Oct 30 - Nov 3, 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 October
change startOctober 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.
Tatopani Finish
Khayer Lake Day Trip
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (5 days)
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| Thu Oct 30 (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 |
| Fri Oct 31 (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 |
| Sat Nov 1 (day 3) |
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Paudwar (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in November. Overnight |
| Sun Nov 2 (day 4) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.3°C (78°F) and lows of about 9.3°C (49°F) in November. Overnight |
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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 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November. |
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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 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November. |
