Khopra Ridge Community Trek - Himalayan Yatri Trekking

Trip Duration 11 Days

Trek Area Annapurna Region

Suitable Season Spring (Mar–May) and Autumn (Sep–Nov). Also feasible in Dec–Feb with colder nights; monsoon (Jun–Aug) brings leeches/clouds.

Difficulty Level Moderate

Start/End Point Ghumaune Taal (900 m) / Ghar Khola (1,170 m)

Trekking Hour 4–7 hours most days (shorter on travel days)

Highest Altitude Khopra Ridge – 3,660 m

Quiet trail west of Pokhara, Khopra Ridge Community Trek links village homestays and community lodges across Magar settlements and forested ridges. After driving to Ghumaune Taal via Beni, we start up to Bans Kharka and Nagi Gaun, then gain the broad shoulder of Mohare Danda (3,320 m) for our first sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna South. The route then weaves through Tikot, Khibang and Swanta—terraces, rhododendron, and monastery courtyards—before a steady climb to Khopra Ridge (3,660 m), an airy balcony with dramatic close-ups of Annapurna South and the Dhaulagiri range. Fit trekkers can add the long day hike to sacred Khayer Lake (~4,660 m). We descend through Paudwar to the Kali Gandaki at Ghar Khola and drive back to Pokhara. Expect 4–7 hours of walking most days, warm hospitality, and your stay directly supporting local schools, clinics and conservation projects through community-run accommodation. Best seasons: spring and autumn trekking.

Detailed Itinerary

River-valley highway via Trishuli & Marsyangdi; sunset stroll along Phewa Lake.

Max. Altitutde 822m

Meal Plan Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Hotel in Pokhara

Scenic drive to the Kali Gandaki corridor; begin the Community Eco-Trail with a steady forest climb to Bans Kharka, a Magar village lodging in community-run homestays that support local schools.

Max. Altitutde 1,526m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community homestay/lodge

Mixed terraced fields and oak–rhododendron forest; arrival at Nagi, hub of community projects (school, health post, tech initiatives). Sunset views toward Dhaulagiri & Annapurna South.

Max. Altitutde 2,320m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community lodge

Ridge climb through rhododendron forests to Mohare Danda, a panoramic viewpoint above the Myagdi valley; sweeping sunrise/sunset over Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli.

Max. Altitutde 3,320m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community lodge (eco-lodge)

Descend along a scenic ridge to the traditional Tikot settlement; stone houses, millet fields, and Magar culture.

Max. Altitutde 2,250m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community homestay/lodge

Gentle forest and terrace paths linking village hamlets; warm community hospitality and local dishes (dhido, gundruk).

Max. Altitutde 2,060m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community homestay/lodge

Undulating trail via Sikha for lunch; continue to Swanta, gateway to Khopra. Chance to visit local monastery/school supported by trek revenues.

Max. Altitutde 2,270m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge/Community lodge

Steady ascent through rhododendron forest onto an airy ridge; dramatic close-up of Annapurna South and the Dhaulagiri wall. Sunset from Khopra is a trip highlight.

Max. Altitutde 3,660m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community lodge (Khopra)**

Long descent on shepherd trails to Paudwar, a large Magar village with terraced amphitheatres and Himalayan outlooks.

Max. Altitutde 2,000m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Community homestay/lodge

Final descent to the roadhead at Ghar Khola beside the Kali Gandaki; drive back to Pokhara for a lakeside evening.

Max. Altitutde 822m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation Hotel in Pokhara

Scenic highway return via river valleys and mid-hills.

Max. Altitutde 1,400m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation (Hotel in Kathmandu on request)

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