The Khopra Danda trek (also known as the Khopra Ridge trek) is a great alternative to the more popular (and more crowded) Ghorepani and Annapurna Base Camp, taking you higher still to another great viewpoint of the Annapurnas.
You see 22 big mountains from the Khopra Ridge.
Out of which 2 are amongst the 14 highest mountains in the world – Mt Dhaulagiri I (7th highest)! and Mt Annapurna I (10th highest).. You see the Annapurna massif at an arm’s distance (even closer than on the ABC trek). You see the Mt Machapuchare as glorious as ever There’s Mt Himchuli, Mt Ganga Purna, it’s endless!
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This trek takes you through lesser-known paths to Khopra Danda while letting you experience traditional villages, terraced farms, and amazing mountain peaks (including Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak), and Poon Hill – in the Annapurna region.
Reach Pokhara on your own before 4.00 PM. Your stay will be in hotel in Pokhara. Hotel name will communicated to you 1 week before the trek. Check in to Hotel. Meet the rest of the team.
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Drive: 5-6hrs
Today will start form hotel at 8AM. We will drive to Ghandruk in a private vehicle. Overnight stay in tea house.
Trek Duration: 4-5hrs
We will start our day and will trek to Tadapani. Today you will see the big mountains.
You will be able to sight Mt Annapurna South, Mt Himchuli, Mt Ganga Purna, Mt Annapurna III and Mt Machapuchare (fishtail). These mountains stay with you on your right as you move ahead.
As the previous day, the trek starts today starts on a forest trail filled with rhododendrons and bamboo. The Annapurna range accompanies you on the right.The trail enters deep forests. Oaks appear here. Now, the trail descends. After about 30 minutes, you again start climbing up. This brings you very close to the tree line. From here, you can see the ridge which is a part of the trail from Dobato to Khopra Ridge.
till Dobato is a mix of ascent and descent. After reaching Dobato, have lunch at the teahouse.
Trek Duration : 6-7hrs
We start early as it is a long day today. The chhistiband is nestled among the forests and it is a pasture area. There are very few pastures in Chhistibang.
Trek Duration : 2-3hrs
Today is a short day. But it is all climb from Chhistibang to Khopra ridge. Once you reach the Khopra ridge you will welcome with majestic views. It look like you seeing poster. The mountains will be so close to you.
Trek Duration : 7-8hrs
Start early today. It’s the summit day and the longest day of the trek. The trail turns into a ridge walk with multiple climbs and descents for the next two hours. Take a look to your left – in addition to the Dhaulagiri range, you will see the world’s deepest valley, Kaligandaki, between Mt Tukuche and Mt Nilgiri North.
Slowly the trail brings you to an open field surrounded by barren mountains. This is similar to the cold desert landscape of Spiti in the Indian Himalayas. This also means that you are approaching Khayar lake.
The lake is surrounded by praying flags, bells and alone temple. Sit down here for a while and take in the surroundings. You have reached the highest point of the trek.
From Khopra Ridge, we will trek down to reach Swanta village. Swanta village is known for its community cheese factory. You can explore Swanta village and taste their cheese. Swanta is picturesque village.
Trek Duration : 4-5hrs
This day we will leave the beautiful village of Swanta and head to Ghorepani – our destination for the day. At first, we will descend through the village fields and reach a small river that we will cross on a suspension bridge and head upwards to Chittre village, from where we will join the classic Annapurna Circuit trekking trail.
Trek Duration : 4-5hrs Drive :2-3hrs
We ascend to Poon Hill (3,210m) early morning to view sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs – including Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Poon Hillis also a favorite spot for photographers looking to capture the best views of the Himalayas. We will not leave Poon Hill without clicking pictures to our heart’s content.
After catching sight of heavenly sunrise views on humongous mountains, and rice terraces, we will return to Ghorepani and trek toBirethanti. From Birethanti, we will catch a bus to return to Pokhara via Nayapul. Your trek ends in Pokhara.
Had a great experience on my EBC trek with Eskape trails. Everything was organized well for the trekker’s. The knowledge of the guide on the trails made us relax & be confident on reaching the base camp. Entire team was flexible for trekkers need, ensuring we were comfortable & healthy during the trek. Really happy to choose Eskape trails for this adventure & looking forward for the next.
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I had the privilege to trek with Gurdit from Eskape Trails. I was part of the group led by him, and can say he was an excellent leader. The Entire Trek was well planned and executed. The quality of the Tea Houses and the food served was Top notch. I highly recommend the team for EBC Trek
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