Khopra Danda Trek 6 Days

Difficult Trip for Khopra Danda Trek

Khopra Danda Trek is one of the simplest trekking places in Nepal. To put it into perspective, we recently took a family with an 11-year-old child on this trek, and all of them did perfectly well. We did not receive any single complaint regarding how challenging or uncomfortable it was, they simply enjoyed themselves throughout the trek.

On a numerical rating of 1 to 10, this hike can be given a solid 3 rating. The trail does not entail any technically challenging sections, and the only necessary equipment to bring along is a set of trekking poles and good shoes.

In fact, the stone stairs can be difficult for some people, but they are just stairs, so how hard can they really be? And besides, our porters will carry your bags to the top and back down, eliminating any worry about the possible hardships of the journey.

Khopra Danda Trek best seasons

The ideal time to visit this Khopra trek is during the spring season, when the Rhododendron trees and the wildflowers bloom, unveiling bright red flowers that will surely enhance the overall trekking experience. Birds are active during this time of the year, and if you are lucky, you may even spot some wild Danphes along the trek. The national bird of Nepal is the dapphe, and the national flower is the rhododendron.

The other excellent season is the Autumn season. The weather during this time is clear, but you will miss the Rhododendron forests in full flower. Nevertheless, you may still catch the wildflowers on the hill.

Try to avoid going on the Khopra Danda Trek during monsoon because you will be assaulted by leeches, which are not dangerous, but you will lose a little blood and may feel weak.

Can a beginner join this trip?

Yes, a beginner can definitely go on this trip. This Khopra Danda trek is one of the easiest beginner friendly treks you can do in Nepal. Even though the Khopra Danda Trek is simple, the scenery from the top is not any less impressive than what you see from challenging treks.

No previous trekking experience is necessary to join this trail. We are happy to help you start your trekking activities. Our guides will make sure that you are well-versed in the basics of trekking to help you evolve as a beginner trekker. If you already have beginner trekking experience, you are perfectly qualified for this trek.

Altitude Sickness

The highest altitude that we will ascend to during the Khopra Danda Trek (Khopra Ridge) is 3660 m (11,811 ft) at Khopra Danda. Altitude Sickness at this height is not a serious issue since the worst you are likely to experience is being light-headed.

In addition, we will be walking at a slow pace to give your body plenty of time to adjust to the changes in atmosphere and temperature. And, though unlikely, if you are unable to continue the trek due to altitude sickness, our guide will help you descend and take you to the nearest medical center.

If you need to be rescued, we will alert the emergency services to render aerial aid. You will then be taken to a medical center within the city of Pokhara.

Accommodation, Food, and Beverage

The only lodging options available on the Khopra Danda Trek are tea houses and lodges, these establishments are not opulent or upscale. The bare minimum of facilities is the best you will get.

Khopra Danda Trek package will provide all your accommodation costs, including a standard hotel stay for two nights in Pokhara in this trek package.

The lodges we will be staying in throughout this trek belong to the local people or the local community. Staying there will surely benefit the local business, as there is no other business prospect in those hardly reached villages. While in the cities, we will only be offering you breakfast in the morning, and the other meals are up to you. However, during the Khopra Ridge Trek (Khopra Danda Trek), we will provide you with three meals per day.

We will also be offering fresh fruits every evening after dinner, along with tea during the day. On days 1 and day 2, we will only be offering breakfast. As for the drinks, we will not be taking any financial burdens. Every member will incur the cost of their own drinks, even water. However, we will provide water purification tablets to ensure safe drinking water throughout the duration of the journey.

Transportation

The package will cover all land transportation needs, including the private vehicle journey from Bhirethanti to Pokhara and the jeep ride from Pokhara to Siwai or Ghandruk, as required per the Khopra Danda Trek schedule. We guarantee a comfortable journey. Neither domestic nor international airfare will be covered by our hiking package.

Noted, you might choose to fly from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu. However, since those are your personal costs, in this package we will not be paying for any of the airfare or car fees from Kathmandu to Pokhara or back. However, we will make arrangements based on your desire.

Trip preparation and fitness

The Khopra danda trek is one of the simplest in all of Nepal; therefore, you don’t have to do any training for it. We can’t conceive of a hike that is easier than this one.

This 6 Days Khopra Danda Trek is perfect for you if you are of average build. But if you’ve gained any weight, we recommend that you go to the gym for at least 5-7 hours a week for 6 days. This will help you get acclimated to being active, and you shouldn’t have any big problems walking this way.

Cost & Budget

The cost of our Khopra Danda Trek 6 Days starts from $ per person. However, your party must include at least two people. The Khopra Danda Trek 6 Days package includes pick-up and drop-off from the international airport, a private vehicle to the hotel, and two nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, lunch, supper, and tea throughout the trekking days, as well as lodgings and permits. However, everything has to be chosen from what is included and excluded in the package.

Along with those, the package also includes transportation to and from Pokhara by road, jeep rides to Ghandruk and back from Nayapul, the wages of the porter and guide, travel insurance, a first-aid kit, water purification tablets, a rental sleeping bag, a down jacket, a duffel bag, trekking poles, an oxygen meter, and a private car tour of Kathmandu.

Gadgets charging & Internet

You may charge your gadgets in all of the lodges where we will be staying, since there will be electricity. In the meantime, only few of the lodges along the way provide WiFi. Once we go to Ghorepani, we will have decent internet.

The package won’t cover any costs if these lodges charge you a few dollars to use their WiFi or charge your phone. You are the only one who has to pay for these things since they are your own costs.

Your Extra expenses

Your additional expenses include paying for your visa upon arrival in Kathmandu, purchasing medical and travel insurance, paying for both domestic and international flights, paying for additional baggage and the maximum weight of your luggage (15 kg), taking hot showers, charging your devices, and using tea houses’ Wi-Fi.

Also, the tips you offer to the crew members on this hike are your own money, and you may also have to purchase tickets to view several landmarks in Kathmandu.

What to expect for this Khopra Trek

There aren’t as many people on the 6 Days Khopra Danda Trek, which makes it a more personal experience. You’ll stay in rural communities and get to know the culture up close. We will hike to many beautiful vistas that will make you speak about Nepal for weeks.

We will take care of all the logistics and requirements for the walk so that you don’t have to worry about them. You may anticipate hiking in the highlands of Nepal, where you’ll travel through beautiful green woods with wildflower beds and see a variety of animals and birds.
In short, be ready to enjoy the best time of your life.