Khopra Ridge Trek

Kokhe Danda
Kokhe Danda
No. Of Days 8
Difficulty LevelModerate
Max. Altitude3660m
Accomodation TypeHomestay/Lodge

Khopra ridge is a a lesser explored trail in the lap of Annapurna. Situated at the altitude od 3600m, it provides the panoromic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnarange mountains along with layers of hills on southern side. To the eastern side of Annapurna, you can see peaks from Manaslu and Langtang range as well.

Khopra Ridge Trek Highlights

Outline Itenary

Day1 Drive from Pokhara to Banau and trek to Haljure
Day2 Trek from Haljure to Sarga via Lespar
Day3 Trek to Kokhe Danda via Jaljala
Day4 Trek to Swanta via Poonhill
Day5 Trek to Khopra Ridge via Chhistibung
Day6 Trek to Dobato
Day7 Trek down to Ghandruk via Tadapani
Day8 Drive back to Pokhara

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Banau andtrek to Haljure

Morning drive of one and a half hour from Pokhara to Kushma on a scenic highway. At Kushma,visit a three century old home, Shatabdi Ghar, which is serving as a museum. Later, we will be visiting worlds second highest bungee bridge and a zipline. After exploring Kushma, a one hour drive to Banau which will be followed by an hour uphill hike to Haljure.

View from Haljure
View of Annapuirna Range from Haljure.

Haljure
Altitude2445m
Accomodation TypeHomestay
Trekking Hours1 Hr
AttractionsShatabdi Ghar
Bungee/Zipline at Kushma

Day 2: Trek from Haljure to Sarga via Lespar

Wake up early for the view of sunrise and Himalayan ranges from Haljure and have local organic breakfast. STart the trek to Lespar which is around two hours. Explore the charming and cultural village of Lespar durimg the day time. Later, a one and a half hour uphill hike to Sarga.
Sarga is located at the southern base of a hill known as Maate. So, it doesnt provide the view of snowcapped mountains. However, it is a calm and beautiful place away from the crowd of village or city.

View of Lespar
The beautiful Magar community village of Lespar.

Sarga
Altitude2450m
Accomodation TypeHomestay/Camping
Trekking Hours3/4 Hrs
AttractionsViews from Haljure
Lespar Village

Day 3: Trek to Kokhe Danda via Jaljala

Today, the first half of the hike is a bit steep. Around three hours of uphill hike from Sarga to Jaljala and then to the lunchspot situated at Dhima Danda(3150m). The trail is of stone steps for an hour. It passes through beautiful Rhododendron and Oak forests.The second half is comperatively easier. Kokhe Danda is further two and a half hours gradual uphill hike from Dhima Danda.

sarga
Homestay at Sarga.

Kokhe Danda
Altitude3310m
Accomodation TypeTea House
Trekking Hours6 Hrs
AttractionsTemple at Sirpu
Jaljala Valley

Day 4: Trek to Swanta via Poonhill

A breathtaking view of Himalayas awaits you at the early morning in Kokhe Danda. From Dhaulagiri range in the west, Annapurna, Manaslu to Langtang range peaks in the east.In addiotion, you can see the layers of Mahabharat range in the southern side.
We continue our trek after breakfast and pass the Poonhill viewtower. After trekking through the forest and small settlements for about six hours, we can reach Swanta.

Kokhe Danda
View of Annapurna range from Kokhe Danda

Swanta
Altitude2200m
Accomodation TypeCommunity Lodge
Trekking Hours6 Hrs
AttractionsPoonhill

Day 5: Trek to Khopra Ridge via Chhistibung

We will start our hike early in the morning after breakfast. For the first half, we will gain an altitude of eight hundred meters to reach our lunchspot at Chhistibung. Later, we will again climb six hundred meters altitude gain to reach Khopra Riddge. This is comperatively the difficult day of the trek but yet rewarding.

Swanta
Swanta


Dhaulagiri
Khopra
Altitude3660m
Trekking Hours6p7 Hrs
AttractionsChhistibung

Day 6: Trek to Dobato

We will be witnessing the breathtaking view of Dhaulagiri range in front of us from Khopra Ridge and Annapurna at right side.After having breakfast we will continue our trek towards Dobato via beautiful landscapes and with views of Annapurna.

Khopra Ridge
View of Dhaulagiri from Khopra

Dobato
Altitude3420m
Trekking Hours5 Hrs
AttractionsAnnapurna
Dhaulagiri

Day 7: Trek down to Ghandruk via Tadapani

We will be climbing to Muldai Peak in the early morning for sunrise and mountain views. Later after breakfast we will starts hiking downhill to Ghandruk via Tadapani. The trail passes through beautiful Rhododedron and Oak forest.

Muldai Peak
View of Annapurna Range

Ghandruk
Altitude2000m
Trekking Hours5 Hrs
AttractionsMuldai Peak
Tadapani

Day 8: Drive back to Pokhara

Ghandruk is situated at the lap of Annapurna. You may try the Gurung Cultural Dress after breakfast. Later we will be taking a shared or private Jeep back to Pokhara via Nayapul.

Ghandruk
Ghandruk Village

Pokhara
Altitude3420m
Driving Hours3 Hrs
AttractionsAnnapurna
Cultural Dress

Cost Details


No. Of Pax.Cost
1$800
2$750
3$720
+4$700

The cost includes:

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