
Khopra Ridge Trek
The Khopra Ridge Trek is a spectacular alternative to the crowded Annapurna trails. Trek through pristine forests to the remote Khopra Danda ridge for jaw-dropping views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and the sacred Khayer Lake — one of the highest lakes in Nepal.
Trip Overview
- Duration
- 13 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best Season
- March, April, May, October, November
- Group Size
- 2 – 12 People
- Start / End Point
- Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Off-the-beaten-path Annapurna trek
- Views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
- Visit sacred Khayer Lake
- Community-run lodges
- Far fewer trekkers than ABC or Poon Hill
About This Trek
The Khopra Ridge Trek is a spectacular alternative to the crowded Annapurna trails. Trek through pristine forests to the remote Khopra Danda ridge for jaw-dropping views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and the sacred Khayer Lake — one of the highest lakes in Nepal.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Vehicle KTM-Pokhara-KTM
- All meals
- Guide and porter
- All permits
- Community lodge accommodation
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips
Practical Info
- Permits & Fees
- Every permit your route needs — TIMS card, national park and conservation area fees — is arranged by us and already in the trip price. Bring four passport photos.
- Visa on Arrival
- Most nationalities get a visa at Kathmandu airport. Carry USD in cash for the fee and a passport valid for six months beyond your return date.
- Travel Insurance
- Required, without exception. Your policy must cover trekking to the maximum altitude on your itinerary and include helicopter evacuation.
- Accommodation
- Twin-share teahouse lodges on the trail, three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Single rooms are available in the cities on request.
- Meals & Water
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek, chosen from the lodge menu. Bring purification tablets or a filter bottle — buying bottled water on the trail is expensive and leaves plastic behind.
- Gear & Packing
- Layered clothing, a broken-in pair of boots and a four-season sleeping bag. Down jackets and bags can be hired in Kathmandu, and we send a full checklist once you book.
- Altitude & Acclimatisation
- Itineraries build in acclimatisation days and your guide carries a pulse oximeter. Ascend slowly, drink more than you think you need, and tell your guide about any headache early.
- Money & Connectivity
- Draw rupees in Kathmandu — ATMs thin out fast above the trailhead. Most lodges sell wifi and charging by the hour; a local SIM covers the lower valleys.
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