Khopra - Mulde Trek

One of Annapurna's most scenic and peaceful treks.

Overview

  • Start
    Pokhara
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Highest point
    3,660m (optional to 4,650m)
  • Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Finish
    Pokhara

About this trek

The Khopra-Mulde trek is a combined trek that includes both Mulde Viewpoint and Khopra Danda (Khopra Ridge). According to most trekkers, Mulde Viewpoint is more beautiful than Poon Hill. This trek is one of the most scenic and peaceful treks in the Annapurna region. 

Mulde Viewpoint (3,637 m) is an epic sunrise spot. You will enjoy views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), which make you never want to leave. Khopra Ridge (3,660 m) has quiet, ridge-top lodges with sweeping mountain views. You will sleep in local tea houses.

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Itinerary

Day 1
4-5 hours

Pokhara → Kimche (Drive) → Ghandruk (1,940m)

Drive 3–4 hours to Kimche, then short trek (1 hr) to Ghandruk. Explore the Gurung village, museum, and mountain views.

Day 2
4-5 hours

Ghandruk → Tadapani (2,630m)

Forested trail with views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Spend the night in a teahouse in Tadapani.

Day 3
5-6 hours

Tadapani → Dobato (3,420m)

Ascending forest path, open ridge sections with distant snow peaks. Great ridge sunset, cool high-hill air.

Day 4
6-7 hours

Early hike to Mulde Viewpoint (3,637m) → Dobato → Bayeli (3,200m)

Sunrise hike of 45 min – 1 hour up to Mulde Viewpoint (stunning 360° panorama). Return in 30 min down, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast, then trek to Bayeli or Upper Chistibung. Yak pastures on descent.

Day 5
5-6 hours

Bayeli → Khopra Danda (3,660m)

Ascend through alpine pastureland and yak herds.

Day 6
8-9 hours

Khopra Danda → Khayar Lake (4,650 m) → Khopra Danda

Optional hike to Khayar Lake (4,650 m). Long but rewarding day (8–9 hrs round trip). Panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Day 7
5-6 hours

Khopra Danda → Swanta (2,200m)

Descend through forests and terraced fields.

Day 8
4-5 hours

Swanta → Ghorepani (2,860 m)

Join the popular Poon Hill route, passing small villages.

Day 9
6-7 hours

Ghorepani → Ulleri → Nayapul → Pokhara

Optional hike to Poon Hill if you missed Mulde sunrise. Descend via Ulleri and drive back to Pokhara.

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