Khopra Ridge Trek

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a Wind Horse representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure until the evening. Later in the evening, there will be a short briefing followed by dinner, along with a cultural performance, at a traditional Nepalese restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

At Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will explore the area around the former palace of the kings of Nepal, viewing various temples and monuments. Following the visit, you will drive to Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. Here, you will circumambulate with pilgrims and visit the surrounding monasteries. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed to the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple. The evening is free for you to shop for any last supplies or gear needed for your upcoming trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

This morning, you will take a short, spectacular 25-minute flight to Pokhara. The flight provides you with the first glimpse of the snowcapped Himalayas. Our guide and vehicle will be waiting to pick you up from the Pokhara airport and transfer you to your hotel in the Lakeside area. Later in the afternoon, we will go on a half-day sightseeing tour around Pokhara, visiting Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Peace Pagoda, and the Lakeside area. Overnight in Pokhara.

The trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani not only offers stunning mountain views but also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Gurung culture at Ghandruk village.

The drive to Ghandruk passes through charming villages like Nayapul, Lumle, and Kimche. In Ghandruk, you can take a leisurely stroll around the village and visit the Gurung cultural museum, and gain insight into the cultural heritage of the Gurung people.

Following lunch, you will commence your trek towards Tadapani, with the magnificent views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchre along the way. Tadapani provides amazing view of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, and various other peaks. Overnight in Tadapani.

From Tadapani, you will leave the main ABC trail and head towards Dobato. The trail goes through forests of rhododendron and pine with some occasional ascents and descents. En route, you will come across small settlements where you can engage with the locals, and gain insight into their culture, traditions, and way of life. Overnight in Dobato.

Early morning before dawn, you will hike for about 30 minutes to the Muldai Viewpoint. The viewpoint provides breathtaking sunrise views, possibly even better than those from Poon Hill.

After enjoying the sunrise view, you’ll descend to Dobato for breakfast. Post breakfast, you will continue through Rhododendron Forest towards Bayeli Kharka. Bayeli Kharka offers a close-up view of the majestic Dhaulagiri range.

Initially the trail descends across lush slopes through pasturelands, followed by a gradual uphill climb along a narrow path finally arriving at Khopra ridge. Khopra ridge presents breathtaking views of Baraha Shikhar, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South. Overnight in Khopra Ridge.

Today’s journey to Khayer Lake and back to the lodge is long and demanding but highly rewarding. Khayer Lake holds strong significance for Hindus and is a sacred site. During the Janai Purnima festival, thousands of Hindu pilgrims gather at this pristine lake.

The hike involves an uphill trek over stone steps, traversing meadows across the Khayer Khola valley. It takes about 5 hours to reach Khayer Lake. Take your time to savor the splendid views before retracing your steps back to Khopra Ridge for the night’s stay. Overnight in Khopra ridge.

From Khopra Danda, you’ll descend to the valley below, passing through villages while enjoying panoramic views of the hills and mountains around. After approximately an hour of hiking, you’ll arrive at a high ridge, which acts as the midpoint to Paudwar. From this ridge, it will take about two more hours to reach Paudwar. You will have lunch at Paudwar and then drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, our guide and driver will drop you at the Pokhara airport for your departure flight to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will welcome you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to yourself. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.