Stunning Mountain Views: The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri mountain ranges.
Off-the-Beaten-Path: The trek takes you through less-visited trails and offers a unique opportunity to explore remote villages and witness their traditional way of life.
Khopra Ridge: The trek takes you to the scenic Khopra Ridge, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Community-Based Homestays: The trek offers an opportunity to stay in community-based homestays and experience the warmth and hospitality of the locals.
Diverse Flora and Fauna: The trek passes through diverse landscapes and habitats, providing a chance to spot various flora and fauna, including the rare Himalayan monal.
Trip Overview
Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trekking leads you to a complete wilderness adventure into remote and hidden corners of Annapurna Himalaya, which means away from main trekking trails and villages into perfect isolation of mountain views and a serene environment.
The Khopra Ridge Trekking is probably one of the best scenic destinations within Annapurna and around the Himalayas, where you will enjoy walking into tranquil surroundings in the harmony of the super panorama of the world’s highest mountain range with 7th high Dhaulagiri, 8,167 m and Annapurna 8,091 m high.
But the first part of the walk leads you on the prominent and famous trekking to beautiful areas at Ghorepani village. Ghorepani is inhabited mostly by Poon-Magar tribes, located amid lovely rhododendron woodland. In spring, the place will be boomed by wildflowers, especially Rhododendron. (National flower of the country.)
At Ghorepani, with scenic views of the Dhaulagiri range, a morning hike takes you to top Poon Hill at above 3,210 m high. Poonhill will provide striking sunrise views over the chain of Himalayan peaks that cover Nepal North Mid-West to Mid-East and as far as the Far Western Himalaya range.
After a glorious moment with views, the walk continues on, leaving the main trekking route. So we will be heading towards the complete wilderness past a few farm villages to reach our high destination at Khopra Ridgetop. This top is facing a mind-blowing panorama of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of mountains. Moreover, a day is arranged for relaxation or an exciting hike to the holy lake of Khair for more views of this scenic area.
With a great mesmerizing time around the high Khopra ridge, our journey heads back to Pokhara. Through an alternative route, walk into dense alpine woodland to reach the main trekking trails. That leads to large nice villages at Ghandruk, home to the Gurung people, the prominent tribe of Annapurna Himalaya.
From Ghandruk, downhill to the road, head for an exciting drive reaching at a beautiful city in Pokhara. Enjoy calm Phewa Lake, where our wonderful adventure Annapurna Khopra Ridge Trekking completes.
Three night’s tourist standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Two night tourist standard hotel in Pokhara. (One night before trek and one night after)
Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
Trekking lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.
All necessary paper works Annapurna Conservation Area Project Entry permit and Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
All ground transports during trek.
A professional city tour guide during for Kathmandu Tour.
A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking, Government License holder guide. All his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance are included.
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket and Duffel bag. (if you don’t have your own, need to return after trip completed).
Eco Holidays Nepal T-shirt and cap.
Government taxes and official expenses.
Khopra ridge trek map.
Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily. (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms.) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
Assistant guide group size above 8 + person.
Farewell dinner.
What's Excluded in Khopra Ridge Trekking
Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Lunch and Dinner).
Strong Porter if needed($180)
Your Personal Expenses.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek.
All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected)
Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees ($25 USD per person).
Extra night hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Price & Availability
Group Discount Available
1 Person
US$ 765
2 - 5 Person
US$ 715
6 - 10 Person
US$ 685
Itinerary of Khopra Ridge Trekking - 13 days
Day 01
Reach Kathmandu via various international airline and transfer to hotel.
On arrival, get received by our staff and guide and transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms, get refreshed from jet-leg. Then join in with other members of the Khopra Ridge trek Trek.
Our guide/leader will brief us with information about the hotels-including detail of trekking regarding the local lodge, walks, views, history, and culture. Simultaneously, with a few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us have enjoyable times.
The evening includes a nice dinner(which includes traditional Nepali cuisine) in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs. Remember the next day morning, we will have a Kathmandu tour.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:20 minutes
Day 02
In Kathmandu with optional sightseeing tour and preparation for the trek.
A free day is arranged to get closer to Kathmandu life. In the morning, an optional sightseeing tour takes you to places of great interest. So, explore Kathmandu's world heritage sites for a few hours and back to the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure and free do individual activities. And then get ready with packing for the next early morning drive to Pokhara, where our walk begins towards Khopra Ridge Trekking.
Max. Elevation:1400
Day 03
Drive / Fly to Pokhara
The morning starts with driving on a tourist coach or smaller vehicle depending upon group size. Thus this journey takes you away from Kathmandu valley. Gradually head into low warmer areas with views of snow-capped mountains. As drive continues passing farm villages and town then head in Nepal Mid-West to reach at scenic Pokharacity.
At Pokhara, transfer to nice hotels by the serene lake Phewa. Also, get views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range with towering peaks of Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’.
(Options by air 30 minutes of scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
Max. Elevation:822
Duration:6 to 8 hours
Distance:200km
Day 04
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhe Dhunga
After pleasant overnight stay in Pokhara, take breakfast in morning and drive beyond Pokhara valley to start our trek.
Afterwards, drive leads along with grand views of Annapurna past farm villages and towns. And then by bank of Modi River to reach at Bhirethati, a charming village around Annapurna region.
From here walk within farm village with slow uphill to reach at Hille and at Tikhe Dhunga for overnight halt. Over-there you will get views of beautiful waterfalls near the lodge.
Max. Elevation:1540
Duration:1.5 to 2 hours(drive) and 4 to 5 hours(trek)
Distance:44km(drive) and 9.2km(trek)
Day 05
Trek to Ghorepani
Morning from Tirkhedhunga starts with steep climb on stone paved steps to reach Ulleri village. Next, on gradual winding trail to Ghorepani, walk leads within serene and lovely alpine woodland of rhododendron and pine trees.
After a great walk in the shade of woodland then reach at Ghorepani village. So, next early morning hike takes you to Poon Hill for sunrise and panorama of mountains.
Ghorepani is inhabited by Poon people of Magar tribe, an ethnic hill tribe of Nepal. Moreover, they are famous as Gorkha soldiers in UK-India and other foreign countries. This village with many good lodges offers marvelous views of Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s and Annapurna Himalayan mountains.
Max. Elevation:2874
Duration:5 hours
Distance:12.9km
Day 06
Hike to Poon Hill and walk to Swanta
Starting early morning before sunrise, hike up for an hour to the top of Poon Hill, situated above 3,210 m. From Poon Hill catch stunning sunrise over a panorama of mountains. These include Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar) Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish.
Moreover, the view also entails Mt. Manaslu with Lamjung extending towards Ganesh Himal due east horizon. After a marvelous photo session, head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. And carry on trekking uphill into beautiful woods of rhododendron trees with views of mountains.
Then descend to Chitre village and with a short down and up reach Swanta farm village. Here you will see grand views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. At Swanta, stop for an overnight stay and explore the Magar tribe village of great interesting traditional farm life.
Max. Elevation:2214
Duration:5 hours
Distance:8km
Day 07
Khopra Ridge
On leaving Swanta village, walk on nice pleasant trail, where heights gains to reach a small farm settlement at Chistibung. This place is enclosed within alpine woodland of tall rhododendron-oaks and pines trees.
After a short break then leave tree lines behind and climbs towards a high ridge at Khopra for overnight stops. Khopra ridge faces incredible panorama of Dhaulagiri range of peaks with Tukuche, Nilgiri’s, Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang) with Annapurna South. It also includes views of scenic landscapes from Khopra ridge top.
Max. Elevation:3660
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Distance:9.6km
Day 08
At Khopra rest day with optional hike to Khayer Lake
A free day is arranged at Khopra to marvel its wonderful scenery with views high snow-clad peaks. So, you will have options for hike to holy lake of Khair Lake with is at 4,620 m high.
In this holy place religious festival is held once a year in the month of August. Villagers from surrounding area visits here to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and bathe in icy waters. Also they sacrifices sheep and goats to mountain spirits.
After time at holy Khair Lake return on same route back at Khopra ridge for last overnight stay.
Max. Elevation:4665
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Distance:11km
Day 09
Dobato
After a wonderful time at Khopra Ridge, morning walk leads to east passing grazing lands back into rhododendron forest. Thus to reach overnight stop at Dobato, a small grassy field within isolated area.And a summer pasture and grazing land for local herders offering super views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare.
Max. Elevation:3420
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Distance:10.8km
Day 10
Ghandruk via Tadapani
From this remote areas of Annapurna, walk leads on downhill path to reach the main trails at Tadapani. And walk on gradual path within dense cool forest.Then descend towards farm areas and well tended terrace fields above Ghandruk village with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya range.
Ghandruk is an interesting large Gurung village with many lodges facing views of peaks and beautiful landscapes. Here explore around this impressive village of Gurung, the hill tribes of Annapurna Himalaya. And then stay at night in Ghandruk.
Max. Elevation:2012
Duration:6 hours
Distance:12km
Day 11
Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Our last day from Ghandruk leads you back at scenic Pokhara. Thus morning walk leads to a long descend past Kimche farm village to reach base of a hill around warmer low farm areas.
Finally, walk leads to descend to reach Modi River past nice Bhirethati village. Then head towards Nayapul for exciting few hour drive to Pokhara by its serene Phewa Lake.
Max. Elevation:822
Duration:4 to 5 hours(trek) and1.5 to 2 hours(drive)
Distance:8.6km(trek) and 44km(drive)
Day 12
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Depending upon size of the group, travel on Tourist Coach or in private car to reach back at Kathmandu. If you get time in the afternoon and if interested engage in personal activities and shopping.
(Options to choose by air from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu 30 mins flight. Panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes. Then from Kathmandu airport transfer back to your hotels.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:6 to 8 hours
Distance:200km(drive)
Day 13
Depart Kathmandu for international departure homeward bound.
Finally all good things must come to an end with grand memories and exciting experience on Annapurna-Khopra ridge trekking. With final day in Nepal, our staff and guide will transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:20 minutes
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.
Why is Acclimatization necessary?
Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.
What are the accommodation facilities on the trek?
Trekking routes throughout Nepal are supported by a wide network of teahouses and lodges that offer accommodation to trekkers. These establishments typically provide basic but comfortable rooms, usually with twin beds and shared bathroom facilities. In addition to lodging, many teahouses also offer meals and a communal dining area where trekkers can relax and socialize. Depending on the location and altitude, some teahouses may also provide extra amenities such as hot water showers, charging options, and limited internet access. Overall, they contribute to a convenient and culturally immersive trekking experience across the country.
What are the food facilities on the trek?
Food in the trek is the Nepalese diet of “Dal Bhaat.” You can have various other food items like noodles, chapati, thukpa, etc. Hot drinks like tea, garlic soup, coffee, etc., are popular in cold, high-altitude regions. Besides that, you can also carry your snacks to eat while trekking.
What are drinking water facilities on the trek?
You can get water facilities at the tea houses, or you can use water purification tablets on tap water. Bottled water is also valuable in the teahouses.
Why trek with Eco holiday Nepal?
Trekking with Eco Holidays Nepal is like walking through a dream with friends who truly care. We don't just guide you through breathtaking landscapes but also share beautiful memories and the heart of Nepal with you. With our warm hospitality, deep local knowledge, and genuine commitment to protecting nature and supporting all the local communities, every step you and we take becomes a beautiful memory that we will cherish forever.
Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack. Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.
Please note that porter service may or may not be included in your selected package. If porter service is included, the cost will be covered in the package price. If the package does not include porter service, clients can request it separately, and the cost will need to be paid by the clients themselves. We’ll be happy to assist with porter arrangements based on your needs.
I completed the Khopra Danda Trek with my guide Ganesh, and it was an incredibly wonderful and satisfying experience. I want to express my gratitude to my guide, Mr. Dhruba, and the entire Eco Holidays Nepal team for their help and for organizing such a fantastic trek. The premium service they provided was exceptional, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks a lot to everyone involved!
EEmil Novak24th Jul, 2025
Wonderful Khopra Danda Trek with Eco Holidays Nepal
I can't express how amazing the food, accommodation, and service were that Eco Holidays Nepal provided during my trek. I did the Khopra Danda Trek, and the trek itself was incredible, with fabulous views along the way. What stood out the most was the premium-level service they offered, which made the whole experience even more special. I want to thank the entire team at Eco Holidays Nepal for their outstanding service. I highly recommend Eco Holidays Nepal for anyone looking for a great trekking experience.
CChen Wei10th Jun, 2025
Khopra Ridge Trekking
Our trip was excellent! The weather was pleasant, and our guide was incredibly helpful. When one of my friends fell sick, he assisted him throughout, even at night, and even carried his water bottle. He constantly encouraged us to complete the trek, which we did thanks to his support. The entire management team at Ecoholidays Nepal was very nice and cooperative. Thanks a lot!
