Khopra Ridge Trek

This itinerary goes up through areas of small villages dedicated to agriculture and yak grazing, so we can observe and experience the way of life of its inhabitants and many of the lodges are managed by the community. It ascends through wooded areas during the first stages, passing through alpine meadows as we gain altitude towards South Annapurna. The views are perhaps the most spectacular in the whole area, as we have the deep valley of Kali Gandaki with the imposing mass of Dhaulagiri to the west, while the Machhapuchhre is sited to the east, among which we have the different peaks that make the Annapurna Circus.

The highlight of the route is the Khayer Tal (lake) at 4600m, although reaching it involves a long journey from Khopra Danda. As a final touch, we varied the itinerary to descend to the bottom of the Kali Gandaki valley, the great river that served as a commercial route between India and Tibet, to enjoy the hot springs of Tatopani, a well-deserved reward for the effort of the previous days.

This trek has recently been opened to tourism, which implies that it is not overcrowded, also implying that the conditions of the lodges are not as “luxurious” as the big routes and still preserves that genuine atmosphere of the treks not often visited by hikers.

The whole area between Ghandruk and Tatopani has an infinite number of paths that cross each other, so the options are quite wide and can be easily customized, joining it with Pon Hill or Mardi Himal for example.

* If you arrive in Kathmandu in the morning, you could fly to Pokhara today if necessary.

FULL TRIP according program
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Welcome on arrival

·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Flight Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu

·       2 nights with breakfast in Pokhara

·       3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 8 pax

·       1 porter each 2 / 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK with no services out of the trek itinerary in Kathmandu or Pokhara
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Transfers by private vehicle to starting trek point and from ending trek point

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 8 pax

·       1 porter each 2 / 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       Tips to staff

·       Any service out of the trek

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.