Khopra Ridge Trek (South ofAnnapurnas)

Welcome to Nepal! Our representatives will be waiting for you in the arrival
section. You will be greeted and be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel
in Kathmandu.

Early morning, drive to Pokhara with picturesque mountain views. On arrival at
Pokhara, we will drive to Kimche via Nayapul enjoying the countryside view.
Then, we ascend on stone steps through the forest to reach Ghandruk, which is
the largest Gurung village in the Annapurna region. In Ghandruk, we get to
experience the Gurung lifestyle and culture. We visit the Gurung Museum and
the Buddhist monastery. An outstanding view of Annapurna South (7219m) and
Machhapuchhre (6993m) can be seen from anywhere in Ghandruk. Stay
overnight at a Lodge in Ghandruk.

Wake up to an amazing view of the mountains. Ascend ahead and leave the
terraced hillsides and the beautiful village of Ghandruk behind. This will be a
pleasant walk due to the sound of birds and small waterfalls, and in spring, the
rhododendron will be in full bloom. We will have a beautiful vista of the
Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre (6993m), and Lamjung Himal (6983m), along
the way. Walking through oak and rhododendron forest, we arrive in Tadapani,
which caters the perfect sunset and sunrise views. Stay overnight at a Lodge in
Tadapani.

Initially walk through thick rhododendron forest and ascend above the tree line
for an excellent view of the Annapurna range. Ascending through the
rhododendron forest, we arrive at Meshar Danda. Then, we ascend slowly
through the forest to reach Isharu, and again walk in the savannah, descend for a
while and ascend between small hills to reach Dobato. You can stay an extra day
to hike to Hidden Lake from Dobato. Overnight at a Lodge in Dobato.

Early morning, hike 30 minutes up to Muldai View Point for a 360-degree view of
the Himalayas including the Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna massif along with
Machhapuchhre (6993m). After descending through a thick forest of
rhododendron, we ascend until reaching Bayli Kharka. Then, descending through
the thick forest of rhododendron, crossing a wooden bridge, moving uphill to
reach the meadows, we ascend slowly to reach a herder’s settlement at
Chistibung. Stay overnight at a Lodge in Chistibung.

Today, moving ahead to reach Khopra, we ascend above the tree line. We may
encounter exotic wildlife like Himalayan Thar and Danphe pheasant. Ascending
gradually, we reach Khopra Ridge for an overwhelming view of the Annapurna
range, the Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri (7061m), and so on. Across the Kali Gandaki
Valley, the Dhaulagiri range overlooks the entire western horizon. Stay overnight
at the Community Lodge in Khopra Danda.

Today, we hike to the holy Khayar Lake (4600m), also known as Khayar Barah.
Khayar Lake is a sacred lake for Hindu pilgrims, who visit the area on the occasion of Janai Purnima, around the full moon of July-August. Ascending past
a small stone Chorten, we arrive at the tranquil Khayer Lake with a backdrop of
snow-capped Himalayas. Relishing the beautiful view comprised of the lake and
the mountains, we head back to Khopra Ridge for an overnight stay at the
community lodge in Khopra Danda.

Descend and continue sharply downhill. We retrace the way back to Chistibung.
Then, ascending through the jungles, we reach Kharka. This place is really
enjoyable for lunch, after which, we cross the small wooden bridge. Afterward,
the trail leads us to the bamboo forest on a trail rising and falling until our arrival
in Swanta. You get to experience the warm hospitality of the Magar people here
in Swanta. Stay overnight at a Lodge in Swanta.

The trail descends to the suspension bridge over a small torrent. Then, the trail
follows steep twist and turn to ascend until reaching Phalante to join the main
trekking route to go to Ghorepani or Tatopani. Later, we head on out our trail of
rhododendron forests as we ascend to Danda Kharka, crossing several yaks and
sheep meadow land with an overwhelming view of the mountains. Afterward, we
ascend to Fulbari then to Mohare Danda. Mohare Danda is a picture-perfect,
natural, and tall ridge. It offers a panoramic view of the mountains of the
Annapurna region. Stay overnight at the Community Lodge in Mohare Danda.

Early morning, enjoy the sunrise view over the mountains to walk further and
enter the forest as we head on to Hampal Pass (3098m). Then the trek follows
steep crisscross trails into the forest to reach a stone cemented trail, from where
we continue walking down to the Magar Village of Nangi. The views of Dhaulagiri
range and Annapurna range are clearly visible from the village. We explore the
schools of the village and the surrounding area. Stay overnight at the community
lodge in Nangi.

The trail goes steeply down in the stone stairways, then, ascends towards
Banskharka, which has yards and yards of orange orchards. Descend on the
small trail, avoiding the dirt road, we reach Kali Gandaki River, which we cross to
arrive in Galeshwar.The famous Hindu temple is located in the central village.
After such an amazing trip, we finally bid goodbye to this amazing place and
drive back to Pokhara enjoying the scenic view of the countryside villages filling
up the landscape. You can relax by the Shore of Phewa Lake, or visit the

Farewell! We shall drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours prior to
your scheduled flight. We hope to see you again!