Khopra Danda Trek - 12 days

Khopra Danda Trek is a newly opened trekking route in the Annapurna region. The trail is designed to present you off-the-beaten trekking experience without getting overboard while enjoying fantastic landscape views and rich culture. Khopra Danda Trek 12 Days will take you to the top of Khopra Danda from where you can see the lovely scenery and snow-capped mountains. The trail further moves up to the Khayer Lake, a sacred lake. This lake has huge religious importance for Hindus. Trekking through dense forest and picturesque villages, you will traverse the region. You will spend the night in the beautiful Ghorepani village, and hike up to the vantage point called Poonhill, which is very famous among travelers. As the region is home to numerous flora and fauna, you might get to see some rare ones. has professionally crafted our Khopra Danda Trek itinerary. Be part of this adventurous venture with us. For more information or any queries, feel free to contact us at any time.

Himalayan Penchant

Khopra Danda Trek is a short and adventurous journey to one of the less-traveled trails of the Annapurna region. The trail is less crowded and beautifully packed with nature's beauty. Along with superb views, the venture will let you experience the rich culture and tradition of the locals. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets will begin and end your day. During the trek, you will get to see panoramic views of Annapurna Range (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Himchuli (6,411 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Macchapucchre (6,993 m), and many others. After long trekking days, spend a day in Tatopani and dip your body in natural hot springs.

Khopra Danda Trek landmark

Ghorepani Village

Surrounded by beautiful rhododendron forests and snow-capped mountains, Ghorepani is a fine village. This village is mainly resided by Gurung people. It is a very famous village in the lower Annapurna region that presents the unique lifestyle of locals.

Poon Hill Viewpoint

Before leaving Ghorepani village, you ascend to Poon Hill, which is a viewpoint. This will help you to acclimate your body as well as offers gorgeous sunrise view. The trail from Ghoreapni to Poon Hill is steep and rugged.

Khopra Danda

Located at 3,640 meters, Khopra Danda is a beautiful hilltop. Here, you might get to see animals like Himalayan Thar and Himalayan Monal. Upon reaching Khopra Dada, you will get to see superb views of Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Nilgiri, and several other mountains.

Khayra Lake

Situated at 4,660 meters Khayer Lake is a beautiful lake as well as the highest point of the Khopra Danda Trek. This lake has huge religious value and is a pilgrimage site. Many Hindu pilgrims visit this lake every year to worship and get blessed.

Hot Spring

After your successful trek to Khopra Danda Trek, you will descend to Tatopani, you will find natural hot spring. You can take a long relaxing bath in the hot spring by paying a few extra bucks. This will help you relax your muscles.

Culture & Ethnic Diversity

Khopra Danda Trek will present to you the rich culture and lifestyle of the Chhetri and Gurung people. Your night stay in different villages will present you with a closer perspective of their daily lifestyle and practices. They have a completely different set of cultures, traditions, festivals, and languages from one another.

Natural Aptitude

Khopra Danda Trek goes through many dense forests, which is home to several flora and fauna. During the trek, you will come across numerous vegetation. The trail is extremely rich in forests, terraced fields, and picturesque village.

Khopra Danda Trek difficulty

Khopra Danda Trek is an easy to moderate trek. The trek includes a perfect balance of adventure and easy trail. With normal health and stamina, you can go on Khopra Danda Trek 12 Days without any problem. The trail comprises of numerous steep ascends and descends through forests, steep & rugged path. You need to walk for at least 5 to 6 hours a day.

Altitude Sickness and Prevention

Khopra Danda Trek does involve chances of altitude sickness because of the high altitude. You will traverse above 4,000 meters, which is a very high altitude. However, you will be gradually gaining elevation that lowers the risks of suffering from AMS. The best thing you can do to avoid AMS is by keeping yourself hydrated during the trek.

Transportation and Bag Pack

Khopra Danda Trek 12 Days begins with a long and scenic drive from Kathmandu to Tikhedhunga. From here, you will gradually ascend towards the top of the Khopra Danda.

Food and Accommodation during Khopra Danda Trek

You will be staying in the guesthouse during Khopra Danda Trek. The guesthouse will have basic rooms with a bed and a few pieces of furniture. There will be a hot shower facility almost everywhere.

For food, you will be eating meals as per the menu of the guesthouse. You can find dishes like rice, curries, sandwiches, bakeries, momo, noodles, veggies, bars, drinks, tea, coffee, etc.

Best Season to go on Khopra Danda Trek

March to May (Spring) and October to November (Autumn) are the best time to go on Khopra Danda Trek. The stable weather and lovely climate makes these months the most preferable time of the year to go on any trek in Nepal.

Khopra Danda Trek cost

Khopra Danda Trekking cost is a matter of services you get during the trek. Generally, the package cost includes things like ground transportation as per the itinerary, meals, accommodation, and expenses of gude & porters. You can check our cost include and exclude part to know more in detail about the costing, or get in touch with us, if you have any queries.

Miscellaneous

● Carry extra cash as there will be no ATMs on the trail or villages,

● Make sure to take out insurance.

● Drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.

● Get a good map.

● Walk slowly and safely.