Khopra Danda Trekking Itinerary for 5-8 Days
The Khopra Danda Trek is one of the lesser known treks in the Annapurna Conservation Area. In fact, until a few months ago, I had never even heard of it. Many people do Khopra Danda as an extension of the famous Poon Hill Trek or as a pilgrimage to Khayer…
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Magar Caste in Nepal: Culture, History & Traditions
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of experiencing Magar culture at its finest. On a trip into the Jajarkot District of Nepal, which is rarely visited by tourists, I got to witness several incredible traditions and festival dances. The Magar people are warm, inviting and eager to share their culture with…
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Khopra Danda Trek Cost & Budget Breakdown
The Khopra Danda Trek is growing in popularity each year, but it’s still one of the least traveled routes in the Annapurna Conservation Area. This is the cost of the trek for two people sharing a room with a seven day itinerary. We tried to stay on a budget, but…
Nepal’s Gurung Caste: Culture, History & Traditions
There are many different ethnicities in Nepal and each one is unique in its own way. There are around 125 different ethnic groups and 123 different languages making Nepal an interesting place to visit. I experienced the Gurung caste and culture on my first visit to Nepal when I spent…
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Khopra Danda Trek Packing List
Packing for a trek can feel overwhelming. Especially if it’s in a country you’ve never been to before. I’ve done a lot of trekking in Nepal and have got my packing list down to the perfect weight while keeping everything I need in it. The Khopra Danda trek doesn’t go…
Khopra Danda, Nepal Village Guide
I hadn’t even heard of the Khopra Danda Trek until my husband mentioned it while we planned a trip to Pokhara. It seemed to be one of the newer routes in the Annapurna Conservation area that hadn’t gone mainstream yet, and that made it even more exciting. Due to some…
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