Dec 7 - Dec 11, 2025 | Change
via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
side trek
(5 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Poon Hill and Khopra Danda
Difficulty:
moderate
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 December
change startDecember is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Khopra Danda at
3640 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
6.6°C (44°F)
and lows down to
-9.4°C (15°F)
at Khopra Danda.
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| Sun Dec 7 (day 1) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in December. Overnight |
| Mon Dec 8 (day 2) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.1°C (48°F) and lows of about -6.9°C (20°F) in December. |
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Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in December. |
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Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in December. Overnight |
| Tue Dec 9 (day 3) | |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December. Overnight |
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Highlights: Khopra Danda
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| Wed Dec 10 (day 4) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.3°C (70°F) and lows of about 5.3°C (42°F) in December. Overnight |
| Thu Dec 11 (day 5) |
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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 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
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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 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
via Khopra Ridge (Danda) Itinerary Reviews
by Benjamin (United States) on Dec 24, 2023
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