| Trip code | |
| Package name | Khopra Danda Trek |
| Duration | 12 |
| Max. elevation | 3660 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Private Transportation |
| Accomodation | Hotel and Guesthouse |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 975 per person |
A representative from Bharal Adventure will greet and accompany the guest from the airport to their hotel. The guests are briefly explained about the program they will be participating on.
Soon after breakfast, the group will set off on a long scenic drive to Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal. After checking in to the hotel and taking rest, leisure boating on the picturesque Fewa Lake will be arranged for making the evening pleasant.
After a quick breakfast, we will take a 42km drive to Naya Pul via Lumle village from where a walk of about 20 minutes will proceed up to Birethanti. From here, the trail traversing through bamboo forests, large waterfall and swimming hole takes us to Ramghai where lunch will be served. After the relaxing lunch, a gradual climb along the trail up on the side of the valley is followed which takes us to Tikhe Dhunga.
Crossing a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp site, we walk from Tikhe Dhunga ascending a steep stone staircase of about 3300 steps to a large Magar village of Ulleri at 2,080m. Above the village, the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields taking us to a camp site for rest and water stop after an hour’s walk. The trail crosses two sparkling streams before making a short final climb to Nangethati where we will be stopping for lunch. Thanti is a Nepali word for “rest house”. From here, we will climb to Ghorepani at 2,850m where we will be welcomed by the picturesque sight of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6,940m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Hiunchuli (6,441m) and Tarke Kang (7,193m).
Today we descend steeply through the hillside. Today we will have to trek around 5 hours . Swanta is a beautiful village inhabited by Magar people. It's a good time to observe their cultural activities. Overnight at teahouse with Breakfast,Lunch& Dinner.
Trek from swata to upper chistibung may be a little hard in comparison to others as its mostly ups but travelling through the rhododendron forest is more good .We may encounter some animals like Himalayan Thar and Himalayan Monal. We may have a clear glimpse of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Machhapuchhre.Overnight at teahouse with Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
Today will be the more exciting day of all trek as we will make our trek to the top with the mesmerizing view of various mountains namely Nilgiri,Annapurna,Dhaulagiri Machhapuchhre and others.It will we climbing up through the beautiful rhododendron forest.Overnight at teahouse with Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
A steep descent through the dense, shady forest of old rhododendron tress that turn into marvelous gardens when the rhododendrons are in full bloom takes us to the slopes where cherry blossoms could be enjoyed in full bloom if the season favors. Few hours trek from here ends at the entrance of Dobato.Overnight at teahouse with Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
Dobato to tadapani will be ascending down along the oak and rhododendron forest.Its a easy part as compared to others .We will have a relaxing evening at Tadapani village with the sunset view of Himchuli,Machhapuchhre & Annapurna South.We can also witness sunrise the next early morning before we head to Nayapul.Overnight at teahouse with Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
After the ups and downs for several days it will be downs and downs of trek and trekking through the flat roads.Passing through the beautiful Ghandruk village,which has grown up numbers of Gurkha British Soldiers.We will continue to steep down and walking along the modi river bank will make you more excited to be in Pokhara and have a nice and joyful time. The private bus, car or micro will take you down to beautiful city Pokhara.Overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast.
Early morning we will take a comfortable tourist bus and drive back to kathmandu which will take us between 6/7 hours depending upon the traffic on the way.Overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast
The Himalayan journey in Nepal comes to an end on this day. The representative of Bharal Adventure will drop the travelers at the airport approximately three hours before their scheduled flight.