Khopra Danda Trek 10 Days

Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek is one of the least crowded best alternative trek of Annapurna Base Camp, tea house treks in Annapurna Region. This trek is now advancing on its path to popularity since one can have the panoramic view of more than 25 majestic Himalayan peaks in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain Range. Within a minimum trekking distance, one can additionally explore Khayer Lake. Often labelled as Muldai Viewpoint Trek, Khopra Danda Trek is one of the best alternatives if one wishes to go on a peaceful and soul-warming trek in Annapurna Region. Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) trek path pursues the route further to the trendy sunrise trek - PoonHill trek. The sublime view of the deepest George - the Kaligandaki George adds the elegance to this trek. Journey on this trek walks you through the traditional Gurung and Magar villages. Likewise, one might sometimes encounter rare wild animals. Similarly, widely diverse distribution of flora and faunas decorate the whole trekking route. On the month of April and May, the marvelously blooming rhododendron adds the beauty to the trek and hence it is the best time for Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek.

The Khopra Danda (Ridge) community Trek is perfect custom made trek in Annapurna Region. One can done within 5 days however it can be merged or extended as per your time as far as Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Mohare DandaTrek, Muldai View Trek and Mardi Himal trekking route. The Khopra Danda Trek (Khopra Ridge) gives you multiple options to enter and exit. 

Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek can be link to Poonhill viewpoint, Mulde View Point, and Mohare Danda View Point which allow you to experience beautiful sunrise and sunset view. The view of sunrise and sunset were superb from Mulde viewpoint, Mohore Danda viewpoint and atop from Khopra Danda, with the valley filled with clouds below and rays of the sun that spill over the Mountain in all its glory without crowds is the best part of this trek.  However, the Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) and Khayer Lake taking you higher viewpoints than Poonhill and Annapurna Base camp in Annapurna region itself.  The Khopra Danda (Ridge) route follows a local trail that takes you down into the valley north of Ghorepani before climbing up ridgeline known as Khopra Ridge". Without a doubt, Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek is one of the best short treks in Nepal.

Khayer Lake is considered as a holy lake among Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Especially in Janai Purnima and in full moon days, many devotees visit the lake. When you dips into the holy lake; it is believed you will get Nirvana. The setting of Khayer Lake with mountains on the backdrops amazes trekkers with its beauty. Anyone can make this trek even more memorable; consider camping at Khopra danda  or at foothill of Annapurna South which called Khayer Lake. Contact us for more details!

What is the Best time for Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Community Trek in Annapurna Region?

As any other trek in Annapurna region, the best times to do Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Community Trek are autumn (September-November) and spring (May-March). During these seasons the weather is clear and day temperatures warm.it is usually possible to trek Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Community Trek (autumn, spring, summer and winter) Season over the year. You need better preparation for summer and winter. December to March, also have clear skies and spectacular views. But it is colder at higher altitudes, make sure for extra necessary gear and have some extra time. The views can be stunning especially after snowfall blankets the mountains in white. June to August the weather of Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek is rainy, which makes the trail muddy and slippery, but in the religious and natural prospect its best time to Trek.

The best times to do Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Community Trek are:

Autumn: September-November 
Autumn season is attributed to warm days, open bluish skies, good sunlight and more visibility which is prefect time for outings. The day times are warmer than the nights and the temperatures of higher hills rotate around 18 to 26 degree C, which is just the way we want, stable and clam. These points indicates it a good season to Trek to Everest Base Camp However, until mid- September can be little rainy and then it takes over from mid-September and rules the serenity until late November.  

Spring (March-May)
Spring season is also known as Basanta Ritu in Nepali, and is the best time for trekking, hiking and other activities you would like to do in Annapurna Region. Temperature and weather are stable. The temperature of upper hill areas is around 18 to 26 Degree C during spring season.  Bunch of blooming Rhododendron flowers, bluish skies, good sunlight, more visibility, green landscapes and transparent mountains driven hundreds of people across the globe to the tracks here and become one of the busiest period on trekking trails.
Due to the clear weather and sunny days the trekkers love doing trekking. Thus, April is the best month to pick over other for Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek.

Summer (June-August)
Summer is much about rainfall and cloudy season in Nepal. These time records the hottest temperature along with the wettest weather. The mountains are often behind of clouds however, mountains open up nicely after rainfall and that is great to watch.
The trekking trails are not populated on summer as in other seasons. The trekking trails are slippery, muddy, and wet due to regular rainfall and leech can be active.
The possibilities of landslides and block the trails in these months are. These seasons also sees the trekkers walking around the Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) trek due to its natural and religious prospects.  They accept the added challenges with greater preparation like (considering more days with heavy cloths and other necessary things for rainy season)  

Winter (December-February)
Winter season from December to February the country experiences the coldest time of the year. Of course, the number of trekkers arriving in Nepal decrease on these days but the views can be stunning especially after snowfall blankets the mountains in white. 
You can get a temperature of around 5 to 15 degree C in the daytime and even low in night. The higher altitude areas like Khayer Lake the foothills of Annapurna south are coldest ones, the temperatures is below but its normal during winter season.
You know that after the hardest climb you well get best and different views. You can expect snow loaded mountains, which looks like mountains are newly decorated with snow and everything looks like fresh during winter.
Food And Accommodation In Khopra Danda Trek
The Khopra danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek is considered one of the best short, less crowed, off the beaten path and multi viewpoints trekking trail in whole Annapurna Region.
The community based trail filled with community lodges. The community lodges are very comfortable and diverse. The Community lodges provides you a free wifi  and hot showers and charging facilities with many more facilities. You will able to stay comfortably in the community based lodges along the way.

Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek cost

Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek cost is 750 USD per prson. The 10 days treks take you through community based remote lands to show you traditional remote villages (Swata, Ghandruk etc), unfamiliar terrains beginning from subtropical fields to as high as alpine snow lines at foothills of Annapurna South along with diverse wildlife (endangered snow Leopards and Blue ship and more 125 species of animals and more than 520 bird species).

The Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek is still away from human civilization. You can explore Khayer Lake the Holy temple of Hindus and Buddhist for more natural as well as religious along with scenic Mountain View of mountains.
You can consider camping for making it more memorable! let us know for more details.

Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge) Trek Difficulties
Labeled as moderate trek, the Khopra Danda Trek takes you through remote villages and off the beaten trails of the Annapurna region. The difficulty of the trek is higher than famous Poonhill Trek. If you are planning to go Khopra Danda to Khayer lake then it is more challenging to Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Altitude of Khopra Danda Trek
The High altitude of Khopra Danda Trek is 3,800 and is not high as other treks in Annapurna Region. And the Khayer Lake altitude is 4,800m.
 

High Altitude
However, if you go to Khayer Lake, you must go to Khayer Lake for nature, wildlife as well as cultural and religious experience of trekking in many prospects, you will experience sudden altitude gain more than 1,000 m and it may cause you to experience some altitude sickness.

Remote trails
Considered one of recently opened, besides the popular Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Poonhill; the trails of Khopra Danda trek is not well and popular as other Trekking route in Annapurna Region. It may be hard some people to deal with off the beaten without much civilization on the way but its good point for adventure lovers without crowds; you can take your time and enjoy the trails.