7-Day Khopra Ridge Trek (Express Route)
The ideal duration for active hikers. This 7-day express itinerary includes the demanding day-hike to sacred Khayer Lake and ends via Ghorepani and Poon Hill.
Is the 7-Day Route Right for You?
The 7-day package represents the perfect balance of visual rewards and physical challenge. By starting directly with jeep logistics, it allows you to climb to the ridge, hike the sacred corridor of Khayer Lake (4,660m), and wrap up the loop through Ghorepani and Poon Hill within a week. Due to the rapid altitude gains, it is recommended for trekkers with some high-altitude experience and excellent cardiovascular fitness.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive Pokhara to Hile, Trek to Tadapani
2,630mScenic jeep drive from Pokhara to Hile (3 hrs) followed by a steady ascent through lush oak forests and rhododendrons to reach Tadapani node.
Tadapani to Chhistibung
2,975mLeave the busy Ghorepani circuit. Wander through quiet meadows and prime flora habitats, dropping down before climbing to Chhistibung community pasture.
Chhistibung to Khopra Ridge
3,660mClimb steeply above the tree line. The trail opens up into high ridges. Arrive at the community lodge for spectacular sunset views directly opposite Dhaulagiri.
Day Hike to Sacred Khayer Lake & Return
4,660mA long and challenging ascent to the sacred alpine temple lake directly under Annapurna South. Leave early morning and return to the comfort of Khopra Ridge.
Khopra Ridge to Swanta Village
2,200mTrek down the ridge through beautiful high-altitude pastures. Arrive at Swanta, a peaceful farming village inhabited by the local Magar community.
Swanta to Ghorepani Village
2,860mCross the suspension bridge, ascend through bamboo forests, and join the main trekking route at the popular village hub of Ghorepani.
Poon Hill Sunrise, Descend to Hile & Drive to Pokhara
1,400mAscend Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise views. Descend to Hile, then board your private jeep transfer back to Pokhara.
Reviewed by Trail Experts
This express 7-day plan is verified by our field staff. We check trail markers, suspension bridges, and community pasture safety profiles weekly.
Book this 7-Day Tour
Ready to climb? Book our standard 7-day package with certified guides, private transport, and local community accommodations.