Khopra Danda Trek

Many people consider today’s trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani to be the most challenging part of the trek.

After a pleasant breakfast, you will start the trek and very shortly you will see a vast suspension bridge. And a sign that states the time to reach Ghorepani.

Along the trail, you will see many horses and the picturesque scenery of the mountains and settlements. The intimidating part of the trek is that you have to climb more than 3500 stairs.

You will cross the village of Ulleri and you will gradually leave the corn fields. On way, you will see good views of Machhapuchhre( 6996m) and Hiunchuli (6441m).

The trail is quite easy passing through Rhododendron and shadowy trees ascending gently up to the final checkpost at Ghorepani village.

Overnight at Ghorepani.

Today you will carry out the trek by following a verdant slope and traverse all through the meadow land with a number of herder’s hut and dzo grazing.

You will then move towards the community lodge which will give you a new trekking experience.

Overnight in a lodge in Upper Chistibung.

Today after breakfast, you will head to reach the ridge at Khopra. You will embark on a steady climb that takes you above the treeline. The area is famous for wildlife, so you should keep your eyes open for Himalayan Thar and Danphe.

The best way to tackle the climb is by ascending slowly. Take your own time and rest often. You will then reach the lodge on Kopra ridge and will get more awe-inspiring views of the mountain vistas.

The amazing panorama includes Annapurna south towering directly above you at only 6 km away.

Across the depth of the Kali Gandaki valley, the Dhaulagiri range completely dominates the western skyline.

It takes about 3 hours to walk from Upper Chistibung to Khopra Danda. Overnight stay at a community lodge.

At the highest point of the trek, you can either enjoy a rest or hike up to Khayer lake at 4660m. This return trip takes almost a full day. And since it is a remote area, you will have to carry water and some food.

It will take about 5 hours to reach Khayer lake which is a rarely visited sacred freshwater lake. With its altitude of 4660m, it is even higher than Annapurna Base Camp.

You can spend some time exploring the Khayer Barahi temple area. And watch varieties of birds before you walk back to Khopra danda.

From Khopra Danda it takes half a day to reach Tatopani. As you descend back down into the valley, you will pass through several typical villages and terraced farms.

At Tatopani, you will find a built-up hot spring open to the public. Here you can take a hot bath and relax your muscles from the tiring walk.

Overnight at a lodge in Tatopani.

From Tatopani, you will drive to Pokhara which is 104 km in a private jeep. This journey will take you 4 hours.

Once you reach Pokhara, the remaining day you can explore and stroll nearby Phewa lake and enjoy the serenity of the place.

Today after enjoying your breakfast in Pokhara, you can either take a flight to Kathmandu or take a tourist bus.

Going by flight will take a shorter duration but will cost you more. And if you take a tourist bus, you will reach Kathmandu after about 6-7 hrs.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

With this, you come to an end of 9 days Khopra danda trek.