Khopra Ridge Trek is a forgotten balcony of the Annapurna region.

Ranking among the best short treks, the Khopra Ridge Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in the country. Containing all of the elements of a classic trekking route like excursing to ethnic villages, encountering wildlife, panoramic views of the mountains and a beautiful landscape adorned with alpine forests and lush vegetation, the Khopra Ridge Trek is brimming with natural beauties. With an off-the-beaten-paths trekking trail in the Annapurna Region, the Khopra Ridge Trek presents remarkable views of Himalayan peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Nilgiri among various others. For any hiker, Nepal is a myth and obviously the realm of trekking. Buddhist land and of high spirituality, especially known for its mountains, this kingdom is located in the heart of the Himalayas. We will discover the all-new 2015 Khopra Ridge open trek, which is a variant of the “Annapurna Balcony”.

This trek will offer you extraordinary views, a magnificent panorama of the peaks of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m) and the famous Machhapuchhare/ Kumari Mountain, regarded as the most beautiful mountain in Nepal.

We will take paths with stony steps through terraced fields, cross forests of giant rhododendrons and bamboos. We will be amazed by the bright colors of the ricefields and will stay in villages where the reception of people, their smiles will remain etched forever on you.

If Nepal is one of the most beautiful places in the world for trekking with a variety of amazing landscapes (in 30 km away go from 1000 to 8000 meters), its population is most endearing. At each meeting, we will be greeted by Namaste thrown at any wind, like prayer flags that fly and enrich the hearts of people.

Be careful, for sure you will fall in love with this kingdom!

Spirit of stay
This trip-hike takes us to these places where the population organizes and conceives life differently. In particular, they have a notion of time and priorities other than in the West. It’s up to us to listen to them, to be respectful of their habits and customs, because we are only passing through their homes.

This trip off the beaten track, is not equipped with hotels to international standards, but lodges, similar to some lodgings of the Pyrenees, with sometimes rustic comfort. It always reigns an warm atmosphere. In general, one settles in a common room with a wood stove. In the rooms with 2 single beds there is no heating, the toilets are often rudimentary and outside. Any hot showers as well as recharging the phone or camera batteries are optional, depending on the distance from the villages.

Normal Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu to hotel,
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara-Australian camp,
Day 03: Australian camp to Landruk,
Day 04: Landrunk to Ghandruk,
Day 05: Ghandruk to Tadapani,
Day 06: Tadapani to Dobato/Bhulbari,
Day 07: Bhulbari to Chistapang,
Day 08: Chistapang to Khopra Danda,
Day 09: Khopra to Khayer lake exploring,
Day 10: Khopra Danda to Swanta village,
Day 11: Swanta to Ghorepani,
Day 12: Ghorepani to Hile village,
Day 13: Hile to Pokhara catching vehicle from Nayapool,
Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus,
Day 15: Kathmandu-Rest visit Kathmandu valley heritage,
Day 16: Departure to international airport.

Day 01: Arrival -

Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m), to Hotel with BB

Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara-Australian camp -

Departure to Pokhara and Australian Camp (1750mt), 30mn walk. O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 03: Australian camp to Landruk -

Australian camp-Landrung village: 5hr walk (1700mt) O/N guest house, with BB/L/D

Day 04: Landrunk to Ghandruk -

Landrung-Ghandruk Village: 4hr walk (1900mt) O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 05: Ghandruk to Tadapani -

Ghandruk-Tadapani: 4hr walk (2600m) O/N Guest house with BB/L/D

Day 06: Tadapani to Dobato/Bhulbari -

Tadapani-Bhulbari/Dobato/Bhasi Kharka: 4/5hr walk (3200mt) O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 07: Bhulbari to Chistapang -

Bhulbari-Chistapang: 4hr walk (2900mt) O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 08: Chistapang to Khopra Danda -

Chistapang-Khopra Danda: destination for this trek: the view point. 4hr walk (3660m) O/N with BB/L/D

Day 09: Khopra to Khayer lake exploring, -

Exploring Khayer lake, Annapurna south; back to Khopra. 8/10h walk (4500m), O/N same guest house with BB/L/D

Day 10: Khopra Danda to Swanta village -

Khopra-Swanta village 5/6h walk (2200m) O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 11: Swanta to Ghorepani -

Climb to Ghorepani: 4hr walk (2850m), O/N guest house with BB/L/D

Day 12: Ghorepani to Hile village -

Hile village: descending through a dense rhododendron forest via the Magar village of Ulleri. 5/6h walk (1750m). Overnight Guest house with Dinner/Breakfast

Day 13: Hile to Pokhara -

Pokhara: 3hr walk and we catch the vehicle from Nayapul to Pokhara.
O/N Hotel with BB

Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu -

Kathmandu by tourist bus 6/7hr travel:. O/N same hotel with BB

Day 15: Kathmandu-Rest -

Free day in Kathmandu for souvenir. O/N same hotel with BB

Day 16: Departure -

Final departure to the international airport.

COST INCLUDES: -

3 nights: 2 nights Hotel in KTM with B/B and 1 night in Pokhara,
Meals are included: lunch/Breakfast/Dinner in Lodge during the trek.
1 Guide responsible for you during the trek
Room charge during the trek.
National Park fee,
Insurance for Nepalese staff,
Airport transfer, arrival and departure,
Bus: KTM-Pokhara/ Nayapul
Bus tourist: Pokhara-KTM
Tims Fee,
Australian camp to Pokhara vehicle fare,
1 porter with two participants; one porter caries 25kg only,

COST EXCLUDES: -

Lunch & Dinner in KTM and Pokhara.
Domestic airfare in Nepal
Personal equipment
High risk medical insurance
International air ticket, International airport tax
Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
Laundry and postage
Nepal Visa Fee US$ 40 per person
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed, Helicopter
Hot shower and single rooms payable on their own,
KTM entrance fee during sightseeing
Purely personal nature expenses and hot water and tea for thermos
Tips for staff