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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.

  • दिन8
  • अधिकतम उचाइ३,६०० मि
  • दूरी६४.७ कि.मि.
  • उकालो४,५९२ मि
  • कठिनाइमध्यम–कठिन
  • उत्तम महिनाMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • अनुमतिपत्र2

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Khopra Ridge Trek नेपालको Annapurna क्षेत्रमा पर्ने 8 दिनको ट्रेक हो, जुन ३,६०० मिटरसम्म उक्लिन्छ। विदेशी ट्रेकरहरूले आफ्नो मिति, बजेट र गतिसहित ट्रिप पोस्ट गरेर FindTrekkingPartner मा यसका लागि साथी खोज्न सक्छन्। दुवै ट्रेकर सहमत नभएसम्म म्याचहरू निजी रहन्छन्, र सेवा निःशुल्क छ। मध्यम स्तरको दरमा, चार जना ट्रेकरले बाँड्दा 8 दिनको लागि इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइडको खर्च प्रति व्यक्ति लगभग USD ५० पर्छ, जबकि एक्लै जाँदा USD २०० पर्छ। उत्तम मौसमहरू Mar–May, Oct–Nov हुन्। यहाँ व्यवहारमा इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइड आवश्यक छ: २०२६ का सञ्चालकहरूका अनुसार नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डको अप्रिल २०२३ को नियम राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज र संरक्षण क्षेत्रका चेकपोइन्टहरूमा लागू गरिन्छ, जसमा लाङटाङ सबैभन्दा कडा छ र अन्नपूर्णमा पनि जाँच हुन्छ (१९ अक्टोबर २०२६ मा जाँचिएको)। दर्ता भएको एजेन्सीमार्फत गाइड लिनुहोस् र उनीहरूसँग पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्। पछिल्लो पटक पुष्टि गरिएको: २०२६ अक्टोबर २१। स्रोतहरू: नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड, DNPWC, अध्यागमन विभाग।

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

परिचय

Pokhara बाट सुरु८ दिन · अधिकतम ३,६०० मि

उत्तम मौसम: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · अनुमतिपत्र: 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.

मुख्य आकर्षण

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

मार्ग नक्सा

दिनदिनको विवरण

अनुकूलन

रातैपिच्छे सुत्ने उचाइ। रातो पट्टीहरू अघिल्लो रातभन्दा ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढेका हुन्; आराम दिन चिन्ह लगाइएको छ।

  • सुत्ने उचाइ
  • ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढाइ
  • आराम दिन

कति खर्च लाग्छ

प्रति व्यक्ति अनुमानित सबै-समेतको खर्च: उचाइअनुसार लज र खाना, यातायात, अनुमतिपत्र, र गाइड तथा पोर्टर। जति धेरै ट्रेकरले गाइड र पोर्टर बाँड्छन्, प्रत्येकले त्यति कम तिर्छन्। २०२६ अक्टोबर सम्मको अनुसार।

शैली१ ट्रेकर२ ट्रेकर बाँडेर४ ट्रेकर बाँडेर
किफायतीUS$ ३३०–US$ ४९०*US$ २५०–US$ ३७०*US$ २१०–US$ ३१०*
मध्यमUS$ ५००–US$ ७६०*US$ ३६०–US$ ५४०*US$ ३२०–US$ ४८०*
आरामदायीUS$ ५६०–US$ ८४०*US$ ४८०–US$ ७२०*US$ ४४०–US$ ६६०*

२ ट्रेकरले बाँड्दाको विवरण

विवरणकिफायतीमध्यमआरामदायी
लज र खानाUS$ १३०–US$ २१०US$ १८०–US$ २८०US$ २४०–US$ ३६०
अनुमतिपत्रUS$ ३०–US$ ४०US$ ३०–US$ ४०US$ ३०–US$ ४०
गाइडUS$ ८०–US$ १२०US$ ८०–US$ १२०US$ ८०–US$ १२०
पोर्टर—US$ ६०–US$ ११०US$ १२०–US$ २१०

बजेटमा सार्वजनिक यातायात र पोर्टरबिना; मध्यम स्तरमा दुई ट्रेकरबीच एक पोर्टर र निजी सवारी साधन बाँडिन्छ; आरामदायीमा प्रत्येक ट्रेकरलाई एक पोर्टर। गाइड अनिवार्य भएको ठाउँमा वा मध्यम स्तर अथवा आरामदायी शैलीमा समावेश गरिएको हुन्छ।

रातको लज र खाना (कोठा र दाल भात)

२ रात Below 2,500 m: कोठा US$ २–US$ ६, दाल भात US$ ४–US$ ७ · ५ रात 2,500 to 3,800 m: कोठा US$ ४–US$ ९, दाल भात US$ ५–US$ ९

अनुमतिपत्र शुल्क (आधिकारिक स्रोत)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP): NPR ३,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR २,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
खर्चका स्रोतहरू

अपरेटर गाइडबाट लिइएका अनुमान हुन्, कोटेसन होइनन्। टिप, बीमा, सामान र काठमाडौंका होटल समावेश छैनन्; USD प्लेटफर्मको विनिमय दरमा।

प्रायः सोधिने प्रश्नहरू

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.

स्रोतहरू

बाटोभरि

मार्गको हरेक दिन बास, चिकित्सा सहायता, पानी र हेर्नलायक ठाउँहरू।

  1. 1. Nayapul → Ulleri

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    • Bhukatangle Health Post · चिकित्सा · १,६५८ मि
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    • Shristi Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,०२९ मि
    • Annapurna Lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,०३५ मि
    • New Saksham Hotel & Restaurant · बास · १,०२८ मि
    • Royal Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,०३२ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · १,०३० मि
    • Ganesh Lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,०१७ मि
    • Tap · उपयोगी · १,०१० मि
    • Moonlight Hotel & Restaurant (Birethanti) · बास
    • Hotel Everest Lodge and Restaurant · बास · १,०३९ मि
    • New River View Lodge & Restaurant · बास
    • The Lakshmi Lodge · बास · १,०३० मि
    • Riverside Lodge and Restaurant · बास · १,०३२ मि
    • Hotel Evergreen birethanti · बास
    • गाउँघर क्लिनिक · चिकित्सा · १,३४० मि
    • Thakali Homestay · बास · १,१६० मि
    • Fishery · प्रकृति · १,३०८ मि
    • Mira Lodge · बास · १,२०९ मि
    • Bhukatangle Health Post · चिकित्सा · १,६५८ मि
    • Green View Lodge · बास
    • Mamta Guest House · बास · १,४८० मि
    • Annapurna Guest House (campground) · बास
    • Hotel Peaceful Garden and Restaurant · बास · १,४७९ मि
    • Susila Guest House · बास · १,४९० मि
    • Hotel Sushila and Thakali Kitchen · बास · १,४९१ मि
    • Laxmi Lodge · बास · १,५०६ मि
    • Indra Guest House · बास · १,५४१ मि
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    • Riverside Guest House & Waterfall Bar · बास · १,५१५ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,६०३ मि
    • Superview Hotel · बास · २,०२४ मि
    • Holyday Guest House · बास · २,०३१ मि
  2. 2. Ulleri → Ghorepani

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    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · २,२६१ मि
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · उपयोगी · २,३०८ मि
    • See view · बास · २,८२० मि
    • Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · चिकित्सा · २,८२६ मि
    • New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · बास · २,८२८ मि
    • Hotel Snowland · बास · २,९०६ मि
    • Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · बास · २,९०६ मि
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    • Hill Top Guest House · बास · २,०६४ मि
    • Nice View Guest House and Restaurant · बास · २,०७० मि
    • Bipin Restaurant · बास · २,०७७ मि
    • Purnima guest house and restrurent · बास · २,०९९ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,२०३ मि
    • पिसफुल गेस्ट हाउस & रेस्तुरेन्ट · बास · २,२४४ मि
    • Banthanti · बास · २,२४४ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · २,२६१ मि
    • Green Hill View Lodge & Restaurant · बास · २,२४८ मि
    • NW of Machhapuchhre · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · २,२६७ मि
    • Machhapuchchhre Guest House & Restaurant · बास · २,२७५ मि
    • Hotel Mountain View Guest House · बास · २,२७३ मि
    • Fishtail View Point Guest House · बास · २,२९७ मि
    • Namaste Guest House · बास · २,३०३ मि
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · उपयोगी · २,३०८ मि
    • See view · बास · २,८२० मि
    • Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · चिकित्सा · २,८२६ मि
    • New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · बास · २,८२८ मि
    • Hotel Snowland · बास · २,९०६ मि
    • Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · बास · २,९०६ मि
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  3. 3. Ghorepani → Chistibung

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    • Asha Hotel & Restaurant · बास · २,८६२ मि
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    • Namaste Lodge · बास · २,४४० मि
    • Hotel Candle Inn · बास · २,२५० मि
  4. 4. Chistibung → Khopra Danda

    • Chhisti Bang (Dhankharka) Community Lodge · बास · ३,०२० मि
  5. 5. Khopra Danda

    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
  6. 6. Khopra Danda → Swanta

    • The happy valley lodge · बास · २,२२८ मि
    • Happy Valley Lodge · बास · २,२३२ मि
    • Swanta Guest House · बास · २,२२१ मि
    • Trekker's Sanctuary · बास · २,२२७ मि
  7. 7. Swanta → Ghorepani

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    • New Annapurna View Lodge · बास · २,५०८ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,७९२ मि
    • Tukuche Peak View · बास · २,८७३ मि
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    • Dhaulagiri Lodge · बास · २,८७८ मि
  8. 8. Ghorepani → Nayapul

    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,३०७ मि
    • होटेल फोर सिजन & रेस्टुरेन्ट · बास · २,२१८ मि
    • Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · बास · २,१९१ मि
    • Shree Karwakeli Health Post · चिकित्सा · २,०५१ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,५२५ मि
    • गाउँघर िक्लनिक · चिकित्सा · १,७२३ मि
    • Amrti lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,०२९ मि
    • DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · बास
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    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,३०७ मि
    • होटेल फोर सिजन & रेस्टुरेन्ट · बास · २,२१८ मि
    • Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · बास · २,१९१ मि
    • Shree Karwakeli Health Post · चिकित्सा · २,०५१ मि
    • Kamala Guest House · बास · २,०५६ मि
    • Pratap Guest House · बास · २,०४५ मि
    • Holiday Guest House & Restaurant · बास · २,०४२ मि
    • Hotel Curious Camel · बास · २,०३३ मि
    • All Food Restaurant · बास · १,६५७ मि
    • Chandra Guest House · बास · १,५२५ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,५२५ मि
    • See You Lodge · बास · १,४८० मि
    • Annapurna Guest House · बास · १,४७७ मि
    • गाउँघर िक्लनिक · चिकित्सा · १,७२३ मि
    • GhaunGhar Clinic · चिकित्सा · १,०३४ मि
    • Hotel Sunrise · बास · १,०३२ मि
    • New River View Lodge and Restaurant · बास · १,०३१ मि
    • Fishtail lodge and Restaurant · बास
    • Hotel Mountain Lodge and Restaurant · बास · १,०४२ मि
    • Dimax Pharmacy · चिकित्सा · १,०३७ मि
    • Maikaney Kuwa · प्रकृति · १,२३९ मि
    • Amrti lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,०२९ मि
    • Royal Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,०२९ मि
    • Milan Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,०२४ मि
    • Samudayek Swasthiye Ikai · चिकित्सा · १,२४५ मि
    • DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · बास
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