Khopra Dada, Khayer Lake and Poon Hill Trek - 12 Days

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed in short about your tour by our guide or tour leader.  If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel.

The region is very scenic with terraced fields and colorful villages. We pass fields of rice and rocky bottomed rivers and there is an ever present majestic backdrop of the Himalayas.  We spend the rest of the day preparing for the trek and wandering around this beautiful city.

After Breakfast drive to Nayapul then Kimchi, a small traditional settlement. Your trek begins from Kimchi. It’s a pretty short trek of about one or two hours (depending on your pace) on a well-maintained trail. You climb up a series of stone steps to reach Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village. After reaching Ghandruk head to your teahouse and have some refreshments. After resting for a while, you can explore the village and interact with the locals. Learn more about this community by visiting the Gurung Museum and a Buddhist Monastery that lies at the edge of the village.

Ghandruk falls on the Gurung Heritage Trail and is one of the most famous Gurung villages that has preserved the culture and traditions of the Gurungs, an ethnic mountain community. Most of the men from this village and other Gurung villages on the Annapurna serve in the British or Indian Army.Overnight in Ghandruk.

After Breakfast Trek begins through beautiful Ghandruk village and traverses lush Rhododendron forests. You will see many small streams and stunning natural views on the way. The colorful prayer flags greet you as you arrive in Tadapani, a village at the foot of Machhapuchhre. Locals revere this mountain, and climbing it is forbidden. Make your way to a teahouse and take a much-needed rest. Overnight in Tadapani.

After Breakfast Wake up early and hit the trail to Dobato. You climb more of the steps. Walk through past a dense rhododendron forest. During spring, the forest is ablaze with pink and red rhododendron blooms, a wondrous sight to behold. A beautiful walk on a ridgeline filled with inspiring views of the mountains and green valleys brings you to Dobato, your stop for the night. After a hard day's walk, putting your feet up and relaxing at the teahouse feels excellent. Retire early as you have to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the sunrise. Overnight in Dobato

After Breakfast Wake up early and head to Muldai Viewpoint to enjoy a Himalayan sunrise. The golden sun rising over the white snow-covered peaks is a sight you will remember for years to come. After this magnificent view, head down to the teahouse, have breakfast, and proceed to Khopra Danda or ridge. The trail follows an up and down trail through rhododendron forests and breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in the world. Though strenuous, this is an amazing walk, especially during the spring season, when the trail is literally covered with rhododendron petals and wildflowers. You feel as though you have entered a mystical mountain kingdom. Except for a few yaks and mule trains, the trail is secluded, and you can enjoy the serenity and be one with nature. After a long walk, you reach Khopra Danda. Head to a community-run teahouse and take a rest. Over night in Khopra Ridge. 

At morning Wake up at the crack of dawn to enjoy a magnificent Himalayan sunrise. The sun rising over the snow-covered Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Nilgiris, Fang, and other peaks is a sight to behold. Be ready with your camera to capture this glorious view. Later have breakfast and make your way to Khayer Lake. The hike to Khayer Lake is one of the highlights of your trek. In order to reach the lake, you need to make the hike up to the slopes of the Annapurna Massif. Surrounded by mountains and glaciers, Khayer Lake is a sacred high-altitude mountain lake. Hindu shrines dot the periphery of the lake. Locals believe that a dip in this lake purifies you and cleanses your sins. Located at a distance of about 6km, Annapurna South looms quite close to the lake. After taking pictures, retrace your steps back to your teahouse at Khopra Ridge. Overnight in Khopra Ridge.

After savoring the breathtaking Himalayan panorama for one last time from Khopra Ridge, hit the downward trail to Swanta Village. Descend carefully as it is a steep downhill. As you walk down, the chunky spire Dhaulagiri looms majestically on the horizon. Enjoy the typical Nepalese mountain landscape filled with terraced fields and ridge-top villages. When you reach Swanta head to a teahouse and take a rest. The village filled with traditional houses lies on a gentle hill slope surrounded by paddy and potato fields. If you are not too tired you can explore this picturesque village and enjoy the grand view of the neighboring hills. Overnight in Swanta Village

After Breakfast Trek the downward trail past paddy fields and a lush jungle. When you reach the river close to the river, there’s a local water mill that you can visit. Walk on a swaying suspension bridge and get to the other side of the river. From here, head up to the village of Chittre and walk on the busy Ghorepani trail. There will be other trekkers and mule trains on the trail. Climb the well-laid stone steps to reach the village of Ghorepani. Ghorepani means “Horse Water” in Nepali. This was actually the watering hole for caravans journeying through the ancient Tibet trade route. Head to a teahouse and take a well-deserved rest. Overnight in Ghorepani.

AT morning hike up to Poon Hill to catch one of the most magical Himalayan sunrises. Poon Hill is one of the most popular Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal. From here you get a 360-degree view of the Himalayan giants- Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna. Catch the dramatic view of the golden sun rising over the snow-covered Himalayan peaks lighting them up in pink, red and golden colors. It is a magical sight, one you will cherish forever. Later hike down to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and proceed towards Hile. It is a steep downhill walk filled with inspiring nature views. Once you reach Hile, board a vehicle and take a scenic drive to Pokhara. You will be driven to your hotel, which lies close to Phewa Lake. Once you have checked in, you can take a well-deserved rest or take a stroll down the Lakeside. Overnight in Pokhara.

From Pokhara, take a drive by the tourist bus through the Prithvi Highway. After 6 hrs, you reach to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Take a rest and walk around the tourist street. Overnight at hotel. 

We will transport you to the airport.  Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels.  We look forward to seeing you again!