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Khopra Ridge Trek Via Ghorepani In Nepal
If you like walking and watching mountains, this trek might be just right for you. You will pass forests, small villages, and quiet trails. There’s a beautiful sunrise at Poon Hill and a peaceful lake near the top. The walking is a bit hard for beginners, but the scene just makes it worth it.
per person
USD 1,090
Duration
12 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Requires some level of experience in trekking with basic physical ability.
Best Season
March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- January- Feb- June- July
Max. elevation
4,700m/ 15,416 Ft.
Trip Code
CT-10033
Destination
Nepal
Region
Annapurna Region Treks
Activity
Trekking
Start / End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
Guest House | Hotel
Transportation
Tourist Bus | Domestic Flight | Private Vehicle
Route
March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- January- Feb- June- July
Trip Highlights
- The Beauty of Lakeside, Pokhara
- Beautiful drive from Pokhara to Hille
- Ghorepani village
- Poonhill hike and soul captivating sunrise view of the mountains
- Khopra Ridge and Kaire Lake
Khopra Ridge Trek Via Ghorepani In Nepal Overview
The Khopra Trek is a fairly new rural trek in Nepal which is located in the Annapurna region. It is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Nepal containing all the essential elements of the classic trekking experience of Nepal such as rich cultural villages, flora and fauna, wide views of the Himalayan ranges of Annapurna region, beautiful landscapes filled with verdant vegetation and alpine forests. The Khopra Ridge trek in Nepal also offers remarkable views of the Mountain peaks of Nepal like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Annapurna First (8,091m), Fishtail Mountain (6,997m), Mardi Himal (5,553m), and Mt. Manaslu ( 8,156m). Spreading down from the Annapurna South towards the world's deepest gorge, the Khopra Ridge trek offers a splendid balcony to behold the Himalayas. Another major attraction during this trek in Annapurna region is the Kaire Lake which requires a little bit of hike from the Khopra Danda.
The Khopra Ridge trek with the Ghorepani route also welcomes its travelers with the warm hospitality of the Gurung community. This culturally rich tribe of people is the major occupant of this part of the Annapurna region. The topography of this region is like a beautiful portrait of a majestic Himalayan tapestry as a background. The Khopra Ridge trek can be done by anyone having enthusiasm for trekking as the trails are relatively easy to moderate. The Khopra Ridge trek makes for a memorable trekking experience in Nepal.
It is also one of the best value-for-money treks in Nepal when it comes to the cost of the Khopra Ridge trek with Ghorepani. Spring is the best time to make this trip as you'll be passing through lush green dense Rhododendron forest. The scenery is really astonishing and you'll regret it if you forget your camera.
Khopra Ridge Trek Via Ghorepani In Nepal Itinerary
Arrival In Kathmandu
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
A company representative from CoreTreks will come to pick you up at the airport. After that, we’ll be taking you to your hotel. After taking some rest we’ll meet you at our office or at your hotel and have a short briefing session regarding our travel. Feel free to ask any questions you might have regarding the trek. If you want to explore the city we might as well walk around the street of Thamel and it’s even possible to do some last-minute shopping. There are no further activities for the day so you might as well check into the hotel.
Hotel
Kathmandu To Pokhara
Flight Hours
25 min
Drive Hours
7 hours
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
Breakfast
Hotel
Pokhara To Hille To Ulleri
Trek Distance
2-3 hour
Trek Duration
2-3 hours
Drive Hours
3 hours
Highest Altitude
2,020 m
Our trekking journey begins on this day as we head towards Hille upon having our breakfast in Pokhara. A drive of about 3 hours will take us to Hille from where we start our trekking journey. We climb through the trails as we move forward towards the village of Ulleri. Some small waterfalls can be sighted along the way.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Ulleri To Ghorepani
Trek Distance
7- 9 km
Trek Duration
4-5 hours
Highest Altitude
2,860 m
We make our journey towards the dense village of Ghorepani on this day. The trail is mostly uphill but it isn’t very hard either. Our trail is filled with verdant forests and some small waterfalls and streams give us company along the way. We then make our way towards the stone-paved roads to reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a beautiful village with Himalayan ranges surrounding it which is an amazing view to behold. We’ll call it a day upon reaching Ghorepani and rest early as we’ll be waking up pretty early the next morning.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Ghorepani To Swanta Village (With A Short Hike To Poonhill)
Trek Distance
9-11 km
Trek Duration
5-6 hours
Highest Altitude
3,210 m
We’ll be waking up at dawn as we make our way up to the Poonhill Hill station to enjoy a great panoramic sunrise view of the Annapurna Mountain range. The view is truly spectacular as the sun kisses the snow-capped mountains and the mountain changes its color from white to gold. After spending some time here, we head back to Ghorepani. After having breakfast, we make our way towards the Swanta Village. The walk on this day extends up to 6-7 hours as we finally come to our destination for the day, the Swanta village.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Swanta Village To Khopra Danda
Trek Distance
9-12 km
Trek Duration
5-7 hours
Highest Altitude
3,660 m
The walk is long on this day. We’ll be walking the trail with the views of the Annapurna Range alongside with along with lovely terraced fields and traditional houses made of stones and mud. After a long trek, we’ll reach to the Swanta Village where we’ll be resting for the night. Once you reach there, the Mountain peaks are gorgeously revealed.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Exploring The Sacred Kaire Lake And Annapurna South Glacier
Trek Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
4,700 m
We’ll be visiting the Kaire Lake today from where the views of the Mountain Fang and other surrounding peaks can be seen in their natural beauty. The walk upto Kaire Lake is loand and often takes several hours going back and forth from the village. If you do not feel like making a long journey on this day, you can even opt for a half a day of walk.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Khopra Danda To Bayuli
Trek Distance
8-10 km
Trek Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
3,432 m
We start descending back as we begin our return journey to Pokhara. We’ll be encountering more trekkers with contrast to the quiet and isolated trekking trail to the Khopra Ridge. We’ll descend through verdant forest of rhododendron, alpine and bamboo finally reaching to Bayuli. This will be the stop for the day.
We follow the main trekking trail of the Ghorepani-Annapurna Base Camp circuit and make our way towards the Tadapani village. During this trek, we can encounter many villages. The trek is fairly easy and upon reaching Tadapani we’ll call it a day and rest for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Bayuli To Tadapan
Trek Distance
8-10 km
Trek Duration
4 hours
Highest Altitude
2,520 m
We follow the main trekking trail of the Ghorepani-Annapurna Base Camp circuit and make our way towards the Tadapani village. During this trek, we can encounter many villages. The trek is fairly easy and upon reaching Tadapani we’ll call it a day and rest for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Tadapani To Gandruk To Pokhara
Trek Distance
6-7 km
Trek Duration
3-4 hours
Drive Hours
2 hours
Highest Altitude
2,630 m
This will be the final day of our trekking. We trek towards the culturally rich and beautiful village of Ghandruk after having our breakfast at Tadapani. We’ll reach to Ghandruk sometime during the afternoon where we’ll also be stopping for lunch. The village is a beautiful place to be with the splendid views of the mountains and warm hospitality from the village people. You can see the traditional stone houses in this village. After that, a vehicle will come to pick us up which will take us to Pokhara. We’ll enjoy our evening at the lakeside and savor the beauty of this place for one last time
Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel
Pokhara To Kathmandu
Flight Hours
25 min
Drive Hours
7 hours
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
We’ll return to Kathmandu via the mode of transportation of your choice (i.e. by air flight or by drive). We’ll drive back to Kathmandu and back to your hotel. After resting for a bit, we’ll be organizing a dinner party for our fellow guests where you’ll be taken to a traditional Nepalese cuisine restaurant.
Breakfast & Farewell dinner
Hotel
Departure
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
Our travel journey has now come to an end as we say our goodbyes and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 2 hours prior to your flight time. We’ll come to pick you up at your hotel and a representative will drive alongside you up to the departure gate at the airport.
Breakfast
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Temperature by Month at Khopra Ridge
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers by Private Vehicles.
- Standard twin- sharing accommodation in a three star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara, breakfast included. (4 Nights).
- Twin sharing accommodation during trek. (7 Nights).
- Kathmandu – Pokhara– Kathmandu by Luxury tourist bus (If you want both ways private vehicle also available on additional cost).
- Pokhara to Hile (Trekking start Point) & Siwai to Pokhara by private vehicle.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System & Annapurna Conservation area permit (Please bring 2 passport size photos).
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
- Personal care & attention.
- Local and government taxes.
Complimentary Services
Available after Complete Booking
- Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after completion of the trip).
- Core Trek duffle bag, T-shirt, and a trekking map.
- A self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications.
- Company branded water bottle with purification tablets
- Warm woollen hat
- Solar panel for battery charging in the mountain
- Oximeter
Trip Excludes
- All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tipping to crew.
- Personal mountaineering gears
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
- Do not mention the services apart from the services mentioned in “Cost Included services”
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Khopra Ridge Trek Via Ghorepani In Nepal Additional Information
Equipment And Gears
To prepare for your trek in Nepal, it’s essential to consider both the specific route and the time of year. Here is a Nepal trekking packing list to help you pack wisely. Here’s our Nepal Trekking packing list.
Travellers Reviews
57 Reviews in TripAdvisor
Advisor linkBeautiful Hills And Mesmerizing Mountains
They say hard roads lead to the best places, and Nepal really showed us that. The trek to Khopra Ridge was rough at times, but the views from the top were worth every step.
I’ve been traveling for almost ten years, but Nepal’s nature and warm people inspired me like never before. Everyone treated us like family.
Thanks to CoreTreks for planning everything so well and helping us all the way. The guides made the journey a lot easier. I truly recommend CoreTreks if you want a peaceful escape.
Jasmine
Feeling Really Inspired
I’m really happy we completed the Khopra Ridge Trek through Ghorepani in Nepal. Everything about Nepal touched me deeply the people, the places, and their way of life.
It’s eye-opening to see how people live and work in such different ways on the same planet. This journey truly inspired me, and I hope to support the country however I can in the future.
A big thank you to CoreTreks and their guide team for making this trip happen. They were professional and always willing to go the extra step for our comfort. If you're thinking of an adventure or just a peaceful break, I recommend CoreTreks.
John
Australia
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