Khopa Danda Trek & Trishuli River Rafting

Khopra Danda trek is a newly opened route in the Annapurna region.The trek takes us on off beaten trails with amazing views of everything that nepal has to offer from awe striking mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna (I, II, III and south), Hiunchuli,Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal and Nilgiri views, rural villages, and rice fields We pass through Rhododendron forest, and meet himalayan wildlifes like pheasants and yaks .we can also go up to the holy and beautiful Khayar Lake .This trek also lead to Ghorepani Poon Hill ,you get the best sunrise views over the massive Annapurna,Dhaulagiri Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre from the top of Poon Hill (3,210m) .This is a very unique trail that many people don't even know about! 

Our journey begins with a scenic ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara then trek through the vibrant Gurung of Ghandruk. The trail continues follow to Tadapani and then on the off beaten trail to Bayali which goes through thick forest of rhododendron oak and pine.You will not meet anyone else here as it is a very rare trail.and lodges here will have a very homestay feel . The trail the takes us even closer towards Annapurna South to Khopra danda where we can see panoramic views of the entire Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. The Khayar Lake is another attraction of this trek but it is optional for those who want to take a roundabout trek and come back to Khopra danda . Then the trail train then turns around and down to Swanta and up to Ghorepani through Bayeli Kharka and Tadapani and hike to poonhill for the famous view and finally ends at Pokhara.Overall it's a short and not a difficult trek and the best part is only few people know about it!

Trishuli River is one of the major tributaries of Narayani River basin in central Nepal. For those travellers who are seeking to have a rafting experience near around Kathmandu valley, this river is an ideal spot. This rafting tour is also suitable for the person who is a beginner. Though this river does not challenge with huge rapids but there are still some exciting rapids which can take away the breath for some seconds. Enjoying the beautiful scenario, one can enjoy this adventurous activity in a peaceful environment. This river acts as a confluence between two different sides of the country. On one side there is a highway named after the King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Whereas the opposite side of the road is relatively wild and you could also see some wildlife with a profusion of colorful bird including eagles and vultures. 

You can experience the thrills of white-water on the course of three days trip. Starting your rafting tour, you will be briefed by our professional guide. Afterwards, set out for the rafting tour in the Trishuli River. After rafting for about two-three hours, you will be stopped for lunch and after lunch you will continue to raft for a couple of hours. At evening, you will camp overnight at the river bank. The same continues for the next day as well. On our last day, you will raft to the ending point and then drive back to Kathmandu.

Back in Kathmandu, you have the option to either follow our suggested itinerary to do private sightseeing tour or you may also explore the city on your own, in that case we only provide you the hotel with breakfast. You may check the price of this option under booking section. 

Discover the cultural gems of Kathmandu valley by taking this trip. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and walk under the shadows of pagoda temples and palaces at the royal durbar squares. Watch the city unfold from atop Swoyambhunath, the temple that is as old as Kathmandu. Drive to the peaceful hillside resort of Nagarkot. Filled with verdant hills and panoramic views of majestic Himalayan peaks, Nagarkot is famous for its magical sunrises and sunsets. Wind up your tour with a heritage walk through the quaint Newari villages of Khokana and Bungamati.