KHAYER LAKE & KOPRA RIDGE TREKKING

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, received by our guides and staff and then transfer you to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city.

After getting refreshed join in with other members of Annapurna & Pun Hill Trekking where our guide will brief you regarding trekking, do’s and don’ts, Nepalese culture, lodge on route trek with full information to make your stay with us enjoyable and memorable, evening welcome dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant with folk-cultural program as entertainment during dinner.      

Morning by 9 a.m. after breakfast for sightseeing tour within heart of Kathmandu around old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, of historical importance includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.

Tour leads to famous landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

Afternoon visit holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath adorned with silver doors and golden tiers roofed pagoda a popular and famous temple where thousands of pilgrims visits every year in the month of February on Shiva Rartri (Lord Shiva birth anniversary). From Pashupatinath, a short drive to Bouddhanath with Asia’s largest domed Stupa with four cardinal eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market with interesting stores, shops and restaurants, the place is also known as Little Tibet due to the strong hold of Tibetan influenced tribe and people.

After an interesting and exciting tour of world heritage sites, return to the hotel for Khayer Lake & Kopra Ridge Trekking preparation and last-minute briefing from our guides and staff.

Morning, starting our adventure to Khayer Lake & Kopra Ridge Trekking, taking a comfortable coach or in Big Tourist Bus, heading towards Nepal Mid West at scenic Pokhara a beautiful spot in the entire Himalaya range of warm sub-tropical temperatures with close views of Annapurna Himalaya with Mt. Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’.

On reaching Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the Phewa Lake with views of mountains, afternoon at leisure for short walks around the lakeside.

Morningdepart from the hotelfor short drive where scenic journey takes you to beyond Pokhara, with views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalaya.

On reaching Nayapul following Modi River and into Bhirethati village heading further past farm villages and terraced fields, and then begin our trek towards Ulleri village past Tirkehdhunga with beautiful waterfalls views.

From Tirkhedhunga on high hill walks going through stone steps all the way to reach on top Ulleri village, a nice place with typical Nepalese style country houses with views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal.

With pleasant overnight stop at Ulleri, walk today leads into lovely forested areas past Bhanthati village, on gradual winding trail with few ups as trek progress heading into deep woodland of tall rhododendron and magnolia with pine tree lines.

After a great morning of few hours reaching to our destination at Ghorepani for lunch and overnight stop in the comfort of nice cozy lodge.

Ghorepani located on a high hill covered within thick rhododendron forest in spring time the whole areas will be a paradise when wild flowers in full bloom.

Early morning, before breakfast climb for an hour to Pun Hill and catch stunning sunrise views over Dhaulagiri-Nilgiri’s- Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare extends towards Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal in the east.

After a glorious moment with fabulous views head down to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek downhill to Chitre village, from here on leaving the mainstream trekking trails heading into hidden country towards Khayer Lake and Kopra Ridge.

After Chitre in tranquil areas of farm fields and terraces with views of mountains then reaching our overnight stop in a remote Sauta village of Pun-Magar hill tribe of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri region

From here gaining altitude, leaving tree lines behind after few hours of scenic walk, reaching an overnight stop at Kopra ridge offers scenic views of landscapes along with stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri's massive range and Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Annapurna South, which towers directly from this wonderful spot.

Morning hike to holy lake at Khayer Lake located at 4,620 m. which is long walk, but worth the views, the site of religious festival occasion held annually around the month of August and September. Villagers from the surrounding area visits to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and bathe in icy pond and sacrifice sheep and goats.

An ideal spot for a rest day where you can marvel at the beautiful surrounding being close to towering Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Annapurna Fang or Vara Shikar, a pristine area, where few trekkers often venture around this amazing place.

Here with ample time to explore the unexplored region of Khayer Lake with exceptional viewpoints and in perfect harmony with nature.   

After a great time at Khayer Lake, walk back to Bayeli Kharka past Kopra ridge, starting with a slow, gradual morning walk on off beaten trail passing farm fields and scattered Sheppard’s huts, trekking downhill through enchanting rhododendron and bamboo forest, walking a small stream to summer pastures at Bayeli for an overnight stop, a small place with a few small huts serving as tea-houses.

After a great time around Khayer Lake and Kopra hills, morning walk leads to a long descend through grazing lands in the middle of rhododendron forest to our overnight stop at Tadapani, a summer pasture with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare / Fish Tail peak at 6,993 meters.

With great views of mountains, the morning walk continues downhill into the forest of rhododendron, oak, and magnolia, then reaches the main trekking route at Ghandruk and Ghorepani trail at Tadapani, after a short stop, downhill to Ghandruk for overnight in the comfort of a nice and cozy lodge, with time to visit this large Gurung village of the Annapurna region.

After a lovely stop at Ghandruk enjoying morning views of Annapurna range of peaks, then downhill walk to River Modi within a nice small farm village.

On reaching at the base of the hill, crossing a metal bridge with an hour climb to another nice Gurung village at Landruk, from here walk is easy on a gradual winding path with last short climb to Tolka village offering views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli.

Our last day walk of the adventure ends today at Dhampus village. Morning walks lead into the cool shade of the forest and then climb up to Deurali, a place on route in the Mardi Himal area, which offers grand views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya.

From here on downhill into green forested areas past the nice Potana village with a gradual walk to reach at Dhampus village, located on a high ridge facing a panorama of mountains.

At Dhampus, where an hour drive brings you back at Pokhara by the Phewa Lake side after completing a grand adventure on Khayer Lake & Kopra Ridge trekking.

After a wonderful time in the high mountains and hills, taking a morning driving journey back to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu after 5-6 hours of nice interesting drive, transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.(Options by air 30 minutes flight back to Kathmandu with great views)

Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan Mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable time on Khayer Lake & Kopra Ridge trekking with amazing experience, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.