Khopra Danda trek 12 days is one of the recently opened treks in the Annapurna locale which highlights staggering perspectives of snowcapped mountains and a presentation to different ethnicities of the district. Because the trails are well-made and easy to walk on, this less-known hike is ideal for families and families with children.
The Khopra Danda Trek provides an excellent vantage point for viewing snow-capped peaks and verdant slopes with terraced terraces, pasturelands, and charming social towns. As soon as you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, the 12-day journey officially begins. You next go on a stunning journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara with mesmerizing views of gigantic mountains, followed by a brief but magnificent drive to Kimche. The largest Gurung town in the Annapurna region, Ghandruk, is reached via authentic hiking from Kimche along off-the-beaten-path routes.
Rhododendrons, oaks, bamboos, and pines are all present along the course's densely forested route. The walk features breathtaking views of the sunrise over the mountains from Khopra Ridge and Poon Hill in addition to eye-catching views of the chilly Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7061m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and others. Trekkers can observe and enjoy the authentic Nepali culture and way of life as the trail passes through beautiful settlements of the Gurung, Magar, Chhetri, and Brahmin people groups. The trek is an amazing way to introduce your children to the joys of hiking, trade society, and involvement with local people.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) 25mins and drive from Pokhara to Kimche and trek to Ghandruk (1940m) 1 hr
Day 03: Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (2630m) 3 hrs
Day 04: Trek from Tadapani to Dobato (3420m) 5 hrs
Day 05: Trek from Dobato to Chistibung (3026m) 4 hrs
Day 06: Trek from Chistibung to Kopra Ridge/Danda (3660m) 3 hrs
Day 07: Trek from Khopra Ridge to Swanta (2214m) 5 hrs
Day 08: Trek from Swanta to Ghorepani (2860m) 3 hrs
Day 09: Trek from Ghorepani to Tikhedunga (1540m) 5 hrs
Day 10: Trek from Tikhedunga to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
Day 11: Morning Hike to World Peace Stupa and afternoon flight back to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure day
Cost Includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300) On the first day, considering your arrival hour at Tribhuwan International Airport our agents will be awaiting you to pick you up for escort towards the tourist standard inn. We also hold a meeting for discussion regarding the trek following an introduction session with other team members.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) 25mins and drive from Pokhara to Kimche and trek to Ghandruk (1940m) 1 hr
We catch our early morning 25-minute scenic flight to Pokhara. After landing, we take a jeep ride to Kimche via Nayapul, which takes about 3 hours to reach. From Kimche, we begin our short trek to Ghandruk ascending on stone steps through the forested path while relishing the beautiful scenery in the background. Ghandruk is the largest Gurung village in the Annapurna region where we get to experience the Gurung culture, tradition, and lifestyle. From Ghandruk, we can get a stunning view of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m). Overnight at lodge.
Day 03: Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (2630m) 3 hrs
Leaving behind the beautiful Ghandruk village, today we trek to Tadapani ascending the forested path filled with rhododendron and oak trees. Listening to the chirping of birds and relishing the view of small waterfalls and mountains like the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (6993m), and Hiunchuli (6441m) along the way, we arrive in Tadapani, which offers stunning sunset and sunrise views. Overnight at lodge.
Day 04: Trek from Tadapani to Dobato (3420m) 5 hrs
We ascend through dense forests filled with rhododendrons, pines, and oaks that lead us above the tree line to an amazing view of the Annapurna range. We continue to slowly ascend through rhododendron forests which take us to Meshar Danda followed by Ishimaru. We then trek through grassland until reaching a small pass then descend for a while and again ascend between small hills to finally reach Dobato. Overnight at lodge.
Day 05: Trek from Dobato to Chistibung (3026m) 4 hrs
We take an early morning 30-minute hike up to Muldai viewpoint which offers a 360-degree view of the Himalayas including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs along with Machhapuchhre Himal (6993m). We then descend through dense forests of rhododendron for a while and ascend until we reach Bayeli Kharka. We then continue descending through the forest and cross a wooden bridge before moving uphill to reach the pasturelands followed by the village of Chistibung. Overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Trek from Chistibung to Kopra Ridge/Danda (3660m) 3 hrs
Leaving Chistibung behind, we ascend steadily and emerge above the tree line. We may encounter some animals like Himalayan Thar and Himalayan Monal. We continue to ascend steadily to reach Khopra Ridge, which offers a stunning panorama of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri (7061m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and other mountains during the sunset and sunrise. Overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Trek from Khopra Ridge to Swanta (2214m) 5 hrs
Today we descend steeply through the hillside and retrace the trail back to Chistibung. After descending for 1 and a half hours, the trail descends steeply through dense forest until we reach Ratmate. Crossing a small wooden bridge, we ascend for a while through the bamboo forest followed by gradual ups and downs until we reach the village of Swanta. Swanta is a beautiful village inhabited by the Magar people. Overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek from Swanta to Ghorepani (2860m) 3 hrs
Today we trek to Ghorepani descending through terraced fields to a small river. We also get to take a quick look at the local watermill. We then cross a suspension bridge and climb up to the village of Chitre. We continue to ascend through the forested path to reach the village of Ghorepani from where we can catch the amazing view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Trek from Ghorepani to Tikhedunga (1540m) 5 hrs
In the morning, we hike up to Poon Hill through the rhododendron forest to catch the beautiful view of sunrise over the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and so on. We hike back to Ghorepani and continue to trek through a forested path filled with rhododendron. We then descend steeply on a stone staircase to Bhurungdi Khola where we cross a suspension bridge to reach Tikhedunga. Overnight at lodge.
Day 10: Trek from Tikhedunga to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
For our last day of trekking, we trek to Nayapul, gently descending to the village of Birethanti on the bank of Modi Khola. We then cross the new bridge to reach the pick-up point at Nayapul. From Nayapul, we take a short drive to Pokhara and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 11: Morning Hike to World Peace Stupa and afternoon flight back to Kathmandu
Early in the morning, we hike up to World Peace Stupa which offers a panoramic view of the different Himalayas from Annapurna to Dhaulagiri along with the beautiful peak of Machhapuchhre (6993m). We also get a view of the entire Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake. After spending some time at the stupa, we hike back to Phewa Lake and take a boat to cross the lake. In the afternoon, we catch a flight back to Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. Finally, after reaching Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our private vehicle and shifted towards a fine tourist standard hotel. In the evening hour, we host genuine Nepali dishes in a popular Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy ethnic cultural dance and music.
Day 12: Departure day On the last day of your trip after having a delicious breakfast, you can go out for shopping to buy some gifts for your loved ones. We will be there to help with your packing and arrangements. Our private vehicle shifts you to the airport considering your flight time and a representative will be there to wish you a safe journey and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is from June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
