Dec 16 - Dec 20, 2025 | Change
Tatopani Finish
Khayer Lake Day Trip
side trek
(5 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Community Trail to Mohare Danda and Khopra Danda- With 1 Side Trip: Khayer Lake Day Trip
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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 December
change startDecember 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.
Tatopani Finish
Khayer Lake Day Trip
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (5 days)
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| Tue Dec 16 (day 1) |
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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. Overnight |
| Wed Dec 17 (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 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December. Overnight |
| Thu Dec 18 (day 3) |
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Paudwar (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in December. Overnight |
| Fri Dec 19 (day 4) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.3°C (70°F) and lows of about 5.3°C (42°F) in December. Overnight |
| Sat Dec 20 (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 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
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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 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
