khayer Lake 4830m, and Trek to Khopra Ridge
Today is the most interesting day during the trek to Sitibang because it is a very beautiful place to explore the Himalayan natural beauty. We can see the amazing view of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak also have a beautiful excursion in Khayer Lake which is situated in a steep valley with a slope of Annapurna range. Overnight at Khopa Ridge.
Day 9 Khopra Ridge to Swanta village 2260 m 5 hrs walk
We walk all the way down from Khopra to Swanta village. We will hike through Oak and Rhododendron forest and hike down to terraced hillside. During trekking, we can see beautiful farms, clusters, and terraced farm fields. Overnight at Swanta village.
Day 10 Swanta to Ghorepani 2855m 6 hrs walk
Today, we trek to Ghorepani from Swanta having an amazing view of Himalaya walk through local Magar and Gurung villages. Ghorepani is a beautiful place that is very popular for seeing the sunrise and Annapurna Himalaya. There will be many tourists here due to the famous and easy trekking route of Nepal. Overnight at Ghorepani
Day 11 Ghorepani to PoonHill (3200m), Trek to Hile and Drive to Pokhara
Early morning, hike to Poonhill from Ghorepani for seeing an amazing view of sunrise Himalaya and trek down to Ghorepani. We will have breakfast in Ghorepani and trek down to Poonhill via Oak, Rhododendron and Pine forests. We will have all the way down to Hile and drive to Pokhara by private Jeep.
Day 12 Pokhara Sightseen
Today after breakfast we will start our sightseeing of Devi’s Falls, Gupteswor Cave, International Mountain Museum and boating in the Fewa Lake. o/n at pokhara
Day 13 Pokhara to Kathmandu
Today, after quick breakfast we drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara.its take approx. 7 hrs.
Day 14 Free day in Kathmandu
Today, you are free in Kathmandu. Shoppig day/rest day.
Day 15 Departure to Home
Our representative member from our Company assists in your departure to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Cost Included
- Airport Arrival and Departure by Private Transport
- 4 night 3* Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B plan
- Trekking Permit, ACAP & All documents for Trekking
- English Speaking Trekking Guide
- Strong Trekking Porter who carries 25 Kg of Bags ( 1 Porter for 2 Tourist)
- All Tea House Trekking Accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tea/Coffee
- Salary, Insurance, Personal Equipment Foods of Our Staff during Trekking
- Kathmandu Sightseeing, Cultural Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees of World Heritage Sites
- 3 night hotel in Pokhara with B&B plan
- Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu
- Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara
- Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul
- Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
- Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
Cost Excluded
- Travel Insurance
- International Flight Ticket
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Personal Expenses (Phone Call, Laundry, Alcoholic beverage, Battery Charge, Hot Shower, and Drinking Bottle Water, etc.
- Nepal Visa which you can get in Kathmandu Airport
- Personal Trekking equipment for Trekking
- Tips for Guide & Porter
- Anything else which is not mentioned except what is included
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