The Khopra Danda Trek Map gives readers a clear picture of the route, from the starting point to the main trekking destinations and the final endpoint. It provides essential route information in one place, including the main trekking trail, driving route, secondary trails, mountain views, viewpoints, and other major landmarks along the way. Its legend explains the symbols and signs used on the map, which makes it easier to understand what each color and line indicates.
For anyone planning the Khopra Danda Trek, this map helps them build a clear picture of the route. It makes it easier to see how the route sections connect, which villages you’ll pass through, and what elevation you’ll experience at each step. And the best part? You can use the map even offline, since it has a download feature.
Khopra Danda Trek Map at a Glance
- Region: Annapurna Region, Nepal
- Trek Duration: 12 Days
- Overall Journey Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Trek Starting Point: Ulleri
- Main Route: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Ulleri → Ghorepani → Deurali → Dobato → Muldai Viewpoint → Chistibung → Khopra Danda → Khayar Lake → Paudwar → Tatopani
- Highest Point: Khayar Lake (4,600 m)
- Khopra Danda Elevation: 3,660 m
- Major Stops: Ghorepani, Deurali, Dobato, Chistibung, Khopra Danda, Paudwar, and Tatopani
- Major Viewpoints: Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Khopra Danda
- Major Peaks Shown: Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Dhaulagiri II, Nilgiri Peak (6,940 m), Fang, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal
- Trek Type: Teahouse/lodge trekking
- Map Highlights: Main trekking trail, driving routes, secondary trails, mountain peaks, viewpoints, and nearby villages such as Ghandruk, Swanta, Chistibung, and Paudwar
Khopra Danda Trek Map Route
| Route | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu → Pokhara | 7 hrs drive | 200 km |
| Pokhara → Ulleri | 3–4 hrs drive | 55 km |
| Ulleri → Ghorepani | 3–4 hrs trek | 7 km |
| Ghorepani → Deurali → Dobato | 5–6 hrs trek | 9 km |
| Dobato → Muldai Viewpoint → Chistibung | 4–5 hrs trek | 6–7 km |
| Chistibung → Khopra Danda | 4–5 hrs trek | 5–6 km |
| Khopra Danda → Khayer Lake → Khopra Danda | 8–10 hrs trek | 14–16 km |
| Khopra Danda → Paudwar | 5–6 hrs trek | 10 km |
| Paudwar → Tatopani | 2–3 hrs trek | 5 km |
| Tatopani → Pokhara | 5–6 hrs drive | 100 km |
| Pokhara → Kathmandu | 7–8 hrs drive | 200 km |
How to Read Khopra Danda Trek Map
Reading a Khopra Danda Trek Map is easy once you understand the legend at the bottom right of the map. The legend helps you understand the different symbols, lines, and markings used to represent the route and other landmarks.
| Symbol | Meaning | What it shows on the map | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The orange circle | Starting or finishing location | Where the trek begins or ends | Kathmandu |
| The black and white dashed line | Road/vehicle route | Sections traveled by bus, jeep, or other vehicle | Kathmandu to and from Pokhara Pokhara to UlleriTatopani to Pokhara |
| The green solid line | Main trekking trail | The primary walking route of the trek | Ulleri → Ghorepani → Deurali → Dobato → Bayeli → Chistibung → Khopra Danda → Khayer Lake → Paudwar → Tatopani |
| The dotted gray line | Alternative trail | Optional or less-used trekking routes connected to the main trail | Ghorepani to Poon HillDeurali to ABC via Tadapani |
| The red flag | Mountain pass | A high crossing point between valleys or mountains | — |
| The blue oval represents a lake | Lake | Natural lakes along or near the trekking route | Khayer Lake |
| The mountain sign | Mountain peak | Major peaks visible or located near the route | Annapurna South, Mardi Himal, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhaulagiri |
| The binocular symbol | Viewpoint | Places marked for panoramic mountain or landscape views | Poon Hill on secondary trail |
