Located at the foothills of Annapurna I (8091m), the 10th highest mountain in the world, Khopra Mohare diverges into an off-beat trail leading west of the usual Annapurna Trek Trail. Khopra Mohare Danda Trek; assimilate one of the best adventures in central Nepal. Along the trail, you will chance to experience diverse culture, biodiversity, and unique ethnic traditions and their lifestyle at mountain. This trek, descend through to the two of the glorious Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri.
The 16-day trek begins at Kathmandu. Then you’ll visit a full day cultural sightseeing tour atKathmanduUNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, you’ll commute west of Kathmandu to the touristic city of Pokhara, then advance further northwest towards Nayapul to begin the trek. The trek advances through the popular Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Tadapani before taking an off-beat path to Dobato.
Advancing through the lush rhododendron forest; you’ll trek further north to the Khopra Danda or Khopra ridge (3650) via Chistibang village. The vantage point from Khopra Danda offers a magnificent panorama of Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri Himal (7061m), and Khopra Lake. The serene environment offers a quiet and relaxing time.
From here on, you’ll retrace your path and descend down to the exotic Magar and Gurung villages of Ghorepani. Similarly, the trek leads to Mohare Danda, Nangi, and Banskharka before conceding the trek at Galeshwar. The off-beat trail of Khopra Danda is a fairly new trail, hence, you won’t find many tourists en route which gives more time to relax and enjoy the place. Along the trail, you’ll be see the serene views of Annapurna massif, Gangapurna (7454m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Hiunchuli (6441m). Then, you’ll catch your commute back to Pokhara from Galeshwar. The trip concludes at Kathmandu. The best seasons for trekking Khopra Danda are spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov).
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