Khayer Lake Trek

Trip Overview

Khayer Lake Trek also known as Khopra Trek is a less trekked route as an alternative trekking trail in the Annapurna region situated between classic Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit part two. It was a newly promoted beautiful Trekking route a few years back with a mix of cultures of Gurung and Magar people and exceptional mountain views over the many Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri from Khopra Ridge and Poon Hill.

Besides the scenic variety of the peaks, the warm hospitality of the Gurung people along the way of Khair Lake Trekking is well off the beaten trail in the Annapurna Region, on too long, remote mountain ridges, through rhododendron forest and to visit traditional villages. From Pokhara, our Trip starts in the lower, more temperate region of forested hillsides and Gurung and Magar villages. As we move higher through the rhododendron woodlands the views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre are beyond your belief.

On reaching Khopra Ridge our encampment is right below Mt. Annapurna. From here we walk up to the sacred lake above Khair, offering a marvelous alpine experience. On the way trek back to Pokhara; we follow the main Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek and ABC Trek itinerary for one of the most famous panoramas in the Annapurna area or we have the alternative trail to head down to Tatopani from Khopra Ridge which lies on the way to Jomsom Muktinath Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trail part two. At Tatopani, we can enjoy the ‘natural hot spring’ healing bath and a drink and end our trek then drive back to Pokhara.