Khopra Ridge Trek - 12 days

Trip Info

Trip Code: DHA/KRT-12

Destination: : Nepal

Trekking Duration: 8 days

Trek Type : Tea House Basis

Grade:

Maximum Elevation : 3,660M.

Avg. hours of walk / day : 5 hours

Best Month of the Year : March to May and September to November

Hotel Accommodation : 4 nights, 3 star twin shared BB basis

Brief Introduction to Khopra Ridge Trek

Despite being in the heart of the popular Annapurna region, Kopra Ridge has only recently been developed as a trekking destination and is therefore less crowded than the more well-known trails in the area (at least for now!) The Kopra Ridge trek is particularly suitable for mixed ability trekkers looking for a two-week experience within easy road access of Pokhara.

Trekkers can expect to amble through a variety of scenery – including vibrant rhododendron forests, terraced rice fields, and alpine landscapes. This Kopra Ridge trek also includes Poon hill & Ghorepani area, along the way trekkers can’t only catch a glimpse of local wildlife and experience panoramic views of iconic Himalayan landmarks, such as Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Bharha Shikhar (7,647 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m) but also very splendid and magnificent view of sunrise. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits, the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna along with a maze of other peaks slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes.

The teahouses along the trail will provide a welcome rest at the end of the day, as well as a rare glimpse into the culture of the warm and hospitable Gurung and Magar communities who manage them.

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

Local cultures of Thakali, Gurung’s community
Stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri & Mt. Annapurna and many others.
Less crowded than normal Annapurna treks

DETAILS ITINERARY

Day 1
Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel, trek briefing

Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel, trek briefing

Day 2
Tour, necessary preparation & packing

Tour, necessary preparation & packing

Day 3
Fly to Pokhara(900m); drive to Ghorepani (1,920m) via Nayapul (5hrs)

Fly to Pokhara(900m); drive to Ghorepani (1,920m) via Nayapul (5hrs)

Day 4
Trek to Tadapani (2,590m) – 5 hours

Trek to Tadapani (2,590m) – 5 hours

Day 5
Trek to Bayali Kharka (3,420m) – 6 hours

Trek to Bayali Kharka (3,420m) – 6 hours

Day 6
Trek to Upper Chistibung (2,9750m) – 6 hours

Trek to Upper Chistibung (2,9750m) – 6 hours

Day 7
Trek to Kopra Ridge/Danda (3,660m) – 4 hours

Trek to Kopra Ridge/Danda (3,660m) – 4 hours

Day 8
Trek to Swanta Village (2,200m) – 5 hours

Trek to Swanta Village (2,200m) – 5 hours

Day 9
Trek to Ghorepani (2,860m) – 4 hours

Trek to Ghorepani (2,860m) – 4 hours

Day 10
Short trek (3 hours) to Ullary and drive to Pokhara by Jeep (4 hours)

Short trek (3 hours) to Ullary and drive to Pokhara by Jeep (4 hours)

Day 11
Fly to KTM, transfer to hotel, free afternoon and celebration dinner in the evening

Fly to KTM, transfer to hotel, free afternoon and celebration dinner in the evening

Day 12
Transfer to Int’l airport, fly to home.

Transfer to Int’l airport, fly to home.

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REMARKS : If you have private team (+2 persons team), contact our sales person for customized date and special group based discounted cost

HIRING OPTIONS

Down jacket (450 grams down) - USD 2 per/day
Seeping bag (-20 degree rated) - USD 2.5 per/day

COST INCLUDES

Conservation/National park fees and all govt. taxes
All required trekking permits
4 (four) nights 3-star hotel accommodation on twin sharing BB basis
Round trip (KTM – Pokhara –KTM) domestic airfares with domestic airport taxes
All airport/hotel/airport transfers by private vehicles
An Experience Sherpa Trek Guide
Support Sherpa staffs
Required number of porters
Trek sleeping bag and Down Jacket (on rental basis)
Trek duffle bag to each trek member
All meals of high quality and hygienic (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All hot drinks and beverages (tea, coffee)
Treated drinking water and trek First Aid Kit
Insurance of all local team members
Half-day world heritage sites tour with guide & private transport
Farewell celebration dinner

COST EXCLUDES

Medical/personal travel insurance, medical and evacuation cost
International flight cost
Personal trek gears
Major meals in Kathmandu
Cost of personal expenses i.e. telephone calls, laundry, Toiletry items etc.
Bottle water, boiled water, soft drinks, beers and extra snacks etc.
Tips to the local staff

Fitness Requirements for the Trek

This kind of trek is challenging but doesn’t really require previous trekking and mountaineering experiences and also doesn’t require any technical experience. But if you have any previous experiences would be really helpful. Your fitness is really important for this trek; therefore we strongly suggest preparing yourself in good physical condition. You need to be trained at least for about 3 to 5 months to prepare yourself as a strong candidate.

You can go to the fitness center every morning for about 1.5 hours, do hiking every weekend with increasing weights on your pack, manage some time for cycling for a couple of hours for 2 or 3 times a week. However, at the high altitude, there might be little symptoms of altitude illness like mild headache, fatigue, etc. but take it as normal and just drink enough water (4 – 5 liters) every day. On this trek, you need to be able to hike 4 – 8 hours over hilly terrain up to 5,500m of altitude with a daypack.

How much Valuable is Previous Trekking Experience?

If you have any previous experiences would be helpful but if you don’t have is also not an important matter of issue. This trek will introduce you to trekking in the Himalayas and also about the local cultures, traditions, and local people. Even if you are around the age of 65 years, you can be a candidate for this trek.

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The EBC trek is incredible and highly recommended with stunning scenery and good people. DHA's guides and porters are great and took very good care of us. If you are looking for a great trek in the Himalaya's then this one is for you!

Patrick Nhim

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Patrick & Geoff - Basecamp 2019 Dawa Sherpa and his team were exceptional in their care and aid of out Basecamp trek for 2019. It was an amazing experience not only to see and feel the mountains but also to speak to his crew and learn about the region and trekking/mountaineering in general. They were always ready to help whenever we needed. We will certainly be coming back to Nepal and the Himalayas again. Most definitely through Dream Himalaya Adventures. Patrick Nhim

Jacq Hackett

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Wow wow wow! Ok so the scenery was awesome - that’s a given! The food was nutritional and hot! Sleeping was easy because the body was ready for rest. But the team at Dream Himalaya Adventures could not have been better selected. Nothing was a problem. Anything was possible. If you wanted it, you got it! Their main aim is to get you to your destination and back safely and for you to enjoy the entire experience. If we weren’t eating enough, they encouraged us to fuel up. If we weren’t drinking enough “pani” (water), they stopped us for a drink break. If we walked too quickly (I’m amazed some of our team members could), they reminded us to walk “bistari bistari” (slowly slowly) to

Leveaux Gartner

Cairns, Australia

I have recently returned from touring and trekking with Dream Himalayas Adventures team with Dawa and his Sherpas. The highlights of my trip was the stunning scenery on the trek and the friendly people of Nepal. It was definitely a life changing experience and i would love to do it again some day with my daughter. Dawa and his team were amazing i found them very organized, caring and friendly which impressed me.

Bessie Lawton

United States

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Dawa S. Lama of the Dream Himalaya Adventures has provided services for the expedition to Jannu (Kumbhakarna), 7711m via South East route. The expedition took place between February and April 2019. It combined a documentary film project “The Wall of Shadows” about the life of Sherpas” Dawa’s insight, a phenomenal attention to detail and discipline, his admirable communication skills, polite and respectful manner, an ease of problem solving, open-mindedness, generosity and adaptability to unusual requirements from the film team were the qualities that put Dawa and his Agency at the top of the list of the most reliable agents in Nepal. We sincerely recommend the Agency and trust any expedition or trekking party will be fully satisfied and comes home from the Himalaya

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My experience with Dream Himalaya Adventures was excellent! Dawa Sherpa took care of every detail before and after our trek. I felt very confident in his abilities. All of our drivers and guides were most helpful and informative. Our trek guide, Sherku Sherpa, was exceptional, and he took very good care of us. We had an incredible adventure with stunning scenery every day. I highly recommend Dream Himalaya Adventures to anyone seeking an unparalleled experience in and around the Himalaya!

Tirolermadln

Tyrol / Austria

It was our second trek with Dream Himalaya Adventures and we loved it. We had so much fun with our guide Tendi and Rajesh who also works for DHA. The experience on a trek like this made us feeling like friends rather than clients. It's not only about hiking, you also learn a lot about the Nepalese culture and nature. The feeling of waking up early to see the sunrise at Poon Hill surrounded by the highest mountains in the world is incredible. This was an experience we will never forget and definitely the highlight of our trek. Thank you Dawa for making it possible and organizing everything so well! See you soon!

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Tyrol / Austria

Dream Himalaya Adventures provided us the best mother / daughter trip that we could experience. We could not have chosen a better agency for our trek to Langtang and Helambu area. Dawa was very helpful from the first email contact. He did not only organize the trek but also the airport pick-up, city tour and all preparations needed with our guide Tendi. Tendi was the best guide that we could wish for. He was not only funny and entertaining and also gave us a glimpse into his culture and his life in Nepal as a professional mountaineer. He really cared about our health and well being during day and night which was very important for our mothers. We enjoyed the trip

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