Khorpa Danda Trek (Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek)

The Khorpa Danda Trek is a unique and adventurous journey located in the beautiful Annapurna region. It was only recognized as a teahouse trek around three years ago, but it has become popular for good reason. This trek offers a moderate challenge that can be enjoyed by anyone in good physical condition. Witness the beautifully combined lifestyle of various ethnic groups like Magar, Gurung, Chhetri, and Dalit that cannot be found anywhere else. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience Nepali culture and cuisine up close with homestay options in addition to teahouses.

Starting from Kathmandu, this journey takes you through picturesque destinations like Pokhara, Ghandruk, and Tatopani, and concludes back in Kathmandu. At an altitude of 4727 meters, Khayer Lake is the highest point reached during the trek. Enjoy stunning sunrise and sunset views from Poon Hill, panoramic views of the Annapurna Ranges, the Gurung Museum, dense forests, and the charming city of Pokhara. Every day of the trip is filled with intense scenic beauty ranging from majestic mountains to lush forests. With its culturally and naturally rich surroundings, the Khorpa Danda Trek is the perfect escape from your busy schedule.

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Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up and transfer to the Hotel in Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 02: Half day sightseeing and trekking preparation day.
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara (800m) from Kathmandu.
Day 04: Drive to Kande and trek to Pitam Deurali (2100m)
Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 06: Trek to Tadapani (2610m)
Day 07: Trek to Dobato (3350m)
Day 08: Trek to Chistibung (3000m)
Day 09: Trek to Khorpa Danda (3640m)
Day 10: Excursion Khayer Lake (4727m)
Day 11: Trek to Narchyang Village 1200m
Day 12: Trek to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 13: Drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 :Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up and transfer to the Hotel in Kathmandu (1350m) Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, you are received by our company’s employee and safely transferred to your designated hotel. You can take rest for the day and enjoy your evening dinner of Nepali style.
Day 02 :Half day sightseeing and trekking preparation day. Kathmandu has many cultural and historical heritage sites, also included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ones you’ll be visiting with our trained guide are Pashupatinath Temple (sacred Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath Stupa (the monkey temple), Boudhanath Stupa and Durbar Square.
Day 03 :Drive or fly to Pokhara (800m) from Kathmandu. You can choose to either take average 6 hours’ drive to Pokhara or catch a 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara is one of the best tourist cities of Nepal which has Phewa Lake, Machhapuchhre (fishtail) Mountain, Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave and many more cool spots to visit.
Day 04 :Drive to Kande and trek to Pitam Deurali (2100m) We can drive from Pokhara to Kande or either catch a local/tourist bus which takes about 1.5 hours. Later, we trek for 2.5 hours to Pitam Deurali at an elevation of 2100m.
Day 05 :Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) From Pitam Deurali, we trek at an altitude of 1940m reaching Ghandruk. Beautiful local Gurung village, Ghandruk offers the amazing view of mountains and overnight stay to observe the typical lifestyle of indigenous people of the region.
Day 06 :Trek to Tadapani (2610m) We move forward to Tadapani at an altitude of 2610m from Ghandruk. Walking through dense forests of oak and rhododendron can be quite fascinating because of the diversity of flora and fauna in this area.
Day 07 :Trek to Dobato (3350m) It takes us about 5 to 6 hours to complete this trek from Tadapani to Dobato at an altitude of 3350m. During a clear day, you can enjoy the snow-capped peaks in the background especially beautiful with rhododendron in full bloom in April.
Day 08 :Trek to Chistibung (3000m) We head on from Dobato to Chistibung at an elevation of 3000m trekking for 4 hours. Taking in the view of Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Ranges, we walk through forests passing through pasture grounds of yaks and buffalos.
Day 09 :Trek to Khorpa Danda (3640m) From Chistibung to Khorpa Danda at 3640m, we trek for 3 hours. The uphill and steep trail continues with mountain ranges at the horizon and terraced fields below us.
Day 10 :Excursion Khayer Lake (4727m) This is our excursion day at Khayer Lake at height of 4727m. It takes us about 5 hours to reach holy fresh water Khayer Lake. Khayer Barahi Temple can be explored and lookout for different types of birds.
Day 11 :Trek to Narchyang Village 1200m We trek downhill from Khorpa Danda to Narchyang Village at an altitude of 1200m. Unlike Ghandruk, Narchyang Village is known for Magar lifestyle.
Day 12 :Trek to Tatopani (1190m) Then, we go further downhill from Narchyang Village to Tatopani. You can also enjoy Narchyang village’s waterfall and Kali Gandaki River during the trek. At the height of 1190m, Tatopani is said to have natural hot springs with healing properties.
Day 13 :Drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara As we reach Pokhara, boating at Phewa Lake and visiting Tal Barahi Temple (in the middle of the lake) is a relaxing option. You can enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara which includes walking along the Lakeside, cafes, and bars.
Day 14 :Drive to Kathmandu Though our drive is supposed to take around 6 hours from Pokhara to Kathmandu, it sometimes might take bit longer due to road maintenance. You can see small local markets and beautiful hills and Trishuli River along your way.
Day 15 :Departure We accompany you to the airport as it is your time to bid goodbye to Nepal for this time. Any future trip to Nepal is always welcome and destination unlimited will be happy to serve you again.