Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek - 14 Days

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. )
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip.

Day 02 Drive to Pokhara in a Tourist Bus, transfer to Hotel (Altitude: 820 m/2705 Drive: 5-6 hrs. Meal: Breakfast)
Early morning, after breakfast, catch the Tourist bus or we can also organize a private vehicle for you. Viewing countryside villages, farm, shops, and river, you will reach Pokhara. A beautiful place with tremendous views of mountains and lakes. You can also go for Boating at Fewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (Altitude: 1940m/6360 ft. Drive: 1 and a half hrs. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Check-out hotel in the morning after breakfast to transfer to the trek point Nayapul. Your trek will start with a short hike in an easy trail. You will cross a suspension bridge and a stream following the Modi River you will reach Birethanti. You are required to show trekking permits at the Annapurna Conservation Check Post. From Birethanti, you will trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 4: Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (Altitude: 2,600m/8528 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Wake up with the stunning sunrise views over the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. After breakfast, you will continue to walk uphill through Daurali passing dense rhododendron and oak forest. You will walk in the forest trail most of the time and totally avoid villages in between however offer few Tea houses at Bhaisi Kharka with a place for rest. Following the narrow passes, you will reach Tadapani. It a perfect setting for sunrise and sunset views.

Day 5: Trek from Tadapani to Bayli Kharka (Altitude: 3420m/ 11285 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will avoid the regular trail that leads to Ghorepani following the thick rhododendron forest trail. You will see the local water buffalo pastures. Then, starts climbing up to a ridge above the tree line viewing the fantastic scenario of Annapurna range. Gradually, starts walking following a small stream to the open countryside that leads you to a small pass. Then onwards, you will slowly descend through the rhododendron trail to an open area Bayli Kharka offers manifesting views of Mt. Dhaulagiri. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 6: Trek from Bayli to Upper Chistibung (Altitude: 2975m/ 9818 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will walk downhill through open ground and forest that takes you to the pastures of lower Chistibung where you can stay here for a while. Then, continue to walk following the forest, gradually climbing up and passing through several buffalo grazing pastures towards the temporary settlements of herders at Upper Chistibung. Here, you will be staying at local community lodges. Being this trail an off beaten track there will be very limited lodges even run by the local community or Homestay.

Day 7: Trek from Chistibung to Kopra Ridge (Altitude: 3660m/ 12078 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)
The motive of the entire trek is to reach Khopra Ridge. Today, you will walk on a steady climb that carries you above the tree line. Now, you will enter the area noted for the wildlife, keep your eyes open and grasp the opportunity of viewing Himalayan Tahr and a colorful bird Danfe. You should climb steadily with appropriate rest and time. Just reaching the ridge, you will receive the sparkling surrounding including the attraction of Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Nilgiri, Kali Gandaki valley, and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Spent overnight in Lodge/Homestay.

Day 8: Rest day- excursion to Kaire Lake (Altitude: 4600m/15180 ft. Trek: 9/10 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today will be the most exciting and long walking to the Khayer Lake lies at an altitude 4600 m. It is a sacred lake for the Hill dwellers practicing Shamanism and those who belong to Hindu. Especially on the day of Janai Purnima on the month Shrawan (July/August) when the sacred thread is changed by the Brahmin and Kshetris taking a holy bath, a fest is held here. It will be a long walking, hence, could not recommend for every trekker. For those who like to walk for a certain distance, they can go to explore the fantastic landscape of Thanti lies at an altitude of 4180 m. This place is a temporary shelter for the Yak Herders and shepherds. They stay here during monsoon season. It is a place where pilgrims spend overnight while going for worship at Khayer Lake. Spend overnight at Khapra village lodge.

Day 9: Trek from Khopra Ridge to Chitre (Altitude: 2390m/ 7887 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
It is a time to return back following steep downhill. Retrace the trail back to Chistibung and following the trail towards Swanta. Then, descend through the village fields to a small river and take a quick look at the local water mill. From here you will cross the suspension bridge and head upwards to the village of Chittre Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 10: Trek from Chitre to Ghorepani (Altitude: 2860m/ 9438 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Following the ascending trail, you will reach the village of Ghorepani where you will enjoy the picturesque views of the Dhaulagiri massif. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 11: Excursion to Poonhill, Trek to Tirkhedhunga. (Altitude: Poonhill: 3193m/ 10535 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Wake up early morning and make your journey to Poon Hill. It is a perfect place for sunrise view over the snowcapped mountainous peaks. Walking for hours in steep uphill really amaze you when you grasp the eye-popping view of mountains in the north turning yellowish color step by step by the strike of sun rays over the snowcapped top. Retrace your journey back to lodge for breakfast. Get ready to walk for the next journey Tirkhedhunga. The trail passes through beautiful rhododendron forest continuing the trail of Bhurungdi Khola. Rest for a while at Ulleri taking some picturesque views of the surrounding, then follow the stone steep steps down the hill. Follow the trail of Bhurungdi Khola and crossing a small suspension bridge, you will reach the village of Tirkedunga. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 12 Trek from Tikhedunga to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 4/5 hrs. Drive: 2 hrs. Meal: BL)
Today, you will continue to walk in a gentle descend trail to the village of Birethanti. It lies on the bank of Modi Khola. Here, you can spend your time for a while then retrace your journey to Nayapul to catch a vehicle to drive back to Pokhara. Explore the streets of Pokhara in the evening, release all your trek exhaustion and enjoy. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 13 Drive back to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Drive: 5-6 hrs. Meal: B)
Now, it’s a time to return back to Kathmandu. You can either fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Spend your time as you like. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Final Departure from Kathmandu
Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Your leader will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost included

• Airport transfer by Treks Planner office representative in a private vehicle
• Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
• Accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
• Accommodation at Hotel  Batika Classic in Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing basis
• Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
• All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
• Trek transfer as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
• Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu transfer in a Tourist Bus
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee
• Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card fee
• Pokhara/Nayapul/Pokhara Drive in a sharing vehicle
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
• Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
• All government and local taxes as applicable

Cost Excluded

• Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
• Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
• Travel insurance
• Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
• Cost incurred during an emergency, evacuations
• Tips for Guide/porters/driver

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call to your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arrange a best trekking that delight you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas need to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear are likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid up on arrival in Kathmandu.