Trek Timeline

Our 9-day journey to Khopara Ridge in the Annapurna region

Day 1

8 Oct (Wed)

Reach Pokhara from Kathmandu

  • Drive Distance: 215 km
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Accommodation: Pokhara Top and Top Hotel, Pokhara
Day 2

9 Oct (Thu)

Drive from Pokhara to Kimsee • Trek to Ghandruk

Drive to Kimsee

  • Drive Distance: 56 km
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 2,760 ft to 5,440 ft

Trek to Ghandruk

  • Trek Distance: 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 5,440 ft to 6,561 ft (+1,121 ft)
Day 3

10 Oct (Fri)

Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani

  • Trek Distance: 6.4 km (4 mi)
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 6,561 ft to 8,705 ft (+2,144 ft)
Day 4

11 Oct (Sat)

Trek from Tadapani to Dobato

  • Trek Distance: 6.2 km (4 mi)
  • Duration: 6.5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 8,705 ft to 11,225 ft (+2,520 ft)
Day 5

12 Oct (Sun)

Trek from Dobato to Chhistibang via Muldai Top

  • Trek Distance: 9.2 km (5.7 mi)
  • Duration: 6-7 hours (descent)
  • Altitude Change: 11,220 ft → 11,881 ft → 9,678 ft (+661 ft, -2,203 ft)
Day 6

13 Oct (Mon)

Trek from Chhistibang to Khopra Ridge (steep climb)

  • Trek Distance: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 9,678 ft to 11,975 ft (+2,297 ft)
Day 7

14 Oct (Tue)

Summit Day

Trek from Khopra Ridge to Khayar Lake and back

  • Trek Distance: 16 km (10 mi) round trip
  • Duration: 8-9 hours
  • Altitude Change: 11,975 ft → 15,300 ft → 11,975 ft (+3,325 ft, -3,325 ft)
  • Schedule: Start at 5:30 AM, return by 7:30 PM
  • Meal: Food at 11:30 AM
Day 8

15 Oct (Wed)

Trek from Khopra Ridge to Paudwar via Gorge Point

  • Trek Distance: 8.5 km (5.3 mi)
  • Duration: 6.5 hours
  • Altitude Loss: 11,975 ft to 6,561 ft (-5,414 ft)
Day 9

16 Oct (Thu)

Trek from Paudwar to Tatopani • Drive to Pokhara

Trek to Tatopani

  • Trek Distance: 4.7 km (3.0 mi)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Altitude Loss: 6,561 ft to 3,871 ft (-2,690 ft)

Drive to Pokhara

  • Drive Distance: 110 km
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Arrival: Reach Pokhara by 7:00 PM

Trek Overview

9 Days
Total Duration
15,300 ft
Max Altitude (Khayar Lake)
~60 km
Total Trek Distance