Khopra danda Annapurna Trekking

Duration: 12 Days  |
Trip Details
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Trip Style: Trekking
  • Transport: As Per Itinerary
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel + Lodge
  • Max Elevation: At Khair Lake 4,247 m and Khopra Ridge 3,865 m
  • Area of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-West around Annapurna Himalaya
  • Season: March to May and September to December

‘on hidden corners of Annapurna around high scenic hills to holy Khair Lake’

Khair Lake around Annapurna Trekking, an adventure that takes you off the beaten tracks into hidden corners of Annapurna Himalaya, on least explored and undisturbed region within complete wilderness of mountains and scenic high hills.

Khair Lake around Annapurna trekking, a complete scenic journey within high ridges in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range with breath-taking views of snow capped peaks includes striking sunrise from Poon Hill at above 3,210 meter high.

Khair Lake aound Annapurna trekking begins famous and renowned Pokhara; a popular and famous touristic spot in all Himalaya and probably in the world, where short drive takes you to the start of trekking.

Walk begins following Old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Route of Nepal & Tibet through nice impressive villages Bhirethati, Tirkhedhunga, Ulleri and at Ghorepani inhabited by Poon Magar a hill tribe as farmers and cattle herders.

From Ghorepani walk leads to scenic Poon Hill, for striking sunrise views over chain of Himalayan peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu with Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak.

After wonderful views where our route leads away from the mainstream trekking trails heading into complete wilderness and beyond farm villages to reach at high Khopra Ridge with closest panorama of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks.

At Khopra Ridge with time to marvel the beautiful scenery where optional hike takes you to holy glacial Khair Lake hidden between peaks of Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang and Annapurna South with Annapurna I), Khair Lake regarded as a holy spot where local villagers around Dhaulagiri and Annapurna areas visits once a year lake.

Hundreds of devotees and pilgrims from Annapurna and Dhaulagiri region visit this holy glacial pond for a dip and bathe in the month of August, where great religious festivals held on this beautiful scenic spot.

With marvelous and captivating time on high Khair Lake around Annapurna return journey leads to Pokhara taking an alternative scenic and cultural route through large Gurung village of Ghandruk to reach on a roadside for exciting drive to beautiful Pokhara by its serene Phewa Lake.

Our grand adventure Khair Lake around Annapurna Trekking completes at Pokhara with interesting drive back to Kathmandu.

Highlights

“Exciting and interesting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu World Heritage Sites
Walk from low-warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya
Fabulous views of peaks on daily walks in the harmony of local culture and custom
Everlasting panorama of Himalayan chain of mountains with stunning sunrise views
Explore Gurung and Poon-Magar farm villages of great interest with age-old traditions
Adventure into lovely forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pines and fir tree lines
On the off beaten trail away from main trail into hidden corners of Annapurna Himalaya
Exceptional close views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks from Kopra and Khair Lake
Start and end at picturesque Pokhara renown touristic destination within Himalaya”.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 2Drive / Fly to Pokhara 820m and drive to Ulleri ,stop
  • Day 03Trek to Ghorepani 2,860m - 05 hrs.
  • Day 04Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and walk to Sauta village 2,210 m - 05hrs.
  • Day 05Trek to Chistibung 3,020 m -05 hrs.
  • Day 06Trek to Khopra Ridge 3,865 m - 03 hrs.
  • Day 07At Khopra Ridge for optional excursion to holy Khair lake.
  • Day 08Trek to Dobato 3,420 m - 05 hrs.
  • Day 09Trek from Dobato to Ghandruk 1,950 m - 04 hrs.
  • Day 10Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara 850 m -05 hrs walks and 2 hrs rides.
  • Day 11Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
  • Day 12International departure homeward bound.
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What’s Included

  • All arrival and departure from the airport to hotel and back on private cars, coach orbuses as per the group size.
  • Accommodation in tourist standard or 2-3 star class hotels on bed and breakfast basis as well in twin sharing basis rooms. (For single supplement at extra cost)
  • Domestic air flights as per the itinerary chosen, some with overland drive to reach at the start of treks and on the end, where chartered bus-cars or coach included as per group size.
  • Full board on trekking with breakfast-lunch-afternoon refreshment with dinner includes twin sharing rooms in lodge on route treks and long tours. If camping on remote areas where all meals included breakfast-lunch-afternoon refreshment with dinner includes twin sharing tents on route treks and climb.
  • Applicable Trekking Information Management Systems permits (TIMS) with Conservation or National Park permits.
  • All tour and treks accompanied by guides-staff and porters (either human or pack animals like yaks or mules), all wages, meals, accommodation, transportation facilities with Insurance against medical and accidents.
  • In some high altitude treks we provide sleeping bags and down jackets also with comprehensive medical kits carried by our guides and staff.
  • International Air-fare, Personal medical / travel insurance and Nepal visa fees.
  • Expenses of individual nature drinks, laundry, telephone bills, gratitude and meals in city areas Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the itinerary chosen.
  • Personal Trekking-Climbing gear and equipments including down jackets-sleeping bags if not provided by the company as per the trip cost.
  • Single Supplement on hotel rooms as well on trek in lodge where clients should inform ahead on booking with extra charge on booking single private rooms where available.
  • Emergency evacuation by any means of transportations including immediate Helicopter services if required on accidents, sickness and personal problems.
  • Early return from the tour or treks due to sickness or some other personal problems  will not be entertained with refund.However,an assistant guide and porter will be provided for the clients return trek.
  • Tips for the Trekking guide,assistand guide,kitchen staff and porter.
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