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Khopra Trek
Overview
Khopra Danda Trek is a less-crowded alternative to the popular Poon Hill trek. It offers spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. The highlight is the sunrise view from Khopra Danda ridge with a direct view of Dhaulagiri.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Pokhara to Banskarka (1,020 m)
Leave Pokhara for a 3.5-hour drive along the Kali Gandaki river to Ghumaune Lake. The trailhead is in Ghumaune Lake (900 m). From Galeshwor it is a 3-hour hike to Banskarka.
Day 2: Baskharka (1,020 m) to Nangi (2,260 m)
Depart Banskarka for a 3-hour hike to Dandakateri (1,570 m), where you stop for lunch in a community dining hall. It is an additional 3 hours from Dandakateri to Nangi.
Day 3: Nangi (2,260 m) to Mohare Danda (3,300 m)
Depart Nangi for a 4-hour hike to Hampal Danda (3,000 m), where you stop to take packed lunch. It is an additional 3.5 hours from Hampal Danda to Mohare Danda.
Day 4: Mohare Danda (3,300 m) to Tikot (2,060 m)
Wake up in the predawn morning to see the sunrise with a panoramic Himalayan backdrop. Depart Mohare Danda for a 6-hour walk to Tikot. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 5: Tikot (2,250 m) to Khibang (2,060 m)
Depart Tikot for a 4-hour hike to Khibang. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 6: Khibang (2,060 m) to Swanta (2,270 m)
Depart Khibang for a 3.5-hour hike to Swanta. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 7: Swanta (2,270 m) to Dhankharka (3,026 m)
Depart Swanta for a 4-hour hike to Dhankharka. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 8: Dhankharka (3,026 m) to Khopra Danda (3,660 m)
Depart Dhankharka for a 5-hour hike to Khopra Danda. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 9: (Optional) Khopra Danda (3,660 m) day trip to Khayar Lake (4,500 m)
Spend two nights at Khopra Danda and take a 7.5-hour day trip to Khayar Lake. Khayar Lake is considered sacred as per the Hindu religion and offers stunning views of the Annapurna range.
Day 10: Khopra Danda (3,660 m) to Paudwar (2,000 m)
Depart Khopra Danda for a 4-hour hike to Paudwar. Along the way, stop for a packed lunch.
Day 11: Paudwar (2,000 m) to Tatopani (840 m)
Depart Paudwar for a 2.5-hour hike to Tatopani. Take lunch once in Tatopani.
Day 12: Tatopani (840 m) to Pokhara
Leave Tatopani for a 5-hour drive along the Kali Gandaki river to Pokhara.
Starting from
$1,350
Included
- All ground transportation
- Government permits
- Experienced local guide
Trekkers' Experiences
Stories from fellow adventurers who walked this path.
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We did an 11 night trek with Rajkumar in 2019 as part of a year away, and this trek was the highlight of the trip. Our particular route was part of the newly created Community Eco Trek. The route went through Nangi, Mohare Dhanda, Poon Hill, Chistibang, Tikot, Khopra Dhanda, Paudwar and Tatopani. Raj took us through specific routes where the rhododendron forests were flowering which was an incredible sight. The sunrise from Khopra Dhanda with a view of Dhaulagiri is stunning and I would recommend adding this to anyone's trek. Raj also had an amazing knowledge of the area taking us along specific routes away from the crowds. All the planning and logistics were seamless. I was recommended Rajkumar as a guide by a friend and would happily recommend him to anybody.
We trekked to Khopra Danda in January 9, 2022. We had our College group of above 30 members, and with the help and encouragement of our guide Rajkumar Sunar sir we succeed to reach Khopra, even though we struggled, he motivated us. And it was our life time experience. We will miss you and those days.