Oct 21 - Oct 23, 2026 | Change
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.
October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
October. The highest point on the trek is
Khayer Lake at
4660 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
7.4°C (45°F)
and lows down to
-6.6°C (20°F)
at Khayer Lake.
Itinerary (3 days)
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| Wed Oct 21 (day 1) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.4°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Thu Oct 22 (day 2) |
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Khayer Lake (4660 m)
About 6-7 hours round trip from Khopra Danda (pack a lunch no food) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.4°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Fri Oct 23 (day 3) |
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