The Khopra Ridge trek which is a newly opened route in the Annapurna region is now gaining popularity as it provides equally beautiful views of the Himalayas. The off the beaten trail trek take us to an amazing journey to view beautiful sights of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III and Annapurna south, Huichuli, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal and Nilgiri views. Besides the wonderful Himalayan views, this trek route takes us to beautiful ethnic villages, sights of wildlife, beautiful landscapes, alpine forest and lush vegetations. During the trek we will also visit the Kaire Lake which is one of the highlights of the trek.
The trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then again a short drive to Nayapul which is the starting point of this trek. This trek is a classic trek as it consists of all the elements such as beautiful Himalayan views, beautiful forests, tradition and life style of the local people and all together an amazing sceneries.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport, you will be met with our representative and warm welcome. We will then drive to your hotel and check in. You are free for the day. In the evening we will greet you with welcome dinner.
Dinner included
Today you will take a half day guided Kathmandu sightseeing of World Heritage site. You will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa. After the sightseeing, we will be doing the necessary preparation for the trip. You may wish to buy some trekking geas such as t shirts, jackets, trekking bags, walking sticks etc which are found everywhere near your hotel.
Breakfast included
Today we will drive to Pokhara valley which is also known as the “Dreamland of Nepal” due its beautiful landscape, lakes and amazing mountain views. After arriving in Pokhara, check in to the hotel. In the evening you will have free time to explore the lake side area.
Breakfast included
Today morning we will drive to Nayapul which is around 1.5 hours from Pokhara. On reaching Naya Pul, we will commence our trek towards Ghandruk. Our trek starts by following a trail alongside the Modi Khola (River). Trekking along the green vegetations and beautiful village sights we will reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk is beautiful village in the hills of Annapurna region which is inhabited by the Gurung People. We can see many traditional village styled houses there. The place commands beautiful views of Himalayas and beautiful villages.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today we will start our trek to Tadpani leaving the terraced hills and village of Ghandruk and trek through forests of rhododendrons and oaks. The route is quite and there are not much houses in the trail. As we trek through the trail we will have beautiful sights of Machhepuchhre, Annapurna II, III, IV, Annapurna south and Lamjung Himal along the way before reaching Tadapani
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today we will walk through the forests of rhododendrons. We will trek through the off beaten path which goes through a more remote area of the Annapurna region. The route is often used by villagers around the area to graze their cattle to higher land during summer. The trail then ascends through the tree line and continues to a ridge to Deurali which is a small pass. Trekking further up we will reach Bayeli Kharka which offers majestic vies of Dhaulagiri.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today we will trek and reach pasturelands where we can see animals grazing gin the grasslands. During the trek we can even spot Danfe Pheasant which is the National Bird of Nepal along with Himalayan Thar above the grassy ridge high above the trail. We will trek further to reach our destination for today.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today we will descend through the forests to reach the pastures of Chistibong. From here we will trek around 3 hours to ascend above the timber lines to reach the ridge of Khopra. ON reaching the top of Khopra ridge we will see amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Damphus peak, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I and Annapurna South.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today is a rest day at Khopra Ride. You can trek to visit Kaira lake which is beautiful and looks like a Sapphire but reaching there can take long hours of steep trek. So if you do not want to trek long, you can explore around the Khopra area.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today we will descend to a small and beautiful village of Swanta. Along the way you can enjoy the picturesque views of Mount Dhaulagiri. Once you arrive at Swanata village, you have time to explore the village.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
After breakfast, we will start trekking to Ulleri. We will notice many trekkers on the way today as we will be leaving the quieter trails of Khopra Ridge and join the main trails of the popular Ghorepani trekking route. After crossing Ghorepani we pass through some rhododendron forests to reach Ulleri.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
As we are coming to an end of a beautiful trekking trip, today we will walk back to Nayapul where we first started our trek. It will take around 5 hours to reach Nayapul. There our vehicle will be waiting for us to drive us back to Pokhara which will take around 2 hours. On reaching Pokhara, check in to your hotel and free time to explore Lake side area on your own.
Breakfast & Lunch included
After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu enjoying the beautiful sceneries and crossing many hills and rivers. After reaching Kathmandu check in to your hotel and you have short time to refresh. In the evening we will proceed for farewell dinner with cultural show in a traditional Nepalese restaurants hosted by our company to celebrate the successful completion of your trek.
Breakfast & Dinner included
Today we will drive you to the airport and bid you farewell and thank you for your visit.
Breakfast included
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The Annapurna Circuit, the most popular trek in Nepal, is stunningly varied. Along the way, you'll be met with plunging valleys, deep gorges, rivers, lakes, glaciers and snow-topped peaks, as well as Gurung, Manangi and Thakali villages. It is ideal for those seeking diverse scenery.
| No. of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1650 |
| 2-2 | 1250 |
| 3-6 | 1160 |
| 7-12 | 1100 |
Trip Duration : 14 Days 
Trip Grade : Moderate
Accommodation : 3 star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara.and Tea House during trek.
Max. Altitude : 3660m/12007ft
Best Season : March, April, May, September, October, November, December
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