Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek.
Channel: newnepal Laprak
Date: 21/12/2018

Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek. This trekking rout is one of the newly opened around Annapurna region which features stunning views of snowcapped mountains and an exposure to various ethnicities of this region. This lesser-known trek is ideal for families and families with children as the trails are made properly and are easy to walk on.
Khopra Danda Trek offers the perfect view of snow-capped peaks and green hills including terraced fields, pasturelands, and beautiful cultural villages. The 10/12-days trip begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. You then take a scenic flight/by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara with mesmerizing views of massive mountains followed by the short scenic drive to Kande and starts the trek from kande to pathana/Landruk the actual trekking through off the beaten trails to Ghandruk, which is the largest Gurung village in Annapurna region. The route passes through a densely forested path filled with rhododendrons, oaks, bamboos, and pines. The trek not only offers eye-catching views of the snowy Himalayas like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7061m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and others, but also features stunning view of sunrise over the mountains from Khopra Ridge and Poon Hill. The trail passes through beautiful villages of Gurung, Magar, Chhetri, and Brahmin communities, which allows trekkers to observe and experience the pure Nepali culture and lifestyle. The trek is an excellent way to make your children familiar with the joys of trekking and exchanging culture and experience with the local people. the trek will finish hille to Nayapool follwing Gharepani, Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek.