Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek
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Date of Departure
Trip Information
Duration
14 days
Max Altitude
Khayar Lake 4665
Difficulty
Difficult
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Trekking
Witness the amazing sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks
Walk through the unique trekking trails
Hike towards the sacred lake at the foot of the Annapurna South
Amazing close-up panoramic view of the Annapurna massif
Beautiful viewpoint PoonHill
Experience the lifestyle of local people (Magar, Gurung) and know about their culture and traditions
Walk through the lush green forest filled with different kinds of flowers and plants, and small cascades
Experience the meeting with Himalayan birds and animals
Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek Overview
The Holy Khayer Lake is a sacred lake located at an altitude of 4500m in the heart of the Annapurna region of western Nepal. Legend has it that praying and offering at the lake gives women fertility. Hence, making it popular with Hindu and Buddhist followers.
Our trek to Khayer Lake takes us to the wild and remote Kopra Ridge, one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Himalayas.
Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek
The starting point of the hike is from Lumle, then follow the famous Annapurna Base Camp trail, and next, after Tadapani, we leave this popular trekking trail to venture into the unexplored parts of the Annapurna region. We begin the gradual ascent in the alpine terrain to Bayeli and finally descend to Khopra.
We can enjoy majestic views of the mountains, including those of Nilgiris, Annapurna I, Fang, and Annapurna South. The eighth-highest mountain, Dhaulagiri, is seen across the Kali Gandaki gorge, dominating the western horizon.
Our return route descends through open alpine pastures, oak and rhododendron forests to Swanta.
Khayar Lake Route and Itinerary
Often regarded as an off-the-beaten-path (less traveled), you can explore the fascinating natural beauty, walk through dense isolated forests of rhododendron, oak, and pine, Gurung and Magar settlements, and encounter the rich flora and fauna of the region.
We start our journey from Kathmandu and move to Pokhara the following day. You then move to Nayapul via a beautiful drive. Then on the same day, we trek to Ghandruk. The next day, we move to Tadapani through Bheri Kharaa.
Our next stop will be Dobato. We then move to Shistibumg, and then we make it to Kopra Ridge. We drop to Swanta, then we climb up to Ghorepani. After this, we start our return from this trek as we rest in Tikhedhunga or Hile.
Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek Difficulty
The Khayer Lake hike with Khopra Danda is categorized as moderate difficulty, as you need to hike for 7-8 hours every day. As for the big question, is Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek beginner-friendly? The short answer is yes. Let’s see why.
The Khayar Lake Trek takes you to an elevation of 4,655 m. As such, you may face a slight risk of altitude sickness. But with a good acclimatization schedule, the risk of AMS can be negated.
The Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek offers well-marked trails. Trekkers can find comfy accommodation throughout the trek. As such, the Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek is considered moderate.
Best Season for Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek
Best season for the Khayar Lake Khopra Danda Trek are spring and autumn. They offer the perfect experience for the trekkers to the Khayar Lake. Travelers find crisp, clear treks during fall. Likewise, during spring, you can expect to get views of blooming natural gifts.
The perfect months for this adventure would be March, April, and May, when you will hike on the trails covered by the beautiful rhododendron forest. Likewise, after the monsoon, fall would also be a better option (September to November).
Trip Highlights
Witness the amazing sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks
Walk through the unique trekking trails
Hike towards the sacred lake at the foot of the Annapurna South
Amazing close-up panoramic view of the Annapurna massif
Beautiful viewpoint PoonHill
Experience the lifestyle of local people (Magar, Gurung) and know about their culture and traditions
Walk through the lush green forest filled with different kinds of flowers and plants, and small cascades
Experience the meeting with Himalayan birds and animals
Itinerary Detail
What is Included / Not Included
- All airport transfers
- TIMS
- Permit
- All required transportation as per the itinenary
- Guide and Porter
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Tea)
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- First-Aid Kit
- Welcome/Farewell Dinner
- All Taxes and official charges
Himalayan Trekkers promises to manage the best, most comfortable, and preferred accommodation.
Generally, in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, we arrange basic three-star facilities. If available, you can opt for a more budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious hotel by paying a little extra.
Although not all the places might have all the modern facilities, we will make sure to arrange safe and comfortable accommodation. In general, hygienic and safe tea houses/local lodges/ home-stays with all the basic facilities are arranged. But you can, if possible, personalize according to your preference.
Meals
Breakfast is usually included with your B&B Accommodation within the cost that is evident.
For other meals in the city, you would have to pay separately. Often in the cities, you can choose from many different cuisines and varied food services. We can always help you find the right place.
In more remote areas, usually, there are not many options. But you can always find hygienic and well-prepared food. Moreover, almost all the meals during the trek are included in the cost. We can help you make changes according to your preference and budget, but only if choices are available.
On top of that, Himalayan Trekkers also organizes a Welcome or Farewell Dinner as a symbol of warm greetings.
Please go through the detailed itinerary for more information. We are always there to help you travel to your heart’s content.
Drinking Water the Trek
Water is important in daily life, more so during treks in the Himalayas. Finding drinking water in this trek isn’t hard. You can expect spring water that you can treat.
Spring waters have many contaminants. You’d need to filter or use an iodine tablet, or UV treat it before drinking.
The second option is refilling your bottle in tea houses. They boil and filter drinking water, as such, making it 100% contamiant free. The house usually charges a small fee per liter.
The last option is buying bottled water at the small stores on the trail. The prices for the bottle remain reasonable.
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