Highlight
- Cultural heritages and Massive beautiful monuments views.
- Very beautiful Scenic view while driving Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
- Off-the-beaten trekking trail
- Beautiful Gurung Villages and Amazing very interesting cultures of Gurung
- Natural Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda
- Amazing mountain view and jungle at Tadapani, Khopra Lake.
Overview:
The Khopra Lake Trek via Jhinu Danda Hot Spring is a scenic and less crowded trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, charming villages, and lush forests. It also, takes you through an unspoiled lovely trail combining nature and culture at its best, This newly discovered trekking route takes you through an off-the-beaten-path with breathtaking vistas of Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, II, and III and on the foothill’s lush sub-tropical jungles and various tiny settlements of the mountain people, suitable for both beginners and seasoned trekkers.
Begin of Khopra Trek
The Khopra Lake Trek via Jhinu Danda Hot Spring starts from Nayapul, which is accessible from Pokhara and follows a well-marked trail through various picturesque villages such as Tikhedhunga and Ghorepani. Along the way, you’ll pass through dense rhododendron forests, and terraced fields, and encounter local communities with unique cultures. Moreover, The trail leads to the mesmerizing Khopra Ridge, where you’ll find Khopra Lake. The lake is not a natural lake but a small pond-like water body, but the surrounding views are truly awe-inspiring. You’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, and other peaks.
Khopra Lake Trek via Jhinu Danda Hot Spring is a community trek and takes you to communities that are seldom visited by international tourists, making it a perfect opportunity to gain knowledge of the culture of ethnic mountain people. Khopra Ridge is a vantage point from where you’ll witness grand vistas of endless mountain ranges and forests. The next, point of the trip is Ghandruk Village regarded as the best viewpoint in the Annapurna region, provides you with spectacular views at dawn and dust coloring the mountains, exploring the Gurung culture, lifestyle, and very old traditional Gurung houses.
Jhinu Dada Hot Spring
Jhinu Danda is a popular rest stop along the trek, known for its natural Himalayan hot water spring. on the banks of the Modi River. It provides a great opportunity to relax and soak in the healing waters which will soothe your tired muscles in the warm water after days of trekking.
How is Trek going to End?
Khopra Lake Trek via Jhinu Danda Hot Spring can be completed in around 10-14 days, depending on your pace and the side trips you choose. It is considered a moderate-level trek, suitable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness and some prior trekking experience.
Make sure to obtain the necessary permits, such as the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card, before embarking on the trek. It’s also advisable to go with a licensed trekking agency or hire an experienced guide to ensure your safety and make the most of your trekking experience.
Khopra Lake Trek via Jhinu Danda Hot Spring is a blend of secluded and popular routes of the Annapurna region, letting you experience a different kind of trek.