Khayer Lake and Kopra Ridge Trek

Description

Khayer lake and Kopra Ridge Trek

Highlights

• Trek on remote trails in the wilderness
• Visit Gurung and Magar villages and exchange culture
• See landscapes with two of the world’s highest mountains
• Visit Khayer Lake and trek on Kopra ridge

Trip Overview

This trek was organized to provide access to remote areas in the mid hills of the Annapurna Mountain range. The trek explores hidden areas that offer amazing views of mountain peaks including Dhaulagiri, Nigiri and many others. The trail passes through Gurung and Magar villages for unique opportunities to meet native peoples and gain an understanding of life in the mountains of Nepal. From March through May, rhododendron forests are in bloom and add brilliant reds, pinks, and whites to the landscape. Don’t miss your opportunity to trek this rarely visited area of Nepal.

If you also want to visit Poon Hill while on your Khayer Lake and Kopra Ridge Trek, we can arrange it. You can see more pictures and read about the trek to Poon Hill hear.

Khayer Lake and Kopra Ridge Trek Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 01: Meet guide and check into a hotel

Day 02: Be chauffeured to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga. -05 hrs

Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani. -05 hrs

Day 04: Take a detour to Poon Hill then trek to Sauta. -05 hrs

Day 05: Trek to Shistibung. -05 hrs

Day 06: Trek to Kopra Ridge. -03 hrs

Day 07: Go on a day hike to Khayer Lake

Day 08: Trek to Dobato (two paths). -05 hrs

Day 09: Trek to Ghandruk. -04 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Potahana. -05 hrs

Day 11: Finish the trek in Kande and be chauffeured to Pokhara.

Note: If traveling from Kathmandu, include an extra day for traveling time.