Khopra Ridge Trek

Khopra Ridge Trek Highlights

• Walk to the Khayer Lake, a sacred pilgrim spot for Hindu people
• Trekking in Spring? Walk through the rhododendron blossoms throughout the trek route
• Descend the popular stone stairs of Ulleri village
• Reaching Khopra Ridge which passes through alpine meadows and green pastures.
• catch the stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapucchre and Annapurna

The Khopra Ridge trek is one of the lesser known treks through the Annapurna but which still affords views of the giants: Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Bhara Shikhar (7,647m), Annapurna I (8091m), Machhapucchre (6,997m), to name just a few.

This trek visits the Khayer Lake, considered sacred by Hindus, high pastures and a temporary herder’s settlement, winds its way through rhododendron forests and through Tibetan-like villages. And of course, along the ridge itself.

The Khopra Ridge (3,660m) is reached by a steady climb through alpine meadows and pastures and provides a fine viewpoint overlooking the Kali Gandaki River far below in the world’s deepest gorge. From the ridge the mountains are a panorama of shimmering snow and ice.

With only one long walking day (and which can be , and with a panorama on the ridge to rival any viewpoint in the Himalayas, this trek is a great way to experience the beauty of the Himalaya landscape and mountain ranges in a more tranquil and solitude manner.