Gorepani and Khair Lake Trek


 

ANNPURNA KHAIR LAKE & KOPRA RIDGE TREKKING
“adventure around hidden trails of Annapurna Himalaya with alluring views”

Annapurna Khair Lake Trekking picture

Highlights:

“On the least explored areas around high hills of Annapurna Himalaya,
Panorama of world 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of peaks.
Exploring hidden pockets away from mainstream trekking trails with awesome views
Exceptional views of sunrise over range of mountains with lovely alpine forest.
Walking on high ridges of remote and isolated Kopra and to holy Khair lakes” 

Trip Summary:

Accommodation:                     On Hotels & Lodge basis on route trekking.
Trekking Grade:                      Moderate and Adventurous.
Activities:                                Sightseeing tours- overland drive and scenic trek.
Trek duration:                         09 Nights & 10 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara)
Maximum Altitude:                 3,870 m at Kopra Ridge & 4,247 m at Khair Lake.
Total Trip:                               13 Nights & 14 Days (Kathmandu / Kathmandu)
Season:                                    All season except July / August (monsoon wet months)
                                                     March to May best time for wild-flowers in full bloom
Introduction:

Annapurna Khair Lake & Kopra Ridge Trekking, a remarkable adventure around hidden pockets of high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

A fascinating destination leading on the off beaten tracks away from mainstream trekking trails towards remote pristine and unspoiled areas of Khair holy lake and on high ridges of Kopra.

World Trail Finders Adventure with years of past experience exploring and pioneering new fresh areas, so that travelers can enjoy this marvelous Himalayan destinations with us.

Where only few other trekkers and adventurer have ventured on this new hidden area of Annapurna, leading you with daily views of mountains, walking into serene woodland of tall rhododendron-oaks and fir trees, in spring time this whole area turns magic with wild flowers in full bloom.          

Starting this magnificent journey from Kathmandu with exciting drive to scenic Pokhara a beautiful touristic spot, blessed with nature of high rolling green hills in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya where its reflects on its pristine lakes of Phewa and Begnas.

Pokhara the starting and ending point of our adventure, as the walk progress heading into high hills at Ghorepani and Poon Hill with striking sunrise views over chain of Himalayan peaks and then our route heads away from popular and busy mainstream trail towards isolated villages and hills at Kopra ridge with marvelous scenery of mountains and landscapes.

Annapurna Khair Lake & Kopra Ridge Trekking completes with a visit of holy Khair Lake fed from the glacier of Annapurna I and Annapurna South including Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar).
On auspicious month of August where local pilgrims visits this holy lake for a dip and a bathe to relinquish the sin of a hundred life times.

Our return journey leads to lovely traditional villages of Tadapani and Ghandruk on the downhill walk to reach back at scenic Pokhara where this overwhelming adventure Annapurna Khair Lake & Kopra Ridge Trekking completes.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01:            Arrive in Kathmandu 1,315m and transfer o hotel.
Day 02:            In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest.
Day 03:            Drive on tourist bus to Pokhara 820m (220 k.m) - 06hrs.
Day 04:            Drive to Nayapul (trek starting point) with 4 hrs walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,440m.
Day 05:            Trek to Ghorepani 2,850m - 06 hrs.
Day 06:            Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,640m - 05 hrs.
Day 06:            Morning hike to Pun-Hill and trek to Sauta 2,200 m - 05 hrs.
Day 07:            Trek to Shistibung 3,000 m -05 hrs.
Day 08:            Trek to Kopra Ridge 3,870 m -03 hrs.
Day 09:            At Kopra Ridge for optional excursion to holy Khair lake.
Day 10:            Trek to Dobato 3,420 m - 05 hrs.
Day 11:            Trek to Ghandruk 1,940 m - 06 hrs.
Day 12:            Walk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (4 hrs trek and 2 hrs drive)
Day 13:            Drive back to Kathmandu on tourist bus and transfer to your hotel.
Day 14:            Final International departure homeward bound.