Khopra Trek - 15 Days

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Khopra Trek
Trip Facts
  • Trip Duration15 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude Kalibaraha Lake (4827m)
  • Activity Trekking
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu / Kathmandu
  • Best Season February to Mat & September to Mid-December
Highlights
  • Stunning mountain views: The Khopra Trek offers breathtaking views of the peaks like Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Annapurna south, Bhara Shikhar and many more mountains.
  • Khopra Ridge: The trek will lead you to the highest point of Khopra Ridge, where you will get breathtaking vistas of the mountains and valleys in the surrounding area. This is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking vantage points that can be found in the Annapurna region.
  • Kalibaraha Lake: It is located at an elevation of 4827 meters, is the highest point of the trek and offers spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Bhara Shikhar, and the surrounding mountains.
  • Khayer lake: Khayer Lake, is a glacial high-altitude lake that is located 4,660 meters above sea level and is accessible from Khopra Ridge.
  • Cultural experience: During the trip, you will pass through several traditional Gurung and Magar villages. Here, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the culture and way of life of the local people. In addition, there are a number of historic monasteries that can be visited, where one can gain insight into the local rituals and practices.
  • Wildlife and vegetation: The trek will lead you through verdant forests and meadows, where you will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals, such as snow leopards, musk deer, and Himalayan thar. You'll also be able to observe a wide range of flora, such as rhododendron trees, oak trees, and alpine meadows.

The Khopra Trek is located in the Annapurna region of Nepal and provides an unforgettable, off-the-beaten-path adventure. You may know it better by the names Khayer Lake Trek or Khopra Danda Trek.

Kalibaraha Lake, which is located at an elevation of 4827 meters, is the highest point of the trek and offers spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Bhara Shikhar, and the surrounding mountains. You can also go on a hike to Khayer Lake, which is a glacial high-altitude lake that is located 4,660 meters above sea level and is accessible from Khopra Ridge.

Khopra Trek will also take you to the most beautiful hill stations, including Mulde Hill Station and Poon Hill Station, which offer breathtaking views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091m), Mt. Dhualagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Nilgiri, Dhampus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Himchuli, Gurja Himal, and countless other mountains.

The journey begins from Kathmandu to Pokhara by drive and the trek officially begins from Kande, a short drive from Pokhara. You will set out on a trip that passes through picturesque villages, green forests, and breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas.

If you're looking for a less busy and more tranquil way to see the Annapurna region, the Khopra Trek is a great option.

ItineraryDay to Day Itinerary
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A representative from Moon Himalaya Adventure will be at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to welcome you and will transfer you to the hotel in a private vehicle. In the evening we will briefly describe the trip and the program.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

On the second day after having your breakfast, your guide will brief you about the Pikey Peak trek and cross-check the required gears you need for Pisang Peak climbing. In case you miss out on some gear you can buy or rent it. If you want then you can visit around the world heritage sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath) but you have to pay entry fees on your own.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

We'll be leaving Kathmandu today where the route follows alongside of Trishuli river en route to the scenic Kande, located at an elevation of 1,660 m. Starting from Kande, we will climb to Australian Camp at 1900 meters to have our first look at the region's most stunning mountains, including Annapurna II (7937 meters), Annapurna III (7555 meters), Annapurna IV (7525 meters), and Machapuchare (6993 meters).

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2060m
  • Duration:6/7 hrs drive and 2 hrs walk

As we set out from Australian camp after breakfast, we take a little descent before beginning a gradual ascent. Our trail passes through a number of Gurung settlements, including Pothana and Tolkha, where local farm terraced fields on the mountain's rich southern slopes. After having lunch in Tolka, we continue on to the beautiful village of Landruk, which provides a breathtaking panorama of the valley below.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Duration:5/6 hrs

Take in the breathtaking Himalayan views as we make our way down into the gorge. We travel across the 'New Bridge' over the Himalayan River Modi Khola, then through a little forest and climb up a slope to Jhinu Danda. You can have a warm soak in the natural hot springs, which are about 20 minutes farther down the trail. At Jhinu Danda, we will stop for lunch before continuing our hike to the top of the steep trail leading to Chhomrong that lies in the shadow of Annapurna South (7219m). You can enjoy the beautiful views of Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre from Chhomrong.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2140m
  • Duration:4/5 hrs

After having breakfast, we will start our trek where we will first descend to Kimrung Khola and will climb on to Tadapani. The Annapurna range can be seen in the distance as we make our way up the trek through the rainforest.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2630m
  • Duration:5/6 hrs

The trek begins after we have breakfast at Tadapani. Today we will make the ascent to Dobato, at an elevation of 3,460 meters. The route leads us through lush green forest and opens up to stunning panoramas of the Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges. The trail passes through some authentic Nepalese villages, providing an opportunity to learn about the traditions and culture of the local. It would take around 5 or 6 hours of walking to reach Dobato, where we will spend the night.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:3420m
  • Duration:5/6 hrs

Early in the morning, we will hike up to Mulde View Point to witness the beautiful sunrise over the mighty Himalayas. Amazing views of the surrounding mountains can be seen from the Mulde Peak hill station. From Dobato, the climb takes about half an hour. Incredible beauty can be seen as the sun rises over the Himalayas. You can get the opportunity to view numerous mountains, including Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Dhualagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Nilgiri, Dhampus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Himchuli, Gurja Himal, and countless other mountains. After that, we will descend to Dobato, have breakfast, and start our trek to Chhistibung. We will walk through the forest, taking in the beautiful views of the mountains.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:3100m
  • Duration:4/5 hrs

We will start our trek with a delicious breakfast and a steady ascent through alpine meadows and pastures to reach Khopra, which is located above the tree line. Once we reach Khopra, we take a short climb along Khopra Ridge to a view point where we can gaze down into the deep valley and see the Kali Gandaki river far below. We will also love to see the beautiful view of the Himalayas from Khopra, which includes Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:4020m
  • Duration:5/6 hrs

Following breakfast, we will start our hike to Kalibaraha Lake, which is located at an elevation of 4827 meters and offers spectacular views of Annapurna South and Bhara Shikhar mountains. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains await you along the route. Annapurna South and Bhara Shikhar (Annapurna Fang) are the main sources of the holy Kalibaraha Lake. When there is a significant amount of snowfall, hikers are strongly advised to avoid the trail as it gets slippery. Due to its narrow path, the snow in this region takes a considerable amount of time to melt because it is shielded from direct sunlight. Then, we'll head back down to Khopra Danda.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:4827m
  • Duration:7/8 hrs

Today we will follow back the trail that we used while getting to the Khopra Danda. Half way we will walk down through the ridge and another half we will walk through the dense green forest to Swanta. We will spend the night at Swanta village.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Duration:5/6 hrs

After having our breakfast, we will head towards Ghorepani. The trail follows the beautiful and peaceful green forest to Ghorepani.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2855m
  • Duration:4/5 hrs

On this day we will wake up early and will hike up to Poonhill to witness the amazing sunrise over the Himalaya. The view is breathtaking when the rays of sun touches the Himlayas. Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m) and other peaks including Machhapuchhre (6997m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), and others in the Annapurna range can be seen from Poon hill viewpoint. Then we will return to Ghorepani for breakfast. After that, we continue to walk up to Nayapul and take a vehicle to reach pokhara.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:4/5 hrs walk and 2 hrs drive

You will return to Kathmandu which takes around 7 hours of drive. After arriving Kathmandu, you will be transferred to hotel. You can take rest or visit around Thamel. In evening you will have farewell dinner with your guide.

  • Meals:Breakfast & Lunch
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:6/7 hrs drive

According to your flight representative from Moon Himalaya Advenutre will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for final departure.

  • Meals:Breakfast
Cost DetailsWhat's Included
  • Airport pick up and drop.
  • Three-night hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Ground Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kande and from Nayapul to Pokhara to Kathmandu for our client.
  • Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • Accommodation during the trek.
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
  • Ground Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kande and from Nayapul to Pokhara to Kathmandu for the guide and porter.
  • One expert government license holder trekking guide.
    (For 1 to 4 clients there will be 1 guide)
  • For 2 clients there will be 1 Porter.
    (The baggage of 1 client should be 12 to 15 kg only)
  • Food, accommodation, salary and trekking insurance for the guide
  • Food, accommodation, salary and trekking insurance for the porter.
  • First aid kit.
  • All necessary government taxes.
  • Certificate of accomplishment of Khopra trek.
  • Office service charge.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by client's travel insurance company.
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
  • Your Travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu that goes beyond the scheduled program.
  • Your personal expenses and entrance fees while you do the tour in Kathmandu.
  • Entry fees in Monastries, temples, Museum.
  • Your personal expenses, shopping, donation to monasteries or school, wifi, laundry etc
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like chocolate bars.
  • Internet, hot shower and battery charging during the trek.
  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Tips for guide, porters and staffs.
  • Things that go beyond "cost include list".
Useful InformationGood to Know
  • Electricity: Most teahouses have electricity however, portable solar chargers are recommended for charging electronic devices.
  • Weather: The weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas so we recommend you be prepared and pack the gear for rain, snow, and wind.
  • Medical History: Please let us know if you have any medical history that might bring complications in your Khopra trek such as knee or leg sprain, fractures, major surgeries, or other serious health concerns.
  • Medication: Please inform us about the medicine that you use daily so that our guide can timely remind you about your medicines.
  • Best time to trek: Every season has a different thing to offer however the best time to do the Khopra trek is from September to Mid- December and from February to May. During these months, the weather is generally dry and the skies are clear, offering stunning mountain views.
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  • First trip to Nepal

    For our first trip to Nepal my fiance and I went on a 10 day trek with Lacchu and Pemba from Moon Himalaya and we couldn't have asked for a better trip. The guides were helpful and organised, always willing to support us, answer any questions and keep us safe while also ensuring we had a super fun time along the way! They put a huge priority on honesty and transparency, allowing us to be flexible on our trip while offering their expert point of view on the best things to do and ways to maximise our time.

    Coming from Sydney, Australia we weren't sure about the altitude and difficulty, but Lacchu talked us through our experience and eased us in perfectly. We've already been plotting our trip back for something bigger next time.

    From 8000m peaks to short treks and everything in between, you can be sure Moon Himalaya will create the perfect time for you. We will surely be headed back.

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    Alec WaleckiUnited States,November 21, 2023
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