Overview
The Khopra trek is a picturesque and scenic adventure in the Annapurna. This trek is a perfect week-long walk, a little off-the-beaten-path with great views and would be a great choice to anyone for spending crowed less adventure holiday in the Himalaya. The trip combines the best of what Nepal has to offer. Moreover amazing mountain views from Khopra ridge, diverse Nepali ethnic villages, lush rice fields and beautiful rhododendrons trees shaded trail and valleys make this trek more enjoyable. The trek is also consider to be one of the shorter walking trip that trekkers can complete and prove adventure desire with in a limited time.
Khopra Danda itself is one of the hidden view point and something to offer different trekking vibes within the Annapurna. Your visit to this area would be great contribution to the rural education of the area, especially tea house at Khopra ridge is build by community, 70% of income generated from the guest house directly goes community to run local school in that area.
The route follows a local trail that takes you into the valley north of Tadapani, Dobato, Chistibang before climbing up another ridge, known as Khopra Ridge and final high point holy Khayar lake
Highlights
Trekking in off the beaten trail to Khopra danda and Khayar lake
Visit beautiful holy Khayar lake and great view from Khopra ridge
One of the best sunrise view at end of the hike from Poon hill
Stay in local community run tea house at Khopara ridge
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu. Pick up by Sherpa Brothers treks representative, transfer to hotel check in and welcome drink from receptionist. Rest and briefing about trip, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast
Day 2 : Drive 7 hours or flight 25 minutes from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 3 : Drive from Pokhara to Kiliu and trek to Ghandruk (1960m) Approx 2 hours
Day 4 : Trek to Tadapani (2610m), Approx 3.5 hours
Day 5 : Trek from Tadapani to Dobato (3350m), Approx 6 hours
Day 6 : Trek from Dobato to Khopra danda (3750m), Approx 7 hours
Day 7 : Visit Khayer Lake (4,700m) and return back Approx 8 hours
Day 8 : Trek from Khopra danda to Swanta(2270m), Approx 6 hours
Day 9 : Swanta to Ghorepani (2810), Approx 4.5 hours
Day 10 : Early morning Sunrise hike to Poon Hill (3210m) and Trek down to Ulleri and drive to Pokhara 4 hours.
Day 11 : Drive back to Kathmandu - 7 hours last minute shopping
Day 12 : As per flight time, pick up from hotel and drop 3 hour earlier to international airport for home departure
Additional Information
Khopra trek consists usual 6-7 hours walking every day. The initial day trail lead village to village flat, gradual and uphill climbing of ridge. The walk pass through dense forest open valley and rocky terrain, this trek is rated as moderate grade. But as your walk reach on higher body demands more amount of physical energy and pace feels slow more harder due to its altitude. However, if you maintain physically and willing positively you make this trip amazingly best success of your life time memorable. The trip is also worth for planning medium altitude soft first time trekking and hiking experience in the Himalaya attempting to do family holiday, solo to group trip . It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Sherpa Brothers Trek at the time of booking.
Accommodation and Food
2 nights in 3 star category hotel with deluxe BB room in Kathmandu and Pokhara and on twin sharing basic tourist standard lodge to lodge accommodation and food on full board ( Breakfast, Lunch and dinner tea coffee) during trek.
Travel Insurance
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt/ Ltd. take every care to make our treks safe and enjoyable. All our routes are scouted to ensure the trails are safe and the facilities along route are of an acceptable standard. In addition, we have vast experience of trekking at altitude and are trained to deal with Acute Altitude Sickness. However, due to terrain, weather and altitude, risk is not always predictable in the Himalaya. To ensure you have a worry free time with us, personal travel insurance is essential to cover the cost of unforeseen accident, illness or rescue. The costs involved can be large and personally overwhelming in the unlikely event of accident or injury.
All Nepalese staff, guides and porters employed by Sherpa Brothers Pvt. Ltd. are covered locally but we regret that we cannot offer insurance for our clients.
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is not liable should anything go wrong due to unforeseen circumstances.
When choosing an insurance policy be sure to confirm with your insurer that your policy covers adventure holidays and trekking at high altitude. Some insurers makes special exception for these types of trip so please read the small print and contact your insurer if you are unsure.
Required gears check list
Hiking gears
Day bag – 1
Dry Bag – 1
Walking pole – 1
Water bottle – 1
Head light – 1
Knife / Multi tools – 1
Cloth and body wear
Down jacket – 1
Sleeping bag – 1
Light warm hiking trouser – 2
Warm liner – 2
Towel – 2
Warm and sun hats – 1/1
Fleece / jacket and pants – 1
Windproof jacket – 1
Long and half sleeve hiking shirt – 3
Buff for (neck and head) – 1
Walking boot – 1
Gloves / mittens – 2
Warm hiking socks (wool / synthetic) – 4
Gaiter – 1
Flip flap/ Sandal – 1
Sun protection, health hygiene and water
Sun cream – 1
Sun glass – 2
Sun hat – 1
Lip guard – 1
Tooth brush – 1
Face wash soap – 1
Sanitizer – 2
Prescription medicine
Water bottle / Camel bag – 1
Water purifier tablet / lightweight filter
Toilet paper
Menstrual product
Personal belonging items
Passport
cash
Visa / credit card
Cell phone Power bank backup and charger
Camera / Gopro
Trip Grade : Moderate
Trip Durations : 9 Days From Kathmandu
Highest Point : 4700 m / 15,418 ft
Best Season : Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec - Mar to June 
Meal Plan : Breakfast in Kathamandu and Full board on Trek 
