Ghorepani and Khopra Trek is the shortest and loveliest trekking destinations northwest of Pokhara City. The Khopra Trek, also known as the Khayer Lekh Trek, is a trekking area filled with 360-degree panoramas from the beginning to the end. The views from starting at Pokhara to back to Pokhara are beyond description; superb views everywhere with several viewpoints enabling one to take short excursions to enjoy sunset and sunrise views. You will find yourselves above the clouds and in the shades of giant mountains just in a few days’ walk.

Your trip begins with a warm welcome to Kathmandu airport. Nepal is a country with unique geographical and natural resources, attracting all lovers of nature and mountains who want to walk the mountain ranges of the Himalayas or climb some of its highest peaks. The country also offers a fascinating cultural and mystical richness. People of different religions, ethnic groups, and castes coexist excellently.

Ghorepani and Khopra Trek Package 2022/2023

In the Kathmandu Valley, we will find medieval architecture, temples, monasteries, pagodas and historical relics declared World Heritage by UNESCO, places like Patán, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur …

In the country’s south and far from the mountains, Nepal hides jungle regions with wildlife such as tigers, elephants, rhinos, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds in protected areas.

The itinerary continues with a scenic flight/drive to Pokhara west of Kathmandu. Pokhara is Nepal’s one of the most preferred tourist destinations due to its natural beauty.

From Pokhara, you will take a short drive to its Trekking starting point to Ghorepani at Hile; the road has reached Hile in recent years. The trail to Ghorepani is also the ancient trail that leads to Tibet via Jomsom and Mustang. Our Trekking areas, Ghorepani, Khopra Danda, Tadapani, Ghandruk, and Potana, are well known for viewpoints throughout the year and rhododendron and magnolia in the Spring season. From Ghorepani, our trail dips down into the valley before climbing again to a ridge, Khopra Danda, north of Poon Hill.

The views from starting at Pokhara to back to Pokhara are beyond description; superb views everywhere with several viewpoints enabling one to take short excursions to enjoy sunset and sunrise views. You will find yourselves above the clouds when the deep lower valley fills with clouds below us, with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna towering majestically above in its full scale. One will have many opportunities to interact and experience the local life and culture and see and experience the diverse fauna and flora within its shortest distance. Khopra and Khayer are pasturelands for domestic Yak, Buffalo and Sheep, and one may find around in graze on the slopes just around us.

The itinerary brings you back through Tadapani, Ghandruk, Landruk, Dhampus and to Pokhara via Sarangkot, which allows you to enjoy its natural beauties from every angle and aspect. From Ghandruk to Pokhara, you will be passing through several villages and terraced fields enabling us to gain insight into the local life and culture different from every small valley to another. Finally, the trek ends at Sarangkot, one of the most beautiful lookouts above Pokhara.

On the way back to Kathmandu, stop at Bandipur for a hearty lunch. Bandipur is a charming hill town situated approximately midway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Situated 8 kilometres above the Dumre Bazaar at an altitude of 1005 meters, this ancient trading post lies in the saddle of some of the country’s peculiar-shaped hills. Bandipur town offers an ultra-wide panorama of mountains, including the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges. High Himalaya, the cascading Marshyangdi River, and lush terraced fields offer a never-ending blissful experience. Those lacking time may end the Trek at Ghandruk or exclude part of the Khopra trek or consult for a tailor-made itinerary and package with us.

Trip Highlights

Trip Profile

Short Itinerary

Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,350M)

Day 02: KATHMANDU / POKHARA (flight) / HILE / ULLERI (1951m). A 2 hours Trek

Day 03: ULLERI TO GHOREPANI. A 5 hours trek

Day 04: EXCURSION TO POOHILL 3,210M. & TREK TO SWANTA 2,270M. A 5 hours trek.

Day 05: TREK TO UPPER CHISTIBUNG 2,980M. A 3-4 hours trek.

Day 06: TREK TO KHOPRA RIDGE 3,650M. A 4 hours trek.

Day 07: EXCURSION TO KHAYER LAKE 4,660M. A 7-8 hours trek

Day 08: TREK TO DOBATO 3,460M. A 5 hours trek.

Day 09: TREK TO TADAPANI 2630M. A 4 hours de trek.

Day 10: TREK TO GHANDRUK AND LANDRUK 1640M. A 5 hours trek.

Day 11: TREK TO AUSTRALIAN CAMP 2070M. A 5 hours trek.

Day 12: AUSTRALIAN CAMP – NAUDANDA – SARANGKOT. A 5 hours trek.

Day 13: EXCURSION AND DRIVE TO POKHARA

Day 14: POKHARA – BANDIPUR – KATHMANDU

Day 15: DEPARTURE

Detail Itinerary

THE 15-DAYS GHOREPANI, KHOPRA, KHAYER, GHANDRUK & DHAMPUS TREK

Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,350M)

Our personnel will be waiting at the Kathmandu international airport (TIA) to receive you with a traditional welcome. After checking into the hotel and refreshment, your guide of the circuit will update you about the necessary formalities for your proposed trek. Depending on arrival time, you will have the choice of either visiting nearby shrines or resting back in your room.

• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 02: KATHMANDU / POKHARA (flight) / HILE / ULLERI (1951m). A 2 hours Trek

Early in the morning, drive to Tribhuvan International Airport to board the domestic flight to Pokhara. It is a short forty minutes flight. Arrive at Pokhara and then drive to Birethanti, the trekking starting point. Birethanti is 42-kilometres out of Pokhara. Birethanti is a small hamlet formed for business since there was salt trading between Nepal Tibet via the route of Mustang (At the time, this route was one of the principal caravan routes of the traders). It also has a beautiful view of Mount Fishtail. Unfortunately, there has been a hydropower project under construction in recent days. And a road has crossed this village to Hile and Ghandruk, undermining the charm and importance of this village. Until recent years, all trekking above this valley started and ended here. But today we drive one hour more to Hile, a small village. The road mostly goes up until Hile through a pleasant narrow valley, proving natural sceneries of village life that give an insight into most Nepalese living in rural parts of the country. We leave our vehicle, and after walking about 25 minutes, we stop for lunch at Tikhe Dunga, a pleasant place where most of the trekkers from or to Ghorepani take a rest. After around two hours of relaxation and a hearty lunch, we make the second phase of the walk, which is merely 40 minutes hard walking up to Ulleri village. It is a village of Poon Magar, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. Mount Annapurna south and Hium Chuli are again in a scene from Ulleri.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 03: ULLERI TO GHOREPANI. A 5 hours trek

After breakfast, we'll begin the second day's walk through a forest full of rhododendrons and pine and with a beautiful view of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fish-tailed Mountain). Ghorepani village lies on a hill saddle at an elevation of 2874m. It is one of the famous destinations of short trekkers for its exceptional Panorama of all the Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Fishtail, Nilgiri and many other small peaks ranging along with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Stay in a guest house. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 04: EXCURSION TO POOHILL 3,210M. & TREK TO SWANTA 2,270M. A 5 hours trek.

Today we go to the Poon Hill viewpoint. Before breakfast, early in the morning, take a short walk to the Poon Hill lookout to enjoy the sunrise. The excursion starts around 5 in the morning to reach the viewpoint before dawn, about 45 minutes. It's worth the lost sleep. While walking up, the eastern horizon lightens, and the stars begin to disappear behind the dazzling Annapurna range. The views from there are indescribable. Then back to the Lodge for breakfast and begin the trek a day ahead. The walk from Ghorepani goes down through the rhododendron forest with beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Tukche, and Hium Chuli. The first three hours are a downhill path and then an hour straight to traverse through scattered villages and forests to the Swanta village. The green valley of Swanta lies in the lap of the mountains of Annapurna South and Nilgiri, a perfect place to spend a night before climbing up to Khopra.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 05: TREK TO UPPER CHISTIBUNG 2,980M. A 3-4 hours trek.

The trail from the village of Swanta to Chistibung (in some trekking map, it is named Dhankharka) initially levels with some descent section; however, a steep walk requires at the final steps at Chistibung. These areas are pastures of the local population of Ghandruk, Tadapani, Chitre, Tatopani and its surrounding villages. In this area, we could also see beautiful flights of the colourful Lophophorus (Danphe), the national bird of Nepal, and tahr of the Himalayas, on the grassy ridges, at high points, around our trail. Arrive at Chistibung for lunch and enjoy a half-day rest.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 06: TREK TO KHOPRA RIDGE 3,650M. A 4 hours trek.

After breakfast, we start the day again by constantly climbing meadows and alpine pastures to Khopra. As we approach Khopra Ridge, weather permitting, there is a view of the top of Annapurna South. In addition, the area offers breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna South. After lunch, optionally, you can take a short excursion to Khopra Ridge, where a viewpoint overlooks the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 07: EXCURSION TO KHAYER LAKE 4,660M. A 7-8 hours trek

We start early in the morning, around six, towards Khayer Lake, where we can enjoy excellent views of the Annapurna Fang and the surrounding mountains. Considered a sacred lake by Hindus, they believe that bathing in the lake will purify themselves and help achieve Nirvana. As Hinduism and Buddhism coexist in Nepal, we can see several Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries on the lakesides. However, the Buddhists believe bathing in the lake is a sin that infuriates the nagas, the serpent deities, which can cause an imbalance in the wholesome environment of the area.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 08: TREK TO DOBATO 3,460M. A 5 hours trek.

Then return on to Chistibung. The views of Dhaulagiri are always excellent. We descend through a beautiful forest to the Lower Chistibung, a lovely open meadow. Then we climb gradually through the rhododendron forest to Dobato (meaning junction). The excellent view of Annapurna South dominates Dobato.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 09: TREK TO TADAPANI 2630M. A 4 hours de trek.

Optionally, you can take a 30-minute excursion to enjoy the sunrise view from the Muldai viewpoint at 3,637m. The trip should start early in the morning, before tea/coffee and breakfast. There are excellent views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Fishtail, and Gangapurna. Then gradually descend towards Tadapani. The trail is relatively easy, with beautiful Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South views. This day we will see the diversity of flora and fauna of the region. The area is dense with forests and more like a rain forest. When we face the southeast, the view of Dhaulagiri disappears, and you will have a more dominant view of Annapurna South, Hium Chuli and the Fishtail Mountains.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 10: TREK TO GHANDRUK AND LANDRUK 1640M. A 5 hours trek.

Tadapani to Ghandruk is two hours walk. From Tadapani, the trail goes down continuously to Ghandruk with views of Mount Fishtail and Annapurna South. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, which has its dialect, culture, dresses, and lifestyle. Ghandruk is one of the famous destinations of trekkers for its beautiful view of the mountains and easy access from Kathmandu and Pokhara. For many, this village is the starting point of Khopra, Ghorepani or the Annapurna sanctuary Trek and, consequently, the trek ending point, as there is a road to Pokhara. Lunch and start of the trek to Landruk. The trail descends to Modi River and then ascends to the village of Landruk, another principal village of the Gurung people. The villages of Ghandruk, Annapurna south and Hium Chuli are seen again in their full stretch.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 11: TREK TO AUSTRALIAN CAMP 2070M. A 5 hours trek.

We will continue the day towards Potana. An easy trail leads through scattered villages with beautiful landscapes of the Modi River valley and then climbs up to Deurali. From here, you can see the valley that extends towards Pokhara. After 40 minutes of a pleasant walk from a beautiful hill, we arrive at Potana, located on the top of a hill, which offers excellent panoramas of Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri and the peaks of Mount Manaslu behind the Annapurna II and the whole valley that surrounds Pokhara. From Potana, it is a pleasant walk to the Australian camp. If the weather permits, we will have great views of the mountain and its surroundings.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Tea-house Lodge.

Day 12: AUSTRALIAN CAMP – NAUDANDA – SARANGKOT. A 5 hours trek.

Continue descending through the forest to Nau Danda (meaning nine hills), once a famous place for an overnight stop for trekkers when the trek started from Bagar in Pokhara. From Nau Danda, the views towards Annapurna and Lamjung are beautiful. The path from here goes along the ridge of the hill of Nau Danda to Sarangkot. Sarangkot offers spectacular mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal, Phewa lake, the stupa of peace, and the stunning views of the rolling hills towards the horizon, and beautiful views of the city of Pokhara. We spend a night in this magical viewpoint to enjoy the sunset view, the night view of the city of Pokhara and the sunrise for which most tourists to Nepal come here.

• Full board
• Accommodation in the Hotel.

Day 13: EXCURSION AND DRIVE TO POKHARA

Early in the morning, a short excursion to the Sarangkot viewpoint to enjoy sunrise views. Return to your hotel. Breakfast and transfer to Pokhara. In about 20 minutes, we arrive at our hotel and get distributed rooms and free time until lunchtime. After lunch, we visit the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara, where we will see and understand the history of the mountain and mountaineering in the highest peaks in the world. We will understand the importance of the Nepal Himalayas and the benefits given by the Himalayas to billions of people and their natural habitat, where we will also learn a bit about the different ethnicities of Nepal. Return to Pokhara and a short walk along the Fewa lake to enjoy the sunset atmosphere and a hearty dinner at one of its best restaurants.

• Breakfast.
• Accommodation in the Hotel.

Day 14: POKHARA – BANDIPUR – KATHMANDU

In the morning, at around 08:30, we head to Kathmandu. The 200 km is covered in approximately 6 hours by private car. A beautiful trip from Pokhara passes through several small towns and farmland and brings us to Dumre. From the Dumre bazaar, we leave the main highway to Kathmandu and go up to the village of Bandipur for our lunch. An old trading post, Bandipur, is situated on a hill halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. This medieval town is located 8 kilometres above the village of Dumre Bazar. Bandipur offers panoramas of Mount Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. High mountains, the valley of the Marshyangdi River and lush terraces provide an experience of happiness that never ends. After lunch, continue to Kathmandu. Arrive and get distributed to the rooms. The rest of the evening is free to rest and refresh—dinner and overnight in the hotel.

• Breakfast.
• Accommodation in the Hotel.

Day 15: DEPARTURE

Have breakfast and have some relaxing free time for yourself. Our office representative and vehicle will arrive at your hotel to escort you to the airport at the indicated time. Drive to Kathmandu international airport (TIA); see off formalities, you will go through the immigration and departure.

• Breakfast.

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