Khopra Ridge Trek

Drive from Pokhara to Kimsee, and Trek to Ghandruk

Drive Distance: 56 km

Drive Duration: 2.5 hrs

Trek Distance: 3.7 km

Trek Duration: 2 hrs

• Leave the hotel early in the morning and drive in a private vehicle from Pokhara to Kimsee.

• Have lunch at Kimsee and start trekking to Ghandruk.

• Ascend the narrow trail through a Nepali village and catch the Modi Khola river to your left.

• Witness the beauty of Mt.Himchuli, Mt.Annapurna South, and Mt.Machapuchare and reach Ghandruk Village to stay overnight.

Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani

Trek Distance: 6.40 km

Trek Duration: 4.5 hrs

• Start trekking along the narrow path running through Ghandruk Village.

• After 5 minutes, proceed to Western ACA.

• Climb for 10 minutes on rock-cut steps.

• Reach the Lovely Viewpoint for the beautiful sight of Mt.Himchuli, Mt.Annapurna South, Mt.Ganga Purna, etc.

• Trek through dense Rhododendron trees, and witness the waterfall.

• Reach Bhaisi Kharka village and continue the forest trek further.

• After 2 hours of trekking, reach Tadapani to enjoy tea with lunch.

Trek from Tadapani to Dobato

Trek Distance: 6.2 km

Trek Duration: 6.5 hrs

• Start trekking through the rhododendron and bamboo forests.

• Descend down the forests of Oak for 30 minutes and climb up to Meshar lake.

• Trek for two hours to reach Isharu.

• Witness the beauty of Mt.Annapurna and Mt.Annapurna Fang for the next two hours.

• Reach Isharu and catch the sight of Mt.Ganesh Himal.

• Ascend the next hour to reach Dobato with a mix of ascents and descents.

Trek from Dobato to Chhiastibang via Muldai Top

Trek Distance: 9.2 km

Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

• Ascend for 30 minutes to reach the bifurcation of the trail into left and right.

• Take the left trail to reach Khopra Ridge.

• Views of Mt.Annapurna get replaced by the Dhaulagiri range to the left side.

• Reach Muldai Top and descend for two hours through the dense forests.

• Reach Chhisitibang Tea House inside the forest.

Trek from Chhiastibang to Khopra Ridge

Trek Distance: 3.5 km

Trek Duration: 3 hrs

• Start ascending from Chhiastibang to cross multiple small water bodies and waterfalls.

• Watch clouds in your closest proximity.

• Trek towards Khopra Ridge and witness the closer looks, Dhaulagiri Range.

• Catch the beautiful sight of Mt Annapurna South, Mt Annapurna I, Mt Annapurna Fang, Mt Nilgiri North, Mt Nilgiri South, Mt Tukuche, and the Dhaulagiri range from the tea house.

Trek from Khopra Ridge to Khayar Lake to Khopra Ridge

Trek Distance: 16 km

Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs

• Start the longest trek of the journey starting from Khopra Ridge with multiple climbs and descents for 2 hrs.

• Witness the world’s deepest valley Kaligandaki between Mt Nilgiri North, and Mt Tukuche.

• The trail becomes a barren cold Himalayan desert that leads to Khayar Ghat.

• Halt at the Dhaba near Khayar Ghat for eating.

• Take a 1.5 hr trek to Khayar lake and witness its holy charm with the symbols of worship, bells, and flags.

• Descend the same trail to reach Khopra Ridge.

Trek from Khopra Ridge to Paudwar via Gorge Point

Trek Distance: 8.5 km

Trek Duration: 6.5 hrs

• Descend the trail to reach Paudwar with an altitude loss of 5,414 ft.

Trek from Paudwar to Tatopani and drive from Tatopani to Pokhara

Trek Distance: 4.7 km

Trek Duration: 3 hrs

Distance: 110 km

Drive Duration: 5 hrs

• On the last day of the trek Tatopani through Mansarovar Lake.

• Descent easily through the forests for 2 hrs.

• Walk around the water stream and reach Tatopani.

• Take a bus or private car drive to reach Pokhara as the trek officially ends here.

• You can take an alternate trekking route through Ulleri. From Pokhara, drive through the scenic hills and reach Nayapool in 2 hours.

• Trek to Ulleri: Start trekking from this place to reach the Tikhedhunga River. After spending some time near the river, ascend for 3 hours to reach Ulleri and stay in the tents for the night.

• Ulleri to Ghorepani: Start climbing the stairs from Ulleri to reach Banthanti. Enter the forest to reach Nangethanti's lunch place amidst the forests. A one-hour walk takes you to Ghorepani for majestic mountain views.

• The rest of the journey is similar as you trek to Dobato, Khopra Ridge, Khayar Lake, etc to reach Pokhara to reach again.

• Khopra Ridge is an 8-day trek but you should be sure to train yourself prior to being able to cover 5 kilometers in 32 minutes. Moreover, it is advisable to visit a doctor before the Khopra Ridge trek to access your fitness level and other mandatory checkups.

• Keep cash with you as there is no ATM or UPI facility in the tea stops and mountain villages.

• Carry medicines and first aid kits with you to beat altitude sickness.

• Make sure to carry an extra layer of thermal clothes as high altitudes witness cold temperatures.

• Refrain from climbing too quickly as it may tire you for further trekking or could lead to an unfortunate event.

• Get a good night's sleep of 7-9 hours on all the trekking days as moving restlessly would make you uncomfortable.

• Don’t trek during the night as forests could be tricky and dangerous.

• Follow the advice of the trek leader for an easy and comfortable experience.