“The Khayar Lake trek is undoubtedly the best trek for spectacular mountain view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Hiunchuli, and the hike up to Khayar lake at an altitude of 4,700 m is mesmerizing. In fact, it's a sacred lake where eventually special festival is celebrated in August to pay respects to the lake and many people visit here to worship from all around Nepal.”
Khayar Lake trek is opened announced by the local community from the Local area of Myagdi and Parbat. The trek is known as north Annapurna south base camp trek as well. Located in the Annapurna region, this trek is different then many treks, which we do in the Annapurna region. The best thing about Khayar Lake trek is that the trail is run and managed by local people. The profit from the trail is utilized to do so many great works to develop themself and their community. Khopra trek leads you to show fantastic mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Annapurna south (7,219 m), Himchuli (6,441 m), Fishtail (6,993 m).
Khopra Trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The drive will be scenic and you will get to see rivers, green hills, waterfalls, dense forests, and small settlements throughout your drive. From Pokhara, you will drive towards Galeshor and begin your trek to Baskharka, which is a famous orange village. Further, you will trek to Nagi village from where you will get to see superb views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri. Spending a night here, we will trek to Mohare Danda. We will then continue trekking to Khopra via Swata and Dhankharka. Khopra will present a captivating view of the entire region. From here, we will hike up to the Khayar Lake and trek back to Khopra for the night stay. Leaving Khopra behind, you will trek to Paudar to Ghasa and drive back to Pokhara. Your adventurous trip doesn’t end here. Further, you will go on rafting in Upper Seti River known for its continuous rapids. You will drive back to Kathmandu and end your trip.
We will be able to explore many different cultures, language, festivals during the trek. We will walk from village to village with beautiful terrace farming land. We will get to experience the beautiful lifestyle of people residing in the high mountain.
Moreover, Khayar Lake trek is famous for its the sacred lake, Khayar lake. This is one of the holy lakes of Hindus in Nepal. The lake has been up on the mountain, but people do celebrate the festival every year once in August here. In that festival, so many people from all around Nepal gather here to worship.
Khayar Lake trek is a 14 days moderate trek. The trail goes through the forested trail, rivers, crossing several thrilling suspension bridges with several ascends and descends. You will have to trek around 5 to 6 hours every day, which demands good physical fitness and strength. You don’t need to have any prior trekking experience but if you have one it will surely help you a lot.
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You landing Tribhuvan international airport of the beautiful Himalayan country of Nepal, pick up with our company name tag and drive to hotel approximately 20 minutes. Depending on you and arrival time, If you like to go out to walk and see Kathmandu. We will make you explore the place. Back hotel and brief about a trip, rest at the hotel.
Driving day to Pokhara 6 to 7 hours long by tourist bus, experience highway of Nepal and view of terrace field, dramatic landscape, famous rafting river Trishuli, meeting friendly people. Pokhara is a beautiful paradise place with Phewa Lake. Walk around Lake and lakeside tourist city. Stay at the hotel.
Drive to Galeshor little town of Myagdi district. We will have lunch and start out trek to Baskharka. Beginning of walk cross famous river Kaligandaki and uphill all the way to Baskharka. Baskharka is a very nice village and a big farm of orange. If you are in season you will get very sweet fresh orange. Orange ready to eat from October. Overnight at homestay with a family.
After fresh breakfast from a local farm, start to step uphill. Nice walk uphill with forest. We will stop for lunch on the way, it called Danda Kateri, again a beautiful village. They have a homestay here also. After lunch nice and easy walk. When we will in Nagi, go to see their (paper, women knitting, women delivery and school) project. Today we get the great view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna frank, Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Overnight at community lodge.
After a good breakfast, we start to walk uphill nice and gentle, not hard but we ascend 1100m up. We will not cross any village and even not lunch place. We will pack our food and have as a picnic lunch with amazing nature and open sky with a view of snow-capped mountains. And continue to Mohare Danda. Mohare danda is one of the best panoramic views of the Annapurna range. Overnight at community lodge.
Early wake up for the amazing sunrise and panoramic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri(8167m), Mt. Nilgiri(6839m), Annapurna Frack(7647m), Mt. Annapurna south(7217m), Himchuli(6441m). Mt. Annapurna III(7555m) and Mt. Fishtail(6997m). We will take breakfast with those magical views and start downhill to Swata. Technical walk by Rhododendron forest no sign many way people do lose this way. Overnight at a local guesthouse.
Again walk up through the jungle, river and waterfalls. The jungle there have many wild bear and dear. We can see and hear the sound of dear and we need to careful of the wild bear. Take lunch at the beautiful prayer flag decorated the little shop. They are just there for lunch service. More up to Dhankharka. Dhankharka likes cave place of the mountain. Overnight at community lodge.
Today not long walk to Khopra just 3 hours to the great views of the north part of Annapurna South. And watch world deepest gorge Kaligandaki. Khopra has a big farm of Yak. While getting Khopra, little more hike up and back down to sleep. Next day long and big hike up. It means we doing little acclimatization and rest for make our body fit in high altitude. Overnight at community lodge.
Wake up early for stunning sunrise and mountain view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna Franck, Annapurna South, ate quick breakfast and take pack picnic lunch to start to walk to Khayar Lake 4700m. Big and long hike to Khayar Holy Lake. It takes 9 hours more walk for the day. If we are lucky can see a big group of Himalayan dear(blue sheep). Back to Khopra for the stay.
One more day for sunrise. This is a lovely place if you do not have good weather one day you have an extra day for sunrise and mountain view. Walk down different way crossing cliff, forest, villages and incredible terrace field. Paudar is a big village of Magar ethnic group. They have a cheese factory. We go and see how they make cheese and have local cheese. Overnight at the homestay.
Last day walking to Himalaya, 3 hours down after breakfast and start one-hour off-road drive until Beni. Take lunch in Beni and continue to drive to Pokhara.
One more day of different adventure in Nepal. Upper Seti is one of best adrenaline rafting river with continue rapids. River just 30 minutes drive and rafting back drive to Pokhara. It half day rafting. You have more half-day to explore and relax at Pokhara.
After a nice trip and adventure trek and rafting in Himalaya. We will fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara after breakfast. When we get Kathmandu we will go sightseeing tour to Boudhanath and Pashupatinath for a half a day after that you will still have more time to explore Kathmandu and shopping. Good dinner together with culture program.
You leaving Nepal with lots of memory and excited to see your family and friends. Drop you international airport depending on your flight time. Namaste! See you again to explore more in Nepal.