Khopra Danda and Community Volunteer Experience
At a glance
- 02 nights in Kathmandu Hotel & 2 nights in Pokhara Hotel
- 05 nights Nuwakot Hotel during community service
- 06 nights in Tea Lodges/ community lodges during trekking
- Optional : Zipline, paragliding, River Rafting
Trek days: 06 Days
Maximum elevation: 3660 meter
Destination: Khopra Danda
Trek Grade: Moderate
Best Season: Jan – May, Sep – Dec
Places Visited – Kathmandu, Pokhara
Our program offers unique opportunities for interested individuals, groups, schools and for a contribution to the Nepalese society, at the same time, experiencing the rich culture and difference aspect of urban and rural life in Nepal. No previous experience is needed!
To ensure an enriching experience, our programs include these elements:
- Classroom teaching and learning
- Hygiene education
- Friendly games
- Community Involvement Programme / Renovation works (Painting and general maintenance such as mending of holes / cleaning / plastering)
- Field work (as and where possible eg. harvesting in the field)
- Trekking
- All accommodation on twin share basis in Kathmandu (2-3 star hotel near Thamel with breakfast), Nuwakot Hotel BB plan & Pokhara (Hotel Thirdpole or similar BB plan) and teahouse/ community lodge during trek
- All meals as per itinerary including welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All Land transport in the itinerary
- English speaking guide (licensed by government) to & from Kathmandu
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers during trek to carry the luggage
- Complete trekking arrangement (Trek permit, National Park Fees, wages for porter & guide, insurance for Guide/porters, trek registration cert, land transport)
- 1 Singapore X-Trekkers leader
- Down sleeping bag rental
- Complimentary backpack rental from Kathmandu (if required)
- Briefing prior departure
- 15% discount for gears at X-Boundaries
- All international airfare & taxes
- Personal gears & expenses such as alcohol, hot and cold drinks, laundry
- Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
- Beverages and any expenditure of personal nature
- Meals not stated
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
- Nepal Visa (USD 30)
- Hot shower, boiled and bottled drinking water while in trekking
- Attached bathroom while in trekking
- Sightseeing/ /monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu/ Pokhara
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Pre Trip Preparation
It was a great trip! Deepak took very good care of us throughout the trip. We reached Khopra Danda and descended to Tatopani instead of goging to the lake. Too tough for the girls.. we wanted to rest… the view at khopra was better than the lake? So not really worthy to spend 11 hours up to the lake! Was good that we went down and gain an extra day! It rained on most afternoons. Deepak kindly offered us homestay at his place for the extra day at Kathmandu ?? It was a great experience! Khopra is beautiful but the trek is definitely not easy. Deepak paced us according to our fitness and ability, We have ample rest throughout. He even saved the girls! He is someone whom can be rely on. We felt lucky, blessed and honoured to have such a great guide!
Janal Lim & friends