Apr 5 - Apr 13, 2027 unconfirmed
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill Khayer Lake Day Trip
(9 days)
Annapurna Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 1 review
Difficulty: challenging
Private trek | 3 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $162 if 3 interested trekkers join this trek
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $200 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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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 April
April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
Khayer Lake at
4660 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
8.4°C (47°F)
and lows down to
-7.6°C (18°F)
at Khayer Lake.
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill Khayer Lake Day Trip
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(9 days /
8 nights
)
created by
Rob
| Mon Apr 5 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Naya Pul
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Naya Pul (1000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.4°C (58°F) in April. |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 1 hour from Naya Pul |
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Syauli Bazaar (1170 m)
1 hour easy walk from Birethani |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 2-3 hours from Syauli Bazaar Overnight |
| Tue Apr 6 (day 2) |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) Overnight |
| Wed Apr 7 (day 3) |
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Dobato (3350 m)
About 4-5 hour from Tadapani Overnight |
| Thu Apr 8 (day 4) |
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Muldai (3637 m)
About 30 min from Dobato. |
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Bayeli Kharka (3440 m)
About 1 to 2 hours from Dobato |
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Chistibung (3000 m)
About 5 to 6 hours from Dobato and 4-5 hours from Bayeli Kharka Overnight |
| Fri Apr 9 (day 5) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sat Apr 10 (day 6) |
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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 -1.4°C (29°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sun Apr 11 (day 7) |
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Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in April. |
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Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.3°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.3°C (43°F) in April. Overnight |
| Mon Apr 12 (day 8) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in April. Overnight |
| Tue Apr 13 (day 9) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (while not required it is recommended to add an overnight in Tikhedunga to avoid a very long day and more time on top of Poon Hill) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethanti |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. |
