Khopra Ridge Trek: Behold the Beauty of Khayer Lake.

Khopra Ridge Trek: Behold the Beauty of Khayer Lake. Overview

A newly opened and less-discovered route, Khopra Trek is also one of the hidden gems of trekking routes inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek takes us on a journey of beaten tracks with some magnificent views. The views include beautiful snow-covered mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, and Lamjung Himal. Moreover, we also encounter rural villages, farmlands, and rhododendron forests. We can also find some Himalayan wildlife like pheasants and yaks. Among many treks in Nepal, it is shorter, easier, and more budget-friendly than other trekking packages like Annapurna Circuit trek, Mardi Himal Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp, Everest Base Camp trek, and so on.

1. day 1

   Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel

   Highest Altitude	1400 m

   After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be picked up by a private vehicle and drop you off at your hotel. You can rest in your hotel room and get rid of your jet lag from your flight to Kathmandu.

   In Kathmandu, you will be placed in a deluxe hotel. You will be provided with breakfast in the morning. So, rest well for we have a lot of new things to experience in the morning.

   • • Overnight stay at a hotel.
2. day 2

   Fly or Drive to Pokhara

   Flight Hours	25 mins
   Highest Altitude	1400 m
   Trek Duration	7-8 hours drive

   Our second day is filled with beautiful scenic views from the ride to Pokhara, we will take a tourist bus to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the landscapes and the mountains. We will stop on the way for lunch and reach Pokhara in around 6-7 hours. We will have dinner in Pokhara and stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

   You can also take a flight to Pokhara which takes about 25 mins.

   • • Overnight stay at a hotel.
   • • Included meal Breakfast.
3. day 3

   Pokhara-Ghandruk

   Highest Altitude	1940 m/6364 ft
   Trek Duration	4-5 hrs

   After breakfast, we’ll drive to Nayapul and begin our hike towards Ghandruk. It will take us about 4-5 hours to reach our destination via Birethati, Syauli Bazar, and Kimche along beautiful terraced fields.

   • • Overnight stay at Hotel (room with attached bathroom)
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
4. day 4

   Ghandruk to Bayeli Kharka

   Highest Altitude	2590 m /11318 ft
   Trek Duration	6-7 hrs

   We will walk through the beautiful rhododendron forest and ascend uphill. We pass through Deurali before finally reaching Bayeli Kharka. We will spend the night there.

   • • Overnight stay at Community Lodge
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
5. day 5

   Bayeli Kharka to Chistibung

   Highest Altitude	3660 m/ 11611 ft.
   Trek Duration	5-6 hrs

   We hike through the grassy slope and pasture land uphill before reaching Upper Chistibung. The hike is for about 4 hours.

   • • Overnight stay at Khopra Community Lodge
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
6. day 6

   Chistibung to Khopra Ridge

   Highest Altitude	3,660m / 11,811ft
   Trek Duration	6 hrs

   We ascend through pastures for about 3 to 4 hours until we finally reach Khopra Ridge. The hill provides some magnificent views of the mountains.

   • • Overnight stay at Tea House
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
7. day 7

   Khopra to Khayer Lake

   Highest Altitude	4660 m/ 15288 ft
   Trek Duration	7 hrs

   We begin early as we hike further uphill towards Khayer Lake. We tread the trail for about 4 hours to reach the lake. The lake is located at the foot of Annapurna South. We come back to our lodge by the evening and we trek back down for 3 hours.

   • • Overnight stay at Teahouse
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
8. day 8

   Khayer lake to Swanta Village

   Highest Altitude	2200 m / 7220 ft
   Trek Duration	5 hrs

   We trace back our path until Chistibung. From there, we take a different trail downhill until we reach the Swanta village. The total hike is about 5 hours.

   • • Overnight stay at Hotel 
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
9. day 9

   Swanta village to Ghorepani

   Highest Altitude	2,880m / 9,350ft.
   Trek Duration	5 hrs

   After an hour of a trek from Swanta, we join the popular Ghorepani trek route. We hike for another 4 hours uphill to reach Ghorepani.

   • • Overnight stay at Hotel (room with attached bathroom)
   • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
10. day 10

    Return to Pokhara.

    Highest Altitude	800 m / 2624 ft
    Trek Duration	5 hrs

    On the last day, we continuously descend until we reach Nayapul. From there, we take a car ride to Pokhara.

    • • Overnight stay at Inn with attached bathroom.
    • • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch)

• Airport picks up and transfers to hotel.
• One night hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan.
• Kathmandu to Pokhara by deluxe tourist bus.
• Bus station to hotel by car.
• Two nights hotel in Pokhara (Before and after the trek).
• Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara by Private Car.
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and Tea/Coffee).
• Accommodation along the trek.
• An experience Guide (salary, transportation, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging included). Porter (One porter for two trekkers, salary, transportation, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging included.
• Equipment: Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag, Rain Coat (Return after the trek).
• All Legal Documents (TIMS, Permit, etc).
• Dry fruits along the trek.
• Token of love for the company.
• Farewell dinner.
• Private Car Drop Service to Airport.