Apr 8 - Apr 13, 2026 | Change
via Ghorepani (Poon Hill)
via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
side trek
(6 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Ghandruk, Poon Hill, and Khopra Danda
Difficulty:
moderate
A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.
Side trip via Khopra Ridge (Danda): This route climbs up the Khopra Ridge for magnificent panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. An overnight at Khopra Danda (3640 m, 11,942 ft) lets you wake to this spectacular view just outside your room, at what must be one of the best lodge locations in the region.
Weather Conditions in April
change startApril is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
Khopra Danda at
3640 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
14.6°C (58°F)
and lows down to
-1.4°C (29°F)
at Khopra Danda.
via Ghorepani (Poon Hill)
via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
Side trek
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Itinerary (6 days)
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| Wed Apr 8 (day 1) |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 3-4 hours from Landruk (trail descends steeply towards the river for an hour then after crossing the river there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours with Himalayan views passing through several small villages) Overnight |
| Thu Apr 9 (day 2) |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in April. Overnight |
| Fri Apr 10 (day 3) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.1°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.1°C (34°F) in April. |
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Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.3°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.3°C (43°F) in April. |
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Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sat Apr 11 (day 4) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sun Apr 12 (day 5) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.3°C (85°F) and lows of about 13.3°C (56°F) in April. Overnight |
| Mon Apr 13 (day 6) |
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Public bus from Tatopani to Beni
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Beni (830 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. |
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Public bus from Beni to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$4.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. |
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