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    Discover the secluded trails and breathtaking views of the Khopra Ridge Trek, featuring majestic Himalayan peaks and serene landscapes
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    5. Khopra Ridge Trek

    Khopra Ridge Trek

    Trip Fact

    • DestinationNepal
    • Durations11 Days
    • Trip DifficultyModerate
    • ActivitiesTrekking
    • AccommodationHotels / Teahouses
    • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Mx.altitude3660m.
    • VehiclePrivate Vehicle
    • Group SizeMin. 1 Pax

    Overview

    The Khopra Ridge Trek is an off-the-beaten-path trekking package that has trails that leaves the regular path and ventures off to a more secluded destination. With a trail that in encompassed with beautiful natural sceneries, many ethnic villages and amazing views of the mountains along with the sight of the world’s deepest gorge- the Khopra Ridge Trek is perfect for trekkers who want a generally unconventional trail that leads to isolated locations. It presents remarkable views of the Himalayan ranges like the Dhaulagiri Peak, Annapurna South, Nilgiri Himal and many more. Travel to the sapphire Kaire Lake where the sights of the peaks seem mesmerizing. Visit settlements like Ghandruk where the views of the peaks like Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli are spectacular. Draping down from the Annapurna South towards the world’s deepest gorge, the Khopra Ridge Trek offers a stunning balcony to observe the Himalayas. The route to Khopra Ridge leaves the main hiking trail before Poon Hill, ascending instead to the ridge and a community trekking lodge poised atop it.

    Begin your trek from Kathmandu Valley to the beautiful Pokhara city. Drive on the road to Nayapul where views of terrace farms and cultivated fields envelop the terrain. There are various settlements and villages as well along the way that present you a chance to observe their culture and traditions. The natural scenery around the trek is sublime and the trek is enhanced beautifully by rivers, hills and forests. The pasturelands at the mountains offer wide view of valleys below and are relaxing to walk across. The Khopra Ridge Trek also offers spectacular views of the Fang Mountain along the trail. Visit the Kali Gandaki gorge that offers prepossessing views of the river and the valley below.

    We also offer alternate packages for trekking in the Annapurna region. You may opt for our Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek allows you a more well-known path to Poon Hill for panoramic mountain views. Khopra Ridge Trek is more suited for secluded trails that not many people tend to take. But it is brimming with the best views of the gorge, mountain peaks and ethnic villages. We can have the itineraries be customized to suit your needs too, if the existing ones aren’t to your convenience. Perfect for less travelled trails and remote destinations, the Khopra Ridge Trek is an ideal trekking package.

    Detail Itinerary

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    1Day 01

    Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

    You may arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport at any time. Once you do, you will be welcomed by our representative who will help you get transferred to your hotel. Further programs will also be explained to you.

    Overnight stay at the hotel. Breakfast Included. 

    2Day 02

    Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/2985ft) Duration: 6 Hours

    After breakfast, you shall be driven to Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal. The drive will present you with the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of terraced farmlands- green and wet with the sowing of rice and barley by the farmers, the frisky rush of the meandering rivers by the highway and the isolated valleys low-lying among the gargantuan hills and rocky gorges. The journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6 hours, and upon arrival at Pokhara, we shall check into a hotel, which the city has an abundance of. In the evening, you shall be able to enjoy the respite of a beautiful boat ride at Fewa Lake, and on a clear day, you can see the lucid reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna Range on the crystalline surface of the water.

    Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast included.  

    3Day 03

    Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk (1,920m), Duration: 5 Hours

    After breakfast, you shall be driven to Nayapul (42km from Pokhara) for about an hour via the village of Lumle. The drive offers sights of the terrain that is beautiful and is brimming with terraced farmlands and a lush growth of alpine vegetation.

    Upon reaching Nayapul, you will start your trek to Ghandruk. Following the trail alongside the Modi Khola, you will continue to walk up to the village of Ghandruk lying at an altitude of 1920 meters. Famous for recruiting Gorkha soldiers for both the British and the Indian armies, the Ghandruk villages a mountain villages inhabited by ethnic Gurung people. The houses in Ghandruk are of traditional design among newer constructions. Amazing and gorgeous views of the Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre mountain peaks can be seen from here. You can also have a visit to the Gurung Museum here as well.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    4Day 04

    Ghandruk to Dobato (3,360m/11,023ft), Duration: 5 Hours

    From the village of Ghandruk, you will continue your journey upwards through Deurali and then travel through the forests rich with the bloom of rhododendron flowers. Trudging over a small pass, you will reach the settlement of Tadapani. The trekking trail is beautiful, and you will get sights of the natural tranquility presented to you on the trail. The blossoming of the rhododendron flowers is verdant in the springtime and the trekking trail is ornamented with the flower’s florescent canopy.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    5Day 05

    Dobato to Chhistibang (3,005m/9,858ft), Duration: 5-6 Hours

    As you leave Dobato today, you will be leaving the main trail to traverse on an off-beaten path. The path goes through a more remote area of the Annapurna region. The trek offers a lovely journey through lush rhododendrons and oak forests. It is originally used by villagers from Ghandruk to take their buffaloes, sheep, and goats to higher pasturelands in the summer months. The trail ascends through the tree line and continues to a ridge to Deurali, a small pass. Following further up to Bayali Kharka, you will be looking at majestic views of Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh-highest mountain in the world.

    This section of the trail occurs on a grassy slope, and you would be traversing through pasturelands rich with the growth of foliage. Along the way, you can have a look at many herders’ huts and see animals that are a crossbreed between cows and yaks, called Dzos. They tend to graze peacefully on the grasslands. Look out for colorful Danphe pheasants (Lhophophorus), the national bird of Nepal, on the grassy ridges high above the trail. You may also have a glimpse of Himalayan Thars as well.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    6Day 06

    Chhistibang to Khopra Ridge (3,640m/11,942ft), Duration: 3 Hours

    Today, you will have a steady ascent from the Upper Chhistibang Lodge and go through alpine meadows and pasturelands. As you continue on the trail, you will see the tip of the Annapurna South emerge in the distance. That means that you are getting close to Khopra Ridge. Once you arrive there, the full panorama of the mountains is gorgeously revealed. The peaks of Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fang, and Annapurna South can be seen in all their glory. After lunch, it is worth going for a short walk down Khopra Ridge to a viewpoint overlooking the Kali Gandaki gorge far below. It presents an astounding sight.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    7Day 07

    Visit to the Khayer Lake from Khopra Ridge

    You will visit the sapphire Khayer Lake today, where views of the Fang Mountain and surrounding peaks are magnificent. It is a long walk up to Khayer Lake and often takes several hours to go forth to the lake and return. You can also opt for a half-day walk from Khopra as well if you do not feel like making an arduous journey that takes more time.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    8Day 08

    Trek to Swanta Village (2,214m/7,874ft), Duration: 5 Hours

    It takes approximately an hour to descend back up to Upper Chistibung where you will stop for a drink and a short respite. Carrying further along, you will be going to the Swanta village today. Along the way, views of Mount Dhaulagiri provide a serene ambiance to the trekking trail and the Himalayan backdrop is brilliant to look at. The terraced farmlands and traditional houses give the landscape a dainty picturesque sublimity. Once you arrive at the Swanta village, you can have a visit at the Swanta primary school as well if you want.

    Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

    9Day 09

    Trek to Birethanti (1,039m / 3,250ft) and Drive to Pokhara, Duration: 5–6 Hours

    An hour or so after leaving the Swanta village, you will join the main trail to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Here, you can encounter more trekkers, a contrast to the quite isolated trekking trail to the Khopra Ridge. After Ghorepani, you will descend through Rhododendron forests to the settlement of Birethanti.

    This is the last day of trekking as you take a jeep drive from Birethanti to Pokhara. From there, you will then have a drive back to Pokhara.

    Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast included.

    10Day 10

    Pokhara to Kathmandu, Duration: 6 Hours

    From Pokhara, you drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus, the journey filled with diverse landscapes.

    Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast included.

    11Day 11

    Departure/Farewell

    A representative from Escape Himalaya shall drop you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, from where you will depart.

    Breakfast included.

    If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.

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    Cost Details

    Cost Includes

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off by a private vehicle
    • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
    • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
    • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek
    • Best available twin-sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
    • An experienced and certified English-speaking (Trekking Guide) witha porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter), including their salary, insurance, equipment, meals, and accommodation.
    • Surface transfer to and from Pokhara on a tourist bus
    • Surface transfer to Nayapul and from Birethanti by a private vehicle
    • A comprehensive first-aid medical kit
    • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit and Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) (Note: Please bring 3 passport-size photographs)
    • All government taxes and office services charges

    Cost Excludes

    • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary.
    • Travel Insurance
    • International Airfare
    • Nepal Entry Visa: You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa costs US $30 for 15 days, US $ 50 for 30 days, US $ 125 for 90 days.)
    • All kinds of cold drinks, including Water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
    • Personal Trekking Equipment
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver

    Travellers‘ Reviews

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    • Sheryl Ang

      14th Dec 2024

      Gorgeous Views!

      Excellent trekking experience with Escape Himalaya to Kala Patthar! Everything went seamlessly, and my guide ensured we were safe and comfortable at all times, even in the high altitude. Will definitely choose EH again when I am back in Nepal for more hiking! The country is so beautiful and just has so much to offer!

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    • Tony W

      18th Apr 2024

      Amazing Manaslu Circuit with Phurba & Ram

      Just back from a fantastic 2 week trek around the Manaslu Circuit including Larke Pass (5100m). The weather was perfect and the views were outstanding!!

      Our guide Phurba Sherpa was excellent. Super knowledgeable and helpful at all times and always made sure we had a fantastic trip.

      Our porter, Ram Badhadur Magar was also a rockstar. He was super professional and always arrived before us every day. He was also super friendly and helpful too.

      Thanks to Phurba, Ram for always smiling and for a fantastic trip. Would highly recommend them to anyone interested in trekking in Nepal

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    • Kevin P

      3rd Apr 2024

      Everest base camp trek - Mar-Apr 2024

      My 60 year old pals set out in hope on this adventure. In late March. We had our guide Raj Kumar and two porterd Janak and Ramesh. All three were stars. We changed our schedule - no problem. I would not have made it without Raj. I cannot thank him enough. Janak often took my back pack on steep climbs where I was struggling. This is a truly majestic and spiritual trek and I would encourage using Escape Himalaya and request this team of guide and porters if you want to give yourself the best chance of finishing and making best use of your time.
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    FAQS

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    Q1. Is a visa required for entry into Nepal?

    Yes, the majority of travelers to Nepal will need a visa. You can acquire one upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or at land border crossings. Alternatively, you have the option to apply for a visa beforehand at a Nepalese embassy or consulate in your home country.

    Q2. Will there be someone to pick me up at the airport when I arrive?

    Yes, Escape Himalaya offers airport pickup services for our clients. We recognize the significance of a seamless arrival and strive to guarantee a trouble-free beginning to your journey. When you reserve a trek or tour with us, you can coordinate with our team to schedule a representative to greet you at the airport upon your arrival.

    Look for our staff member holding a signboard bearing your name or the company's name for easy recognition. Providing us with your flight details ahead of time, including your flight number and estimated arrival time, enables us to make suitable arrangements for your pickup.

    Q3. As a solo traveler, are you able to join a group for your journey?

    Certainly! As a solo traveler, you're welcome to join one of the groups organized by Escape Himalaya. We frequently arrange group treks and tours that cater to individuals traveling alone. Joining a group not only allows you to meet other travelers but also offers the opportunity to share experiences and potentially lower costs.

    When reaching out to Escape Himalaya, simply inform us that you're a solo traveler interested in joining a group. We'll then provide details about available group departures and assist you in selecting a trek or tour that aligns with your preferences and travel dates.

    Q4. What are the types of hotel you use in Kathmandu?

    Generally, we use the best available 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star category hotels for travelers' accommodation in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, travelers can upgrade or prolong accommodation with us as required.

    The costs to prolong or upgrade hotel accommodation in Kathmandu may vary based on preferred hotel rates.

    Q5. Would it be possible for me to upgrade my accommodation to a luxury hotel in Kathmandu?

    Certainly! You have the option to upgrade your accommodation to a luxury hotel in Kathmandu. If you wish to elevate your stay from the standard 3-star hotel provided by Escape Himalaya, simply let us know, and we can arrange the upgrade for you. However, please bear in mind that availability and pricing for luxury hotels may fluctuate based on the hotel and the timing of your visit.

    Q6. Which destinations are commonly favored by tourists visiting Nepal?

    Nepal boasts breathtaking natural landscapes and a profound cultural legacy. Among the sought-after tourist spots are Kathmandu (the capital), Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha), Bhaktapur, as well as the renowned trekking regions of Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Manaslu, and Upper Mustang.

    Q7. Do we need a visa before coming to Nepal?

    Yes, most travelers need a visa to enter Nepal. However, the process for obtaining a visa depends on your nationality. You can either obtain a visa from the diplomatic consulate office of Nepal in your respective country or apply for an “On Arrival” visa at the entry checkpoints of Nepal. Please click this link to get more information on ways to issue a tourist visa. Also please see the visa fee here below:

    On-Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points of Nepal:

    • 15 Days – 30 USD
    • 30 Days – 50 USD
    • 90 Days – 125 USD

    Indian nationals do not need to have a visa to enter Nepal however they need to bring an official document such as a Passport or Election card (issued by the Election Commission) that proves their identity.

    Q8. Which one is better: Group or Solo (private) trek?

    Escape Himalaya offers both group and solo trek to Everest Base Camp. However, to choose to join which tour style completely depends upon the traveler itself.

    If you are happy to meet people from other parts of the world and join in an experience of a lifetime with fellow travelers, then going for a group trek is also best.

    However, if you prefer freedom and flexibility, trekking solo (private) will give you the independence to set your own pace and choose your itinerary. You will have the flexibility to make spontaneous decisions. You will not be bound by a group schedule and choose to lead your journey as you wish and even modify the plan if needed.

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