Trip Overview

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), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), to name just a few. This trek visits the Khayar 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 Himalayas landscape and mountain ranges in a more tranquil and solitude manner.