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Khayer Lake Day Trip side trek (3 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Khopra Danda

Difficulty: challenging
Khayer Lake Day Trip

The long day hike to this remote sacred lake at the foot of Annapurna Fang is a strenuous but rewarding side trip climbing 1000 m from Khopra Danda to this small lake at 4660 m  (15,289 ft). You will need to pack a lunch and bring water or water purification equipment with you since there is no lodging along the route or at the lake. This hike brings you right next to the soaring rock and ice of the Annapurna Massif.

Weather Conditions in December

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December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Khayer Lake at 4660 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 0.4°C (33°F) and lows down to -15.6°C (4°F) at Khayer Lake.

Khayer Lake Day Trip Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun Dec 7 (day 1)

Khopra Danda (3640 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December.

Khopra Danda
Mon Dec 8 (day 2)

Khayer Lake (4660 m)

About 6-7 hours round trip from Khopra Danda (pack a lunch no food)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.4°C (33°F) and lows of about -15.6°C (4°F) in December.

Khopra Danda (3640 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December.

Khopra Danda
Tue Dec 9 (day 3)