Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, then walk through Birethanti and up the Bhurungdi valley to Tikhedhunga. The path climbs the famous Ulleri staircase to the village of Ulleri, at about 2,070 m, through terraced fields. The steps are steep and the day is warm and humid, so start early and drink plenty of water. Ulleri has several lodges and views of Annapurna South from the top of the village. It is a good first night for acclimatisation, and the evening is cool and quiet. Check your gear and permits.

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.
- Gün8
- En yüksek rakım3.600 m
- Mesafe64,7 km
- Yükseliş4.592 m
- ZorlukOrta–zor
- En iyi aylarMar–May, Oct–Nov
- İzinler2
Fotoğraf: Nabin K. Sapkota · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Khopra Ridge Trek, Nepal’in Annapurna bölgesinde 3.600 m’ye çıkan 8 günlük bir trekkingdir. Yabancı trekkingciler FindTrekkingPartner’da tarihlerini, bütçelerini ve tempolarını belirterek bir gezi paylaşıp bu rota için partner bulabilir. Eşleşmeler iki trekkingci de kabul edene kadar gizli kalır ve hizmet ücretsizdir. Orta seviye fiyatlarla lisanslı bir rehber, dört trekkingci paylaştığında 8 günde kişi başı yaklaşık 50 USD tutar; tek başına giden bir trekkingci için bu tutar 200 USD’dir. En iyi sezonlar: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Burada pratikte lisanslı rehber gereklidir: 2026 operatörlerine göre Nepal Turizm Kurulu’nun Nisan 2023 kuralı milli parklardaki ve koruma alanlarındaki kontrol noktalarında uygulanıyor; en sıkı denetim Langtang’da, Annapurna’da da kontrol yapılıyor (19 Ekim 2026’da kontrol edildi). Kayıtlı bir acente aracılığıyla rehber tut ve onlarla teyit et. Bu rota için açık geziler aşağıda; başlangıç ayı, grup büyüklüğü ve kalan yerlerle birlikte listelenir. Son doğrulama: 21 Ekim 2026. Kaynaklar: Nepal Turizm Kurulu, DNPWC, Göç İdaresi.
Kaynaklar:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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Genel bakış
En iyi mevsimler: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · İzinler: 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.
Öne çıkanlar
- Poon Hill sunrise
- Khopra Danda ridge and community lodge
- Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South views
- Khayer Lake hike
- Swanta village
Rota haritası
Gün gün
Bir önceki geceye göre 790 m daha yüksekte uyuyorsun; bu, olağan 500 m kılavuz sınırının üzerinde. Yavaş ilerle, bol su iç ve baş ağrısı veya mide bulantısına dikkat et.
Climb through oak and rhododendron forest from Ulleri to Banthanti and Nangethanti, then on to Ghorepani, at 2,860 m, a large village on a pass with lodges and views north when the clouds lift. In spring the forest is full of flowers and langur monkeys. Ghorepani is busy with trekkers in the season, and the dining rooms are warm and lively. Rest and eat well. Set your alarm for the Poon Hill sunrise tomorrow, and make sure you have a headlamp and warm clothes. Drink water throughout the evening.
Climb Poon Hill before dawn for sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, then return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Leave the main trail and climb through Deurali and the forest to Dobato and the ridge, passing Bayeli and its grassy meadows. The path becomes narrower and quieter, and the views to the north open up. Chistibung, at about 3,000 m, is a small settlement with a few simple lodges. The day is long, six to seven hours, with ups and downs. Rest, eat and prepare for the climb to Khopra tomorrow.
Bir önceki geceye göre 600 m daha yüksekte uyuyorsun; bu, olağan 500 m kılavuz sınırının üzerinde. Yavaş ilerle, bol su iç ve baş ağrısı veya mide bulantısına dikkat et.
Climb steadily through rhododendron forest and open slopes above Chistibung to Khopra Danda, at 3,600 m, a bare ridge with a community-run lodge. The path is steep in places and the air is cold. On a clear day, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Nilgiri fill the view to the north. The lodge is simple, with a dining room and shared rooms, and the nights are very cold. Rest, drink plenty of water and watch for altitude symptoms. If the weather is clear, enjoy the sunset on the peaks from the ridge.
A rest day at Khopra Danda. If you feel well, take a hike toward Khayer Lake, a high lake on the ridge, but go only as far as you are comfortable, because the altitude is considerable and the weather changes fast. Otherwise, walk a short way along the ridge and enjoy the views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Rest in the afternoon and eat well. The community lodge is a good place to talk to other trekkers and local staff, and to learn about the community's role in maintaining the trail.
Descend from Khopra Danda through forest and meadows to Swanta, a Gurung village at about 2,200 m, with terraced fields and a few lodges. The descent is steep and long, six to seven hours, and the path drops through rhododendron and oak forest. The village is quiet, with far fewer trekkers than the main trails, and the lodges are simple. The warmth of the lower altitude is a welcome change after Khopra. Take care on the steep sections and use poles. Rest and eat well in the evening.
Bir önceki geceye göre 660 m daha yüksekte uyuyorsun; bu, olağan 500 m kılavuz sınırının üzerinde. Yavaş ilerle, bol su iç ve baş ağrısı veya mide bulantısına dikkat et.
Climb from Swanta through the forest of Chitre and the ridge, then follow the path through Chitre village to Ghorepani, at 2,860 m. The climb takes six to seven hours, with steep sections through rhododendron and oak. Chitre has lodges and views of Dhaulagiri on a clear day, and the final stretch to Ghorepani follows the main trail. In Ghorepani, rest, wash and eat well. If you want a second Poon Hill sunrise, set an alarm. Otherwise, enjoy a final evening in the busy village and pack for the descent tomorrow.
Descend from Ghorepani to Nayapul through Nangethanti, Banthanti and the long Ulleri staircase, about five to six hours of steep steps and forest paths. The valley is warm and green, and the stone steps are hard on the knees, so use poles. At Nayapul a jeep or taxi takes you to Pokhara in about 1.5 hours. In Pokhara you can finally enjoy a hot shower and a meal beside the lake. Remember to tip your guide and porters, and to share your photos with the community lodges if you promised to.
İklimlendirme
Gece gece uyku rakımı. Kırmızı çubuklar bir önceki geceye göre 500 m'den fazla yükselir; dinlenme günleri işaretlidir.
- Uyku rakımı
- 500 m üzeri artış
- Dinlenme günü
Maliyeti
Kişi başı tahmini toplam maliyet: rakıma göre konaklama ve yemek, ulaşım, izinler, rehber ve porterler. Bir rehberi ve porterleri paylaşan trekkingci sayısı arttıkça kişi başı ödenen azalır. Ekim 2026 itibarıyla.
| Tarz | 1 trekkingci | 2 trekkingci paylaşıyor | 4 trekkingci paylaşıyor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekonomik | $330–$490* | $250–$370* | $210–$310* |
| Orta seviye | $500–$760* | $360–$540* | $320–$480* |
| Konforlu | $560–$840* | $480–$720* | $440–$660* |
Paylaşan 2 trekkingci için döküm
| Kalem | Ekonomik | Orta seviye | Konforlu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konaklama ve yemek | $130–$210 | $180–$280 | $240–$360 |
| İzinler | $30–$40 | $30–$40 | $30–$40 |
| Rehber | $80–$120 | $80–$120 | $80–$120 |
| Porterler | — | $60–$110 | $120–$210 |
Ekonomik tarz toplu taşıma kullanır ve porter içermez; orta seviye iki trekkingci arasında bir porter ve özel araç paylaşımı içerir; konforlu tarz her trekkingciye bir porter verir. Rehber, zorunlu olduğunda veya tarz orta seviye ya da konforlu olduğunda dahildir.
2 gece Below 2,500 m: oda $2–$6, dal bhat $4–$7 · 5 gece 2,500 to 3,800 m: oda $4–$9, dal bhat $5–$9
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
Teklif değil, operatör rehberlerinden tahminlerdir. Bahşişler, sigorta, ekipman ve Kathmandu otelleri dahil değildir; USD platform döviz kuruyladır.
Fotoğraflar
Sık sorulan sorular
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.
Kaynaklar
Patika boyunca
Rotanın her gününde konaklama, sağlık desteği, su ve görülecek yerler.
1. Nayapul → Ulleri
- Sandesh Khaja Ghar & Lodge · Konaklama · 1.040 m
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 1.030 m
- Tap · Pratik · 1.010 m
- Gaughar Clinic · Sağlık · 1.340 m
- Bhukatangle Health Post · Sağlık · 1.658 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 1.603 m
- Superview Hotel · Konaklama · 2.024 m
- Holyday Guest House · Konaklama · 2.031 m
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- Sandesh Khaja Ghar & Lodge · Konaklama · 1.040 m
- Shristi Medical Hall · Sağlık · 1.029 m
- Annapurna Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.035 m
- New Saksham Hotel & Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.028 m
- Royal Medical Hall · Sağlık · 1.032 m
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 1.030 m
- Ganesh Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.017 m
- Tap · Pratik · 1.010 m
- Moonlight Hotel & Restaurant (Birethanti) · Konaklama
- Hotel Everest Lodge and Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.039 m
- New River View Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama
- The Lakshmi Lodge · Konaklama · 1.030 m
- Riverside Lodge and Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.032 m
- Hotel Evergreen birethanti · Konaklama
- Gaughar Clinic · Sağlık · 1.340 m
- Thakali Homestay · Konaklama · 1.160 m
- Fishery · Doğa · 1.308 m
- Mira Lodge · Konaklama · 1.209 m
- Bhukatangle Health Post · Sağlık · 1.658 m
- Green View Lodge · Konaklama
- Mamta Guest House · Konaklama · 1.480 m
- Annapurna Guest House (campground) · Konaklama
- Hotel Peaceful Garden and Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.479 m
- Susila Guest House · Konaklama · 1.490 m
- Hotel Sushila and Thakali Kitchen · Konaklama · 1.491 m
- Laxmi Lodge · Konaklama · 1.506 m
- Indra Guest House · Konaklama · 1.541 m
- Laxmi Guest House · Konaklama · 1.533 m
- Riverside Guest House & Waterfall Bar · Konaklama · 1.515 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 1.603 m
- Superview Hotel · Konaklama · 2.024 m
- Holyday Guest House · Konaklama · 2.031 m
2. Ulleri → Ghorepani
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.203 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 2.261 m
- Safe Drinking Water Station · Pratik · 2.308 m
- See view · Konaklama · 2.820 m
- Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · Sağlık · 2.826 m
- New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.828 m
- Hotel Snowland · Konaklama · 2.906 m
- Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.906 m
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- Hill Top Guest House · Konaklama · 2.064 m
- Nice View Guest House and Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.070 m
- Bipin Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.077 m
- Purnima guest house and restrurent · Konaklama · 2.099 m
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.203 m
- Peacefull Guest House & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.244 m
- Banthanti · Konaklama · 2.244 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 2.261 m
- Green Hill View Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.248 m
- NW of Machhapuchhre · Manzara noktaları · 2.267 m
- Machhapuchhre Guest House · Konaklama · 2.274 m
- Machhapuchchhre Guest House & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.275 m
- Hotel Mountain View Guest House · Konaklama · 2.273 m
- Fishtail View Point Guest House · Konaklama · 2.297 m
- Namaste Guest House · Konaklama · 2.303 m
- Safe Drinking Water Station · Pratik · 2.308 m
- See view · Konaklama · 2.820 m
- Gorepani Comunal Healt Social Reform Group · Sağlık · 2.826 m
- New Hotel Glacier & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.828 m
- Hotel Snowland · Konaklama · 2.906 m
- Hotel Hilltop & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.906 m
- Snow View Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.879 m
- Fishtail Lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.879 m
- Annapurna View Lodge · Konaklama · 2.885 m
- The Sunny Hotel · Konaklama · 2.879 m
3. Ghorepani → Chistibung
- Nice Viewpoint Lodge · Konaklama · 2.890 m
- Green View Lodge · Konaklama · 2.875 m
- Hungry Eye Lodge · Konaklama · 2.884 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 2.746 m
- Hotel Candle Inn · Konaklama · 2.250 m
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- Nice Viewpoint Lodge · Konaklama · 2.890 m
- Green View Lodge · Konaklama · 2.875 m
- Hungry Eye Lodge · Konaklama · 2.884 m
- Mountain View Lodge · Konaklama · 2.873 m
- Asha Hotel & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.862 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 2.746 m
- Namaste Lodge · Konaklama · 2.440 m
- Hotel Candle Inn · Konaklama · 2.250 m
4. Chistibung → Khopra Danda
- Chhisti Bang (Dhankharka) Community Lodge · Konaklama · 3.020 m
5. Khopra Danda
Bu gün için henüz haritalanmış bir şey yok.Bu gün için henüz haritalanmış bir şey yok.6. Khopra Danda → Swanta
- The happy valley lodge · Konaklama · 2.228 m
- Happy Valley Lodge · Konaklama · 2.232 m
- Swanta Guest House · Konaklama · 2.221 m
- Trekker's Sanctuary · Konaklama · 2.227 m
7. Swanta → Ghorepani
- Medical Dental Lab · Sağlık · 2.401 m
- New Dhaulagiri · Konaklama · 2.397 m
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.792 m
- Tukuche Peak View · Konaklama · 2.873 m
- Kamala Lodge · Konaklama · 2.876 m
- Dhaulagiri Lodge · Konaklama · 2.878 m
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- Medical Dental Lab · Sağlık · 2.401 m
- New Dhaulagiri · Konaklama · 2.397 m
- Pine Forest Lodge · Konaklama · 2.417 m
- New Annapurna View Lodge · Konaklama · 2.508 m
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.792 m
- Tukuche Peak View · Konaklama · 2.873 m
- Kamala Lodge · Konaklama · 2.876 m
- Dhaulagiri Lodge · Konaklama · 2.878 m
8. Ghorepani → Nayapul
- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.307 m
- Hotel Four Seasons & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.218 m
- Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.191 m
- Shree Karwakeli Health Post · Sağlık · 2.051 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 1.525 m
- Gaughar Clinic · Sağlık · 1.723 m
- Amrti lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.029 m
- DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · Konaklama
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- Drinking Water · Pratik · 2.307 m
- Hotel Four Seasons & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.218 m
- Himalayan Guest House and Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.191 m
- Shree Karwakeli Health Post · Sağlık · 2.051 m
- Kamala Guest House · Konaklama · 2.056 m
- Pratap Guest House · Konaklama · 2.045 m
- Holiday Guest House & Restaurant · Konaklama · 2.042 m
- Hotel Curious Camel · Konaklama · 2.033 m
- All Food Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.657 m
- Chandra Guest House · Konaklama · 1.525 m
- Viewpoint · Manzara noktaları · 1.525 m
- See You Lodge · Konaklama · 1.480 m
- Annapurna Guest House · Konaklama · 1.477 m
- Gaughar Clinic · Sağlık · 1.723 m
- GhaunGhar Clinic · Sağlık · 1.034 m
- Hotel Sunrise · Konaklama · 1.032 m
- New River View Lodge and Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.031 m
- Fishtail lodge and Restaurant · Konaklama
- Hotel Mountain Lodge and Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.042 m
- Dimax Pharmacy · Sağlık · 1.037 m
- Maikaney Kuwa · Doğa · 1.239 m
- Amrti lodge & Restaurant · Konaklama · 1.029 m
- Royal Medical Hall · Sağlık · 1.029 m
- Milan Medical Hall · Sağlık · 1.024 m
- Samudayek Swasthiye Ikai · Sağlık · 1.245 m
- DILAMUNI CAFE restaurant and LODGE · Konaklama