Itinerary of Khopra trek.
Day 1 Pokhara to Tadapani(2,650m) : 4 hours trek .
Pickup from Pokhara international airport, 2 hrs drive to Ghandruk and we will be transferred by road (private Jeep) to the starting point of the trek at Ghandruk. Where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will start the climb to Tadapani. .From here the trail climbs more steeply up stone steps through settlements Komrong dada where one can see beautiful scenery and village life also. After the small village of Komrong dada, there are no villages on today’s route because we will enter the forests. From Komrong dada also, We can see fine views of Annapurna III (7555m) , Annapurna South (7237m), Machapuchare (6993m) along the way. Your lodge at Tadapani is the perfect setting for sunset and sunrise views. Stay overnight at Tadapani.
Day 2 Tadapani to Dobato (3,426m): 5-6 hrs::
We will leave the main trail that leads to Ghorepani today and follows a rarely used trail – initially through thick rhododendron forest – that leads to local water buffalo pastures. The climb is gradual and soon you will emerge above the tree line to superb views of the Annapurna range. You will take lunch by a small stream and then continue to climb gradually though open countryside to reach a small pass, where the trail ascends through rhododendron to an open clearing known as Dobato and the lodge. From the lodge, there are great views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Stay overnight at Dobato.
Day 3 Dobato to Khopra Ridge (3,660m)7-8 hrs:
Early in the morning 30 minutes’ walk to Mudai view point (3637m) before breakfast to see all of the panoramic Dhaulagiri ,Annapurna and Manasulu mountain range and after pictures, down to the guest house and trek to Khopra Dada. This morning you will descend through open ground and forest to reach the pastures of Lower Chistibung. After that we will continue to walk through the forest, ascending gradually and passing through several buffalo grazing pastures to reach a clearing and temporary herder’s settlement at Upper Chistibung , where you will have lunch. After lunch, to reach the ridge at Khopra, you will embark on a steady climb that carries you above the tree line. This area is noted for wildlife, so you should keep your eyes open for Himalayan thar and Danfe (Himalayan Munal). The best way to tackle the climb is to ascend steadily, take your time, and rest as often as you wish. You will be greeted by more awe-inspiring views. This extraordinary panorama includes Annapurna South, towering directly above you at only six kilometers away, with Annapurna Fang and Nilgiri prominent to the north. Across the depths of the Kali Gandaki Valley, the Dhaulagiri Himal dominates the entire western skyline. Stay overnight at Khopra Dada.
Day 4 Explore Day | Day Hike to Khayer Lake(4,700m/ 15,420 ft): 7-8 hrs::
It is a very good idea to stay here for at least two days; you can take a beautiful day’s hiking trip to Khayer Lake at 4,700m/15,420ft. This, however, is not recommended for every trekker, because it is a very long way to trek to the lake and come back the same way to Khopra. It takes a minimum of 7 to 8 hours as a round trip but once you make your way up there, you won’t regret your walk because of the eye-dazzling sceneries of Mountain Ranges including Annapurna South and other surrounding peaks. And it is also a good idea to go as far as Thanti (around 4,200m high) and come back. At Thanti, there are some shelters for yak herders and shepherds to stay in during the monsoon. The views of nature’s beauty are mesmerizing here. Stay overnight in Khopra Ridge.
Day 5 Khopra Dada to Ghorepani (2,840 m/9,318 ft): 8 hrs
From Kopra Dada, you will descend off the hillside and continue steeply downhill. We will retrace the route back to Chistibung. We will then head to the village of Swanta where we will have lunch. From Swanta, we will descend through the village fields to a small river. From here you will cross the suspension bridge and head upwards to the village of Chitre, where you’ll join the main trekking trail of Annapurna circuit trek. There is a further ascent to reach the village of Ghorepani where you will be met with great views of the Dhaulagiri massif and a well-earned rest. Stay overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 6 Ghorepani to Hile 6-7 hrs:
Early in the morning walk to Poonhill ( It offers a spectacular 360-degree mountain view through the Dhaulagiri range (8167m) high, Annapurna range (8091m), Manasulu Himal (8163m) vistas of deep magical landscapes, and magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the mountain) and pictures for all of panoramic mountain views and back to Ghorepani. Have breakfast and continue to Hile. From Ghorepani, We will start your walk passing through the beautiful rhododendron forest. You will arrive at Ulleri with plenty of time to explore this picturesque village. From Ulleri there is a very steep descent of 500 meters on a stone staircase to the Bhurungdi Khola River where you will cross a small suspension bridge to reach the village of Hile where we will have lunch. After lunch, drive to Pokhara by Jeep.Stay overnight at Pokhara.
