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Khayar Lake Trekking is a serene and placid off-the-beaten-path-trek on Annapurna Region. Let yourself get seized by the natural and cultural beauty offered by this newly opened pristine Trek trail of Annapurna region. This virgin route, trekked by very less travellers provides you an opportunity to savour the beauty of Annapurna region from different perspective. Exploration of rather obscured part of Annapurna region, Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake trek is a mesmerizing odyssey that promises view of breathtaking landscapes, stunning lakes and glaciers along with cultural immersion. Our Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek package tailored to both seasoned and novice adventurer will take you to Khopra Ridge a vantage point providing magnificent view of Annapurna Massif and nearby landscapes, stunning Khayar Lake hidden at the foothills of Annapurna Dakshin and pilgrimage to Baraha Tal sacred lake for local inhabitants.
Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek is newly opened off-the-beaten-track trekking trail in Annapurna region. This virgin trail travelled by very few travellers will take you for an exploration of obscured part of Annapurna region. The timeless beauty of Khayar Lakel hidden on the foothill of Annapurna Dakshin will surely enchant travellers. Khopra Danda, a hill ridge and ultimate vantage point providing stunning view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Dakshin, Tukuche, Barah Sikhar, Nilgiri South and Annapurna I is one of the major highlights of the Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek.
Navigating through this underrated trekking trail you will come across, Ghandruk a charming model Gurung village who have done impeccable work in preserving and promoting the Gurung culture, traditions and heritage. While in Ghandruk Village you will get a chance to introduce yourself with fascinating culture, tradition and lifestyle of Gurung village. You will walk through verdant and luscious Rhododendron and oak forest, which is habitat of exotic wildlife and birds of the Annapurna region.
Khopra Danda and Khayer Lake Trek trail is unblemished trekking trail in Nepal, renowned amongst wildlife photographers because of amazing bird sighting one can witness while in this trek. Khopra Danda and Khayer Lake Trek is hidden in a plain sight, unlike nearby trekking trail the crowd is almost not existent, the peace and bliss you will experience while in this untouched trail is to die for. If you hate following the bandwagon and don’t want to travel hackneyed “popular” and crowded trekking trail. But want to explore places whose beauty hasn’t been revealed to regular travellers, and is less crowded then Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek is the best trek for you.
Conclusively, the Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking is indubitably going to be one of the best adventure and explorations of Himalayas of your life. The experience and adventure that you will have while exploring bucolic beauty of this overlooked part of Annapurna region, witnessing the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif up close, observing unblemished crystal clear Khayar Lake, Barah Lake hidden beneath Annapurna Dakshin, encountering distinct and exotic wildlife and vegetation, and being fascinated by unspoiled culture, lifestyle and tradition of Gurung people of the region is one that you will remember till the end of the time.
Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek is indeed a untouched gem and hidden treasure. The route for Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek is quite obscured and traverses pass through secondary and seasonal trekking trail. Here is a comprehensive route for Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake.
Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek start right after you start your journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara. After 200 km drive from the capital, you will reach Pokhara, where you will spend your night. The next day, you will leave for Nayapul, another 40 km drive from Pokhara, after getting off at Nayapul you will start you hike to Ghandruk, our check point where we will spend out night. The next stop is going to be Tadapani, for which you will have to ascend through dense Rhododendron and oak forest. From Tadapani you will depart from the primary trail and embark on secondary trail with steep climb passing through Meshal to Dobato also called as Bhaisi Kharka.
From Dobato you will go through multiple ascend and descend, cross stream before you finally reach Upper Chistibung. From Upper Chistibung, 3 hours steep climb with significant climb will take you to Khopra Danda. On the next day after reaching Khopra Danda, you will embark on long arduous hike and gain more than 950 meters or 2,952 feet elevation reaching Khayar Tal, a beautiful hidden gem lying beneath Annapurna Dakshin. You will get back to Khopra Danda the same day. From Khopra danda you will descend along the hill ridge reaching Shikha, from Shikha you will descend down following the trail that passes through lush forest and Khibung village, finally reaching Tatopani. You will be drive back form Tatopani to Pokhara.
This comprehensive route of Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake will give you an idea of the whole route. Allowing you to have knowledge about the villages, landmarks and check points across the trail. For detailed explanation about route please check the Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek Itinerary.
Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake trek is a newly opened trekking route which takes a trekker to obscured and unspoiled part of Annapurna region. Despite being newly opened trekking route, the offering and attractions of this trek is one of the most desirable. Hence, over the last few years explorers from all over the world have begun to explore this pristine natural treasure. Here are some attractions of Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek.
Situated at around, 50 kilometers or 31 miles away from the beautiful lake side city of Pokhara, Ghandruk is a beautiful model village primarily inhabited by Gurung people. With Modi River gushing beneath it, it lies in the vicinity of Annapurna Massif. Ghandruk village provides stunning view of mountain peaks like, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal. Along with breathtaking mountain views, it introduces travelers to the fascinating culture, tradition and life style of Gurung people. Unlike, other villages, Gurung people of this village have successfully been able to preserve and promote its culture and tradition. The museum in Ghandruk displays cultural heritage of Gurung people. Ghandruk village is on itself a major tourist attraction, and every year thousands of traveler flock to the beautiful village of Ghandruk.
The allure and beauty of Ghandruk Village is timeless. With its cultural and natural offerings, Ghandruk village is must explore destination for any person who want to witness natural beauty and cultural grace when traveling.
Khopra Danda is a hill ridge, which stems from Annapurna Dakshin massif. The Khopra Danda also known as Khopra Ridge is a captivating vantage point, which bestows trekkers with mesmerizing views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri South, Tukuche, Annapurna Dakshin, Baraha Sikhar and surrounding mountain peaks. Along with mountain views, you can get comprehensive view of geographical structure of the nearby regions. In vicinity of Khopra Danda there lies an important pilgrimage site, Barah Taal/Lake. People make pilgrimage tour every year in numbers. While in Khopra Danda you will get to savor the beauty of natural and cultural wonders, unseen by most of the trekkers.
Khayar Lake is truly a hidden gem. Lying just beneath Annapurna South, this obscured lake’s beauty is unparalleled. Now opened for traveller and trekkers, people from all over the world can witness the ethereal beauty of Khayar Lake. While in Khayar Lake on can see the reflection of mighty Annapurna south being reflected on clear blue water of Khayar Lake. The wild flowers of different colours that a trekker will see while on Khayar lake will never fails to arrest the mind and heart of the trekker. No person can control their urge of constantly capturing the picture of this beautiful Khayar Lake. Not only Khayar Lake is a natural wonder, it is also religiously significant landmark. This place is supposed to be a sacred place and abode of Bhrama, Hindu god of creation. The beautiful Khayar Lake deserves all the attention of nature lover adventurer trekker, make sure you have it on your bucket list and check it off ASAP.
If you want to explore something that is pristine and unspoiled. If you want to explore off-the-beaten-track trail in Himalayas. If you want to get mesmerized by stunning mountain view of Annapurna massif up close from Khopra ridge, savour the beauty of unblemished Khayer Lake and get fascinated by Gurung culture, tradition and lifestyle of Ghandruk village then indubitably Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trekking is for you and you only.
Embark on the adventure of your lifetime with Breakfree Adventures, leave us to make all the arrangements and deal with things that might bother you. We will deal with all the hassle and tassle while you enjoy your trip and quench your thirst of exploration and adventure. Call or email us at 9851014557/ [email protected] to book the trip or to inquire us about any trips or service we provide. We will be more than happy to serve you and enervate your doubts and queries.
Khayar Lake is moderately challenging trek done in Annapurna region. But don’t let that dissuade you from embarking in Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek. If you can steadily walk 5-6 hours every day, with stops for lunch and rests. Even if you can’t do mentioned physically activities now it’s a no worry. We advise you to do short hikes nearby your location, do morning and evening walk regularly and eat healthy for 2-3 months, which will significantly help you increase your strength and stamina making you able to do Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek. Our itinerary carefully curated by experienced guides and expert professionals allows even amateur trekkers to do Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek successfully. Breakfree Adventures will be delighted to be your partner in this amazing trek of your life time.
Yes, absolutely! Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek is worth every penny. This beautiful and significantly less crowded trek is absolutely worth the price. The breathtaking closeup view of Annapurna massif one could get from Khopra Ridge/Danda is magical, the unspoiled beauty of hidden Khayar Lake located beneath Annapurna South and on top of that fascinating culture, tradition and lifestyle of Gurung people living in Ghandruk region will make sure that you get what you paid for if not more.
In addition to above mentioned things, we Breakfree Adventures will provide you impeccable service. Our responsive communication team and guides will make sure that your needs are well taken care of. With these facts and reasonings established we can undoubtedly say that Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trekking is worth the price if not more. You can find us at Trip advisor and read reviews left by our clients at Breakfree Adventures.
Our standard itinerary will allow you to complete Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek in 13 days and 12 Nights. Our carefully curated itinerary makes sure that you explore major geographic, cultural and religious landmark of regions that Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek trail passes through and you don’t miss out anything that you would regret.
However, if you have a time constraint, so want to skip the previously explored sections of itinerary or in contrast if you want to spend more time meticulously exploring some regions on trekking trail then you can both either shorten or lengthen the duration of the trek.
If you want to shorten the Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake trek then we can omit out day tour to UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, and take a direct flight to Pokhara and starting the trek the very next say after your arrival at Nepal, rather than spending a whole day on road. Similarly, if you want to lengthen the trek, want to spend extra few days in Khopra Ridge and explore hidden lake, or spend night at Tatopani and bathe on hot springs then we can lengthen the Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek accordingly. We at Breakfree Adventures have been satisfying our clients with our tailor-made and bespoke trekking packages addressing the needs and requirements of our clients. The prices may vary from standard cost upon making changes in the standard itinerary.
Bespoke Khopra Ridge/Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking package
We Breakfree Adventures team have been serving our clients with bespoke trekking package that addresses every need and requirements of our clients. Our tailor-made trekking packages have allowed our clients to have optimum experience while trekking through beautiful regions of Himalayas.
Book your escape to the beautiful Annapurna region with Breakfree Adventures. Explore the natural and cultural wonders, with relaxed state of mind with our uncompromising service. Call us at 9851014557 or email: [email protected] to book or inquire about Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek and other service we provide to our clients.
There are numerous trekking agencies operating Khopra Dand and Khayar Lake Trek. Its plausible to ask, why to trek with Breakfree Adventures, what do we offer that other operators don’t? These questions need to be answered so that we make it lucid to our clients that we stand out in this competitive market.
Apart from exploration of natural wonders, cultural enigma and for adventure of lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you to have stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant with the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture and trek, similarly our porter will carry your belongings safely throughout your trek making sure you possess things that you might need while on trek.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully able to established as name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience of satisfying clients with travel and tour service, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by our invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh, you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
The day will be filled with sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swoyambunath Temple also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Sowyambunath, we will be heading toward Patan Durbar Square. It features temples, palaces and monuments which once belonged to kings and ruler of the region. These monuments embody outstanding architecture and beautiful work of craftmanship.
Next site we will be exploring is Pashupatinath temple, it is holy sacred place for Hindu people all over the world, adobe of Lord Shiva. Witness the faith and cultural rituals that are being carried in temple premise.
Finally, to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. After lunch in Boudha, we will head back to the hotel. In the evening, our office staff and trek guide will come to you and will briefly explain all the necessary information about the Khayar Lake Trekking you will be going to embark on the next day.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
You can either take a flight to Pokhara or by bus/private vehicle. The flight is about 25 to 30 minutes whereas overland drive is about 6 to 7 hours. The flight to Pokhara will allow you to witness beautiful scenery of treacherous hilly geography of Nepal, on the northern side you will get stunning view of mountain wall. The rivers and streams flowing below you will mesmerize and give you a opportunity to admire nature and its prowess.
Going overland you would pass through some amazing scenery driving past roaring rivers, small villages, highway eateries etc. Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be checked in at hotel for the night. You can roam around the lake side city of Pokhara and enjoy the vivid night life of this beautiful city.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
After hearty breakfast, we will drive you to Nayapul from Pokhara, the trek’s start-point. From Nayapul we will start our hike to Ghandruk which is about 9.6 Km and takes 5-6 hours. You will hike up a slightly steep gradient which offers some of the most magnificent view of the Annapurna Mountains including Machhapuchhre.
Upon arrival at Ghandruk, check-in your lodge then take a short walk around this model village, mostly habituated by the Gurung Community. There is also a Gurung village museum showcasing traditional crafts, tools, basketry and cultural attire of Gurung people.
The hike today is quite an easy one, but good enough to warm up your body for the remaining trek.
Overnight at Lodge in Ghandruk.
Wake up to the beautiful view of Annapurna massif from enchanting village of Ghandruk. Fuel yourself for the arduous climb today with delicious breakfast.
Trek to Tadapani is rather a steep of around 3-4 hours covering the distance of 6.97 km or 5.89 miles. The trail pierces through verdant Oak and Rhododendron Forest. En-route you will cross several small streams, enjoy the sound of waterfalls and chirping of birds.
From Ghanruk to Tadapani there is particular village but a huge buffalo pasture where you can stop and rest for a while. Tadapani offers panoramic views of mountains like Annapurna II (7,937m/26040ft), Annapurna III (7,555m/24,786ft), Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft), Lamjung Himal (6,931m/22,739ft) and other surrounding mountains while sun sets beautifully behind the mountains. At morning sipping the tea witness beautiful himalayan sunrise.
Overnight at Lodge.
Waking up with good night sleep, you will have your breakfast with stunning view of Annapurna massif and surrounding hills.
After having breakfast and securing your goods we will advance our footsteps on the trail. Today’s trail diverts from the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek route to a less used path. Passing along rhododendron forests, you will come across buffalo pastures. Then the trail ascends up and reach Isharu where you can have lunch.
After lunch, the trail again traverses through rhododendron forests for about two and half hours finally reaching Dobato. At Dobata, you can visit Muldai View Point which is half an hour’s ascent up from Dobato. The view point offers good panorama of peaks like Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, etc. You can observe Himalayan sunrise from Muldai over those giant mountains the next morning.
Overnight at lodge in Dobato.
Set your alarm for early morning before dawn. Sipping the hot tea in cold morning you will get ready for short hike to witness amazing sunrise from Mudai View Point, seeing golden sunrays light up the snowcapped mountains and the entire region.
Afterward, you will hike back to Dobato for breakfast subsequently you will start the day’s hike. After an hour’s walk through descend and ascend through Rhododendron Forest you will reach Bayli Kharka, a beautiful pasture, from where you can catch glimpse of Dhaulagiri up close. After approximately three more hours hike from Bayli you will reach Chistibung. Chistibung is a small village and has some private lodges with reasonably satisfactory accommodation.
Overnight at Lodge in Upper Chistibung.
After having breakfast, you will start to hike today, which is rather steep and with significant elevation gain as compared to horizontal distance.
The trial goes through the forest and above the tree line. You will gain elevation hiking along quite steep section of the trail, like a ladder of hay mow. It is because of this steep gradient of the trail it takes so long to cover such less horizontal distance. Nevertheless, you will reach to the Khopra Danda after steady climb of at most 3 hours.
Arriving at Khopra Ridge enjoy the excellent views of mountains like Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna South and Annpurna I, and Tukuche Peak. Also, you can expect to see the Himalayan Tahr (the wild goat) and the national bird of Nepal, Danfe.
You will be checked-in at the lodge at Khopra Danda. You will have plenty of time to explore and enjoy the periphery of Khopra Danda, half an hour hike along the ridge will take you to Baraha Taal, a sacred pilgrim site.
Overnight at Lodge.
Get ready for the climax of the journey. You will have your breakfast, and lunch quite an early hour of the day. Feuling yourself for the arduous and challenging hike of the entire trek taking us to the apogee of Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking.
Today’s hike is going to be an exhausting journey from Khopra danda to Khayer lake. Stretching over 8 km or 5.09 miles, it takes around 7-8 hours to reach Khayar Lake and return to Khopra Ridge. By the time you would have reached Khayar lake you would have gained vertical elevation of almost 1000 meters. Khayer lake, an obscured treasure situated just beneath Annapurna South, harnessing the most pristine beauty that nature could bestow to a water body. The unspoiled beauty of Khayar Lake is unsatiable, but we have to continue our trek back to Khopra Danda as there are no Lodges in Khopra danda.
Retracing our steps we will reach, Khopra Ridge where we will rid ourself of fatigue acquired by arduous day hike.
Overnight at Lodge.
The good night sleep will rejuvenate you and bring you energy and vigour for the days hike. Waking up at Khopra ridge get stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri South, Tukuche, Annapurna Dakshin, Barah Sikhar and other surrounding mountain peaks.
After having breakfast, you will hike downward toward Sikha, beautiful village alongside Ghar Khola stream. The trail crosses through the terraced farmlands, verdant forest and beautiful villages. At Shikha you will be checked-in at lodge where you will spend the night.
Overnight at Lodge.
After breakfast you will start off the descend, leaving beautiful Shikha village behind. 3-4 hours of downward hike, and covering approximately 10 km or 6.21 miles distance you will reach Tatopani. Tatopani has the natural hot water spring where you can cleanse yourselves and get refreshed. Afterwards you will get on a vehicle that will take you to Pokhara which is 100 km far from Tatopani.
You will reach Pokhara on evening and subsequently will be checked in at hotel where you will spend the night. If interested you can explore the beautiful city of Pokhara and enjoy the vivid night life it offers.
Overnight stay at Pokhara.
With all our goods secured you will get on bus which will take you to Kathmandu, leaving the beautiful landscapes and taking back lots of memories with us that will stay with you for the rest of the life. Alternatively, you can also get to Kathmandu via flight, skipping the road journey and hectic traffic.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be taken to allotted Hotel where you can get fresh and explore previously unexplored parts of the city. You can also roam around the local markets to buy souvenirs, gifts, fabrics etc.
In the evening, we Breakfree Adventure will host you for a farewell dinner at one of the authentic Nepali restaurants with the staff of the company. You can give us feedback and compliments which will help us rectify our mistakes and improve our service.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek.
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Packing list can make or break the Trek. It heavily influences how enjoyable and adventurous the trek was. So, it is necessary to have a good idea about what to pack depending upon the time of the year a person is doing the trek. Having extensive goods included in your packing list can make your bag pack cumbersome, whereas packing minimally excluding indispensable things can make the trek even worse. Using our decades of experience operating high altitude trek expedition we have curated a packing list best for Khayar Lake Trek which ensures optimum trekking experience.
Upper body
Lower Body
Head
Feet and Hands
Toiletries
Equipment
Electronic Devices
Including above mentioned goods will ensure that your bag pack is not cumbersome and consist thing that are essential for a good trek.
As our trail passes through Ghandruk you will have chance to immerse in Gurung culture, tradition and lifestyle. In Ghandruk, you can find museums which showcases culture, history, and tradition of Gurung people of Ghandruk Village. You can amuse yourself by visiting these museums and get to know about the fascinating culture and history of Gurung people. Old Gurung Museum is one of the most visited museums, which showcases tools used by Gurung people, traditional crafts, basketry and many more. You can also try out Gurung attire while visiting these museums, which might cost you an extra charge of $2-$5 USD, and photograph yourself beautifully in amazing backdrop of Annapurna Massif and surrounding mountain peaks. There are restaurants which serves modern and local cuisines you can choose from depending upon your choice. There are also shops from where you can buy souvenirs and gifts for yourself or family and friends.
In Kathmandu, we use 3 stars hotel but can upgrade upon request. During the Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek, we lodge our clients in the best hotels/lodge in all the checkpoints. The Hotels and lodges found throughout the trail are more luxurious in lower elevation and have all the modern facilities than tea houses found in high altitude along the trekking trail. The rooms can be private or in twin basis depending upon the hotel. If you are travelling in a group, you will share a room with someone else of the same gender from your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference on request and pay a supplement. Keep in mind that, during peak season you are less likely to get single accommodations, but we will try our best to accommodate your preferences if possible. In this arrangement overnight stay with dinner and breakfast will be in Hotels/Lodges and lunches in local restaurants en-route. Furthermore, as you will be staying in locally owned lodges you will be benefiting and interacting with the local community. It will give you a true feel for the Nepalese people and their lives.
We provide quality food in sufficient quantities (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from guesthouses chosen from a menu. While Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek, your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive due to the extreme locations. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops enroute or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.
The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to December, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good and days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters or 9,842 feet.
Himalayan weather can be unpredictable where nights are generally cooler and days warmer. It’s a bit colder during the winter season (Jan to Feb) but days can be quite warm and lovely if the sun is shining. You can expect a bit of snow in the months of January/February and December. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -15 deg C low.
For the Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek, there will be one Guide, assistant Guide (8 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers: 1 porter). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake Trek for group of any size, but generally have a maximum of sixteen people, as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange that too.
The most significant thing that makes your Khopra Danda and Khayar Lake Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the expert, experienced, courteous and helpful Guides and the crew members who have ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the best and most professional Guide. All of our Trekking Guides are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, Guiding skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities Breakfree Adventures employs staffs who have plenty of knowledgeable about culture, flora and fauna, geography, and history of Nepal. Trekking Guide of Breakfree Adventures are also trained with following trainings to make them educated on potential medical issues during their trek, biodiversity and environmental issues, English language, etc.:
Our Trekking Guides obviously speak English sufficient enough to communicate but please consider this is not our mother language. The guides and porters know the routes and locality like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and its cultural aspects.
The best time for Khayar Lake Trekking is Feb – May (Spring) and Sep–Dec (Autumn). These seasons are the high trekking seasons in Nepal when it will be clear blue skies with spectacular Himalayan views. Springtime greets the trekkers with blooming Rhododendrons flowers. Autumn gives you clear mountain views along with the clear sky. Wintertime will be much colder and freeze Khayer lake.
The detailed weather information at the high altitudes of the Khopra Danda Trek region is as follows.
After completing the trek, you may join other extra adventure activities for one day or more. There are numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu various approaches, which includes, Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour , Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
