Khopra Danda Trek

Accommodation: Teahouse or Lodges Following your breakfast in Kathmandu, you will have a ride in a private car to the domestic airport and take a flight to Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal. The half-hour flight is simply jaw-dropping. It takes you along the beautiful Himalayan range, where four of the world's 14 giant mountains (standing over 26,000 feet/8,000 m) will be visible: Mounts such as Dhaulagiri, Shishapangma, Annapurna I, and Manaslu. Upon your request, your specialist will be happy to organize a seat on the right side of the plane's cabin to enjoy the Himalayan views along the journey. On reaching Pokhara, you will travel by road for about two and a half hours and end up in Kimche. After that, there is a relatively short trip to Ghandruk, where you spend an overnight stay viewing the wonderful Machapuchhre and Hiunchuli mountains.

Accommodation: Teahouse This walk, however, will be a rather relaxed hike as Tadapani is not so far away from Ghandruk. Your trekking will start very early in the morning. You will walk in the forest upward trail with breathtaking panoramic views of peaks like Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, and Hiunchuli. After breakfast, hikers would travel, winding up along the pretty old houses in Ghandruk and undulating pathways leading them to a wonderful scenic spot at the tea house, which features amazing views of Annapurna. The forest is enchanting as you continue towards the Bhai Kharka teahouse. It is one of the best parts of the walk. Hikers will enjoy the most beautiful part of the trail. Before reaching Tadapani, trekkers will take a short, very steep climb. Depending on how fast one treks, it takes 2-3 hours, and you spend a night in tea houses.

Total Distance: 4 miles / 6.5 km Accommodation: Teahouse In Tadapani, after breakfast, you walk away from the main pathway through forests filled with flowers – the wild rhododendrons. You will then proceed with a more severe climb that leads straight to the lodges at Dobato after a brief ascent and descent into the Dell. In approximately a half hour, you will be on the northern side of the ridgeline. Behold the majestic Annapurna South massif above you and listen as the water roars away down the dramatic steep-sided valley far, far below. The forest shall become populated with more oak and conifer trees. It is an hour-and-a-half uphill hike to the Meshar Danda, where a few teahouses have fantastic views. From Meshar Danda, it's another one-hour hike to reach Isharu. Here, you will find open grazing grounds for sheep. The ascent hereafter is slight, a brief down to a lovely open valley, then up into the trees once more and back on the ridge. You will then contour down to a creek bed and small pass from the ridge, and from here, you traverse to the Dobato lodges.

Total Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km Accommodation: Teahouse Head to Muldai Viewpoint in the morning to see the sun rising over the Himalayas. This memory of the rays of the golden sun over the white snow mountains will remain with you for a long time. Afterward, walk down the teahouse and have breakfast before climbing Khopra Danda. It is a tough hike through rhododendron fields with the Dhaulagiri range as its impressive background and the mighty Mount Everest standing as the tallest mountain in the world. It’s not easy, yet amazing, especially in spring when the way is splattered pink with rhododendrons and wildflowers. It is as though you’ve transmigrated to a spiritual empire of the mountain peaks. During the journey, you are accompanied only by mule marches transporting yaks or other animals. Therefore, you can enjoy the silence and feel at peace with the surrounding nature in privacy. After a long walk, you finally reach Khopra Danda. Go for a walk to the nearest teahouse and take a break.

Total Distance: 10.2 miles (16.5 km) round-trip Accommodation: Teahouse Wake up early in the morning, witnessing a beautiful Himalayan sunrise. After breakfast, you can prepare for another hard walk to Khayare Lake, with its wonderful surrounding mountain views. The Hindus believe that if you immerse yourself in the water of Kaire, you will eventually reach Nirvana. In Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism are interlinked; hence, one can visit numerous Hindu and Buddhist relics in the lakeside region. Moreover, the lake is located almost six kilometers away from Annapurna South. Lastly, take pictures and trace your steps to your Khopra Ridge teahouse.

Accommodation: Teahouse Head towards Swanta village while enjoying the last spectacular panorama of the Himalayas along Khopra Ridge. It is a very steep hike; therefore, you should walk slowly downward. As one descends, there is a majestic sight of the hugest spire, Dhaulagiri, on the horizon. Enjoy the typical Nepalese mountain scene dotted by the villages atop ridges and the step farmlands. After you arrive at the Swanta, relax in a local tea house. The traditional houses village lies uphill amidst the fields of paddy and potatoes. However, if you feel fresh enough, you can walk along this nice neighborhood, offering a gorgeous panorama of the neighboring mountain tops. Overnight, we will be at one of the tea houses in Swanta Village.

We will take a downward route through paddy fields and thick forests. There are local watermills along the river that you can see at the river's end nearby. Take a walk on a wobbly suspension bridge and cross the river. Now, climb to Chittre's village and along a bustling Ghorepani path. During your hike, you will meet other trekkers in the same area and mules on the trail. Make your way up the well-laid stone stairs to Ghorepani village. Ghorepani is a Nepali word for horse water. Amazingly, this was a resting place for the caravans that traveled in the old Tibetan trade route. Finally, visit a nearby teahouse for some good rest.

Trekking to Poon Hill is another great opportunity to catch some of the best Himalayan sunrises. In Nepal, Poon Hill is one of the famed Himalayan viewpoints. Himalayan giants like Gangapunra, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna massif will surround you. Watch the spectacular vista of the sun rising above the pristine snowy peaks in the Himalayas, turning white mountains pink, brown, and gold. The sight is precious and something you will never get out of memory. Take a breakfast before leaving for Ulleri via Ghorepani. It offers a fantastic mountain view. When in Ulleri, board into another vehicle and drive scenically to Pokhara. After you reach Pokhara, another vehicle will drive you to your hotel near Phewa Lake.

Before your flight, you may spend your morning as you wish. You may also relax at the hotel or walk along the lakeside and boat alone. You may also go around the popular tourist areas of the city (Davis Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Seti Gorge). But do surely check out of the hotel on time.