Quick Overview
- Start: Kathmandu
- End: Pokhara
- Duration 12 days
- Best Season: Sept-Dec, Jan-May
Introduction
Khayer Lake Trek is one of the less-traveled treks in the Annapurna Region which offers an extraordinary view of the Himalayas like the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri massif, and Nilgiri (7061m). It is one of the most interesting and exotic treks which provides you an opportunity to explore the traditional villages, captivating scenery, infinite and diversity of culture, spectacular views of white mountains and majestic views of the river and beautiful valley. The Khayer Lake is the most beautiful and tranquil which is the prime attraction of this Annapurna Region trail mainly dominated by the colorful rhododendron forest, which blooms in Spring. Although the landscapes look amazing throughout the way, a close-up view of Annapurna South on the backdrop and its reflection on the surface of the tranquil lake makes this trek even more beautiful. Trek to Khayer Lake is a moderate trek that takes you at an elevation of 4620 meters. Months of Jan-May and Sep-Dec are the perfect months for this trek.
The Khayer Lake Trek starts with a drive from the City of Lakes, Pokhara to Nayapul and starts walking on beautifully placed stone steps to reach the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk. As we walk further, we leave the Annapurna Circuit route and follow the different trail to reach tranquil Khayer Lake. The beautiful scenery of mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Anapurna III, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung Himal, Tukuche peak, etc. makes this trek joyful. The pleasing views of natural beauty are the key attraction of this trek. On your way back, we can also visit another vantage point, Poonhill if we got more time. Then we descend back to Pokhara to end our trek.
Trek Highlights
- Spectacular views of Annapurna Massif, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, etc
- Tranquil Khayer Lake
- Gurung and Magar culture and tradition
- A beautiful walk through rhododendron forest
- City of Lakes, Pokhara
Food
The menu is a blend of traditional local, India, American and continental cuisines and the foods will be all home-cooked, hygienic, fresh, tasty and nutritious. You'll get the best dishes available at the teahouse or lodge including Bhat, Pasta, Cereals, Eggs, Noodles, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fried rice, Soup, etc and other Nepali food, Chinese Food, American food, Indian food, Continental food, etc. We recommend you to have lemon tea, hot lemon, garlic soup, green tea, ginger tea, etc to stay away from high-altitude problems. You'll have different and varieties of food options during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Accommodation
Accommodations during the Khayer Lake Trek are at teahouses which are essentially hotels but give you homely feel and get a chance to experience the renowned Nepalese hospitality. All the teahouses are run by locals and provide all the basic facilities including a hot shower at a low extra charge. You'll find all the room simple and comfortable usually with two beds with mattress blanket and pillows. Some will have an en-suite bathroom but most have shared bathrooms with the squat toilet in mountain areas.
Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu , alt .1300m
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (alt. 740m.), 6 to 7 hours.
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul, (1:30 hrs) then trek to Ghandruk (alt.1900m.)5 to 6 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Tadapani (alt. 2600m.) 3 hours.
Day 5: Trek to Dobato (alt. 3450m.), 4 to 5 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Chistibang (alt.2500m.), 3 to 4 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Kopra Ridge (alt. 3600m.), 3 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Khayer Lake (alt. 4600m.), and trek back to Khopra dada (alt. 3600)6 to 7 hours.
Day 9: Trek back to Swata (alt. 2100m.), 5 hours
Day 10: Trek to Ghorepani ,(alt. 2800m.), 4 hours
Day 11: Trek from Ghorepani to Hile ,(alt.1700m.), 4 to 5 hours.
Day 12: Hile to Nayapool, (3 hours) ,and drive to Pokhara (alt. 800m.) 4 to 5 hours.
Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu , alt .1300m
First day of Khayer Lake Trek. You may arrive anytime at the Tribhuvan International Airport, so one of our representatives will be waiting for you at the airport terminal and after your arrival, you'll be transferred to the hotel on our private vehicle. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (alt. 740m.), 6 to 7 hours.
Early morning drives to Pokhara from Kathmandu takes 6-7 hours. Pokhara is situated 200KM west of Katmandu Valley. Pokhara is a busy city with a lot of beautiful and resting sites. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul, (1:30 hrs) then trek to Ghandruk (alt.1900m.)5 to 6 hours.
From Pokhara, we take 1.5 hours drive to reach Nayapul which is the starting point of our trek. Then we head towards Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village in Annapurna Region. After your arrival at the village, local people will welcome you with warm hospitality. Then we spend overnight at a lodge.
Day 4: Trek to Tadapani (alt. 2600m.) 3 hours.
From Ghandruk, we start ascending west and continue our trekking on the trail. We take forward steps towards Tadapani through deep jungles and hiking uphill surprise you with different panoramas. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Trek to Dobato (alt. 3450m.), 4 to 5 hours.
We'll start to gain altitude as we walk up to Dobato to head north on a lovely route. The trail to Dobato is filled with rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests, pasturelands and river after which we reach Dobato. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Trek to Chistibang (alt.2500m.), 3 to 4 hours.
As we ascend more up, we start to witness a clear view of mountains especially Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri. The trail passes through several hills and valleys to reach the farming village of Chhistibung on the lap of Khopra Ridge. Overnight stay.
Day 7: Trek to Kopra Ridge (alt. 3600m.), 3 hours.
Today's trek to Khopra Ridge will be a little tough than the previous trek but we'll get rewarded with the spectacular view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains too close and surreal from the top of the Khopra Ridge. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Trek to Khayer Lake (alt. 4600m.), and trek back to Khopra dada (alt. 3600)6 to 7 hours.
On day 8, we are finally going to explore the main destination of our trek, Khayer Lake. The pristine environment around Khayer Lake and beautiful scenery of Khayer lake will amaze us. We go back to Khopra for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Trek back to Swata (alt. 2100m.), 5 hours
We start our trek early morning on a rocky trail that passes through rhododendron and bamboo forest. We conclude our trek at Swata for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Trek to Ghorepani ,(alt. 2800m.), 4 hours
Trek to Ghorepani takes just 4 hours and remaining time, we can use to explore around Ghorepani villages, visit temples, and other historical sites. You can also taste local cuisines and interact with local people to a better understanding the village. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Trek from Ghorepani to Hile ,(alt.1700m.), 4 to 5 hours.
After enjoying warm hospitality and interaction with friendly people in Ghorepani, we trek down to Hile. It is a gradual walk on a good trail. We'll have a lot of photo opportunities on the way to Hile. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Hile to Nayapool, (3 hours) ,and drive to Pokhara (alt. 800m.) 4 to 5 hours.
This is the last day of our trek, so we trek down to Nayapul and take a private vehicles to reach Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, we will bid you farewell and help you to reach the next destination.
Cost Includes
- Airport peak and drop.
- A three-star hotel in Kathmandu ( On arrival)
- Three times meal on trek ( breakfast, lunch, Dinner)
- Hot drinks (tea or coffee)
- Jomsom Pokhara airplane Ticket
- All the necessary airport pick up and drop
- All necessary ground transportation during the trip
- Accommodation on trek normal twine sharing basic rooms. Best in twin)
- Experience English speaking guide
- Sporting staff (porter) each two people one porter ( porter carry 25kg)
- All the Annapurna conservations entrance fee and TIMS card as a required from Nepal Gov.
- Pokhara –Kathmandu tourist bus services (you can come by plane too if you want. It cost $120 per person.
- Duffle bag for keeping your goods during the trek (refundable after the trek)
- Down Jacket for the cold place (Refundable after the trek )
- Nature Explore Trek T-shirt as a gift
- Medical Kitbag
- Treated drinking water
- All the Gov. Vat Tax, services
Cost Excludes
- International air ticket( Home to Home)
- personal insurance(encase for emergency only)
- personal trekking gear
- Accommodations, lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra cold drinks like
- Personal expenses like use internet, extra snacks, laundry, buttery charges etc…
- Above mentions in Itinerary if you stay in longer or use more services in mountain.
- Tipping to staff
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Jonam
Published: Feb 20, 2020
Germany
"Indescribable Annapurna Trek with Guide Bharat from Nature Explore!"
I was in Nepal with my brother for 14 days (including 10 days trekking). We were picked up by Bharat and driver at Kathmandu airport. The first 1 1/2 days we were in Kathmandu and among other things we completed our equipment. Then I went to Pokhara by jeep. Another overnight stays there and the next day we went to the mountains. There were four of us, my brother, our guide, the Porter and I and did the so-called Kopra Trek - the last 2 days on the Annapurna Circuit. The trek was breathtaking. Sometimes exhausting, but we were compensated with indescribable views. Bharat knows the area and the localities very well and has looked after us around the clock. Highly Recommended!
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