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A grassy ridge trail climbing toward a snow-dusted summit on the way to Khopra

Khopra Ridge Trek

A quieter ridge route from Ghorepani to Khopra Danda at 3,600 m, with community-run lodges and views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South.

  • Hari8
  • Altitud maksimum3,600 m
  • Jarak64.7 km
  • Pendakian4,592 m
  • KesukaranSederhana–sukar
  • Bulan terbaikMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Permit2

Foto: Nabin K. Sapkota · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Khopra Ridge Trek ialah trek 8 hari di wilayah Annapurna di Nepal yang mendaki sehingga 3,600 m. Pendaki asing boleh mencari rakan untuknya di FindTrekkingPartner dengan menyiarkan trip beserta tarikh, bajet dan rentak mereka. Padanan kekal peribadi sehingga kedua-dua pendaki bersetuju, dan perkhidmatan ini percuma. Pada kadar pertengahan, seorang pemandu berlesen berharga kira-kira USD 50 seorang untuk 8 hari apabila empat pendaki berkongsi, berbanding USD 200 untuk seorang pendaki bersendirian. Musim terbaik ialah Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Pemandu berlesen diperlukan dalam praktiknya di sini: peraturan Lembaga Pelancongan Nepal April 2023 dilaporkan oleh pengendali 2026 dikuatkuasakan di pusat pemeriksaan di taman negara dan kawasan pemuliharaan, dengan Langtang paling ketat dan Annapurna turut memeriksa (disemak 19 Oktober 2026). Upah pemandu melalui agensi berdaftar dan sahkan dengan mereka. Disahkan kali terakhir: 21 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Lembaga Pelancongan Nepal, DNPWC, Jabatan Imigresen.

Sumber:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Gambaran keseluruhan

Bermula dari Pokhara8 hari · maks 3,600 m

Musim terbaik: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit, TIMS card where required

The Khopra Ridge trek, sometimes called Khopra Danda, leaves the Poon Hill trail at Ghorepani and climbs a ridge north-west to Khopra Danda at 3,600 m, a grassy shoulder with a community-run lodge and wide views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Nilgiri. The route stays well away from the crowds that gather on the Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp trails. This 8-day plan drives to Nayapul and climbs to Ulleri and Ghorepani, climbs Poon Hill at sunrise, follows the ridge to Chistibung and Khopra Danda, spends a rest day with an optional hike to Khayer Lake, then drops to Swanta and returns to Ghorepani via Chitre. It is physically harder than Poon Hill and has more basic lodging, but the route is rewarding for walkers who want quiet. It suits fit walkers who want a quiet alternative to Poon Hill and are comfortable with simple community lodges and a guide on the ridge.

What the trek is like

The route follows forested ridges and meadows, with rhododendron in spring and big views to the north on clear days. The first two days follow the standard Ulleri and Ghorepani trail. After Poon Hill, the path becomes narrower and steeper and climbs through Dobato and Bayeli to Chistibung. Khopra Danda, at 3,600 m, is a bare ridge with a community-run lodge. The route is exposed to wind and cold, and there are few shops, so bring snacks and a warm sleeping bag. Lodges beyond Ghorepani are more basic than on the main routes.

Highlights

  • Poon Hill sunrise at the start of the ridge
  • Rhododendron and oak forest above Ghorepani
  • Khopra Danda, with Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Nilgiri
  • Optional hike toward Khayer Lake, a high alpine lake
  • The village of Swanta, a Gurung settlement with far fewer visitors

Permits and rules

You need an Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit and a TIMS card where required. The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region. A guide is strongly recommended, because the ridge trails are less well signed and the lodges are fewer. Check current fees with the issuing offices.

Best season

October and November have clear skies and stable weather; March to May has rhododendron and warmer days. Winter brings snow and cold on the ridge, and the monsoon is wet and cloudy.

Altitude

The ridge reaches 3,600 m at Khopra Danda, which is high enough for altitude symptoms. Climb from Ghorepani (2,860 m) in two stages, with a night at Chistibung, and use the rest day at Khopra for a short hike, not a hard climb. The optional Khayer Lake hike goes higher, so go only if you feel well.

Getting there and away

A taxi from Pokhara takes about 1.5 hours to Nayapul. The return from Ghorepani is a long day down to Nayapul via Ulleri, followed by the drive back.

Lodges, food and costs

Lodges at Chistibung and Khopra Danda are community-run and simple. Bring cash, because there are no machines, and carry snacks in case the menu is limited. Book lodging in advance in the busy season.

Packing list

Waterproof boots, warm layers, a down jacket, a hat and gloves, a sleeping bag rated to about -10 C, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

Khopra Ridge suits fit trekkers who want a quiet route and are comfortable with basic lodging. The ridge days are steep and long, so prepare with stair climbing and hill walks. Pack a warm sleeping bag, because the lodges beyond Ghorepani have fewer blankets. A guide is recommended, because the ridge trails are less well signed than the main routes.

The plan at a glance

Day 1 drives to Nayapul and climbs to Ulleri. Day 2 reaches Ghorepani (2,860 m). Day 3 climbs Poon Hill and follows the ridge to Chistibung. Day 4 climbs to Khopra Danda (3,600 m). Day 5 is a rest day with an optional hike toward Khayer Lake. Day 6 descends to Swanta, day 7 returns to Ghorepani via Chitre, and day 8 descends to Nayapul and drives to Pokhara.

Community lodges

The lodges at Khopra Danda and some other ridge stops are run by local communities, and the income supports schools and local projects. They are simple and have limited menus, so order meals in advance and be patient. Bring cash, because there are no machines, and carry a few snacks for the ridge.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Check with your guide about the weather before leaving Chistibung: the ridge is exposed.
  • Bring a headlamp and spare batteries for early starts.
  • Carry extra water between Ghorepani and Chistibung, because water sources are limited.
  • Be careful on the steep descent to Swanta, and use poles.
  • Respect local rules on firewood and waste.

Responsible trekking

Keep to the trail, carry out your rubbish and support the community lodges. The route is fragile and quiet, and its popularity should grow slowly.

Food and lodging

Lodges on the ridge are simple and menus limited to dal bhat, noodles, soup, potatoes and eggs. Lodges in Chistibung and Khopra Danda are small and may fill in the busy season, so ask your guide to book ahead. Rooms are unheated, so bring a warm sleeping bag, and expect shared toilets. Hot showers are rarely available. Meals are cheaper if you eat at the lodge where you stay.

Photography tips

The ridge catches the first light at dawn, when Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South glow. Keep your camera ready on the climb to Khopra Danda, because clouds often cover the peaks by mid-morning. A telephoto lens is useful for compressing the peaks, and the meadow and rhododendron forest make attractive foreground subjects in spring.

Sorotan

  • Poon Hill sunrise
  • Khopra Danda ridge and community lodge
  • Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South views
  • Khayer Lake hike
  • Swanta village

Peta laluan

Hari demi hari

Aklimatisasi

Altitud tidur malam demi malam. Bar merah naik lebih 500 m daripada malam sebelumnya; hari rehat ditandakan.

  • Altitud tidur
  • Pertambahan melebihi 500 m
  • Hari rehat

Berapa kosnya

Anggaran kos keseluruhan seorang: rumah tumpangan dan makanan mengikut altitud, pengangkutan, permit, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin ramai pendaki berkongsi pemandu dan porter, semakin kurang dibayar setiap orang. Setakat Oktober 2026.

Gaya1 pendaki berkongsi2 pendaki berkongsi4 pendaki berkongsi
BajetUSD 330–USD 490*USD 250–USD 370*USD 210–USD 310*
SederhanaUSD 500–USD 760*USD 360–USD 540*USD 320–USD 480*
SelesaUSD 560–USD 840*USD 480–USD 720*USD 440–USD 660*

Pecahan untuk 2 pendaki berkongsi

ItemBajetSederhanaSelesa
Rumah tumpangan dan makananUSD 130–USD 210USD 180–USD 280USD 240–USD 360
PermitUSD 30–USD 40USD 30–USD 40USD 30–USD 40
PemanduUSD 80–USD 120USD 80–USD 120USD 80–USD 120
Porter—USD 60–USD 110USD 120–USD 210

Bajet menggunakan pengangkutan awam dan tiada porter; pertengahan berkongsi satu porter antara dua pendaki dan kenderaan persendirian; selesa memberi setiap pendaki seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diperlukan atau gayanya pertengahan atau selesa.

Rumah tumpangan dan makanan setiap malam (bilik dan sepinggan dal bhat)

2 malam Below 2,500 m: bilik USD 2–USD 6, dal bhat USD 4–USD 7 · 5 malam 2,500 to 3,800 m: bilik USD 4–USD 9, dal bhat USD 5–USD 9

Yuran permit (sumber rasmi)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP): NPR 3,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
Sumber kos

Anggaran daripada panduan pengendali, bukan sebut harga. Tip, insurans, peralatan dan hotel Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD pada kadar pertukaran platform.

Soalan lazim

Moderate to hard. The ridge days are steep and exposed, with basic lodges, and the highest point is 3,600 m.

Eight days on this plan, including a rest day at Khopra Danda.

It is quieter, higher and more demanding. The first two days follow the Poon Hill route.

Yes, a community-run lodge, along with a few other basic places. Confirm before you go.

October to November and March to May.

A licensed guide is required in practice: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule is enforced at checkpoints in Annapurna and Langtang and most parks (2026 operator reports, checked 19 October 2026). A guide is strongly recommended here because of the fewer trail signs.

Sumber

Di sepanjang denai

Penginapan, bantuan perubatan, air dan pemandangan pada setiap hari laluan.

  1. 1. Nayapul → Ulleri

    • Sandesh Khaja Ghar & Lodge · Penginapan · 1,040 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 1,030 m
    • Tap · Praktikal · 1,010 m
    • Gaughar Clinic · Perubatan · 1,340 m
    • Bhukatangle Health Post · Perubatan · 1,658 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 1,603 m
    • Superview Hotel · Penginapan · 2,024 m
    • Holyday Guest House · Penginapan · 2,031 m
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    • Sandesh Khaja Ghar & Lodge · Penginapan · 1,040 m
    • Shristi Medical Hall · Perubatan · 1,029 m
    • Annapurna Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,035 m
    • New Saksham Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,028 m
    • Royal Medical Hall · Perubatan · 1,032 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 1,030 m
    • Ganesh Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,017 m
    • Tap · Praktikal · 1,010 m
    • Moonlight Hotel & Restaurant (Birethanti) · Penginapan
    • Hotel Everest Lodge and Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,039 m
    • New River View Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan
    • The Lakshmi Lodge · Penginapan · 1,030 m
    • Riverside Lodge and Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,032 m
    • Hotel Evergreen birethanti · Penginapan
    • Gaughar Clinic · Perubatan · 1,340 m
    • Thakali Homestay · Penginapan · 1,160 m
    • Fishery · Alam semula jadi · 1,308 m
    • Mira Lodge · Penginapan · 1,209 m
    • Bhukatangle Health Post · Perubatan · 1,658 m
    • Green View Lodge · Penginapan
    • Mamta Guest House · Penginapan · 1,480 m
    • Annapurna Guest House (campground) · Penginapan
    • Hotel Peaceful Garden and Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,479 m
    • Susila Guest House · Penginapan · 1,490 m
    • Hotel Sushila and Thakali Kitchen · Penginapan · 1,491 m
    • Laxmi Lodge · Penginapan · 1,506 m
    • Indra Guest House · Penginapan · 1,541 m
    • Laxmi Guest House · Penginapan · 1,533 m
    • Riverside Guest House & Waterfall Bar · Penginapan · 1,515 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 1,603 m
    • Superview Hotel · Penginapan · 2,024 m
    • Holyday Guest House · Penginapan · 2,031 m
  2. 2. Ulleri → Ghorepani

    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,203 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 2,261 m
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 2,308 m
    • See view · Penginapan · 2,820 m
    • Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · Perubatan · 2,826 m
    • New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,828 m
    • Hotel Snowland · Penginapan · 2,906 m
    • Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,906 m
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    • Hill Top Guest House · Penginapan · 2,064 m
    • Nice View Guest House and Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,070 m
    • Bipin Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,077 m
    • Purnima guest house and restrurent · Penginapan · 2,099 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,203 m
    • Peacefull Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,244 m
    • Banthanti · Penginapan · 2,244 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 2,261 m
    • Green Hill View Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,248 m
    • NW of Machhapuchhre · Tempat tinjauan · 2,267 m
    • Machhapuchhre Guest House · Penginapan · 2,274 m
    • Machhapuchchhre Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,275 m
    • Hotel Mountain View Guest House · Penginapan · 2,273 m
    • Fishtail View Point Guest House · Penginapan · 2,297 m
    • Namaste Guest House · Penginapan · 2,303 m
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 2,308 m
    • See view · Penginapan · 2,820 m
    • Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · Perubatan · 2,826 m
    • New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,828 m
    • Hotel Snowland · Penginapan · 2,906 m
    • Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,906 m
    • Snow View Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,879 m
    • Fishtail Lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,879 m
    • Annapurna View Lodge · Penginapan · 2,885 m
    • The Sunny Hotel · Penginapan · 2,879 m
  3. 3. Ghorepani → Chistibung

    • Nice Viewpoint Lodge · Penginapan · 2,890 m
    • Green View Lodge · Penginapan · 2,875 m
    • Hungry Eye Lodge · Penginapan · 2,884 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 2,746 m
    • Hotel Candle Inn · Penginapan · 2,250 m
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    • Nice Viewpoint Lodge · Penginapan · 2,890 m
    • Green View Lodge · Penginapan · 2,875 m
    • Hungry Eye Lodge · Penginapan · 2,884 m
    • Mountain View Lodge · Penginapan · 2,873 m
    • Asha Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,862 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 2,746 m
    • Namaste Lodge · Penginapan · 2,440 m
    • Hotel Candle Inn · Penginapan · 2,250 m
  4. 4. Chistibung → Khopra Danda

    • Chhisti Bang (Dhankharka) Community Lodge · Penginapan · 3,020 m
  5. 5. Khopra Danda

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  6. 6. Khopra Danda → Swanta

    • The happy valley lodge · Penginapan · 2,228 m
    • Happy Valley Lodge · Penginapan · 2,232 m
    • Swanta Guest House · Penginapan · 2,221 m
    • Trekker's Sanctuary · Penginapan · 2,227 m
  7. 7. Swanta → Ghorepani

    • Medical Dental Lab · Perubatan · 2,401 m
    • New Dhaulagiri · Penginapan · 2,397 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,792 m
    • Tukuche Peak View · Penginapan · 2,873 m
    • Kamala Lodge · Penginapan · 2,876 m
    • Dhaulagiri Lodge · Penginapan · 2,878 m
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    • Medical Dental Lab · Perubatan · 2,401 m
    • New Dhaulagiri · Penginapan · 2,397 m
    • Pine Forest Lodge · Penginapan · 2,417 m
    • New Annapurna View Lodge · Penginapan · 2,508 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,792 m
    • Tukuche Peak View · Penginapan · 2,873 m
    • Kamala Lodge · Penginapan · 2,876 m
    • Dhaulagiri Lodge · Penginapan · 2,878 m
  8. 8. Ghorepani → Nayapul

    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,307 m
    • Hotel Four Seasons & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,218 m
    • Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,191 m
    • Shree Karwakeli Health Post · Perubatan · 2,051 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 1,525 m
    • Gaughar Clinic · Perubatan · 1,723 m
    • Amrti lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,029 m
    • DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · Penginapan
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    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,307 m
    • Hotel Four Seasons & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,218 m
    • Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,191 m
    • Shree Karwakeli Health Post · Perubatan · 2,051 m
    • Kamala Guest House · Penginapan · 2,056 m
    • Pratap Guest House · Penginapan · 2,045 m
    • Holiday Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2,042 m
    • Hotel Curious Camel · Penginapan · 2,033 m
    • All Food Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,657 m
    • Chandra Guest House · Penginapan · 1,525 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 1,525 m
    • See You Lodge · Penginapan · 1,480 m
    • Annapurna Guest House · Penginapan · 1,477 m
    • Gaughar Clinic · Perubatan · 1,723 m
    • GhaunGhar Clinic · Perubatan · 1,034 m
    • Hotel Sunrise · Penginapan · 1,032 m
    • New River View Lodge and Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,031 m
    • Fishtail lodge and Restaurant · Penginapan
    • Hotel Mountain Lodge and Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,042 m
    • Dimax Pharmacy · Perubatan · 1,037 m
    • Maikaney Kuwa · Alam semula jadi · 1,239 m
    • Amrti lodge & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1,029 m
    • Royal Medical Hall · Perubatan · 1,029 m
    • Milan Medical Hall · Perubatan · 1,024 m
    • Samudayek Swasthiye Ikai · Perubatan · 1,245 m
    • DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · Penginapan
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