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Khopra Danda trekking is a very trending Himalayan outdoor activity in Nepal which is an alternative route to the most famous Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking. To see the great views of Annapurna Himalayan ranges, Khopra Danda is the best as of today.
A little off the beaten trail which offers the ultimate village walking experiences with the majestic mountain views on mostly daily basis, Khopra Danda trek could be the best choice for every travelers with the short holiday time duration. This trekking offers the best of what Nepal has to offer in most organized packages i.e. snow-capped mountain views, rolling hills, picturesque terraces and paddy fields and observing typical Nepali culture and tradition.
Basically, the route follows a typical local trail which takes one further down to another valley, North of Ghorepani before climbing a popular ridge known as Khopra ridge which is one of the most outstanding viewpoints in all alpine region. Additionally, you can always have a look-out for the Himalayan Tahr and the national bird of Nepal, Danphe. Next is to explore around Khayar Lake and the local surrounding before getting back to Kathmandu.
You might also want to check the similar trending trekking packages in the vicinity like Mardi Himal Trekking, Mohare Danda Trekking, Poon Hill Trekking, Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek and Poon Hill Tatopani Trek.
Day 01: Drive to Pokhara 900m 7hrs, BL, Hotel
Day 02:Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri 1960m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 03:Trek to Ghorepani 2874m 4hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 04:Trek to Swanta / Upper Chistibung 3000m 6hrs (Poon Hill, morning), BLD, Teahouse
Day 05:Trek to Khopra Danda 3640m 3hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 06:Day trip to Khayar Lake 4660m and back to Khopra Danda 7hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 07:Trek to Tatopani 1190m 6hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 08:Drive to Pokhara & to Kathmandu, BL.
Kathmandu sightseeing: $80 per person (gets cheaper with bigger PAX)
Porter service: $20/day per porter
Day 01:Drive to
Pokhara 950m 7hrs, BL, Hotel
Soon after breakfast, we
will leave early to drive to Pokhara, the valley full of lakes and natural
wonder. You could also opt to fly to Pokhara if you would like to see more of
this beautiful city today. Boating in the lake and lakeside walking during the
night.
Day 02:Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri 1960m 5hrs,
BLD, Teahouse
Our trekking journey
begins from today onward. Let’s be cool and slowly start our steps to get to the
wonderland. From Nayapul, start walking uphill for a short time to reach
Birethanti and later to Tikhedhunga for the lunch stop. Passing through houses,
shops and different settlements especially with Magar tribe and walking through
some serious tough steps you'll arrive at Ulleri for the overnight stop.
Day 03Trek to Ghorepani 2874m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Another beautiful day to
be walking into serene nature. You'll gain more height at Ghorepani village
with fantastic scenery of world’s 7th highest Mt Dhaulagiri and its range of
peaks Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar. Ghorepani is popular for the hiking to
Poon Hill, a view point offering super wide angle views of world’s 3 highest
peaks and other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
Day 04:Trek to Swanta / Upper Chistibung 3000m 6hrs (Poon
Hill, morning), BLD, Teahouse
Continue the journey in
another wonderful walking day by descending down to the valley first then
climbing up to Swanta all the way to spend the night.
Day 05:Trek to Khopra Danda 3640m 3hrs, BLD,
Teahouse
In the north side of
Poon Hill, atop the hill lies another beautiful viewpoint called Khopra Danda
or ridge. We continue early morning to climb to our ultimate viewpoint. Besides
observing the striking sunrise and sunset, one can also see the local yaks
grazing down below in the slopes.
Day 06:Day trip to Khayar Lake 4660m and back to Khopra
Danda 7hrs, BLD, Teahouse
The rest day in Khopra
Danda when one can opt to visit to Khayar lake. It’s a strenuous walk to get to
the high altitude lake but getting to the top is another victory. The holy lake
for Hindus where the people from all over comes to offer prayers to Lord Shiva
is formed by the glaciers of Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Annapurna Fang.
After the wonderful time around the lake, descend down to Khopra Danda.
Day 07:Trek to Tatopani 1190m 6hrs, BLD,
Teahouse
This is going to be an easy day descending down to Tatopani all the way passing
the farmed villages and terraces. After arriving in Tatopani, clear your
fatigue by dipping down in the hot spring.
Day 08:Drive to Pokhara & to Kathmandu, BL.
After finishing the
trekking and enjoying the rejuvenating time in Tatopani, get yourself ready to
drive back to Pokhara and ultimately to Kathmandu. End of the journey.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Khopra Danda Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in a hotel in Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Khopra Danda Trekking
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Khopra Danda Trekking.
How much does the Khopra Danda Trekking cost?
The cost of the Khopra Danda Trekking varies from $400-$1400 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Khopra Danda Trekking?
In Khopra Danda Trekking, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Khopra Danda Trekking?
For Khopra Danda Trekking, you will need to make two permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Khopra Danda Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Khopra Danda Trekking?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Khopra Danda Trekking {with some exception days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Khopra Danda Trekking?
Khopra Danda Trekking route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on many teahouses in Khopra Danda Trekking route. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Khopra Danda?
Khopra Danda Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Khopra Danda. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Khopra Danda Trekking. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Khopra Danda Trekking?
The itinerary of our Khopra Danda Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Khopra Danda Trekking.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Khopra Danda Trekking?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Khopra Danda Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4660 m or more above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Khopra Danda Trekking demands moderate physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least a month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Khopra Danda.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Khopra Danda Trekking?
Only breakfast is included in Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Khopra Danda Trekking is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Khopra Danda Trekking?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Khopra Danda. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 3800 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Khopra Danda Trekking?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Khopra Danda. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Khopra Danda. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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