Khopradanda Treks

What is Included?

• Both way transportation for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
• Both way private transportation service between Pokhara and Nayapul (trek start and end point)
• Two nights “Hotel Kathmandu Peace Home” Kathmandu with Breakfast (Twin sharing).
• Two nights “Hotel Mantra Inn” Pokhara with Breakfast (Twin Sharing).
• Accommodations: Two nights room with attached bathroom at Ghandruk, and Ghorepani, four night standard room at Tadapani, Bayeli Kharka,Khopra Danda and Swanta. (Generally twin Sharing room)- 6 Nights
• All Standard Meals (7 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 10 Breakfasts) during the trek.
• Government License holder Discovery World Trekking experienced and qualified trek leader (guide), assistant trekking guide, (14 or above trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porter to help trekkers luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter “9 kg per trekker max limit”).
• Coverage of Guides and Porters, Their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, flight and other necessary equipment.
• Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) Fee.
• Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
• Snacks (cookies) and Seasonal fresh fruits every day
• All government, Local taxes and official Expenses
• Assistance in arranging rescue operation in case of complicated health condition (funded by travel insurance).
• Souvenir – A company’s T-shirt & Cap
• Discovery World Trekking appreciation of certificate after over the successfully trek.
• Farewell Dinner at the end of the trek

What is excluded?

• International flight airfare
• Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple Entries on arrival at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
• Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9kg per Person)
• All Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after we start our journey
• Lunch and Dinner in pokhara.
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
• Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters etc
• Personal clothing and gear
• Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory
• Tips for guide and porters (Recommended by the Culture)
• Additional costs or delays caused by out of management control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes etc.
• All the costs and expenses which are not listed in “cost includes” will be counted as Excludes

Route Map

Equipment Checklist

Equipment list for Khopra danda trekking

Depending on the season you wish to go trekking you may have to make adjustments to clothing and equipment however these are the necessities list we prepared keeping keeping your comfort and utility in mind. We never recommend our clients to bring over equipment which are not necessary for the trek.

Head

• Sun hat or scarf
• Winter hat or insulating hat or a wide-brimmed hat
• Headlight with extra batteries

Face

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Face/body wipes

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight winter gloves

Body

• Hiking shirts
• Long sleeved shirt
• Hooded rain jacket
• Fleece jacket
• Lightweight cotton pants
• T-Shirt (bring lightweight wool)
• Polypropylene underwear
• Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
• Sweater
• Waterproof jacket and pants

Footwear

• Hiking Boots
• Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)

Essential gear

• Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not)
• Thermal bottle
• Water purification
• Trekking pole
• Sleeping bag (-15 degree bag is best in the high altitude trekking)
• Toiletries (toilet papers, toothpaste, toothbrush)

Toiletries

• Medium size drying towel
• Tooth brush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant/ floss
• Bio degradable bar soap
• Nail clippers
• Small mirror

Personal accessories

• Money
• Watch
• Cell phone
• Camera

Extra items

• First aid kit
• Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
• Notebook and pen
• Binoculars

Trip Information

The beginning of the journey towards Khopra Danda Trek

First day is your arrival day in Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport-TIA), Nepal. Second day, we drive to Pokhara. Tourist bus deprartures around 7 a.m. every day from Kathmandu. Pokhara is a gateway to start Khopra Danda trekking.

Both way Tourist bus for Kathmandu- Pokhara is included in the package. The flight/private transportation is provided at an extra cost.

Don’t Worry, We’ll Pick You!

We offer a complimentary Kathmandu TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) airport pick up and drop off service. Upon your arrival, you are welcomed and greeted at your arrival gate (Holding your name on company pamphlet) by our representative member from Nature Fun Adventure, then transfer to your selected hotel in Kathmandu. For departure transfer, we will come to pick you up at your stay hotel in Kathmandu and take you to airport for your international flight.

Accommodation Details During The Trek

7 days Khopra Danda  trek includes 6 nights lodge to lodge stay at a mountain and one night in Pokhara hotel where we use the best available lodge and select the best accommodation in Khopra danda trek. We provide Two nights room with attached bathroom at Ghandruk, and Ghorepani, four night standard room at Tadapani, Bayeli Kharka,Khopra Danda and Swanta. (Generally twin Sharing room)

For solo trekker -a single private room with attached bathroom in available lodge, single private accommodation in other places of the itinerary.

Two nights a hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek is required which is not included in the package. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotel for all budgets and your interest. We prefer your choice.

Hot showers, Wi-Fi will be available at an extra cost in possible places.

The Meals

Our trek is all over high elevations near world’s highest peak which means your body needs enough carbohydrate, protein, nutrition as food is fuel for the body to hike on such humongous Himalayan trails. The meal in this trek is very convenient but not as in cities.

There will be 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunch and 6 Dinners will be provided in the trek.

Some of the popular menu items are –

Seven breakfasts – (Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, French toast with Jam, Butter, Cheese, and Honey Tibetan bread or Chapati Local tsampa porridge, Hashed brown eggs, Varieties of eggs (Omelets) Pancakes Muesli Breads Fruits and Vegetables Hot drinks like varieties of teas and coffees hot chocolates etc)

Seven lunch – (Dhal, Bhat & Tarkari (Dalh Bhat power 24 hour) Tibetan Bread Various Soups items Sherpa Stew Steaks Sandwiches Momo (dumplings) Macaroni dishes Tenduk Spaghetti Noodles Thukpa Pasta Vegetable curry Potatoes items Vegetable and salad Pizza (Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed) Snakes (Papad, Prawn) Desserts items (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), etc)

Six dinners – ( Dhal, Bhat & Tarkari Tibetan Bread Various Soups items Sherpa Stew Steaks Sandwiches Momo (dumplings) Macaroni dishes Tenduk Spaghetti Noodles Thukpa Pasta Vegetable curry Potatoes items Vegetable and salad Pizza (,Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed) Snacks (Papad, Prawn) Korean Raman Desserts items (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), Hard Drinks Steaks, etc.) are available on the menu during the trek.

Note– lunch and dinner at Pokhara shall not be provided by Company.

The best selected from the menu of the lodge which will be fresh, hygienic, tasty and nutritious. The menu is a combination of traditional local, Asian and western cuisine almost everywhere but as we go up close, the menu list will be shorted. We highly recommend liquids green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea and garlic soup(must) etc. at high altitude and also the fresh vegetable items for health benefit.

Tho plenty of non-veg item will be available we won’t recommend any of them because meat in such places is not hygienic and healthy during the trek. We highly encourage avoiding dairy and cheesy items and strongly suggest not consuming Alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, hot chocolates as experts suggest avoiding such items during such high elevation treks.

All Personal Bills (Alcoholic Drinks, Hot and Cold Drinks) in tea house/ Lodges or in cafe except Standard Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with seasonal fruits) are excluded from Package.

Best Time To Trek Khopra danda

The weather is one of the most important factors to look at when deciding to trek to Khopra danda trek because no one is beyond nature. Trekking is possible throughout the year to Khopra danda but certainly, there is ups and downs in every season, It is best suited to trek during the spring and the autumn as the sky is crystal clear from dusk till dawn, the rainy weather stops and thick sun-blocking clouds also fades. The Magic of clear azure skies provides the most spectacular vistas. With added those breathtaking views. Trek during the winters and monsoon, it becomes a bit challenging to trek due to heavy snowfall, cold temperature but that’s what excites many trekkers.

Although trekking is possible throughout the year each season have different advantages and attractions and advantages offer for trekking in the Annapurna region. The temperature in the mountains also depends according to the altitude range – higher the altitude, lower the temperature. In brief, below is the detailed information about the climatic condition of every quarter months.

March-May- Spring

Destination towards Khopra danda trek in spring (March-May) is a season in which mountains lovers and travel enthusiasts come to Khopra danda trek in a very large number. In this season, the climate is mild, the rainfall is quite low and the trekking conditions are perfect. The mean daily temperature in the Khopra danda is between -8 to 0 degree C. Lower regions along the trek are even warmer making it pleasant for any nature lover.

Trekking season begins after March in the spring. By April, the trek route throughout the Himalayas will be rewarded with different full blossom rhododendron of red, pink and white even at an elevation of over 3,000 meters. Temperature starts rising from mid-March up to mid-May. Weather is cool at this time. The sky is very clear and you can enjoy the clearest views of the mountains.

June to August- Summer

If you are coming to Khopra danda trek in between July to August, you are signing up for summer. Summer season falls in the month of June, July and August. Summer is the month of the hottest temperature and therefore has the most pleasant trekking conditions compare to other months. But the monsoon that coincides with the summer means that you have to be more careful with your preparation as the trekking trails might be wet and slippery.

It usually rains during this season. Monsoon generally begins around the end of June and continues up to the second week of August. The temperature during the days usually ranges from 10°C to 23! And gets relatively colder at night ( 5°C to 10?) mornings are usually clear with clouds building up during the afternoon and disappearing again at night. Though the rain may cause some problems. Various plants bloom during this season, the valleys will be a green and totally different view than during other seasons.

September to November-Autumn

Autumn (September, October, November), like Spring, is a season that invites travelers around the world to trek in the Khopra danda trek. Moderate temperatures, mild wind, and low precipitation make autumn a season of wonderful trekking conditions.

This is a favorite among tourists with the most favorable weather and perfect climate condition. The sun shines brightly the skies are clear you get a superb view of mountains and the temperature is perfect for the daytime trek. You can enjoy spectacular starry skies since the sky is clear at night. The monsoons will be over by early September and the weather ranges from mild to warm days. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 20c in high altitudes, the nights are colder with temperatures may go down around 5c.the greens that grew during monsoon fade to golden/amber proving a spectacular contrast against the crystal blue skies, grains are ripening in the enclave. The environment is clean and lowlands are lush. The biggest festivals of Nepal like Dashain, Tihar also fall during these seasons. It is also a busy season, the clearest month, with the crisp and sparkling sky. The daytime temperatures at this month are usually the most stable; from mild to cool conditions the humidity is also pretty dry with very cold nights

December to February- Winter

Winter (December – February) treks in the Khopra danda region are as popular as the spring or autumn treks. The places along the Khopra danda trek can be cold during the winter but that’s what excites most trekkers. The temperature of Khopra danda itself can be as low as -10 degree C which tempts trekkers to visit this region in pleasant climatic conditions.

The coldest time is from December through early February, after late February, climate gradually gets warmer Temperatures to get cold dropping to -5 degree C at high altitudes. Daytime is pleasantly and relatively warm with sunshine. Despite being cold the skies are usually very clear, mountain views are at their best. With snowy caps, it might snow and the ground will be snow the trails are the least busy at this time. It may not be the best season for beginners but experienced trekkers will have no problem.

The weather in the Himalaya is so unpredictable and the temperature may change quickly from day to night.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

7 days Khopra danda trekking is an easy grade trek in Annapurna region. The hiking is generally 4 to 5 hrs a day, taking regular breaks to capture the stunning mountain views. Trek routes on Khopra danda are fairly ascent, descent and straightforward following a well-established trials but this is high mountain journey have to walk along the remote trials in the Himalaya. Trekkers who are able to hike 4 to 5 hours a day at a reasonable pace with a light day pack can take part in our 7 days Khopra danda trekking. Some days require longer waking hours. So you must be reasonably fit and prepared for long days. Trekking in higher altitude is physically demanding than trekking in the lower altitudes. To join our 7 days Khopra danda trekking, all participants should be in good health condition with normal physical fitness and have positive attitude, self confidence, and strong determination. It is very important to make sure you are as healthy as possible before starting trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek.

Trekking group /single

The group will be minimum 2 to maximum up to 12 on trek, led by a leader Guide, a porter for every two trekkers, and an assistant guide for a group of 12 or above person. We also organize a private trek.

A typical day in Khopra danda Trek

A day on trekking will be rewarding with unique experience providing to trek leisurely with plenty of time to enjoy scenery, take photos and explore the local village. During the trek you are accompanied by experienced, friendly and qualified expert guide along with porters to carry out your baggage. You need to take your small regular day pack on hiking days. The day starts with an early morning cup of tea. Each morning after packing our bags and having a wholesome breakfast, we set off on the day’s walk around 7 am -8am, depending on the duration and nature of the day’s walk. After trekking 3 to 4 hours, lunch will be served around midday on the route to the next destination and we continue after an hour rest. The afternoon walk is generally shorter being only 2 to 3 hours when we read our overnight lodge we snack on the pre prepared extra dietary snacks, then after dinner, we will have free time to explore nearby places. Dinner is provided around 6 to 7 pm. In the evening before going to bed, we discuss each group member hiking experience of that day. And the guide will brief the next day trip plan. After completing of trip briefing we enjoy fun and games and entertainment. Trekkers love learning Nepalese language from our Nature Fun Adventure, playing card, talking to and chatting with the crew members, reliving the day adventure or reading books before heading off to the bed for well-deserved sleep.

Communication on trek

On the Khopra danda Trek, the use of internet service will be available at the lodges with some extra service charge. You can contact your family and friends via the lodges, but once we reach high altitudes communication will be through the phone for safety proposes.

We’ll communicate all our valuable clients through our leader to at least once in a day to make sure you’re fine, safe, feel right and have everything up there. You’ll always be connected to Kathmandu’s DWT office for any kind of help during the trek. Also, depending on the kind of network you use, there will be the signal but not very strong before the high altitude. On your request, we can provide you with a separate local sim card (Most of the places have wifi service available with an extra cost) for good access of connecting.

Normally Wi-Fi works every part of the trek in lodge/lodges which will be provided with an extra cost.

Electricity and battery recharge, water on trekking

Throughout the lodges at Khopra danda trek, electricity for the camera and mobile battery recharge is available with an extra cost in all lodges. Most of the lodges have hydroelectricity and some of them have used the solar panels. Water during the trek, you can buy either packed mineral water from local lodges and en route shop or filling boiled water at an extra cost. A water purification pill is will be provided to make water drinkable.

You shouldn’t drink water from the river, tap, well up there because it might not be drinkable as it seems.

Extra personal expenses on trekking

Discovery World Trekking tries to provide all extra expenses excluded from the package.Meals and accommodations in Kathmandu will have to be arranged by self. All meals, transfer and accommodation required for Khopra danda trekking are included except lunch and dinner in Pokhara

Trekkers will have to bring personal spending money with them to cover costs of accommodations in Kathmandu, visa process, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks for the trek, tips to the trekking crew members, souvenirs etc. We recommend to bring cash (dollars) which can be changed to rupees here..r bringing a cash card you can use to withdraw from an ATM (bear in mind your bank may charge for this service).

Travel insurance

This trip grade is ranked moderate with less risk of potential high altitude sickness. However, this mountain journey is not for usual visit, and other unforeseen or unexpected events may face such as injury, illness, flood, landslide or sudden climate changes etc.

Travel insurance is a significant part of our booking condition for The Khopra danda trek. All the members of trekking must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate to Discovery World Trekking. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation inclusive of helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitude for trekking members.

We can recommend insurance companies to help you but we don’t directly get involved in the sale of an insurance policy. Members can be refused to be included in the trekking based on insufficient, improper or absence of travel insurance policy.

Trekking members are kindly requested to send their detailed insurance information once they book for trekking. In case of emergency situations, we will be using the insurance policy and informational documents you sent us. This will help us arrange a quick and effective rescue operation, transfer for emergency medical help etc. Please ensure that the insurance company includes the cost incurred for mountain rescue service at the highest elevation of the trekking.

Before you buy travel insurance (Don’t just believe them what they say in their website) make sure you call them and recheck if they have Helicopter-rescue and evacuation up to 6000 m according to your trekking height.

Passport and visa

All foreigners except Indian nationals must have a valid visa to enter into Nepal. Visa is available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport upon entry in Kathmandu, Nepal and at Nepal borders of India and Tibet. Visa can be easily extended at the central immigration office.

www.immigration.gov.np; Visa application requires a passport with at least 6 months until expiration and one passport -size photo. The current cost of a visa for 30 days is US$40(to be paid in cash) for 30 days that is required to make in cash. Other currencies are also accepted although rates may differ. Other nationalities should check entry requirements. Visitors are requested to specify return flight tickets, time intended to stay in Nepal. We recommended you schedule at least 1-2 day extra at the end of the trip just in case there is a delay. If no delay occurs we can arrange an additional activity for your time in Nepal to help calculate the exact dates of these crossings we have found the website

www.timeanddate.com to be very useful. The children under the age of 10 will get a free visa. Please be advised to check the current regulation. Visa regulation can change without prior notice. Citizens of China, as well as citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), get the free visa. countries not entitled to get a visa upon arrival are Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan If you are a citizen of one of these countries, please contact your local Nepalese embassy.

Money exchange

Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the local currency. (1 USD = ~ Rs.100 NPR). We can exchange most of the foreign currencies through local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and all over Thamel. Small amounts of cash can also be exchanged at the hotel. The ongoing rate of exchange is visibly displayed. The government of Nepal has banned the import, export and use of 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee note in Nepal. You should ensure that you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated and you may also be fined. Despite having security advantage of travelers cheque, we prefer cash exchange to avoid hassles like a lengthy process and high rate of commission at the banks. You can withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu and Thamel itself. There are quite several ATMs that are open around the clock. The maximum withdrawal amount is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee if you are using your foreign card.

If you use the money exchange facility at banks and financial institutions the service fee charge imposed is about four percent or more depending upon the bank.

Most of the established banks in Asia will not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes

How Much Luggage can I take during Khopra danda Trek?

The weight limit for your luggage, Porters will be assigned to carry your luggage. Two people will be assigned one porter; combined luggage should not exceed more than 18 kgs. We never overload our porters. But a should carry your own knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what the essentials, you can leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at Discovery World Trekking store for free.

We’ll recheck everything (Luggage, equipment, etc.) in our briefing before we start our journey from our Office.

Responsible Travel

“Take nothing but pictures.
Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time.”

We have a very strong commitment to environmental sustainability for protecting our fragile ecosystems,. Without a doubt, tourism has brought many positive impact in terms of wealth generation, employment opportunities, infrastructure, healthcare and education etc. but with an increase of tourists’ negative impact has also become noticeable on the community and the environment. Please make sure you think about the environment and not carelessly litter Furthermore, Discovery World Trekking works together with Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organizes Eco friendly trips about most environmentally sensitive and culturally rewarding that meet the expectation of both travelers and communities.

Nature Fun Adventure Trekking Crews

During the Khopra Danda Trekking, you will be accompanied by our local best trained and well experienced guides / sherpas to make your journey even more comfortable and memorable.All guides are well trained licensed with prior experience they have spent years trekking / climbing the peak all over the world. Porters will also be assigned to carry your luggage.

Two people will be assigned one porter; combined luggage should not exceed more than 18 kgs. We never overload our porters. A proportion of one porter for two members and one assistant guide for a group of 12 or above members. If required we can also have one porter per person. Our crew members are the local people of high Himalaya remote areas and their physical endurance and heredity nature can live easily and comfortably at high altitude without being affected. All our staff is very valuable to us, they are well paid and we take care of their insurance, clothing, food and lodging throughout the expedition. All our Guides and Porters receive Medical care when ill or injured. We always make sure that they are happy as we believe that only happy people can make others happy the local expert trek leader to guide you is specialized under the following subject. We provide basic accommodation for our guides and porters or tent with sleeping gear we also provided them food and warm drinks.

• Intensive wilderness first Aid
• Authorized certificate of Trekking Guide Training
• Fluency speaking English and other major Languages
• Conservation and biodiversity
• Rock climbing

Tipping

The most importantly, tipping is at traveler’s discretion and should be relied on good service that does not form the part of wages for your Guides, porters and crew although they are very much appreciated. In Nepalese culture, tip is the accepted and honored way to saying thank you (Dhanyabada) for good service. Normally the tips are offered at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the trips in farewell dinner on the last evening or last day of the trek, to mark the end of the trip. The amount of the trip is entirely a personal preference that may be more or less depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget and appreciation of their work. It is important to Nature Fun Adventure who professionally take care of you all the time during the trekking, inspire excellent service and offer enriching journey- trip of once in a lifetime experience. We ensure that all of our crews including guides and porters are paid well and treated fairly with respect.

Booking and payment process

Nature Fun Adventure is a government authorized, registered, licensed and bonded as trekking and touring operator in Nepal. The company registered number is 213268/075/076. We are member of Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, book  Nature Fun Adventure Trekking trip with confidence as we are reliable. 10 percent of payment in advance and other necessary documentations like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, arrival and departure flight detailed can be made later but must not exceed within two weeks’ period from booking date. Payment is to be made by bank transfer, western union and online payment directly from our website. Remaining trip cost can be paid whether in cash or by bank transfer and credit card when your arrival in Nepal. Furthermore, we put forward necessary modes of payment details as per your convenient by mail.

Last minute booking

It is best to book in advance but for those who aren’t able to for whatever reason Nature Fun Adventure has a special provision for last minute booking. In the case of last minute booking with 100% percent trip payment within 24 hours is accepted. We do our best to operate a trek at any time but in case of last minute booking we cannot be responsible for delay due to changes beyond our control such as the weather, availability of lodging. Contact us for more information at 977- 9812249551 (Binod) or email us.

Trip Extensions

After completion of Khopra danda trekking, If you have extra days in Nepal we can arrange tours of Kathmandu valley ,sightseeing, trip to Nagarkot the perfect getaway Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, cannoning, another trek and much more!

Feedback

After complete of Khopra danda trekking, there will be farewell dinner hosted by Nature Fun Adventure, we will and provide company t-shirt, digital printed certificate of trek achievement along with key ring. We expect nothing in return but suggestions (positive or negative) about our services and team performance. As a service provider, we will make amendments based on your feedback on our overall performance. Your feedback helps us to execute future plans by improving weaknesses as well as continuing strength aspects. We encourage you to share your real feeling and experience through the popular social networking sites and on trip advisor.

Facts of the Trek