The Khopra Danda Trek, combined with Mohare Hill, takes you into a remote part of the Annapurna region, showcasing unspoiled natural beauty, panoramic mountain views, and a deep immersion into the rich Gurung culture.
This moderately challenging trek begins with a visit to Nangi Village (2,260 m), nestled between Beni and Poon Hill. Nangi is gaining recognition as a sustainable, eco-friendly village, offering locals vocational courses in sustainable agriculture and even running a small cottage industry producing handmade paper. From here, the trail leads to Khopra Village (3,660 m), located just north of Ghorepani. This remote village provides some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, with Dhaulagiri stretching over 120 km.
Trek highlights include spectacular views of some of Nepal’s iconic peaks: Annapurna I (8,091 m, 10th highest in the world), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Machapuchare (6,997 m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Lamjung Himal (6,987 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Tilicho (7,134 m), and Gangapurna (7,455 m).
Trip Info
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Hotel/Tea houses.
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Autumn/Spring
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4650m
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Fly/Car/Jeep/ Bus
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5/6 hours
Overview
The Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trek usually begins with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Birethanti, from where your trekking adventure starts via Tikhedhunga to Ulleri. From Ulleri, you continue to Ghorepani, passing through charming villages along the way, where you can interact with locals and experience their unique culture and lifestyle.
The trek offers stunning views of iconic peaks such as Annapurna, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli. After reaching Ghorepani, you can continue early the next morning to Poon Hill to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the snow-capped Himalayas. From Poon Hill, you will be treated to spectacular vistas of glaciers and a wide range of mountains, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, and Machhapuchhare, all visible in magnificent detail.
Trip Highlights
- Bird’s eye views of Pokhara valley and Phewa lake.
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu valley to Pokhara Valley.
- Bird’s eye views of Pokhara valley and Phewa lake.
- Experience unique cultural and traditional villages of Gurung and Magar tribes.
- Enchanting forest of rhododendrons, oaks, and pines.
- Extravagant sunrise and sunset views from PoonHill, Khopra Ridge.
- Panoramic views of Annapurna ( I, II, III, and South), Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Himchuli, and Nilgiris.
- Get relaxed on hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
- Holy and Religious Khayer Lake.
- Awe-inspiring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri mountain.
