Khopra Ridge Trek

Khopra Ridge Trek a classic journey into pure mountain wilderness, where route takes you from main popular path to off the beaten tracks.

Khopra Ridge Trek, a beautiful country walk of a week and little more where you can enjoy fabulous scenic views of high Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Himalaya.

An adventure into remote and isolated country seldom visited by trekkers, where you will encounter only few travelers after leaving from main popular trails as our route takes you into hidden areas of Annapurna.

Khopra Ridge Trek starts and ends at scenic and picturesque Pokhara a leading and renowned touristic destination of Nepal, and in whole Himalaya region, a beautiful city with grand views of Annapurna peaks that reflects on its serene lakes.

Adventure takes you to short drive on the outskirt of Pokhara valley where walk begins heading towards high green hills visiting nice farm villages and then enter into lovely rhododendron forest to reach Ghorepani village.

Ghorepani located on a hill top on route to scenic Poon Hill and towards Khopra Ridge our next main destination, a lovely village situated in the midst of lovely rhododendron tree lines facing grand views of Dhaulagiri mountain range.

Next early morning short hike to scenic Poon Hill a high scenic spot where you can catch breathtaking views of sunrise over range of peaks that extends from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna towards Manaslu in the east with majestic Machhapuchare Himal / Fish Tail.

Enjoying stunning sunrise and panorama of mountain range where our walk takes you towards our main destination to Khopra Ridge, as adventure heads down and ups on leaving behind main trekking path for sheer mountain wilderness.

As trek progress within tranquil surroundings of tall rhododendron and pine tree line and soon climb takes you on top at Khopra Ridge where tree lines and green vegetation fades for short alpine bush and shrubs.

Khopra Ridge situated on a high hill with close views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri in the west with Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang in the north with Annapurna South towards east.

At Khopra Ridge enjoy free day for interesting day hike to Khair, a place with small glacial lake in the midst of high peaks, regarded as holy lake where once a year festival takes place where hundreds of pilgrims visits for a holy dip and bathe in the sacred pond.

Enjoying marvelous moments with scenic beautiful surrounding at Khopra Ridge journey takes you back to Pokhara using an alternative route with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya all along the walks.

On return journey walk back into lovely forest then reach at main trekking trail towards large Ghandruk village inhabited by Gurung people the indigenous mountain tribe of Annapurna Himalaya region.

From Ghandruk with last overnight on high hills of Annapurna where walk ends taking a short exciting drive to beautiful and scenic Pokhara after a most exciting adventure and memorable experience on Khopra Ridge Trek.

Best Seasons for Khopra Ridge Trek:

Khopra Ridge Trek where one can enjoy the adventure nearly all months of the year except monsoon times of wet and rainy season, from June to August, best time from March to May with September till early December months during spring and autumn / fall with pre-winter seasons.

March to May spring times when wild flowers are in full bloom especially the rhododendron flowers of various species from tall trees to bush.

Most days are clear with enough sunlight hour’s cold in the morning and night time as well in shade, can be cloudy by late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes.

September to December during autumn / fall and pre-winter times when days are clear for views and walks but short sunlight hours, freezing cold morning and night time can get snow sometimes.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,320 m staff transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara 860 m transfer to hotel -06 hrs on 220 kms distance with options 30 mins by air.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and further to Bhirethati 1,100 m and walk to Tirkhedhunga village 1,445m- 04 hours walks and 2 hour drive.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Sauta 2,210 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Chistibung 3, 130 m- 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Khopra Ridge 3,870 m -04 hrs.
Day 08: Free day at Khopra Ridge for optional hike to Khair Lake at 4,620 m.
Day 09: Trek to Dobato 3,420 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk 1,930 m via Tadapani – 06 hrs.
Day 11: Short walk and drive to Pokhara and transfer to hotel – 05 hrs.
Day 12: Fly or drive to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.
Day 13: International departure for home ward bound.