Accommodation

Three-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast (samsara Resort or similar hotel) Three-star hotel accommodaion in Pokhara including breakfast (Kuti Resort or similar hotel) Good local lodges during trekking

Guide

One experienced and well trained guide One Assistant Guide for more than 10 trekkers in one group One guide cum porter will be provided for solo traveller

Others

Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Crampons (need to return after tour completion) TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit All government taxes & office service charge Trekking Map, Tour completion certificate, Peregrine Treks’ T-shirt

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara One Farewell dinner in Kathmandu Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek (you can choose one main course and tea/coffee in Lunch and dinner

Transport

Airport transfer by private car Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus All land transportation as per itinerary

Hygieneprotocol

The safety of our guests and staff is a top priority and we are monitoring the evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely. All of our guides are fully vaccinated to protect their safety and the safety of all visitors. We are taking recommended prevention and response measures, including: •Our Tour Guides will be wearing a mask throughout the duration of the tour and wearing gloves when sanitizing, taking temperatures, opening/closing doors, and providing sanitizer to guests. •Guides will take their temperatures frequently to monitor for fever and will not work if they are sick. After an illness, a guide can return to work after receiving a negative test for COVID-19 or having no fever for 14 days. •Before leaving our dispatch, each Tour Guide will ensure that all surfaces in the vehicle are properly sanitized and wiped down. •Prior to any guest entering the vehicle at their pickup location our Tour Guide will use a non-contact thermometer to ensure that anyone with a fever or anyone travelling with others who have a fever (temperature must be less than 100.4ºF (38.0ºC)) do not enter the vehicle. •The front seat will be off-limits to guests. •In the event that a guest jeopardizes the health and safety of another guest, a guide, or a partner employee or customer (e.g. refuses to wear a mask, refuses to abide by social distancing guidelines, etc.), they will be removed from the tour, and no refund will be issued. •During the excursion our Tour Guides will be the only individuals to open and close the doors of the vehicle. •Guests will wear a mask for the duration of the tour, except in locations where masks are not required. Guests are required to supply their own masks. Guests without masks will not be allowed to take the tour and no refund will be given. Guests under the age of 5 or who are medically compromised will not be required to wear a mask per CDC guidelines. Children ages 5 and over are required to wear a face covering. •Guests will refrain from physical contact with our guide, other guests not in their party, partner staff, or other patrons while maintaining 6-foot social distancing guidelines. •At each stop when guests exit the vehicle our Tour Guide will use sanitary wipes to disinfect commonly touched areas inside the vehicle. •Upon getting back into the vehicle our Tour Guide will provide hand sanitizer or wipes for each customer. •At the end of each tour all surfaces inside the vehicle will be sanitized and wiped down. •We will limit the number of guests on our tours to 8 people. •We are expanding our communications about our refund policy to ensure anyone who is not feeling well will receive a full refund for the tour if cancelled. •Our leadership team will continue to actively monitor the recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and OHA and implement best-practices accordingly. •When you place your reservation we collect your name, email address, phone number, and home address so that if we receive notification that a guest has tested positive for COVID-19 we can contact all other guests that were on that tour. As always, we will communicate clearly and directly about our plans and activities to continue to offer our tours in the safest possible environment.

Not included:

Flights

Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu flight ticket is available upon USD 246 extra payment

Others

Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information) International/Domestic airfares Excess baggage charges Travel and rescue insurance Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu or Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the programmed itinerary) All kind of drinks (alcoholic, hot, or cold) Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters, etc) Personal equipments and clothing Tips for guides and porters (tip is expected but not mandatory)

Optional

One night 2 days Pokhara Tour (US$ 100 for 1-2 people) 2 Night 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari (USD 140 for non-star hotel accommodtion, USD 190 for 3-star hotel accommodtion and USD 300 for 4-star hotel accommodtion) Ultralight (1 hour - US$ 310 and US$ 180 for half an hour) Paragliding (USD 150 for one hour and USD 90 for half an hour) Scenic Everest Mountain Flight USD 198 per person Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu flight USD 246 (US$123 per way)

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu (1,338M/4390Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu (1,338M/4390Ft)

As you land at Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport), finish your custom formalities (visa, etc.) and get to the airport waiting terminal, you will find our representative waiting to greet you. He/she will be holding Peregrine Treks signboard. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private vehicle. You can either rest in your hotel or shop around Thamel for any gears for your trek. Accommodation: Hotel Samsara Resort or similar

Meals: Not Included
Day 2 Kathmandu To Pokhara (820M/2,690Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kathmandu To Pokhara (820M/2,690Ft)

We set off for Pokhara after breakfast. Driving today is adventurous and pleasant as it winds down hugging the mountain side through terraced fields. Following the side of Mahesh River we come to the Trishuli River. We follow Trishuli River side all the way up to Mugling where Trishuli River confluences with the Marshyangdi River. After crossing a bridge over Marshyangdi River we head further west to Pokhara. If you are on the right pane of your vehicle the journey today provides plenty of opportunity to view cultivated terraced fields, rivers, streams, green valleys, rocky gorges, farmlands and typical rural life of Nepal. We take lunch break in a restaurant along the way. Upon arrival in Pokhara, the naturally beautiful city with many crystal clear lakes you may take time to spend leisurely at Phewa lakeside or just hang around the market. Driving Time: 6-7 hours, Accommodation: Kuti Resort or similar

Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Drive To Kimche And Trek To Tadapani (2,630M/8,626Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Kimche And Trek To Tadapani (2,630M/8,626Ft)

We take a taxi from Pokhara and drive for two hours to reach the village of Kimche. From Kimche we start our trek through skillfully cultivated hillsides. We see the locals living basic life as farmers cultivating different seasonal crops. We can also see cattle in each household and often meet cattle herds along our trail. Cattle are taken in high pastures in the summer and in lower elevation for the winter months. As we pass through these medieval type villages we are greeted by “Namaste” from families. Upon reaching Ghandruk in about an hour we take a short excursion of Ghandruk village, have lunch there enjoy the Himalayan views the village offers. Ghandruk village is perched on a hillside and is one of the major settlements of the Gurung people who are renowned for their services in the British Gurkha regiments. The skillfully stone tiled paths and slate roofed traditional houses harks us back to medieval time like we have seen in movies. We may visit the village museum representing Gurung culture. Its now two hours walk up to Tadapani through beautiful forest. The trail climbs gently from Ghandruk and then traverses through the forest on an undulating trail to a small stream. We cross the bridge and climb steeply up to Bhainsi Kharka. Here we climb a little more entering a thick old rhododendron forest through which the trail to Tadapani heaves gently for about an hour. Driving time: 2 hrs, Walking time: 5-6 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge, Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 Tadapani To Dobato (3420M/11217Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tadapani To Dobato (3420M/11217Ft)

As soon as we leave Tadapani we enter a forest and start gentle climb. After half an hour’s climb, we descent short and again continue climbing to the shoulder of the hill through mossy rhododendron forest. Now ahead is steady climb all morning, the landscape ranging from gentle traverse to prolonged steep climbs through rhododendron and bamboo forests. We also pass several clearings with abandoned sheds before arriving on a bigger hill top at Dobato from where if good weather we can see superb views of Mt. Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchare. From here we descend a little past a Chautara where we take the less noticeable path uphill on the left. Arriving on the edge we see ahead a rocky hill that we will be climbing ahead. We need to take care walking as the trail is narrow here. After about half an hour of ascend the trail navigate briefly to the ridge. After a few minutes’ drop we reach Dobato. Walking time: 6 – 7 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge, Including Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 Dobato To Kopra Danda (34500M/113160Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dobato To Kopra Danda (34500M/113160Ft)

The newly developed trail from here is more scenic traversing across to Khopra. But if you are trekking in early spring and late autumn, there could be heavy snow condition so this route may not be possible and we need to use the alternative route via Shistibong. The direct route trail descends from Bayeli through sparse rhododendron trees and berberi bushes to cross a couple of streams then climb steeply up on the ridge seen from camp. It is a gentle climb from here as we cross a stream then traverse this steep sided slope to Khopra. The trail undulates all the while with some steep climbs and descends either crossing streams or climbing over spurs. Finally arriving at a small pond and chautara, we ignore the path continuing straight and take the ascending left hand trail climbing in zigzags up the ridge, after another chautara a short traverse will get us to our destination. Walking time: 6 – 7 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 Khopra Danda To Khayer Lake Exploration (4500M/14760Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Khopra Danda To Khayer Lake Exploration (4500M/14760Ft)

The first 2½ hour was a gentle walk through beautiful Rhododendron forest. We can see a lot of Primula. After 65 min. more walk and 4-5 small climbs we reached a little pass and 5 min. later a chautara (rest place). Short after the chautara there was a sign to Khopra on our left hand. About here someone has made a tea stop, if it is open. Up to the left there is a praying flag. It is the trail to Deurali. Walk 15 min. up here, and there is a great viewpoint. Now it became hard. It was only a small trail high up on the mountainside, so be careful. Some parts very gentle around the mountainside and some parts were very steep up. After almost one hour we reached the top, and short after we started to go down, we saw the lodge at Baili Kharka. They are planning to make the last part of this trail better. Walking time: 9 – 10 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 Khopra Danda To Swanta Village (3000M/9840Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Khopra Danda To Swanta Village (3000M/9840Ft)

After enjoying another magnificent sunrise view we trek back along the short traverse and down to the small pond and chautara. From here we will follow the path descending down towards the valley. From sparse vegetation of berberis and rhododendron we pass amazing oak forest after Shistibong, then down to bamboo and wet mossy forest of mixed vegetation. After crossing the forest there is short climb then the trail undulates through the woodland to Swanta. Swanta is a very beautiful village hosted by Magar ethnicity. With its farmed terraced fields, beautiful surrounding high green hills and villages, and views of the Dhaulagiri mountain range, Tukuche peak and Annapurna South, Swanta village is interesting to spend time exploring around observing lifestyle of the people. There about 75 households in Swanta and most of the men are working in the British and Indian Gurkha Army. Walking time: 5 – 6 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 Swanta To Ghorepani (2860M/9380Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Swanta To Ghorepani (2860M/9380Ft)

Today’s walk is short so we need not hurry to start trek early. Wake up leisurely and after breakfast we trek down through farmlands, villages, streams. You can even get to see a local small water mill. People believe the grains processed in water mill is tastier than that processed in electric mills. We cross suspension bridge and climb to the village of Chittre and shortly we come to the major trekking trail leaving our off the beaten trek for today. There is a further ascent to reach the village of Ghorepani from where we see great views of the Dhaulagiri massif. We deserve a well-earned rest today at Ghorepani (if you want still to trek off beaten today, you can trek from Swanta to Mohare Danda which is about 6 hours hike through beautiful village, farmlands and forests). Walking time: 4 – 5 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 Ghorepani To Poonhill And Then To Mohore Danda (3300M/10824Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ghorepani To Poonhill And Then To Mohore Danda (3300M/10824Ft)

Depending on season, we wake up least one hour before sunrise and start our hike to Poonhill which takes about 45 minutes. We enjoy the Himalayan sunrise view from Poonhill top. Since we have been trekking off beaten trail for several days we may strangle due to the crowd at Poonhill but the crowd is generally only in the morning at Poonhill. We have breakfast and then start our hike to Mohare Danda through the grassy and rhododendron forests, sometimes uphill, sometimes downhill and sometimes on a flat trail. We have a strenuous climb at Humpal Pass (3098m). Descending past the Humpal Pass we walk along a flat trail and get again into a forest. After short walk again through steep, grassy path along the ridge we finally get sight of Mohare Danda. We walk to Mohare Danda ridge for a spectacular 360 degree mountain view through the Dhaulagiri range (8167m) high, Annapurna range (8091m), Manaslu Himal (8163m) at sunset. The panorama of landscapes is equally fascinating as well. Rest time is spent enjoying the vistas at Mohare Danda top. Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 Mohore Danda To Ulleri (1960M/6428Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mohore Danda To Ulleri (1960M/6428Ft)

Interesting about Mohare Danda is that you don’t need to wake up very early to walk to the top as you did for Poonhill because you will be sleeping right at the Mohare Danda top at one of the community lodge! Early morning you can even see the golden mountains from your bed, but these vistas will definitely drag a diehard lazy chap out of bed with his camera. After feasting the vista of the magnificent mountains, we have breakfast and start our trek down to the village of Ulleri. Walking time: 5 – 6 hours, Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 Ulleri To Nayapul To Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ulleri To Nayapul To Pokhara

Knee hurting climb down through 3280 stone steps. You will be regularly visited by groups of monkeys as you travel through the narrow valley. The trail continues on an increasingly crowded inhabited mountain ridge, through Hille, Sudame, Matathanti, Birethanti, where a variety of lodges and souvenir vendors as well as a police presence will greet you. From Nayapul we take a vehicle for about an hour to get to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara again you can feast on a variety of delicious meals.

Pokhara is a beautiful place to spend time to relax after a trek. If you have buffer time after trek, we suggest you to spend a day in Pokhara instead of hurrying back to Kathmandu today. If you don’t have time you will drive back to Kathmandu today through the winding roads. Accommodation: Local lodge,

Including Meal: Breakfast, and Lunch
Day 12 Drive Back To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Back To Kathmandu

Pokhara is situated in a picturesque location by the side of Phewa Lake and is worthy spending time after a hard trek. If you have buffer time after trek, we suggest you to spend a day in Pokhara instead of hurrying back to Kathmandu today. If you don’t have time you will drive back to Kathmandu today through the winding roads. Driving time: 6-7 hrs. Accommodation: Hotel,

Including Meal: Breakfast

Note: You have the option to extend your trip with an extra day at Pokhara (Pokhara is a beautiful city to relax after a trek), Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting adventure, Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, Canoeing, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, Bhaktapur and Patan sightseeing, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities.
Day 13 Trip Ends-Depart Kathmandu-Airport Drop
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trip Ends-Depart Kathmandu-Airport Drop

The last day of your Khopra Ridge and Mohare Danda Trek. You can use your hotel room up to 12 noon (1-2 hours negotiable). It will cost additional if you need to occupy more time at hotel due to your late flight. If you don’t have an early flight, you might want to look for souvenirs in the city markets. Three hours before your scheduled flight, our representative will drop you to the airport and bid you farewell. We wish you a comfortable journey home and are sure you will take with you some wonderful memories of this Nepal.

Included Meal: Breakfast.

+10

13 days tour

Khopra Danda Trek

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Khopra Danda Trek

Arrival In Kathmandu (1,338M/4390Ft)

Kathmandu To Pokhara (820M/2,690Ft)

Drive To Kimche And Trek To Tadapani (2,630M/8,626Ft)

Tadapani To Dobato (3420M/11217Ft)

Dobato To Kopra Danda (34500M/113160Ft)

Khopra Danda To Khayer Lake Exploration (4500M/14760Ft)

Khopra Danda To Swanta Village (3000M/9840Ft)

Swanta To Ghorepani (2860M/9380Ft)

Ghorepani To Poonhill And Then To Mohore Danda (3300M/10824Ft)

Mohore Danda To Ulleri (1960M/6428Ft)

Ulleri To Nayapul To Pokhara

Drive Back To Kathmandu

Trip Ends-Depart Kathmandu-Airport Drop

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania