Khopra Danda Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel preparation for trekking

The flight into Kathmandu is beautiful with hills and mountains surrounding the city, once you land in Kathmandu you'll be transferred to your accommodation, later in the evening you'll have a brief orientation about the trek by your guide and final equipment check which is very important. Then you will have a welcome dinner with the team in a typical Nepali thakali thali set which will be a different experience.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel

Dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight in Pokhara (820m) 6-7 hrs drive.

Today, wake up early and head towards Pokhara through the twisting roads of Prithivi highway After your breakfast, the drive usually takes around 6 – 7 hours, upon arriving at Pokhara head towards your accommodation and later on take a stroll around the city. The lakeside is a very beautiful place for an evening walk.

Overnight at Pokhara Hotel

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Day 3: Pokhara to Phedi drive and trek to Deurali (2080m) 1 hrs drive then 5-6hrs walk.

After your early morning breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara to Phedi takes around an hour or so, after arriving at Phedi you'll start your hike to Deurali through the lush green forest of the Annapurna region, after reaching Deurali head towards your tea house and rest or explore the area. With panoramic mountain view.

Overnight at Deurali Teahouse

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Day 4: Trek Deurali to Jhinu Danda (1780m) Hot Spring 7-8hrs

Today's trek is rather short, so after breakfast head towards Jhinu Danda, after reaching Jhinu rest for a while and have your lunch then head towards the Jhinu hot spring, a very renowned Himalayan hot spring of the region. Soak in the healing waters and head towards your accommodation in the afternoon and chill your day.

Overnight at Jhinu Dada Teahouse

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Day 5: Trek to Tadapani (2630m) 7-8 hrs

We will wake up very early and then have breakfast after breakfast and move out for a trek to Tadapani. When you start to walk today will start to climb up, today's walk will be a little hard because you will climb up to the Tadapani. Today you will follow the trail that ascends ahead, leaving behind the terraced hillsides and entering the Rhododendron, Oak Forest after chuile. While we walking we can hear the twittering and chirping of many kind of birds, the burbling of small streams, and sometimes notice some monkeys that make us feel like the forest is alive which will be really wow moments.

If the visit is timed in spring, (late March to April) we can observe the full bloom of the rhododendron flower throughout the forest. We can see amazing views of Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhare (6,997m), and Lamjung Himal (6,983m) along the way to Tadapani (2,630m) where we can catch the sight of beautiful sunset and sunrise views as well,

Day 6: Trek Tadapani to Bayeli Kharka (3450m) 6-7 hrs

After an early breakfast head towards Bayeli Kharka, a beautiful highland above the tree line through alpine woodlands in the laps of the Annapurna Sanctuary, the trail takes you through lush green woodlands, thick vegetation, and a beautiful display of wildflowers. Upon reaching Bayeli Kharka head towards your accommodation.

Overnight at Bayeli Kharka

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Day 7: Trek Bayeli Kharka to Khopra danda (3660m) 6-7hrs

After your early morning breakfast, the hike will take you to Khopra Danda, a steady climb through alpine meadows and pastures. As you approach Khopra Ridge, you'll see the snowy peak of Annapurna South. Upon reaching Khopra leave your heavy backpack at the tea house and head towards the Khopra Ridge to a viewpoint overlooking Kali Gandaki River far below in this deep valley and the stunning mountain panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South.

Overnight at Khopra Dada Teahouse

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Day 8: Explore the day, hiking Khopra Lake and overnight in Khopra Danda 4-5hrs

Begin your trek in the morning towards the Kaire Lake, on an uphill trek. Considered a sacred lake by the Hindus and Buddhists, it is believed that taking a dip in the lake will wash your sins and assist you on your path to Nirvana. Explore the lake and surrounding viewpoints and later retrace your steps back to Khopra Danda.

Overnight at the same place as yesterday

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Day 9: Trek Khopra Danda to Bayeli Kharka (3450m) 6-7hrs

Today you'll retrace your steps back to Bayeli Kharka, the downhill hike through lush vegitations and settlements. After you reach Bayeli Kharka head towards your accommodation and later on take a stroll around the village.

Overnight at Bayeli Kharka Teahouse

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Day 10: Trek Bayeli Kharka to Ghandruk (1940m) 5-6hrs

Head towards Ghandruk, a typical Nepali Gurung village. Ghandruk has a lot to offer so, once you reach the settlement explore the village, learn about the people living in the area, and head towards the museum. Later in the evening celebrate your last day in the mountains.

Overnight at Ghandruk Teahouse

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Day 11: Trek Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m) from Nayapul by private transport to Pokhara (820m) 5-6 hrs

After an early breakfast head towards the trail to Nayapul all the way downhill. After you arrive at Nayapul, head towards Pokhara, after you arrive at your accommodation rest for a while and in the afternoon take a stroll around the lake city.

Overnight at Pokhara Hotel

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Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) 6-7 hrs

After your early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the tourist bus park then you'll be traveling back to Kathmandu alongside the Trishuli River. Once you reach Kathmandu head towards your accommodation, later on, you can go sightseeing, and stroll through the city.

In the evening, a special cultural program and a farewell dinner will be served to commemorate the end of your journey.

Overnight at Kathmandu

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Day 13: Final Departure

Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you'll bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.

NOTE: All of the trekking hours and distances mentioned above are estimates and should only be used as a general guideline.