Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek: Less Trodden Trail
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek, also known as the Khopra Ridge Trekking, unfolds the breathtaking panorama of majestic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges at its best. This is Nepal’s two-week-long best off-the-beaten community-based lodge trekking into the heart of Annapurna region. The profits from this community teahouse directly benefit the local schools and people in the region. This Khopra Danda trail winds through several transitional villages. Oak and rhododendron forests to the high alpine meadows of Khopra Danda and Kaire Lake.
Khopra Ridge Trek: 2-Week Teahouse Trek in Annapurna
Upon your arrival in the bustling city of Kathmandu, you will join a welcome dinner with fellow trekkers and a guide to get to know each other in a group. You have time to explore the sights and sounds of cultural sites of Kathmandu Valley before we head to Pokhara, Lake City, to start the journey to Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking. You ascend slowly and steadily through the lust forest to Tadapani via the Gurung settlement of Ghandruk. The tiny thatched roofed houses nestled among the narrow-terraced fields on the backdropped of breathtaking peaks amaze the trekkers. The less-trodden trail passes through the picturesque alpine settlement of Bayeli and Dobato to Khopra Danda.
Khopra Danda and Khayer Lake
Khopra Dandaillustrates the most incredible views of the colossal ramparts of Dhaulagiri. It plunges from the misty depths of the Kali Gandaki, the deepest gorge in the world. The spectacular lofty peaks of Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South surround this gorge–absolutely mind blogging scenery ever imagined.The day exploration hike to Khayer Lakes is the highest point in our journey to Khapra Danda trekking. This lake is an old pilgrimage shining on the base of the majestic peak of Annapurna Fang. On return, we follow a different route to Ghorepani via Swanta. Your morning hike to Poon Hill presents the sunrise views on Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges.
Trip Difficulty and Preparation of Khopra Danda Trek
This Khopra Ridge is graded as moderation plus trekking. You will be walking an average of 04 – 07 hours a day up to the elevation of 4500 meters from sea level, with the highest night stay at around 3800 meters. An average fit person from 10 to 70 can join this hiking journey in Nepal. One to two months of pre-trek exercise like walking, jogging, running, swimming, and cycling helps you to prepare for the adventure.
Best time and Gear required for Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek
The spring season of March to May and September to November of autumn are the best times to join this Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek. You can even do this in December if you have the proper gear. We supply the sleeping bag, warm jacket, and trek duffle bag for your adventure journey to Khopra Danda and Khaire Lake, making your trip hassle-free and cost-effective. Don’t miss the journey to the absolutely incredible, isolated adventure to Annapurna Dhaulagiri in Nepal. We have a series of departure dates to join the group in the spring and autumn seasons of 2024 and 2025.
