Kopra Danda Slope Trekking

Itinerary

• 01Welcome to Nepal ! airport pick up and Transfer to Hotel Adventure International Tracking’s representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. They will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
  
• 02Kathmandu sight seeing and trip preparation Today after breakfast we will start a guided tour to several major historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. After completed city tour In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Adventure International Trekking briefs you regarding your trek as well as provides you opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your upcoming Kopra Ridge Trekking.
• 03Kathmandu to Ghandruk 25 minutes /drive 3 hours and 1 hour Hike Grab your morning 25 minute scenic flight to Pokhara and we take a jeep ride to Kimche via Nayapul, which takes about 3 hours to reach. From Kimche, we begin our short trek to Ghandruk ascending on stone steps through the forested path while relishing the beautiful scenery of fishtail and other mountain with rice terrace. Ghandruk is the largest Gurung community village in the Annapurna region where we get to experience the Gurung culture, tradition, and lifestyle. From Ghandruk, we can get a stunning view of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m). Overnightat Ghandruk(1,960 m/6,428 ft.)
• 04Ghandruk to Tadapani 4 -5 hours Hike Leaving at the back the stunning Ghandruk village, today we trek to Tadapani ascending through the deep forested path filled with rhododendron and oak trees. Listening to the chirping of birds and relishing the view of small waterfalls and mountains like the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (6993m), and Hiunchuli (6441m) along the way, we arrive in Tadapani, which offers stunning sunset and sunrise views. Overnight at lodge at Tadapani (2,600 m/8528 ft.)
• 05Tadapani to Dobato 5-6 hours Hike Today again we ascend through thick forests filled with rhododendrons, pines, and oaks that lead us above the tree line to an incredible view of the Annapurna range. We continue to slowly ascend through rhododendron forests which take us to Meshar Danda followed by Isharu. We then trek through lowland until reaching a small pass then descend for a while and again ascend between small hills to finally reach Dobato. Overnight at lodge at Dobato(3,460 m/11,348 ft.)
• 06Dobato to Chistibung 4-5 hours Hike We take an early morning 30-minute hike up to Muldai viewpoint which offers a 360-degree view of the Himalayas including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs along with Machhapuchhre Himal (6993m). We then descend through dense forests of rhododendron for a while and ascend until we reach Bayeli Kharka. We then continue descending through the forest and cross a wooden bridge before moving uphill to reach the pasturelands followed by the village for the night Chistibung (3,060 m/10,036 ft.)
• 07Chistibung to Kopra Ridge/Danda 3-4 hours Hike Leaving Chistibung behind, we ascend steadily and emerge above the tree line. We may encounter some animals like Himalayan Thar and Himalayan Monal. We continue to ascend steadily to reach Khopra Ridge, which offers a stunning panorama of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri (7061m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and other mountains during the sunset and sunrise. Overnight at lodge (3,680 m/1,2070 ft)
• 08Khopra Ridge to Swanta 5-6 hoursHike Today we descend steeply through the hillside and retrace the trail back to Chistibung. After descending for 1 and half hour, the trail descends steeply through dense forest until we reach Ratmate. Crossing a small wooden bridge, we ascend for a while through the bamboo forest followed by the gradual ups and downs until we reach the village of Swanta. A beautiful village inhabited by Magar people at Swanta for Overnight(2,430 m/7,970 ft.)
• 09Swanta to Ghorepani 3-4 hours Hike Today we trek to Ghorepani descending through terraced fields to a small river. We also get to take a quick look at the local water mill. We then cross a suspension bridge and climb up to the village of Chitre. We continue to climb through the forested path to reach the village of Ghorepani from where we can catch the amazing view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Overnight at lodge at Ghorepani(2,855 m/9,364 ft.)
• 10Ghorepani to Tikhedunga hike 4 hours and drive to Pokhara another 3 hours In the morning, 45 minutes hike up to Poon Hill for beautiful sunrise view over the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and so on. We hike back to Ghorepani and continue to trek through a forested path filled with rhododendron. We then descend steeply on a stone of ulleri village staircase to Bhurungdi Khola where we cross a suspension bridge to reach Tikhedunga and drive to pokhara for night.
• 11Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 6-7 hrs drive Morning we’ll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
• 12Departure to airport or start your next destination. Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internate to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onward to your next destination.