Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2023 | Change
Tatopani Finish
Khayer Lake Day Trip
side trek
(5 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Khopra Danda
Difficulty:
challenging
Follow the trail down to the west from Khopra Danda to finish your trek at the hot springs at Tatopani. This route requires one less day than trekking via Ghandruk to get back to Pokhara but increases the time on the road.
Side trip 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 September
change startMid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.
At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in
September. The highest point on the trek is
Khayer Lake at
4660 m. During
September, expect high temperatures of around
8.4°C (47°F)
and lows down to
-1.6°C (29°F)
at Khayer Lake.
Tatopani Finish
Khayer Lake Day Trip
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (5 days)
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| Thu Sep 28 (day 1) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.6°C (40°F) in September. Overnight |
| Fri Sep 29 (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 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.6°C (40°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sat Sep 30 (day 3) |
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Paudwar (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 14.4°C (58°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sun Oct 1 (day 4) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.3°C (83°F) and lows of about 14.3°C (58°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 2 (day 5) |
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Public bus from Tatopani to Beni
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Beni (830 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October. |
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Public bus from Beni to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$4.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October. |
