Day 1
Tadapani to Bayeli Kharka
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,420 m
Trek from Tadapani through rhododendron forests along the ridge with mountain views.
Annapurna
Khopra Danda Trek
An off-the-beaten-path trek with stunning close-up views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and the sacred Khayer Lake. Far fewer crowds than Poon Hill.
Easy5 days3,660 mMar–May, Oct–Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
An off-the-beaten-path trek with stunning close-up views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and the sacred Khayer Lake. Far fewer crowds than Poon Hill.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 5 planned days, 48 km of walking, and 3,100 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Khopra Danda viewpoint (3,660m), Khayer Lake (4,500m) side trip, Dhaulagiri & Annapurna views, Community-run lodges.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Bayeli Kharka to Khopra Danda
4 hrs / 7 km / sleep 3,660 m
Continue along the ridge to Khopra Danda viewpoint with 360-degree mountain views.
Day 3
Khopra Danda acclimatization
6 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,660 m
Optional side trip to sacred Khayer Lake (4,500m). Acclimatization and exploration day.
Day 4
Khopra Danda to Swanta
5 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,200 m
Descend through forests and Magar villages to Swanta.
Day 5
Swanta to Ghandruk
4 hrs / 10 km / sleep 1,940 m
Easy trek to Ghandruk. Explore the Gurung village before driving to Pokhara.
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
2,630 m
Start
3,660 m
Highest sleep
3,660 m
Max altitude
5
Nights
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Static route references for offline planning.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Altitude
- 3,660 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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