Khayar Lake Trek

Name: Khayar Lake Trek
Brand: Trek Guiders
SKU: PKG-10051
Availability: InStock

Trip Overview

Khayar Lake is one of the popular lakes of the Annapurna Region, located at an altitude of 4665m. This lake has been successful in attracting many trekkers recently to visit here as it provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas. This lake is considered sacred lake by the Hindus and is believed to attain Nirvana if taken a dip in it.

Highlights

Great views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.
Visit Gurung museum at Ghandruk which showcases ancient Gurung equipment, costumes, tools, and weapons.
Great sunrise view from Khopra Ridge and sunset view from Muldhai Hill.
Visit the sacred Khayer Lake, located at an altitude of 4665m, just below the foot of Annapurna South.

Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu. You will be received by one of our office representatives at the TIA exit section and escort you to your hotel afterward.

Depending on your arrival time, you will have the chance to stroll around the places nearby your hotel on your own.

Hotel

Today you will have a free day in Kathmandu while your specialist will take time to arrange permits for your trek. You will have time to explore around the Kathmandu valley on your own or enjoy the cultural tour with an experienced tour guide arranged by Trek Guiders.

In the evening, you will be met by your specialist in your hotel lobby. S/he will introduce you to your guide for the trek and brief you shortly about your trek, things to do/ not to do, and any optional activities you may enjoy during the trip. You can ask any queries or share feelings with your specialist during the briefing.

Hotel

Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and ask your hotel manager to safe-keep your luggage in the hotel store if you are planning to return to the same hotel again after the trek. Then starting off with a drive to Pokhara with your trekking crew, you will reach your destination in approximately 6 - 7 hours.

Upon reaching Pokhara, check in to your hotel and have some rest. The evening is free to stroll around the Lakeside market or the bank of Phewa Lake.

Hotel

Breakfast

After your breakfast in Pokhara, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby who will escort you to the trek starting point, Kimche, in a pre-arranged private vehicle.

Once you reach Ghandruk, enjoy a delicious Nepalese lunch. After a few moments of rest, get some time to visit the local Gurung museum, a house of ancient artifacts and tools used by Gurung community people during ancient times. Also, get dressed in a local Gurung costume for a photograph if you are interested. If time permits, visit the Annapurna Mountain Conservation Area Project (ACAP) headquarters too.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up with a bright smile of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli peaks. After a great breakfast with your trekking team members, continue the trail upward through Deurali and pass through some dense rhododendron forests. During springtime, you will be welcomed by varieties of this National flower of Nepal.

After trekking over a small pass, you'll reach Tadapani where you'll get to enjoy more excellent views. Many friendly Tibetans live in the village and they'll likely be out and about selling trekkers items to take back home as souvenirs.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in Tadapani, begin walking in a more remote area of the Annapurna region through a beautiful rhododendron forest. This off-the-beaten trek route crosses beautiful Nepali villages and a variety of flora and fauna for an exciting experience.

You'll begin climbing into a beautiful rhododendron and oak forest on this upward trail. Then after a small descent, you'll continue making your way through another rhododendron forest. Pass several clearings with abandoned shacks before arriving on a bigger ridgetop clearing at Dobato, which in good weather should provide splendid views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

For those with extra energy to spare, head up to Muldhai peak for sunset views. It takes about 45 minutes from the teahouse to reach the view tower and the view is stunning, one of the highlights of the trek!

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early today and take a chance to climb to Muldhai Peak for a magnificent panorama view at sunrise. After spending some great moments capturing pictures, move down through the open ground and lush forest towards the wide pasture of Lower Chistibung.

To reach Upper Chistibung from here, you will walk on the trail through another forest. Upper Chistibung is a temporary herder's settlement. Keep your eyes wide open as you may get to see the national bird of Nepal, Lophophorus (Danphe) and Himalayan Thar on the grassy ridge high above the trail.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, start with a steady climb above the treeline through the alpine meadows and pastures enjoying the magnificent view of Annapurna South in the distance. Upon reaching Khopra, you will be rewarded with the great view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South. Enjoy the sunset view from here. You can also go for an easy walk to a viewpoint overlooking the Kali Gandaki River far below in the deep valley.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a pretty challenging day to encounter. A visit to Khayer Lake located at an altitude of 4665m will take your almost full day.

Khayer lake is considered to be a holy lake by the Hindus and it is said that bathing in this lake will help one to attain Nirvana. Make sure that you are ready to walk a 10 hours round trip today as the distance of Khayer Lake from Khopra is pretty far.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Starting with a sunrise breakfast in Khopra Ridge, you'll begin your descent on the hillside. Continue making your way down a steep trail with frequent views of Dhaulagiri. In fact, the mountain provides a lovely backdrop to the terraced fields and traditional houses of nearby villages.

Once you arrive in Swanta, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore the surrounding village—an area densely laden with pine, fir, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, and juniper forests, as well as wildlife and exotic birds.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in Swanta, you'll descend on the trail through village fields to a small river for a look at the local watermill. You'll then cross over the suspension bridge and start an uphill trek to the village of Chittre where you'll connect to the main trekking route in Ghorepani.

From here, walk downhill through rhododendron forests until you get to Ulleri, a popular village for trekkers in the Annapurna region.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in Ulleri, you'll make your way to Nayapul while enjoying the amazing hillside landscapes of western Nepal. Your trek will end at Nayapul where you'll be transferred to your hotel in Pokhara. Even from this urban environment, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the peaks of Annapurna, and others.

Upon reaching Pokhara, and finishing the hotel check-in procedures, the day is all yours to spend on your own way. You may walk out to stroll around the Pokhara Lakeside market to make some handicrafts purchases or enjoy 1 hour Phewa Lake boating. Enjoy dinner in one of some great cafes/ restaurants in the Lakeside market.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch

You will be picked up by a private vehicle after your breakfast for the drive back to Kathmandu. Following the same route of Prithivi Highway and enjoying the scenic vistas, you will reach Kathmandu in around 6 - 7 hours. You will be directly escorted to your hotel in Kathmandu. The evening is free for some last-minute shopping or relaxation.

Hotel

Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel 3.5 hours prior to your international flight time by one of our office representatives to escort you to the TIA. Trip concludes !!

Commencing this trip

Khayar Lake Trek is just an extended version of the Khopra Danda Trek aka Khopra Ridge Trek. But the route you take on this trip is slightly different. You will take the route via Ghandruk village which is considered to be less crowded. Khayar lake visit is just a day trip starting from Khopra and needs same day return after a short stay at the lake. The walk is often around 8 - 10 hours depending on your walking speed and rest time taken as short breaks.

Best time to do this trip

For clear skies above the head and clear landscape visibility, spring and autumn time would be the best time to visit this place. Springtime will welcome the trekkers with blooming Rhododendrons whereas Autumn time will have clear mountain visibility with the clear sky. Winter time will freeze the Khayer lake.

What is included?

3 nights accommodation in 3-star Kathmandu Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
2 nights accommodation in 3-star Pokhara Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
8 nights accommodation in standard tea house during the trek on full board twin sharing basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/ coffee)
2 International Airport transfers in private vehicle.
Kathmandu to Pokhara and return transfers in private vehicle.
ACAP and TIMS permit required for the trek.
Pokhara - Kimche, and Nayapul - Pokhara transfers in private vehicle.
English speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek (a supporting Sherpa above 5 trekkers)
Equipment allowances, salary, and insurance for trekking staff.
Kitbags/ duffle bag for the trek.
First aid kit with basic supplies for staff.
All government taxes.

What is not included?

Single room supplement charges for city hotels.
Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Lunches during Kathmandu to Pokhara and return surface transfer.
Additional airport transfers besides mentioned in the 'included' section.
Soft Drinks, Cigarettes, and soft/hard beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
Any sort of guided/ unguided city tours and transfers for the same.
Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museums (if any).
Hot shower and hot drinking water during the trek.
Nepal entry visa fee.
International airfares.
Your personal trekking gears and equipment like the sleeping bag, trekking poles, down jackets, etc.
Personal nature expenses related to the phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratitude/ Tips, snack expenses, extra meals, etc.
Your insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if any.
Any items not mentioned in "Service included section"

Important points to be noted:

The mentioned trip price is per person price quoted for an open trek* based on 5 travelers group. The trip price will vary depending on the final size of the group. The trip price for a customized private trip arrangement may alter.

The Single Room Supplement charge will be USD 150.00 net for the traveler willing to use a single room for 5 nights stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hotel.

Single rooms will not be available in the tea houses during the trek due to the limited number of lodges on the trail.

Depending on time availability or budget, travelers can opt for either tourist bus transport or domestic flight transfer for Kathmandu - Pokhara and return transport on a revised trip price without affecting the actual trek departing date.