Are you looking for amazing a short and stunning trek off the beaten trek in Nepal with pristine views all to yourself? If so this is the trek for you. Mountain Ram Adventure is pleased to recommend The Khopra trek as an adventurous little known 8 days trek in the Annapurna Conservation area which will brings you straight to the heart of amazing sunrise and sunset views of Annapurna South, Machapuchare and the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
Starting the trek from Nayapool, the first night is spent at Tikhedunga. The next day you climb up 1,400m to the beautifully situated village of Ghorepani and enjoy the beautiful viewpoint sunrise at the well know Poon Hill on day 3. Leave the crowds behind when you detour off the tourist path to trek on authentic village and jungle trails that traverses through meadows, ridges, rivers and forest and stay overnight in beautifully located villages like Swanta and Dhan Kharka. Every corner presents you with a postcard perfect view.
The climb up to Khopra Danda (3,660m) feels visually close to a mountain climbing experience as you navigate up a narrow and steep mountain path with wonderful views of layers and layers of mountain ridges below you. The next morning wake up to a golden sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas ranges. Stay at a community lodge at Khopra Danda. The views are superb at sunset too, when the valley is filled with layers of mountain ridges and clouds below you with Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world, towering above. There is also an option for a day trek to Khayer lake at 4,660m.
The next stop after Khopra Danda is Dobato at 3,460m and the sunrise views there are outstanding of Machapuchare and Annapurna mountain ranges. From Dabato a short hike takes you to a wonderful viewpoint called Muldai point where you can see altogether 25 mountains such as Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri, and Lamjung Himal range etc. You will also have the chance to spot rare wild animals, such as dear, monkey, yak, blue sheep and Monal. If you would like to go on a newly discovered yet remote area, Khopra trek should be your choice. After Dobato you will trek down beautiful forest trails to Tadapani and finally Ghandruk, the largest Gurung settlement in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Its quite simply one of the best adventurous short treks you can do in Nepal.
Day 1 :
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (pick up and transfer to the hotel)
Day 2 :
Day 2
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (Four world heritage sights)
Day 3 :
Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus 7 hours drive.
Day 4 :
Day 4
Drive to Nayapool and trek to Tikhedunga (1500m) 4 hours trek
Day 5 :
Day 5
Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2800m) 7 horus trek.
Day 6 :
Day 6
Ghorepani to Swanta (2400m) 4 hours trek.
Day 7 :
Day 7
Swata to Dhankharka (3000m) 4 to 5 hours trek.
Day 8 :
Day 8
Dhankharka to Khopra Danda (3660m) 4 hours trek
Day 9 :
Day 9
Khopra Danda to Khayer Lake (4600m) and back (A day hike)
Day 10 :
Day 10
Khopra Danda to Dobato (3425m) 7 hours trek
Day 11 :
Day 11
Dobato to Ghandruk (2000m) 6 hours trek.
Day 12 :
Day 12
Ghandruk to Nayapul trek and drive to Pokhara.
Day 13 :
Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus 7 hours.
Day 14 :
Day 14
Final Departure to International Airport.
