Feb 5 - Feb 7, 2026 | Change

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 February

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February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in February. The highest point on the trek is Khayer Lake at 4660 m. During February, expect high temperatures of around 1.4°C (35°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.

Thu Feb 5 (day 1)

Khopra Danda (3640 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in February.

Khopra Danda
Fri Feb 6 (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 1.4°C (35°F) and lows of about -15.6°C (4°F) in February.

Khopra Danda (3640 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in February.

Khopra Danda
Sat Feb 7 (day 3)