Dear all trekkers,
Welcome for short and easy trekking for Ghorapani – Khopra region.
This is one of the easy and short duration trek at west Nepal, Pokhara Annapurna region. There are several trekking routes for this region, but for the different views, trek starting from Ulleri village trek ending at Ghandrung Gurung village. Between Swanta village to Tado pani less trekkers region, because there are not any local settlements only few tea houses and lodges are available for the accommodation and daily meals. Khopra region is free Wi-Fi zone for everyone.
Spring and winter season at Ghorapani Poon hill and Ghandrung each tea houses, lodges and restaurant are occupied by local or foreign trekkers. From this trek you will feel really excited and happy once your life. Such a beautiful nature, Himalayan views and environment helps to keep your happiness and stress less life.
This trek will pass through several villages, rhododendron, oaks and pines jungle, bamboo bushes. Khayar lake 4,660m. which is the highest elevation for this trek. We recommend this easy and short trek especially for families and student groups for their holidays, age doesn’t make any difference from 8 to 70 years old, anyone can enjoy this trip if you are physically fit and healthy.
We will inform you all the details about this trekking before start from Kathmandu. During the trekking period your trekking guide he / she will inform and suggest you, each day’s activity and planning in details.
Himalayan views: From Ghorapani Poon hill you can see spectacular view of Kali Gandaki valley and upper Mustang region, Tibet border peaks. Left hand side of Kaligandaki valley you can see Dhaulagiri I to V, Gurja Himal, Mukut, Sita Chucura, Tukche peak, Dhampus peak and right-hand side Nilgiri, Annapurna I to IV, Fang, Annapurna south, Hiun Chuli, Roc Noir, Glacier Dome, Ganggapurna, Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchhere (Fish tail) Mardi Manaslu and several small peaks. From Khopra you can see very close views of Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri range and beautiful Gurung and Magar villages.
Trekking season and weather: Ghorapani Khopra an easy and short trek can join from September to May months at any time. Spring March to May month, from low to high elevation you can see colourful rhododendrons and other wild flowers in full bloom. You can see spectacular views of Himalayan peaks and mountains at far distance. Moderate temperature not so cold not so warm. During the trek at this month, everyone can enjoy holiday with children, family or new couples. This season bring the happiness for all the local farmers and trekkers too.
September-October-November, Autumn is another good season for easy trekking, during this month very clear weather you can see spectacular views of Himalaya and mountains at Ghirapani Poon Hill and Khopra region. Moderate temperature good for trekking. At the mountain region you can see all the local farmers are busy and happy to collect their farming, Hindu people are celebrating their different festival.
December-January-February, winter season may cold above 2,000m. but not freezing. Sometime at Ghorapani Poon Hill and Khopra region, may snow but not many, snow makes more colourful and beautiful mountains and jungle but jungle route will be silppery.
June-July-August, Summer (monsoon) season not suitable for trekking at low elevation. Sometime heavy rain for long time, motor road and trekking routes may block because of floods and landslide. Not good visibility to see the Himalaya and mountains.
Accommodation: There are several Tourist standard hotels, lodges and restaurants available at Ghorapani and Ghandrung region. Which make it easy for this tea house (lodge) trek. We suggest you bring your own sleeping bag, sometimes the hotel or lodge’s blankets are not clean and warm enough.
Daily meals: Main Nepali dish Dal Bhat Tarkari (boiled rice, vegetable, lentil with hot pickle) you will get in every tea houses. Each restaurant, you will get vegetarian or non veg. dishes, different kinds of breakfast set, lunch and dinner as chapati, Tibetan breads, momos, Stew, pasta, noodles, pizza, several items of fresh vegetables, potatoes, meats, eggs, soups, hot and cold drinks, which you can check at menu.
Your guide will always check before your order what is fresh and available.
At the country side, daily meals you can enjoy local organic fresh vegetables, fresh milk from cows and buffalos, local chicken, mutton and buffalo’s meats available.
We recommend this trek for those who are physically fit and healthy for trek at Himalayan region, everyone man, woman and children age between 8 to 70 years old can join this trek without any hesitate.
We can say proudly, each trekker who did trekking with our agency, many trekkers often back for next trekking in Nepal with us. We are not the best but better than other for our services.
| Trekking season | September to November. March to May. |
| Kinds of trek | Tea house. |
| Max. elevation | Khayar lake 4,660m. |
| Group size | 2 to 14 Persons |
| Per person | Euro 1,895.00 |
Single supplement Euro 260.00
The above-mentioned cost includes all the government taxes.
Group rates available, can be negotiate.
3-nights in Kathmandu at 3-Star hotel with bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis.
2-nights in Pokhara at 3-Star hotel with bed and breakfast on twin sharing basis.
8-nights in local hotels or lodges during the trek in twin sharing or common-room.
Main meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner) with hot drinks during the trekking period.
Main meals and accommodation for guide and porters.
Kathmandu / Pokhara flight.
Kathmandu airport / hotel / airport transfers by private A/C vehicles.
Pokhara / Ulleri transport by privet vehicle with trekking crew before trek.
Ghandrung / Pokhara transport by privet vehicle with trekking crew after trek.
Pokhara / Kathmandu transport by tourist bus for the trekkers.
Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu bus transport for guide & porters.
Annapurna conservation entry fees.
TIMS and local government fees.
City sightseeing entry fees.
1 experienced english-speaking trekking guide.
1 porter between two trekkers (25 to 30 kg. weight)
Medical, life and rescue insurance for guide and porters.
Full day sightseeing at Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur by privet vehicle with a city guide.
Full day sightseeing at Pokhara by privet vehicle with your trekking guide.
❌ Main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (lunch + dinner) and hot or cold drinks.
❌ All personal expenses like alcoholic beverages, drinks, telephone calls, laundry services, and hot shower.
❌ Medical and travel insurance.
❌ Emergency helicopter rescue charges if necessary.
❌ International airfare and taxes.
❌ Any kinds of visa for Nepal.
❌ Tips for guide and porters.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to the stars hotel as your booking, and welcome drinks at the reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about trekking and other necessary information.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel, drive to the airport for a 32-minute morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You can see nice views of Jugal Himalaya, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Himalayan range, Machhapuchere from the airplane. Lunch at Pokhara, meet with your porters, from Pokhara drive about 3 hours to Ulleri village, overnight hotel or lodge accommodation at Ulleri village, there are several tourist standard hotels and lodges are available. From Ulleri you will see a very giant view of Machhapuchhre.
After breakfast, your first day trek will start, easy trek to Nangee Thanti for lunch, after short rest trek pass through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani Deaurali for overnight hotel or lodge accommodation There are several tourist standard hotels and lodges are available at Ghorepani Deaurali. 5 to 6 hours trek.
Early in the morning climbing about one hour to Poon Hill for sunrise views. From Poon hill (3193m) view tower you can see a spectacular view of above 8,000m. high Annapurna range, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and other Himalayan peaks Tukuche, Lamjung, Machhapucherea, Gangapurna, Glacier Doom, Nilgiri and many Himalayan peaks, after sunrise panorama view descend back to Ghorepani for lunch. After lunch descend to Chitrea, take a small trail right hand side, trek pass through some houses across the river overnight lodge accommodation at Swanta village. 3 hours trek from Ghorepani.
After breakfast, gradually climb to Dhan kharka for lunch and overnight camp together because there is no option of going to Khopra. It is too far. Dan Kharka is a really quiet place with just one lodge here. 3 to 4 hours trek.
After breakfast, gradually climb to Khopra Danda for lunch camp together, at Khopra Danda free wi-Fi available There is just only one lodge very quiet with beautiful panorama views. 4 to 5 hours trek.
After breakfast, take pack lunch (picnic) with hot tea or juice, day explore Annapurna south region at Khayar lake, if the weather allows, you can see very nice view of Dhaulagiri range, Tukuche peak, Annapurna fang, Annapurna South, Hiun chuli, Nilgiri and other many Himalayan peaks and beautiful valley, after panorama views back to Khopra lodge.
After breakfast, the trek pass through beautiful pastures. Lunch on the way at the tea house, trek continues overnight simple lodge accommodation at Dhobate very quiet and beautiful place. 6 to 7 hours trek.
After breakfast, easy trek to Tadopani for lunch, trek continues gradual descent to Ghandrung for overnight hotel accommodation, at Ghandrung there are several tourist standard hotels and lodges are available. Ghandrung is the 2nd largest Gurung village there are more than 700 houses, from this village you can get an excellent view of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Modi khola valley. 5 to 6 hours trek. After dinner Tips for trekking guide and porters. Trek successful gathering party with your trekking staff and team members.Complete the trek.
After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to Pokhara at the stars hotel as your booking, welcome drinks at reception check in hotel. Dinner as your choice at any restaurant.
After breakfast, boating at Fewa lake, lunch at lakeside, afternoon sightseeing at Davis fall, Tibetan refugee camp and peace stupa, dinner as your choice at any restaurant at lakeside.
After breakfast, 200 km. drive by tourist bus to Kathmandu with your guide, lunch on the way, at Kathmandu welcome drinks at reception check in hotel. Dinner as your choice at any restaurant.
After breakfast, the city guide will pick you up at hotel for sightseeing at world heritage list by UNESCO at different places. Sightseeing tours beginning short drive to Swyambhu nath stupa, which is oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, build 2,000 years ago. Visit around the stupa, offering the butter lamps for your good Karma and future for all. From Swyambhu you can see very clear view of Kathmandu valley. Drive to Bhoudha, which is biggest Buddhist stupa in the world, build 1500 years ago. Around Bhouda there are several Buddhist monasteries, you will visit around the stupa and different monasteries. After lunch drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square for sightseeing, from Durbar square walk to Thamel tourist market sightseeing. Evening our representative will take you for a farewell Nepali typical dinner with a culture program. After dinner back to hotel.
After breakfast or lunch, our representative will drive three hours before your flight time to the airport, flight back to your destination.Complete the trip.
