Kopra Ridge Trek – 15 days

Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be ready to pick you up. They will escort you to your hotel, where our staff will help you with the check-in processes. Once you check into the hotel, you will receive the itinerary briefing. In the evening, you will be having a warm and hearty welcome dinner. The first night is all about resting up and gearing for your trek.

Overnight at Three-star Hotel

Only Dinner Included

Highlights

• Hassle-free airport pick-up
• A detailed explanation of the day-to-day itinerary
• Warm and hearty welcome dinner

Special Note:

Make sure to listen attentively when our staff explains the day-to-day itinerary for you. You will get a good idea of what to expect during the trip and the packing list, foods to expect, and more. It will also help you make sure to double-check that you have not forgotten to pack anything essential. In case you want to leave some luggage at the hotel, we recommend you make sure your trekking supplies are in order before heading out on the trek. 

Early morning, you will be getting on a plane, leaving Kathmandu behind. The flight will only take about half an hour and promises to be a visual treat. You will be soaring above the valley below and witnessing the majestic, inviting snow-capped mountains. 

Once we land, we are ready to begin our trek. Immediately, you will feel the difference in the air itself. As you trek on, you will be treated with greenery as far as your eyes can see. You will also be cheered on by the peaks you see at a distance. You will mostly be trekking alongside vast farmlands and crossing a few suspension bridges. 

You might find that the roads tend to be dustier at some locations, but even this just adds to the authentic, off-beaten paths. After a couple of hours of walking, you will be reaching Tikhedhunga. Tikhedhunga is a small but lively mountain village located on the riverside. The trek from this point tends to get more strenuous, so most travelers like to rest up once they reach this village. However, you can still choose to explore and mingle with the locals.

On this day’s trek, we will be trekking up to Ghorepani. Once you’ve had a hearty breakfast, you will head out and immediately reach an incline. You will be following this uphill climb until you reach Ulleri. 

Ulleri is a largely Magar village located at a hilltop. It offers a great view of the green valley below. If you look at the horizon, you will begin to see peaks like Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peeking through.

This hilltop is a great place to pause for a cup of tea. You will get to enjoy a scenic break before joining the trail again. The trail treats you with nature’s embrace by taking you through a thick, oak, and rhododendron rainforest. The tall trees will provide ample shade as you admire the deep green and bright red colors of nature.

You will be walking for about 4-5 hours before reaching Ghorepani. It is an excellent viewpoint that allows you to enjoy a panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

Early morning, you will witness a stunning sunrise over the mountains from Poonhill. Once you’ve snapped your pictures and enjoyed your breakfast with a view, we are ready to head back out. After yesterday’s trek through thick forests, today’s walk will feel like an entirely different experience.

You will be walking along a grassy slope that takes you through vast pasture lands. You will get to see many local shepherds out with their herds, going about their day-to-day lives. There are also plenty of herder’s huts and a good possibility of spotting Danphe (the national bird of Nepal). This day’s trek also includes some uphill climbs and about 5-6 hours of walking to reach Upper Chistibung.

On this day’s trek, you will be following a steady incline. Today, you will find yourself amidst alpine meadows and vast stretches of green pastures like yesterday’s trek. You will see the tip of Annapurna South inviting and cheering you to get a better look throughout the day.

Once you reach Kopra Danda, you will learn just how majestic this view can be. Not just Annapurna South, but Mount Dhaulagiri, Fang, and Nilgiri eager to mesmerize you. You will be stopping for lunch here, although the sights here are sure to fill your hearts already. After this, you will be walking down the Kopra Ridge. Here, you will get to admire the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki gorge.

One evening is simply not enough to properly appreciate the beauty of this place. Therefore, we have included this extra day for exploration. First, you will be enjoying the breathtaking 360° view from this ridge. You will feel like you are on top of the world as you witness the majestic mountains appear to be an arm’s stretch away.

You will then be taking an excursion trip up to Khayer Lake, considered to be sacred by the Hindus. You will encounter many small Hindu and Buddhist shrines on your hike to this lake. The hike can be quite challenging considering both the altitude as well as the distance. You can expect to be walking for 7-8 hours on this day.

However, you will get to reach this pristine and untouched lake. It is said that a bath in the waters of this lake will help you attain Nirvana. While enjoying the waters of this sacred lake, the snowy giants Annapurna, Fang, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri will provide an excellent backdrop.

Another interesting tidbit about this lake is that locals gather here in their traditional dresses during the full moon of August. It is believed that praying to the goddess at this lake will help grant all your wishes. Once you finish making your wishes, witnessing the holy lake, and taking tons of pictures, we will be trekking back Kopra Danda. 

On this day, you will be turning your backs to Kopra Danda and descending. You will be walking for 4-5 hours. First, you will reach Paudwar, a small village where you’ll be stopping to have lunch. After lunch, you will be continuing your hike down to Tatopani. The name literally translates to ‘hot water’ in Nepali. You can spend your time dipping into the natural hot springs and relaxing your tired muscles. Here, you can enjoy natural spa therapy like no other.

Early morning after breakfast, you will be getting on a private jeep back to Pokhara. You can sit back and enjoy the scenery outside your window. You will be driving through Beni and noticing the rolling hills and small settlements turn to cityscapes. The drive will take about 4 hours, where you can relive your trip through your camera roll. 

Once you arrive at Pokhara, you can spend the rest of your day exploring this lakeside city. You can choose to unwind by the lake or celebrate your successful trek by immersing in the nightlife.

On this day, we will be completing our trip and catching a flight back to Kathmandu. The flight should only take you about half an hour. After this, you have the rest of the day to do some sightseeing or simply rest up. We have planned a wonderful dinner and a cultural show for your last evening in Nepal.

And just like that, you have reached the end of your trip. Our representative will be taking you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Bidding you a safe journey, a camera full of memories, we hope to see you again.