Khopra Trek 12 Days

Difficulty

The Khopra Trek is one of the easiest trekking destinations in Nepal. To give you a perspective, we recently guided a family with an 11-year-old kid on this trek, and everyone did just fine. We did not hear any single complaint about how difficult or inconvenient it was, they just had a lot of fun the whole trek.

On a scale of 1 to 10, we would rate this trek a solid 3. There are no technical passages and you do not really require technical equipment except a pair of trekking poles and shoes.

Yes, the stone steps can be difficult for some but it’s just stairs, how difficult can it really be? And our porters will be carrying your luggage all the way to the top, and back, so you do not really have to worry about the trek being difficult.

Best seasons

The best season to travel this Khopra trek is the spring season, when the wildflowers and Rhododendron trees bloom, revealing bright red flowers that will definitely add to the whole trekking experience. Birds are active during this season, and if you are lucky enough, you might get to see some wild Danphes on the trek. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, while Danphe is the national bird.

Another great season is the season of Autumn. The weather is clear during this season, but you will miss the flowering Rhododendron forests. However, you might still get to see the wildflowers on the hill.

Avoid traveling on the Khopra Trek in monsoon season as you will be attacked by leeches, which are not deadly, but you will lose some blood and might feel low.

Can a beginner join this trip?

Yes, a beginner can absolutely join this trip. This trek is among the easiest beginner-friendly treks you can take in Nepal. Although the Khopra Trek is easy, the view from the top is not any less than one you view from difficult treks.

You do not have to have any prior experience trekking any trail. We are more than happy to help you start your trekking journey. Our guides will make sure that you know all the basics of trekking to get you started as a beginner trekker. If you are already a beginner trekker, you are more than qualified for this trek.

Altitude Sickness

The maximum elevation we will reach during the Khopra Trek is 3660 m (11,811 ft) at Khopra Danda. Altitude Sickness at this level is not a major concern as the most you are likely to suffer is being light-headed.

In addition to that, we will be traveling at a slow pace to give you enough time to let your body adapt to the changing atmosphere and temperature. This is not likely to happen, but if you are unable to continue the trek due to altitude sickness, our guide help you descend and take you to the nearest medical.

If you want to be rescued, we will inform the emergency services for air support. You will be taken to a hospital in the city of Pokhara.

Accommodation, Food, and Drink

Accommodation during the Khopra Trek is limited to tea houses and lodges; there is nothing fancy or luxurious about these establishments. The best you will get is the basic facilities.

The Khopra Trek package will cover all your accommodation expenses, including 3-star hotel accommodation for two nights in Kathmandu with breakfast. Your two-night stay in Pokhara will also be covered by this trek package.

The lodges we will stay in during the course of this trek are owned by the local people or the local community. Staying there will definitely help the local business since there is no other business opportunity in those barely accessible villages.

During your stay in the cities, we will only provide you with breakfast in the morning, the rest of the meals are on you. However, we will be providing you with three meals per day for the entire duration of the Khopra Trek. We will also be providing fresh fruits every night after dinner in addition to tea throughout the day. On days 1 and 2, we will only be providing breakfast.

As for the drinks, we are not going to cover any expenses. You are responsible for your own drinks, including water. However, we will be providing you with water purification tablets, ensuring safe drinking water throughout the journey.

Transportation

As required by the Khopra Trek itinerary, the package will cover all the land transportation needs, and you will be traveling comfortably, we assure you. Our trekking package will not cover any of your flight expenses, international or national.

Instead of traveling by tourist bus, you can opt for a flight to and from Pokhara. But we will not be covering any of these flight expenses as these are your personal expenses. You can save hours by traveling by flight since a bus ride takes around 6 hours while a flight takes 25 minutes.

Permit

Since Khopra Danda lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), you will have to get the Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS).

Our guide will take care of all of this hassle; he will get these permits for you while you wait by the checkpost on our Khopra Trek route. We understand that it can be difficult to get these permits being in a foreign land, so let us handle it.

These permits cost around USD 50 in total, which will be covered by your trekking package.

Trip preparation and fitness

There is no mandatory training required for this trek as it is literally one of the easiest treks in the whole of Nepal. We can not think of any other trek that is easier.

If you are a person with an average build, you are more than qualified for this Khopra Trek. However, if you have put on a bit of weight, we suggest that you try going to the gym for at least 5 hours per week for 3 to 4 weeks. This gets you used to being physically active, and you will not have any major issues trekking this route.

Cost & Budget

Our Khopra Trek is priced at an affordable cost of $ 999 per person, while your group has to have a minimum of 2 members. Here’s what the package covers: pick-up and drop-off to and from the international airport, escort to the hotel by private car, and 3-star hotel accommodation for two nights in Kathmandu with breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea during the trekking days, accommodations, and permits.

In addition to those, the package also covers road transportation to and from Pokhara, jeep rides to Ghandruk and from Nayapul, porter and guide’s wages and travel insurance, first-aid kit, water purification tablets, rental sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and trekking poles, oxygen meter, and Kathmandu sightseeing on our private car.

Gadgets charging & Internet

All of the lodges that we will stay in will have electricity, which will enable you to charge your devices. Meanwhile, only some of the lodges during the trek offer WiFi. We will get good internet services once we reach Ghorepani.

If these lodges bill you a couple of bucks for charging your phone or using their WiFi, the package will not cover any of these expenses. You are solely responsible for paying for these amenities as these are your personal expenses.

Your Extra expenses

Your extra expenses include additional accommodation in Kathmandu, your visa fees upon arrival, medical insurance, travel insurance, international and national flight expenses, excess baggage and luggage weight (15 kg max), hot showers, gadgets charging, and use of Wi-Fi in tea houses.

Moreover, the tips given to the crew members of this trek are your personal expense, and so are the tickets you might have to buy to visit certain sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.

What to expect

The Khopra Trek is traveled by less, which makes it an intimate experience; you will get to stay in traditional villages while closely experiencing the local culture. We will trek to multiple scenic viewpoints, which will have you talking about Nepal for weeks to come.

As your trekking partner, we will make sure that all the requirements for the trek and the logistics are taken care of so that you do not have to. You can expect to trek in the hills of Nepal, passing lush green forests with wildflower beds and meeting different animals and birds.

All in all, expect to have the time of your life.