Apr 26 - Apr 30, 2024 | 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 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 high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
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.
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| Fri Apr 26 (day 1) |
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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 |
| Sat Apr 27 (day 2) |
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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 |
| Sun Apr 28 (day 3) | |
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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 |
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Highlights: Khopra Danda
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| Mon Apr 29 (day 4) |
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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 |
| Tue Apr 30 (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 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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