The Khopra Danda Trek offers stunning Himalayan views, including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. It's a less crowded route, featuring diverse landscapes, from rhododendron forests to high-altitude ridges. Trekkers experience local culture in Gurung and Magar villages, with an optional hike to Khayer Lake. The trek often includes Poon Hill for sunrise vistas.
Khopra Danda Trek
Khopra Danda Trek Description
Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek, also known as Khayer Lake Trekking, is one of the most impressively attractive untouched nature and freshly opened territory for trekking sport in Annapurna. This trek seems good for all opinionated trekkers. Parts of this trail are more strenuous, while other parts are easier. The path goes through deeply lush, thick pine, oak, rhododendron, and bamboo forests with gorgeous vistas and journeys through beautiful Magar, Gurung, Kami, Damai, and Kshetri—Brahmin villages with their beautifully terraced farmlands. This Khopra Danda Trek can be done as a special combined tour and adventure hike up to Khayar Lake, 4827 m, the highest point, with the most spectacular, picturesque, and breathtaking views of snowcapped peaks and mesmerizing landscapes! On this trip, you will have chances to observe real Nepali lifestyles (their culture, art of living, and religion), sit sand tay together with the family at home, and that's why you have chances to share experiences with the families, hiking in the lush, pristine forest with great vistas, and the best place is far away from crowds and hectic, boring life.
The other thing about this trail is that very few tourists are on the way, so it’s a quiet and peaceful trail also. Mountain views are just awesome 180 degrees from Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna (8091 m), Manaslu (8163 m), etc., + green high hills, rhododendron forest, and the southern green slopes with terraced farming lands. Khopra Trek, or South of Annapurna region, is one of Nepal’s last Himalayan jewels; a glittering array of panoramas, gigantic peaks, and peaceful nature awaits the adventurous explorer. However, as magnificent as the mountains are, it is perhaps the people of Nepal that are its greatest asset. Khopra Danda Trek is the diversity of ethnoculture, colorful festivals, temples, and gompas—a mixture of settlements of friendly, loving people. On this trip, you will have chances to mix with those people and observe their lifestyles, culture, and traditions. These things make this trip one of the finest.
Main Highlights of the Khopra Trek:
- An off-beaten route in Annapurna where fewer people visit.
- Enrich your heart by amazing sunrise and sunset views on Annapurna
- Stay at a teahouse with one of Nepal's best scenic views
- Discover Magar and Gurung ethnic group and their community
- Hike to the holy lake of Khayer Baraha Lake at the foot of Annapurna South.
- Soak yourself in Natural Hot Spa for hours at Tatopani, meaning hot water
This is our standard itinerary. It can be customized or slightly changed if required considering your pace and trekking habit that cause a change of day-to-day plan.


- A certified English-speaking Khopra Danda trekking guide.
- Assistant guide to walk with group to support if the group size exceeds 10 pax.
- 1 Sharing porter for 2 clients to carry trekking stuffs (Porter weight limit is 25 kg)
- Meal: 8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners during the trek.
- Sharing twin/double trekking lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Guides and porters earn with all their other expenses.
- Trekking permits and Conservation entrance fees.
- Local taxes, crew insurance, and service charge.
- Transfers, accommodation, and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal travel insurance and personal trekking gear.
- Bar and beverages drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer, etc.
- Personal nature expenses such as phone calls, toiletries, laundry, etc.
- Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
- Tips or gratitude for guide and porters
Check our published date! If it doesn’t match, we are happy to customize your tour perfectly to suit your interests and needs, creating a unique travel experience for you