Essential Information - Khopra Ridge Trek
How are the meals in Khopra Ridge Trek?
During the Khopra Ridge trek, you will have local food choices and Western menus. The food is enough with enough carbohydrates, protein, and nutrition. The local guest house serves fresh, hygienic, tasty, and nutritious food.
It is a must-need for high-altitude trekking. We will have breakfast and dinner with the same guests as when we spend the night. Our lunch is along the way in the small village tea shops.
Breakfast comes in different choices. You can have varieties of Eggs ( boiled egg, scrambled egg, mixed veg omelet). Or you can have oatmeal, cornflakes, or toast with jam and butter.
The local Tibetan bread and chapatti are more famous. Sometimes, you can try hashed brown potatoes, muesli with milk, or pancakes. During lunch and dinner, the Nepali Dal Bhat is very popular. It includes steamed rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickles, and papads.
Other items include a variety of soups, sandwiches, Momo ( dumplings), Macaroni, and Spaghetti. You can have Thukpa, Noodles, Pasta, Plain rice, Vegetable curry, pumpkin curry, and Pizza.
You can also taste the local dessert items such as rice pudding, apple pie, and custard pudding. Of course, there are some non-veg items, but vegetarian food is always recommended as meat is not fresh.
We also recommend you not consume alcoholic drinks at high altitudes. You can enjoy the drinks and non-veg meals on the last day of the trek or when you arrive at Pokhara.
Packing List for the trek
The packing depends on which season you are going on the trek. As it is a short trek, you can pack light. You can wash your clothes, like socks and small T-shirts, after finishing the hike in the daytime. You can bring the proper equipment rather than taking too many kinds of stuff. If you are trekking in winter, carry warm enough clothing. Here is the list for the Khopra Ridge trek
- Sun hat or scarf
- Winter hat or woolen hat
- Headlight with extra batteries
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Lightweight gloves
- Hiking shirts
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Rain jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants
- T-Shirt, a few pairs
- Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
- Sweater
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Hiking Boots are better to break before you come to trek.
- Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)
- Backpack and a daypack
- Thermal bottle
- Water purification tablets or iodine
- Trekking pole
- Sleeping bag (-15 to 20 degrees depending on trek season)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- Towel ( quick-dry)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Camera
Trek Grade Moderate
Khopra Ridge trek is a moderate-level trek route. Moderate level trekking is about 5- 6 hours of walking. It includes the lunch stop en route and arriving at your camp later in the afternoon. Most trek days are 5 to 6 hours long so we may take a lunch stop en route in this grade.
We will also use some smaller, less well-traveled trails. Those trails may be rockier underfoot and a little steeper. These Moderate grade treks reach 4100m in height, and durations are 5 to 08 days.
The moderate-grade trek is not that long, usually 7 – 10 days. Above 3000 m, there is a chance of getting altitude sickness, so climb high and sleep low after 3000m. We urge that you have a reasonable level of fitness. You don’t need to be an experienced trekker to enjoy this trip—it might be your first-ever trek.
Your trekking luggage: You will have one Porter for two trekkers to carry your luggage. The maximum weight per trekker is 15 kg, as we never overload our porters. But, you only take your valuables in your backpack, such as your sleeping bag and down jacket. We leave other items not required on a trek in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Your Trek Leader and Support Staff
An experienced trekking guide and Porter will join you for your Khopra Ridge trek. Our guides have trained and attained a Trekking Guide license. The Government provides the license. TAAN and the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) organize the license exam annually.
The guides have vast knowledge about the trekking trails. They also know about different kinds of medical treatments. They know emergency services for first aid, altitude sickness, and other relevant issues.
Our Porter will take your belongings, making walking easy, pleasant, and comfortable. Our Porter will carry a maximum of 30 kg for two trekkers’ bags. If you have any extra weight, you must hire another porter, which will cost extra.
Transportation for the Khopra Ridge trek
For the Khopra Khayer Lake trek, there are different means of transport. Our trip starts from Pokhara. We use private car transport from Tatopani to Pokhara by local bus or local shared jeep. If you are traveling to Pokhara from Kathmandu, you can take 25 25-minute flight.
Or you can get there by 6/7 hours drive by bus or private car. The primary way to get there is by driving. Above the Himalayas, choose the best transport options available for your travel period. We choose the transport means as per your package itinerary and budget.
Passport and Visa info
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the return date. You can get visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country. Or you can get it upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days for single/multiple entries. If you get a visa for 30 days, it is USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency. USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days for single/multiple entries.
You can get a Nepal visa before arrival from the Nepalese Embassy in your home country. You can also get upon-arrival access at Kathmandu airport. You can also get it from other countries beyond Nepal.
Most travelers find themselves in difficulty sometimes. They don’t carry money to get a visa at the time of their arrival. There is no ATM inside the visa section.
Though there is a provision for an ATM outside, it is more likely that it doesn’t work sometimes. So, for your comfort, we recommend you bring the cash US$ to get them an arrival visa.
Money Exchange for the trek
To earn extra money for your Khopra ride trek, you need to exchange it for Nepali rupees. Nepal banknotes come in Rupees 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000, and coins come in Rupees 1, 2, 5, and 10.
It would help if you changed the Foreign currencies only through banks or authorized money exchangers. You must get and keep the receipts of such transactions. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival. Although their rates are low, it is better to trade in the city.
You can also withdraw money from ATMs. There are many in the city, and each one allows a maximum withdrawal of 40,000 rupees per day. Visitors other than Indian nationals must pay in foreign (non-Indian) currency at the hotel.
It also applies to booking your trekking and tour. During the Khayar Lake trek, you need local Nepali rupees for your extra expenses.
Note: Most of Nepal’s banks and money changers will not accept old foreign currency or torn or faded notes. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes.
Accommodation in Khopra Ridge trek
Accommodation in the Khopra Ridge trek is a lodge and a teahouse. Tikhedhunga and Ghorepani have good guest houses, whereas Tadapani has basic ones. You will sleep in a bare room with a bed, mattress, bed cover, and pillow.
It would help if you had your sleeping bag, and it is better to have a liner. The facilities are essential at the lodge. Some places have no electricity but solar power in the dining room. You can charge your battery for cell phones and cameras at an extra cost.
Drinking water during your Khopra Ridge trek
On the Khopra Ridge trek, we suggest you drink 3/4 liters of water daily while on the trail. You can buy bottled mineral water over Kathmandu and along popular trekking trails.
But, plastic water bottles are a significant problem in Nepal’s mountain areas. So, instead of relying on bottled water, travelers should purify their water. Get the water purification iodine or tablets.
They are small, cheap, and light to carry. Another better way is to get water filters. They are low-cost and easy to use. You can bring two reusable water bottles so that you always have one bottle to drink from while the water in your other bottle purifies.
Showers and electricity
During the Khopra Ridge trek, you can take an electric gas or solar hot shower, with cold showers available. Electricity with hydropower is usually available in most parts of the route. You can charge your camera and phone batteries. Usually, they charge an extra cost of about USD 1 to 2 for complete battery charging.
Khopra ridge trek group size
Our Khopra Ridge trek group sizes are small, from 2 people to 10. We always make a small group to reduce the environmental impact. It also enables us to provide a more personal service. The maximum group size on most of our treks/tours is 12, and the minimum group size is 2.
We also operate a private solo trip if you are a single traveler. After the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making our trekking group size a 10-person limit.
The limit also makes it easy to provide the best service and look after all of you from your trekking guide and Porter. So any number you have doesn’t matter. You can book your trip with us; we will run the best holiday for you.
Communication during the Khopra Ridge trek
In the Khopra Ridge Lake trek, internet service is available at the lodges at an extra charge. Now, you can contact your family and friends via the lodges. Our guide has a cellular phone. We’ll communicate with them frequently to know the trek and your health.
Furthermore, we ensure you’re okay, safe, feel right, and have everything up there. Also, the easy way now is to get the local SIM card on arrival at the airport, which has a 4g/3g network on most routes.
Now, most places on the trekking route have Wi-Fi service. Wi-Fi works for every part of the trek in lodges/lodges. They will charge a minimal fee or offer free Wi-Fi somewhere.
Travel rescue Insurance
You must have a complete travel insurance package. That package should cover medical, personal accident, and emergency evacuation. Furthermore, it should include trip cancellation, loss of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage, etc.
While you trek at the high altitude, you get illnesses, minor injuries, or sickness. Above the Himalayan, trekking will take care of you if you have any problems or get ill or injured during your trek. In an emergency, we will rescue you.
If minor injuries, health problems, and altitude sickness occur during the trek. Our staff will descend to you immediately. Above the Himalayas, the trekking company will arrange helicopter rescues. It is for more serious medical issues and emergencies.
We need a payment guarantee from your Insurance company, a cash deposit, or a promise in Kathmandu. While you are trekking with Above The Himalaya Trekking, we will arrange the travel rescue insurance and initial payments.
We will claim the refund from your insurance company again. When you buy the insurance, it should cover both rescue and medical assistance. We suggest you provide your complete insurance information when you book your trip with us. This information will help us arrange a quick and effective rescue operation. And get emergency medical help for an emergency case.
Khopra Ridge Trek Package Cost
The cost of the Khopra Ridge trek depends on your group size, whether you travel by bus or private car, and the trekking staff you use. Our package includes a trekking guide, Porter, and private vehicle transportation. It also includes the necessary trekking permits, accommodation meals, all service charges, and taxes.
You can do the half-board package, hire only a guide and a porter, and get permits. You can also pay for your meals and accommodation during the trek. You can browse these pages more for detailed prices and trip dates.
Tipping Info
While on the tour and trekking, you can tip the guide and Porter. Usually, people list 10% of their payable amount. Suppose you have booked the complete board package for your trekking and tour. But if you hire a guide and porter service, you can tip on a per-day calculation basis.
We don’t suggest tipping while you have something to eat at the restaurants. They have already taken a 10% service charge and 13% Government Taxes. But, the hotel porter may expect some tipping while you enter the hotel.
Trip extension
After completing the Khopra Ridge and Khayra Lake trek, you can do different activities in Nepal if you have more time. You can go to Chitwan National Park for a jungle safari tour or a day Hiking trip.
Pokhara is famous for adventure activities like paragliding, ultralight flights, and bungee jumping. We can arrange other tours and include these extra activities as optional tours, which are separate from your package cost.
We offer reasonable discounts on these activities. If you need hotel or flight ticket services after the trek, we can arrange them. You can also tour Kathmandu city or take a one-hour scenic flight over Mount Everest. Furthermore, we offer tours to Tibet and Bhutan.
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