Khopra Ridge & Khair Lake Trek

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, our staff and guide receives you with traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel, situated on the main part of the city, and then check into your rooms. After getting refresh join with other members of the group for trek briefing, our Tamang Randomness Treks guide. Will provide necessary information regarding the trek, culture with do’s and don’ts making your holiday in Nepal enjoyable. Evening a group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk cultural programs, an introduction to Nepalese meals and culture.

• Day 02: Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.

  Morning after an early breakfast, and then depart for Pokhara towards Nepal Mid-West, an interesting overland journey off 5-6 hours. As drive follows on main Nepal busy highway through many farm villages and towns, then reaching Pokhara. The hotel in Pokhara situated close to the beautiful Phewa Lake. (Options for short flight of 30 minutes to Pokhara from Kathmandu)

  Altitude: 860 m

• Day 03: Drive to Bhirethati 1,100 m and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,425 m- 06 hrs. with drives.

  Enjoy the morning views of Annapurna Himalaya peaks, having good breakfast getting ready for a short drive to Bhirethati village. Walk starts following uphill trail through farm villages then reaching Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop, a small village close to beautiful water falls.

  Altitude: 1,425 m

• Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m - 06 hrs.

  The morning begins with climb to Ulleri village, after an hour more uphill reaching on top at Ulleri village. From the high ridge enjoy views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’. After a short rest continue walk on gradual up within lovely cool forest of rhododendron and pines trees. As trail follows to our overnight stop at Ghorepani village, a lovely village on a high ridge. The village inhabited by Poon / Magar hill tribes runs many good lodge facing views of Dhaulagiri Himalayas.

  Altitude: 2,885 m

• Day 05: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Sauta village 2,230 m - 05 hrs.

  Early morning hike to Poon Hill, taking an hour climb reaching on the highest point of the trek at 3,210 m. Enjoy the glorious sunrise with world’s three tallest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas with majestic Machhapuchare Himal.

  After an enjoyable moment down to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then heading downhill within rhododendron and pine tree forest. As walk leads at Chitre village, from here leaving the main trail towards Khopra Ridge on off the beaten tracks. A short climb and then on nice path to Sauta village for an overnight stop.

  Altitude: 2,230 m

• Day 06: Trek to Khopra Ridge 3,870 m-06 hrs.

  From Sauta village a long day walk, the trail follows through dense forest on uphill path. Then reaching a small settlement at Chistibung, having lunch walk continues few hour climb on steep slope to Khopra Ridge. An exciting scenic spot located between giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range with an array of snow peaks. Khopra Ridge a place with few good simple lodges for overnight stop.

  Altitude: 3,870 m

• Day 07: At Khopra Ridge for day hike to Khair Lake 6 hours walks both ways.

  After spending overnight on the highest spot of the adventure, start an early morning long day hike. Carrying packed lunch, then start the morning contouring the high ridge reaching a resting spot. After a short refreshing break an hour walk reaches to Khair Lake, an amazing scenic spot surrounded by giant peaks. Khair Lake regarded as a holy site, with a small temple near the lake side, where annual festival is held. After a great wonderful experience, return walk to Khopra Ridge for last overnight on the highest point of trekking.

• Day 08: Trek to Dobato 3,420 m - 05 hrs.

  Leaving the Khopra Ridge, enjoying the morning glorious views of snow peaks, down to Chistibung. From here our route diverts heading east following a trail into forested area to Dobato for overnight halt.

  Altitude: 3,420 m

• Day 09: Trek to Ghandruk village 1,951 m via Tadapani - 06 hrs.

  At Dobato, enjoy the morning views of Annapurna Himalayan peaks, as walk follows leads downhill to Tadapani. Where the main trail joins, from Tadapani having lunch and down to Ghandruk for overnight stop.

  Ghandruk a large village populated by Gurung, the main hill tribes of Annapurna Himalaya range, follows Buddhism religion. Afternoon with to explore around Ghandruk village and small interesting Gurung museum facing views of Annapurna Himalayas.

  Altitude: 1,951 m

• Day 10:  Trek to road-head and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 04 hrs.

  Our last day trek of the adventure, having breakfast walk downhill to low warm farm villages at Kimche. From here taking a few hour drives to beautiful Pokhara for last overnight stop. After a marvelous Poon Hill Sunrise & Annapurna Panorama Trekking.

  Altitude: 860 m

• Day 11: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  Morning depart from the hotel in Pokhara for drive to Kathmandu, reaching by late afternoon and back to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara of half hour scenic flight)

• Day 12: Depart for international departure.

  Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight our staff and guide transfer you to the airport. For your international flight homeward bound, after a great wonderful adventure on Khopra Ridge & Khair Lake Trekking.

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