Khopra Danda Trek, Moderate Trekking in Nepal, Less touristic destination

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Trip Duration 14 Days
Destination Nepal
Group Size 2-12 People
Altitude3220m

  Highlights of Khopra Danda Trek

Panoramic and closed views of Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri ranges and other towering snowcapped mountains
360-degree glorious sunrise and sunset views from Poon Hill – the best view point of the entire Annapurna Region
An insight on the rural villages, its inhabitants experiencing with their life style and culture
Beautiful Pokhara Valley, Lakes.
Stay at a community based lodges or home stay experience
Watch the yaks come to pasture
Day hike to Khayer Lake, a sacred lake to the bottom of Annapurna South (7219 meters)

Overview of Khopra Danda Trek

Khopra Danda Trek is one of the newly opened trekking routes of Nepal in the Annapurna Region that is separated from the Tadapani to Khpra among the other trekking routes of the Annapurna Region. Khopra Hill Trek, Kayer Lake Trek, Khopra Ridge Trek, Khopra Community Trek and the Khorpa Danda Trek all are of the same route names. Annapurna Region Trekking is one of the most popular treks in the world and so of this trek equally bears the significance and satisfies the expectations heavenly. It has its own importance being less travelled by and the untouched and unexplored region equally adds its value for the trek lovers.

The magnificent panoramic views from the Khopra Danda ridge and the 360-degree sunrise view from the Poon Hill are the major attractions of this route. The less travelled route and the region with its people, their culture, traditions and their lifestyle is another attraction of this trekking route. Similarly, exploring the Khayer Lake would be phenomenon moment of this trek. The glowing views of the towering snowcapped mountains including Mt. Dhaulagir (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), II, III and South (7219m), Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Machhapuchchhre (6993m), Lamjung Himal, Fang and Mt. Nilgiri (7061m) are one of the best moments of the trek. Ghandruk, the biggest Gurung settlement of this region is not less than a charismatic village decorated by chortens and prayer flags with unique and ancient Buddhist monasteries where as the slate and stones made houses add its beauty and the true heart and innocent ever smiling people make this village to visit once. Green hills, terraced farmlands, pasturelands, dense forests filled with rhododendrons, oak, pines and bamboos also make this trek memorable.

Khopra Danda Trek is ideal for all types of trekkers whether you are individual, with groups, with family members even children can make this trek as the trails are made properly and are easy to walk on. If you are planning to make a trip in Nepal and wish to make your trip on the route less traveled by with full of adventure along with famous Himalayas view, an insight on rural people-their culture-tradition and life style, diverse religious practices, different ethnic groups, rural settlements, waterfalls among many others, this trek could be the best choice for you. It has combinations of all sort of varieties that one expects and best of what Nepal has to offer for you.

Accommodations:

A three star hotel facility is provided while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara where as tea house/Community run Lodges/ Home Stay facility is provided during the trek days. All the accommodations are provided on twin-shared basis with attached washrooms but on higher elevation, you may use the shared washrooms. Single accommodation is provided upon your request with additional cost. Single rooms are easily available in Kathmandu and Pokhara where as supplement while in the trek days depend on the availability.

Meals:

Normally, breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during the trek days that consist of typical Nepalese foods as well as some of the common international foods (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian etc) and only breakfast is provide while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara. We will provide you the hygienic and best available food as per the availability. Breakfast and dinner is provided from the lodge where you stay for night where as lunch is provided during your trek to next destination on midway.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements:

Khopra Danda Trek is a moderate trek suitable for all trek lovers who have ability to walk around 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. Walking in the rough trails in the ridge with high altitude is more physically demanding than walking on lower elevations. Although, if you are in excellent health condition with average physical fitness with positive attitude to accomplish the trek, self-confidence and highly motivated, you can make this trek accomplished. Past hiking experience would be an asset but not compulsory but suggest you to follow some of the stamina growing physical activities 2-3 months prior to your trek date. Participants with lung disease, blood diseases and ankle problems should consult to their doctor and should inform to us before booking the trek date.

Day 01: Welcome to the Land of Himalayas-Nepal (Altitude: 1360m)

Accommodation: Tourist Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, one of our officials will be there to welcome you as per the flight details you provided to us and board you to the hotel. You can hang around the city in your leisure time. We will arrange a welcome dinner at the evening while the trek briefing will be given at the same time.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Altitude: 900m)

Accommodation: Tourist Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Drive: 6-7 Hours