Are you bored with your hectic professional life? Well, this is the right time to take a break and revitalize yourself enjoying peace and serenity of Annapurna Region. The region is so gorgeous that it will immerse you in its natural beauty and Khopra Trek in this regard will offer you everything it has to balance your life.
Khopra Trek or Khopra Danda (Hill) Trek is relatively a new trail but with its awe-inspiring beauty, the site has been attracting an impressive number of people across the globe. Being up closer to the mountains and greenery of the place will present you with a lifetime memory to treasure.
While on this trek, you will get panoramic views of renowned mountains located in Annapurna Region such as Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail), Nilgiri, Himchuli, Tent Peak and Gandarvachuli.
From the perspective of culture and traditions, the site will offer you a chance to learn unique Gurung and Magar culture. Both—Gurung and Magar—are an ethnic group of Nepal.
The tradition of drinking yak blood in Khopra on the day of the full moon in August is a typical feature of this trek. Hey, don’t panic! People here do not slay yak for this rather they puncture Yak’s vein to collect blood and drink it. It is a belief that drinking yak blood on this day will cure several human diseases because yaks here graze a number of herbals. Isn’t it exciting? Yes, it is.
Trek Summary
Hike Duration: 14 days
Hike Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: App. 3,650m
Best Time to Trek: Mid Sept to Nov and Mid-Feb to May
Hike Type: Teahouse
An Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara/Boating in Phewa Lake
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul/Hike to Tikhedhunga
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 06: Hike to Poonhill/Back to Ghorepani/Trek to Swanta
Day 07: Swanta to Chistibum
Day 08: Chistibum to Khopra
Day 09: Khopra to Dobato
Day 10: Dobato to Tadapani
Day 11: Tadapani to Jhinu Danda
Day 12: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul/Drive to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 14: back to your destination