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Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Eco-Trek

Khopra Ridge Trek

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Highlights:
Duration : 11 nights and 12 days.
Destination: Annapurna region.
Trek start/end: Beni/Gandruk.
Trek style: A community lode and home stay.
Trek grade: Moderate difficutly.
Highest elevation : Khayer Lake 4500m.
Activities: Walking/Trekking.
Best time: September to June.
Villages : Nagi and Gandruk.
Ethnic groups: Magar and Gurung.
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Himalayan scenery : Sisne Himal, Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri I (8167m), II, III, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I (8090m), South Annapurna, Annapurna II, II, IV, Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchhare, and Manaslu I (8163m).
Lake: Khayer Lake.
$900 per person South Annapurna Mt. South Annapurna (7219m)
$900 per person Mt. South Annapurna Mountain South Annapurna
$900 per person Dhaulagiri Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m)
$900 per person Mohare Danda Views from Mohare Danda
$900 per person Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak
$900 per person Sunset on Annapurna I & South Annapurna. Sunset on Annapurna I and South Annapurna.
$900 per person Way to Khayer Lake This is way to Khayer Lake
$900 per person Khayer Lake Khayer Lake 4500m
$900 per person Khopra Ridge Samden, Bire, Merce and Joan
$900 per person Machhapuchhare Sunset views on Machhapuchare Peak
South Annapurna
Mt. South Annapurna
Dhaulagiri
Mohare Danda
Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak
Sunset on Annapurna I & South Annapurna.
Way to Khayer Lake
Khayer Lake
Khopra Ridge
Machhapuchhare

Khopra Ridge Trek is a newly opened sustainable community lodge-based trip in Annapurna. It was a camping-style trek in the past years. This trek is located away from the busy trails of Annapurna, and few trekkers know about it. It offers to stay at a teahouse with the best panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, Nilgiri, Bhahra Shikhar, South Annapurna, etc. It is classic trekking in Nepal, which includes pastoral villages, paddy fields, jungles, wildlife, yaks, and panoramic Himalayan views.

Khayer Lake is sacred at the foot of South Annapurna (7219m) peak. It takes an extra day to hike to the Lake from Khopra Danda at the teahouse. There go shamans for graduation in the full moon of August each year.

Khopra Ridge Trek joined Mohare Danda (viewpoint), which begins with taking the flight or bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. We initially traveled to Beni by bus and trek to Mohare Danda’s viewpoint. Mohare Danda viewpoint is at 3320m elevation, where we can see panoramic views of 30 snow-capped peaks, including Sisne Himal, Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri I (8167m), II, III, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I (8090m), South Annapurna, Fishtail and Manaslu I (8163m), etc. The visitors can see Sunrise and Sunset from Mohare. They can see the tallest hills of Magdi, Parbat, Baglung, Tanahung, Gorkha, Kaski, Gulmi, Palpa, Ardhakhachi, and Rukum, neighboring Magdi districts. So, there is a 360-degree view that is the main attraction of Mohare to the trekkers who say they have seen unforgettable Himalayan scenery in life. It’s out of the tourist area, and lovely birds are singing around you. Mohare Danda attracts natural lovers each season; however, it is more beautiful when colorful Rhododendrons bloom in March/April/May and winter snow covers in January/February.

The Khopra Ridge Trek is North of Mohare Danda. It involves walking down the hill in the valley before reaching the ridge of the Khopra. Then, we walk through the Rhododendron forest to join the busy Annapurna trail at Tatapani. We trek to Gandruk village and then back to Pokhara by bus. At the end of the trek, we fly or drive out from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Day to day itinerary:

Our company representative shows you the cardboard of High Camp Trekking at the International Airport and helps you transfer to the Hotel. We also explain interesting places to see in Kathmandu.

Includes:- Airport transfer and accommodation at hotel with breakfast.
We brief you on the day-by-day trek schedule and provide a packing list for trekking equipment. We obtain hiking passes and bus tickets. In the afternoon, we will take you on a tour of the world heritage site Sawayambunath (Monkey Temple).

Includes:- Accommodation with breakfast.
We are going to the Tourist bus station after we have had breakfast. The bus leaves for Pokhara from Kathmandu at 7:00 AM. To reach Pokhara, we pass towns, countryside, Trishuli, and Marsyandi River valley. We see Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna range on clear weather from the Prithvi Rajmarga Highway. We tour Lakeside (a tourist area in Pokhara), boating on the Fewa Lake, and visit Tal Baharahi Temple in the center of the Lake after arrival in Pokhara.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and accommodation at the guesthouse.
After having breakfast in Pokhara, we drive to the starting point of the Beni/Galeshwor trek. We have lunch at the River Side Hotel in Galeshwor before trekking to Banskharka (1526m) for 3 hours. We pass through villages to reach Banskharka. We do a tour of Banskharka, a beautiful village of the Magar community with an orange farm and a long history of mandarins and honey production. We eat dinner and breakfast at community dining and sleep at one of the villager’s houses.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Banskharka.
We are leaving Banskharka after breakfast. It takes 7 hours to get to Nangi village (2320m) from Banskharka. We will have lunch at Dandakateri after 3 hrs uphill walk. We pass through beautiful villages with stunning views of Machhapuchhare Peak and the Dhaulagiri range en route to Nangi village. We stay at the Nangi community lodge. We are visiting the community-based school, fish farming, mushroom farming, Handmade Lokta paper-making project, Women’s Clinic, and forestry nursery in Nangi village. These community-based projects generate income for community support and environmental preservation.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Nangi.
Leaving Nangi village, we have an uphill walk to reach Hampal's resting place, where you have lunch. Again, we have a gradual uphill and a few straight walks through Rhododendron and oak forests to reach Mohare Danda (3320m). We stay at Mohare Danda Community Lodge, which offers a long panoramic range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu. We have excellent views of the sunset and sunrise from Mohare Danda.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Mohare.
After breakfast with a Sunrise view at Mohare, we go downhill through the Rhododendron forest to reach Dandakharka, where we have a tea break at the community lodge. We walk straight for a few hours to reach Phalante, where we join the trail of the Annapurna Circuit. After lunch at Phalante, we go downhill to the River. From here, we ascend through a paddy field to the Swanta village (2214m) in less than an hour.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Swanta.
Leaving Swanta village, we ascend through the dense forest of Bamboo and fire birch to reach Dhankharka at elevation 3026m. We arrive here for lunch and spend a night for safe acclimatization.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Dhankharka.
We climb 640m through the Rhododendron forest to reach Khopra Danda (3660m). En route, we see yaks grazing. Khopra Danda is also known as Khopra Ridge, where we stay at the large community lodge. After lunch, we go to the viewpoint along the Khopra Ridge to see the deepest Kali Gandaki River valley. From Khopra Danda, we see excellent views of Sunset over the Dhaulagiri range.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Khopra Danda.
Today, we have an early breakfast for a long hike to Khayer Lake at elevation 4500m. We climb uphill at 940m to reach Khayer Lake, a sacred Lake for Hindus and Buddhists. There go shamans for graduation in the full moon of August each year. We see Annapurna Fang, South Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri range en route. We descend to Khopra Danda and spend a second night.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Khopra Danda.
Leaving Khopra, we follow a narrow and rough trekking trail that descends through dense Rhododendron forest to a wooden bridge before ascending to Bayeli. After lunch at Bayeli, we will walk a mixture of ascending and descending paths for the next few hours to Dobato (3420m). En route, we might see Monkeys and Pheasants (Nepali National Birds).

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Dhobato.
Before breakfast, we hike up to Muldhai viewpoint (3637m) to see the Sunrise over 33 snowy peaks in the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges. It is the best viewpoint en route to Khopra Ridge Trek because we can see the world’s 6th, 7th, and 10th highest eight-thousander and many other snowy peaks. We went back to the teahouse for breakfast and packed the bag. From here, we walk a mix of ascending and descending through Rhododendrons and bamboo forests to reach Tadapani (2630m). After lunch at Tadapani, we walk downhill through the Rhododendrons forest to reach Gandruk village (1940m).

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and a normal twin bedroom in Gandruk.
We have breakfast with views of our favorite Machhapuchare Peak. We tour the old Gandruk village, Gurung cultural museum, and costume center. Then, we go to the bus station and travel to Pokhara by bus.

Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee and accommodation at the guesthouse in Lakeside/Pokhara.
We are returning to Kathmandu by tourist bus, which will take about 6 hours. We have breakfast and lunch on the way. We take you to your Hotel from the last bus stop.

Includes:- Breakfast and Lunch and tourist bus tickets.
The Trek itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Khopra Ridge Trek or Mohare Danda Trek? Would you like to see how they can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the Khopra Ridge Trek departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date you need.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
29 Nov 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
2 Dec 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
9 Dec 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
16 Dec 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
23 Dec 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
30 Dec 2024 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
3 Jan 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
10 Jan 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
17 Feb 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
24 Feb 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
3 Mar 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
10 Mar 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
17 Mar 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
24 Mar 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
31 Mar 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
6 Apr 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
13 Apr 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
20 Apr 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
27 Apr 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
6 May 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
13 May 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
20 May 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
27 May 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
23 Sep 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
30 Sep 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
3 Oct 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
10 Oct 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
17 Oct 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
24 Oct 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
31 Oct 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
5 Nov 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
12 Nov 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
19 Nov 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
26 Nov 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2025 Khopra Ridge Trek $900 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International Airport picks up and departure.
  • 2 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu. Note:- if you book yourself Airport transfers and accommodation in Kathmandu, we will reduce cost from pacakge.
  • Annapurna hiking passes.
  • TIMS card (hiking passes).
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist bus tickets for clients, guide and porter.
  • Pokhara to Beni local bus tickets for clients, guide and porter.
  • Two nights accommodation in Pokhara.
  • Teahouse meals for clients: 12 Breakfasts, 12 Luches and 11 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Accommodation (normal room) at teahouse while on the trek.
  • Nepali staffs:an experinced guide and necessary porter.
  • Meals and daily salary for guide and porter.
  • Gandruk to Pokhara local bus tickets for clients, guide and porter.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Private bathroom during the trekking days. If the clients want private bathroom, there have to pay differences between common and private bathroom.
  • Private jeep/van or horse renting while on the trek.
  • Tips for guide and porter.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc. Note:- Tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • Nepal tourist visa.
  • International flight tickets.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully the cost, including and not including the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking or boiled water, which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $1-3. The battery charge is $1 to 5 for the full charge per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD2 to 5 per head.

We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance covering flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy a policy covering trekking activity up to 5000m for the days you will be trekking.

If you do not like traveling by local bus, we arrange a private car/van/jeep on your request that would be an extra cost you have to top on the package.

Inquiry

    List of trekking equipments:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-10 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (60 to 65L) size.

    Note: We have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. The rental fee is US$1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket daily.

    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate a trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local hiking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip in a minimal advance and pay the balance upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited,

      Bank branch address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
      Name of Account Holder's (beneficiary):- High Camp Trekking (P) Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit to Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking in advance to us.
    • The trip departure is guaranteed once you have booked the trip with us. If you want to postpone the trip's departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize essential trips for group members. Our package is all-inclusive (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and the activities you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never gets tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great hiking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime on Whats-app: +977-9841876395 (our support team is available 24/7).

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