khayar Lake and Kopra Ridge Trekking

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport received by View Nepal Treks staff and then a short drive to respective hotels, briefing wills be done by our guide / leader regarding Khair & Kopra Ridge trekking, hotels, lodge on route with do and don’ts with evening group welcome dinner.

Morning travel overland on the scenic highway towards amazing Pokhara valley driving leads through Himalayan foothills, on arrival at Pokhara transfer to respective hotels close to beautiful Phewa Lake with afternoon free for short walks.

(For flying option a 30 minutes of scenic flight to Pokhara).

Morning about two hours’ drive leads to the start of the trek from Nayapul (new bridge) located on the Pokhara-Baglung / Beni highway.

From Nayapul starting our adventure with gentle walk through nice village of Bhirethati, encountering trekkers, and mule, donkey trains as our route leads on ancient Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route of Nepal to Tibet via Mustang area.

Walk leads past farm lands, villages with views of waterfalls as the day walk completes on reaching at Tirkhedhuga village in the comfort of a nice lodge after a good day walks.

Morning starts with a steep uphill for nearly two hours on the stone steps all the way to the Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchere.

From Ulleri walk gets better through cool alpine forest of oaks-pines and rhododendron trees.

Walk leads with short climb gaining heights on reaching at Ghorepani village with fantastic views of world’s 07th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri range of peaks.

This lovely village offers views of Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang), located on old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route which leads to Upper Mustang and beyond to Tibet border.

Village of Poon / Magar ethnic tribe, and famous for hike to Pun Hill view points, a super wide angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.

An hour hike to Poon-Hill at 3,210m, offering awesome sunrise views over mountain sceneries Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon with Mt. Machapuchere “The Fish Tail”, most respected and unclimbed peak.

After an enjoyable moment, walk continues towards Sauta village on the off trail, away from the main trekking path through enchanting rhododendron forest, a paradise in flowering season with superb mountain views, heading down hill with last short climb to Sauta village for overnight stop.

Starting with a gradual morning walk passing farm fields and scattered villages, trekking through enchanting serene rhododendron and bamboo forest, a slow climb i uphill through meadow and summer pastures to Chistebung for overnight stop, a small place with few small huts serving as tea-houses.

Today’s walk for few hours leading to our destination at Khair and Kopra ridge, from here gaining altitude on leaving behind tree lines for short alpine bushes, around chances of seeing some wild-life like Himalayan Thar, Danphe Pheasant (National Bird of Nepal).

After few hours of scenic walk reaching at Khair / Kopra ridge, a scenic spot with amazing views of surrounding landscapes and Mt. Dhaulagiri massive range, Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Annapurna South which towers from this wonderful spot.

A great place for rest day and hike to holy Khair Lake located at 4,247 m. a long and tough walk but worth the views, a holy site with religious festival held annually around the month of August and September. Villagers from the surrounding area assemble here to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and bathe in the icy waters, sacrifices sheep and goats.

After a wonderful time at Khair /Kopra ridge, morning walk leads to a long descend towards east through grazing pasture lands in the midst of rhododendron forest, from Khair walk leads back into tree lines and towards our overnight stop at Dobato a summer pasture a grazing land for the local Sheppard’s with striking views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchere 6,993 m.

From Tadapani beautiful sunrise views with close mountain backdrop, today a short walk to Ghandruk village with gentle descend into enchanting forest of rhododendron, oaks and pines, after a nice pleasant morning walk with excellent views reaching at Ghandruk village for lunch and overnight stop.

Afternoon free to marvel the views and to explore this large Gurung village of Annapurna region, the men folk of this village have long tradition of supplying some of the finest soldiers as Gorkha soldiers to British and Indian Armies.

Morning starts with a slow downhill for an hour to reach at the bottom of Ghandruk and Landruk hills, by the Modi River. After crossing over a bridge a short climb brings to Landruk village, from here on the winding trail through rice terraced and farm villages and into forest and then leading to an uphill climb for 40 minutes to Deurali ridge at 2,150 m.

After Deurali a nice pleasant walk leads to Pothana with grand views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu including Fish Tail peak. This village located in the middle of beautiful alpine forest with fantastic views of the snowcapped mountains and valley.

Morning with super views and through cool shade of forest reaching at Thulo Kharka also called Australian Camp, a wonderful spot in the midst of forest with large meadows overlooking magnificent views of the Himalayan range of mountains.

After a short break here, last hour walk an easy descend to Kande village on the road head connecting Baglung-Pokhara highway. From here an hour drive back to Pokhara after a wonderful time up in the high mountains.

Morning drive back to Kathmandu after a wonderful and memorable trip on the high hills of Annapurna Himalaya and on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free for own individual activities with farewell dinner.

(options by air to Kathmandu a 30 minutes scenic flight to Kathmandu).

Today, last day in amazing Nepal with great experience and fond memories of Khair & Kopra Ridge trekking, as per time for your international flight departure.

View Nepal Treks staff transfers you to airport for your final farewell homeward bound or to your next port of call.