Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel

Kathmandu - Arrival Time (?) An office representative will warmly welcome you at Kathmandu Airport and escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

At 06:00 PM: In the evening, there will be a meeting over coffee to provide a detailed briefing about the trek program.

Journey to Pokhara

Pokhara - At 06:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the drive to the picturesque lake city of Pokhara. Located approximately 200 KM from Kathmandu, the drive takes around 6-7 hours.

03:00 PM: Upon arrival, check into your hotel. You will have a few hours to purchase any necessary items for the trek or explore the lakeside area and relax. Extra baggage can be stored at the hotel in Pokhara.

Drive to Ghandruk, Hike to Tadapani

Tadapani - At 06:30 AM: After breakfast in the scenic lake city, a jeep will transport you to the charming Gurung village of Ghandruk, where the trek begins. With Annapurna South ahead, the trek leads to Tadapani village. The drive takes 3-4 hours, and the trek is 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Tadapani village.

Trek to Bayali Kharka

Tadapani - At 08:00 AM: Breakfast will be enjoyed with views of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, and the majestic Machhapuchhre mountains before embarking on the second-day trek to Bayali Kharka. The trail traverses beautiful landscapes, starting with oak and rhododendron forests, then transitioning to green pasture lands. Elevation is gradually gained before reaching Bayali Kharka. The trek takes 5-6 hours. Overnight stay at Bayali Kharka.

Trek to Khopra

Khopra Danda Trek - At 08:00 AM: Today’s trek begins on flat terrain, then descends and ascends towards the Khopra Ridge, the destination for the third day. The trek follows the ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, and Nilgiri. The trek takes 5-6 hours. Overnight stay at Khopra.

Visit Khayar Lake, Return to Khopra

Khopra Danda Trek - At 06:00 AM: An early morning hike to Khayar Lake is planned. This day trip leads to a lake nestled in the Annapurna Himalayas. After spending some time at the lake, return to Khopra. The hike lasts 6-7 hours. Enjoy the breathtaking lake and the stunning peaks surrounding it. Overnight stay at Khopra.

Trek to Swanta

Khopra Danda Trek - At 08:00 AM: The fifth day of the trek begins after breakfast. The trail descends through oak and bamboo forests before reaching the fields of wheat, barley, mustard, and buckwheat in Swanta village. The trek takes 5-6 hours. Overnight stay in Swanta village.

Trek to Ghorepani

Ghorepani - At 08:00 AM: After breakfast in the beautiful village under the shadow of Dhaulagiri, the journey continues downwards to Ghorepani. The trail from Swanta to Ghorepani involves a steep descent to cross a river, followed by a steeper ascent towards Sikha village and Ghorepani Deurali. The walk takes approximately 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Ghorepani.

Trek to Ulleri, Drive to Pokhara

Poon Hill Marga - At 05:00 AM: An early morning hike to the Poon Hill viewpoint is planned. Poon Hill is a popular destination for sunrise views, second only to Kalapatthar. Over 15 peaks are visible from Poon Hill. After sunrise, return to Ghorepani for breakfast.

Pokhara - At 8:30 AM: After breakfast, begin the descent towards Ulleri. The trail passes through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. The trek to Ulleri takes 3-4 hours, followed by a drive to Pokhara on the same day. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Return to Kathmandu

Kathmandu - At 7:00 AM: The return journey to Kathmandu begins. There will be time for shopping in Kathmandu, followed by a farewell Nepali dinner.

Departure

TIA - Free time is available until the flight. You will be dropped off at Kathmandu Airport 3 hours before the flight.

• Sleeping bag, duffle bags, and trekking route maps provided if necessary.
• Farewell Nepali dinner on your last night.
• All government and local taxes included.
• Private transfers between Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghandruk, Ulleri, and back.
• Lodge or Tea house accommodation during the trek.
• Porter service during the trek (can carry up to 20KG for 2 people).
• All necessary paperwork, including National Park Entry Permits and TIMS Card.
• English speaking licensed trek guide.
• Emergency helicopter service arrangement (covered by traveller’s insurance).
• Complimentary local SIM card (returnable) for your stay.
• Guide and Porter’s salary, food, and accommodation covered during the trek.
• 2-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per itinerary.
• All arrivals and departures at Kathmandu airport as mentioned.
• Lunch and Dinner from trek start day to trek end day.
• Daily breakfast throughout the trip.

• Personal expenses.
• Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Nepal visa cost. (You will require 2 passport size photos and 30 USD)
• International flight ticket.
• Travel health insurance. (Recommended)
• Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
• Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

Khopra Danda Trek is one of the decent and peaceful trekking trails of the Annapurna region of Nepal. Situated at an altitude of 3,660 meters above from sea level Khopra ridge or Khopra Danda is located in the central part of Annapurna region. Khopra ridge trek itinerary can be extended by adding Khayar Lake in the trip. Khopra Danda is one of the newly discovered trekking routes and is based on a community lodge trekking. It is slightly different from the private lodges on the other trekking trails.

Khayar Lake is one of the must place to visit during this trek. An extra day is needed to explore Khayar Lake but the visit is worth it. Hidden behind the massif Annapurna range some of the high mountains such as Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri can be seen during the day. The lake itself carries a lot of significant and is seen as one of the holy lakes of the Hindu. It is also believed that pilgrims taking a dip in this lake can attain nirvana.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.