The KhopraDanda/Khopra Ridge (3660M/12008FT) and Khayer Lake/Baraha Lake (4,620M/15,158FT)trek is a newly opened trekking trail in Nepal. This is an amazing Himalaya view point trip in Annapurna region as a substitute of Ghorepani Pun Hill. Thisis not a difficulty type of trekking a little previous hiking experience is enough to complete this trip. The most famous trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill (3210M/10,531FT) seems to the south-west lower hill from Khopradanda (3660M/12008FT)and Baraha Lake. The highest point of this region is Khayer Lake also called Baraha Lake on the height of 4,620M/15,158FT. Khayer Lake is also known as the west Base Camp of HiunChuli Peak (6,441M/21,132FT) and Mt. Annapurna South (7,219M/23,684FT).
Although KhopraDanda/Khopra Ridge (3660M/12008FT) and Khayer Lake/Baraha Lake (4,620M/15,158FTmay complete in 10 Days’ time, however the trip may extended couple of days to include Ghorepani Poon Hill (3210M/10,531FT), MohareDanda 3,320M/10,892FT trekking in-route. This short trek can be merged withAnnapurna Base Camp Trekking, Mardi Himal trekking, JomsomMuktinath Trekking, Round Annapurna Trekking, JomsomMuktinath Trek or with Upper Mustang Trekking too.
Still the Khaer Lake and Khopra Ridge trekking is an off the beaten trail but gaining popularity every year as a substitute of famous poonhill trekking.
The trip commence from Kathmandu either by 25 munute domestic flight or 6 to 7 hour drive by a Tourist Bus to Pokhara. Actually the trekking part start from Kimche near Ghandruk. Early in the morning after Breakfast, we drive to Nayapul about two and half hour then another 45 minute drive to Kimche to start the trekking.
Throughout the trekking period, we will walk through lush pine, rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forest with the stunning view of Mid-western snowy Himalaya including 8000res Mountain Dhaulagiri 8,167M, Annapurna I 8,091M, 7000ers mountain Annapurna South 7,219M/23,684FT, Annapurna IV 7,525M/24,688FT, Annapurna III 7,555M/24,786FT, Nilgiri 7,061M/23,166FT, Barahishikhar(Mt.Fang) 7,647M/25,089FT, GurjaHimal 7,193M/23,599FT and 6000ers mountain Machhapuchhera 6,997M, Tukche Peak 6,920M, Hiunchuli 6,441M and many more snowcapped mountain. The trail passes through several beautiful settlement of different ethnic group of people. Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri, are the typical and indigenous people of this region. You will gained the authentic Nepalese lifestyles, culture, and tradition on this trip.
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The newly opened, quiet and less traffic trekking Itinerary of KhopraDanda/Khopra Ridge (3660M/12008FT) and Khayer Lake/Baraha Lake (4,620M/15,158FT)has prepared for short time hiker/Trekker. This is a format of an Itinerary. Please let us know writing an e-mail or fill up our inquiry form and send to us to customize/Book the trip.
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu meet our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB basis in Pokhara.
We request you to have an early breakfast and be ready exactly at 06:15 in your hotel loby, guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful river view and Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside. Lunch spot on the way to Pokhara and you will be arrived late afternoon at Pokhara approximately 2:00 o’clock. Pokhara lakeside sites walking around, “front row center” to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world.
Overnight at a Boutique hotel in PokharaBB basis.
After breakfast approx: 7: 30AM drive to Nayapul (42Km) 1.5hr by Car via large village of Lumle than new road has expanded up to Kimche through Birentanthi a large and prosperous town. After half hour refreshment having tea/coffee or any type of drinks at Kimche, we start ascending trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by Gurung community. We visit Gurung museum about Gurung ethnic group culture. After lunch, we gradually walk up to Tadapani for more 3 hour and overnight at Tadapani.
Overnight in Tadapani (2,710m/ 8,891ft) at a Mountain Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After having Breakfast, We start gradually uphill hiking to LiuiKharka (2,680M/8,791FT) to Meshar (2,969M/9,741FT) to Isharu (3,137M/10,292FT) to BaisiKharka/Dobato (3,492M/11,457FT) approximately 9km in distance. Most of the trekking path with full of rhododendron forest and bamboo bush with some of magnificent view of Silvery Mountain.
Overnight in Dobato (3,492m/11,457ft) at a Mountain Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Early in the morning we will hike to the view point Muldai (3,637M/11,932FT) as possible as much before sun rise. Exact Sunrise time depend on season, it takes 45 minute from Dobato to Muldai view point top. On your regular evening briefing time, you will be notified by your team leader to be ready for the following day. Awesome sunrise view in the Himalaya including more than 25 prominent mountain of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range seems like in touchable distance very near. We spend more than half hour to make wonderful photos shoot and video as a proof of your life time experience then we retrace downhill walk to Dobato. After breakfast, we start to walk to KhopraDanda. At the beginning of the day, you will trek to BayeliKharka (3,437M/ 11,276FT). Then we take eastern path for 4 hour trek to KhopraDanda.
Overnight in KhopraDanda(3,660M/12,008FT) at a Mountain Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today after breakfast, we start to walk to the final destination of this trip the Baraha Lake/Khayer Lake. Khayer Lake is the highest point of this trip with the height of 4,620M/15,158FT. Today might be exhausting walk because of high elevation. Khayer Lake also called Baraha Lake is a sacred lake at Base of Mt. Annapurna South. This is a holy place with Baraha temple along with lake. Our team will set tents and we need to carry food and camping equipment from Khopradanda to stay overnight in Khayer Lake.
Along the way to Khayer lake offers the glimpse of aurora walking through lap of Himalaya. This is wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending one night in Baraha Lake.
Overnight in Khayer Lake(4,620M/15,158FT)in a tended camp.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Retrace the trek after Breakfast. We dismantle and clean the camp site and return back to KhopraDanda.
Overnight in KhopraDanda(3,660M/12,008FT) at a Mountain Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
A full day descend from 3,660M KhopraDanda to 1,190M Tatopani almost 2,500 meter downhill. Tatopani means hot water. A Natural hot water/hot spring available at the root Base two 8000ers peak Dhaulagiri 8,167m and Annapurna 8,091m at the height of 1,190m/3,904ft. This is the deepest George of the world and way to Upper Mustang, Jomsom/Muktinath and round Annapurna Trek. On the bank of Kaligandaki gigantic River, just 3 minutes in walking distance of your lodge, you will relish on natural hot water pond which relief the muscle pain after long walk during the trekking.
Overnight in Tatopani(1,190M/3,904FT) at a Mountain Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We drive back to Pokhara by jeep through off-road trail till Beni Bazar then black topped road to Pokhara through Maldhunga, Kusma, Nayapul (the classic trekking starting point of Ghorepani/Poon hill, Upper Mustang, Jomsom/Muktinath, and Round Annapurna). You will arrive Pokhara in afternoon and interested may do half day sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
Overnight at a Boutique hotel in PokharaBB basis.
We request you to have an early breakfast and be ready exactly at 06:30 in your hotel lobby, Vehicle driver will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful river view and Nepalese countryside to return back to Kathmandu. Lunch spot on the way to Kathmandu and you will be arrived late afternoon at Kathmandu approximately 2:00 o’clock. Transfer to hotel and rest of the day will be leisure day.
Overnight in a Boutique Hotel in Kathamndu on BB bassis.
In the morning, after breakfast, Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to patan durbar squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It cover the dozen of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temle. Next site proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati. Sightseeing continues to the Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa around inhabited by Tibetan Refugee since 1959AD. The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visti the Living GoddesKumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees, Kastamandap temple (It is fully reconstructed after collapsed in earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Maizudewal, Taleju temple, Nautale Durbar, KaalBhairav, freak street and many more.
Overnight in a boutique hotel in Kathmandu.
Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner in a Nepali Cuisine Restaurant with culture Dance.
Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or combine with other trip like white water rafting or safari tour at Chitwan Park or more sightseeing around World heritage sites. The cost would be extra for rafting and safari or any additional program.