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 Lake. It’s believed that a […]
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 others. Recently, I did the […]
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 we also weren’t too stingy. […]
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 too high in altitude, but […]
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 scheduling conflicts, we had to […]
Paudwar, Nepal Village Guide
Paudwar village was an unexpected stop for us along the Khopra Danda Trek. While in Khopra Danda, we talked to the owners of the teahouse and many of them came from the village of Paudwar. They spoke about the village so lovingly that we knew we had to visit and have lunch there the next […]
Tirkhedhunga, Nepal Travel Guide
Tirkhedhunga, Nepal is a popular stop on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The village began to cater to tourists in the 1970’s when the Poon Hill Trek started. Since then, the village has developed with teahouses and restaurants. Now, a road goes past Tirkhedhunga, so not everyone stops there. However, the road sometimes washes out […]
Ghorepani, Nepal Travel Guide
Ghorepani is one of the major villages within the Annapurna Conservation Area due to its location on the very popular Poon Hill Trek. In peak season, Ghorepani sees about 700 tourists a day, and this village is made to accommodate them. With epic views, an array of hotels and lodges, restaurant options and direct access […]