12-Day Magnificent Khopra Trek
Description
Want one of the shortest treks in Nepal? Then, the magnificent Khopra trek is just for you. The Khopra Trek offers a brilliant sunrise above the massif mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, and the scenery is spectacular across the hills and valley.
Highlights
- Enjoy the Khopra Trek, one of the shortest treks in Nepal
- Witness the sunrise above the massif mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Be warmly welcomed by one of the airport representatives at Tribhuwan International Airport of Nepal.
Transfer to your hotel by private car or van.
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Day 2: Drive to Pokhara expand_more
After your breakfast, your Khopra trekking guide picks you up for Pokhara.
Drive along the highway by the landscape of Nepal countryside, rivers as well as mountains view. Drive duration is 5 to 6 hours (approximately).
After reaching Pokhara hotel, get refreshed and walk around the Fewa Lakeside.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to Ghandruk expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Nayapul by private vehicle for about an hour from Pokhara with the scenic view of Pokhara valley and the spectacular Annapurna Himalayas. Nayapul is one of the trekking starting points for the Annapurna region.
Trek to Ghandruk along the Modi Khola till Seuli bazaar and then, the trail goes gradually up via cultivated fields and villages. There is an option of driving to Ghandruk.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 4: Trek to Tadapani expand_more
Start the trek after breakfast. On the trails, you are ascending to Tadapani with excellent mountain view and a walk through a big forest. Along the trail, you can see monkeys and domestic animals like buffalo and cows.
After about an hour of climbing, the single lodge is available. There, you can have some rest with breathtaking scenic views.
Another place called Bhaisi Kharka below Tadapani, lodge available, you can have lunch there.
About 2 hours walk, you reach to Tadapani from Bhaisi Kharaka.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 5: Trek to Dobato expand_more
After breakfast, start trekking by leaving the main trekking trail of Ghorepani Poon Hill–Annapurna Sanctuary, and follow mostly nontourist trail ascends to tree line trail, from where you can see superb mountain views of Annapurna regions and scenic view Modi Khola valley.
After lunch, the trail gradually climbs up to a small pass where is situated beautiful villages. You can see great views of the Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 6: Trek to Khopra Danda/ Khopra Ridge expand_more
There is another route trek down to Chistibung for one more extra day instead of today (Khopra Danda). If you stayed the previous night at Chistibung, then, it would steeply climb up to Khopra Danda (Khopra ridge). Along the trail, you will see wild animals like the mountain goat and birds. The trekking trail gently ascends for Khopra Danda, and then, you gain a breathtaking, huge mountain Annapurna south just above your head, Mt Fang (Barahshikhar) and Mt Nilgiri too. Across the Kali Gandaki Valley lies world's 7th highest Mount Dhaulagiri.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 7: Khayer Lake 4827m, 8 hrs expand_more
It is a day hiking trip to Khayer Lake. The lake is sacred and Hindu pilgrimages used to go for Pooja on the occasion of the Janai Purnima (full moon of the month of July/ August). This day hiking takes about 8 hours (approximately). This trip provides you with Nepal's natural beauties and holds you interested in the sceneries.
Back to lodge for the night.
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Day 8: Trek to Swanta expand_more
Walk back the same way till Chistibung and continue descending to Swanta along with the villages and one of the beauties of Nepal.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 9: Trek to Ghorepani expand_more
Continue your trekking descending to the river till you have not crossed a suspension bridge and trek ascending via Chitre, which is the main trekking trail to Tatopani (hot spring) and Jomsom, upper Mustang to the south and east to Ghorepani, Annapurna base camp.
Walk up through the Rhododendron forest to Ghorepani 9 Deurali.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 10: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara expand_more
Go on an early morning trek to Poon Hill by taking your headlight for the stunning magnificence of the Annapurna panorama view and Dhaulagiri views.
Back to the lodge for breakfast.
Trek down to Nayapul via Ulleari, Tikhedhunga.
Drive to Pokhara.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 11: Kathmandu expand_more
Drive back to Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 12: Departure expand_more
Am/pm transfer to the airport for onward destination. End program.
What's Included
All ground transports by private vehicle, except Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu, as per itinerary required.
Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation inclusive breakfast as per itinerary.
Pokhara to trekking starts/ends point (Nayapul) private vehicle.
All entry fees as per itinerary, like Annapurna Conservation Area Protection fee (ACAP) and Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS).
Three times meals, including Lunch, Dinner, and breakfast during the trek with tea/coffee.
An English-speaking, highly experienced, friendly and helpful Nepali trekking guide.
One porter for two members.
Guide salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports.
Porter salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports.
Rain protection duffel bag for luggage.
The Company guarantees the rescue services if needed; please hand over your insurance policy copy to us.
Government taxes and office service charges.
What's Excluded
International airfare.
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water, hot shower and snack foods during trekking.
Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel Insurance.
Extra porter for the personal day bag pack.
Extra cost of a natural disaster.
Kathmandu sightseeing. (It will be extra cost because the tour guide would have to arrange according to your staying in Nepal.)
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the cost include.
Tips to driver and trekking crew.
Know before you go
This is for a single customer price. If there are more members, then bring the cost down.
If you are willing to go on one of the short treks in Nepal, the magnificent Khopra trek is one of the best ones. It is within a very popular region of Annapurna. Khopra trek offers a brilliant sunrise above the massif mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri; the scenery is very spectacular across the hills and valley. If you visit from March to May, the trekking will be extraordinarily beautiful because of the blooming, colorful rhododendrons. Khopra is one of the newly founded trekking routes in Nepal.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 2 | USD 1700 Per Group |
3 To 4 | USD 2700 Per Group |
5 To 6 | USD 3700 Per Group |
7 To 8 | USD 4700 Per Group |
9 To 10 | USD 5700 Per Group |
11 To 12 | USD 6700 Per Group |
13 To 14 | USD 7700 Per Group |
15 To 16 | USD 8700 Per Group |
17 To 18 | USD 9700 Per Group |
19 To 20 | USD 10700 Per Group |
This is a group tour |