via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill side trek (8 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Ghandruk, Muldai, Khopra Danda, and Poon Hill

Difficulty: moderate

This route climbs up the Khopra Ridge from Ghandruk for magnificent panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. Enroute you'll climb to the panoramic view point at Muldai before reaking Khopra Danda. 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. Finally you'll finish up via the classic view point at Poon Hill.

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Weather Conditions in April

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April 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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Itinerary (8 days)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sat Apr 11 (day 1)
Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in April. Overnight Ghandruk (also spelled Ghandrung), is one of the largest Gurung villages in Western Nepal. It's ridgetop location provides good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The village also has a small museum dedicated to local Gurung culture. more info on Ghandruk

Sat Apr 11 (day 1)

Ghandruk (2000 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in April.

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Ghandruk (also spelled Ghandrung), is one of the largest Gurung villages in Western Nepal. It's ridgetop location provides good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The village also has a small museum dedicated to local Gurung culture.

more info on Ghandruk

Sun Apr 12 (day 2)
Tadapani (2590 m) About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.9°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.9°C (41°F) in April. Overnight

Mon Apr 13 (day 3)
Dobato (3350 m) About 4-5 hour from Tadapani Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.3°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.3°C (33°F) in April. Overnight

Tue Apr 14 (day 4)
Muldai (3637 m) About 30 min from Dobato. Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April. Ang Tsering Sherpa more info on Muldai
Bayeli Kharka (3440 m) About 1 to 2 hours from Dobato Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.8°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in April.
Chistibung (3000 m) About 5 to 6 hours from Dobato and 4-5 hours from Bayeli Kharka Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in April. Overnight

Wed Apr 15 (day 5)
Khopra Danda (3640 m) About 4 hours from Chistibung Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April. Overnight more info on Khopra Danda

Thu Apr 16 (day 6)
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.
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. Overnight

Fri Apr 17 (day 7)
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 more info on Ghorepani

Sat Apr 18 (day 8)
Poon Hill (3210 m) About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.1°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.1°C (34°F) in April. more info on Poon Hill
Tikhedunga (1525 m) About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (while not required it is recommended to add an overnight in Tikhedunga to avoid a very long day and more time on top of Poon Hill) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.3°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.3°C (52°F) in April.
Birethanti (1025 m) About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.3°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.3°C (58°F) in April.
Naya Pul (1000 m) About 45 minutes from Birethanti Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.4°C (58°F) in April.
Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara (Not Included) Estimated cost: $2.00 Travel time: about 2 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
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. more info on Pokhara