Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2023  confirmed

Poon Hill via Khopra Ridge (Danda) and Khayer Lake Day Trip (7 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

Rating: | 10 reviews
Difficulty: challenging

Private trek | 1 confirmed trekker

Poon Hill via Khopra Ridge (Danda) and Khayer Lake Day Trip
$207 usd
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees:
$16.65 /day per person for guide
+ $15 per person for guide's insurance
+ $11.38 per person for vat tax
+ $48 per person for permits
+ $15 for private trek surcharge

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Included Services
  • Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
Optional Services (Porter)
  • 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)

Guide
Rajkumar
Languages
English and Nepali
Ratings
great

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Benjamin (United States)


A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.

Side trip via Khopra Ridge (Danda): This route climbs up the Khopra Ridge for magnificent panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. An overnight at Khopra Danda (3640 m, 11,942 ft) lets you wake to this spectacular view just outside your room, at what must be one of the best lodge locations in the region.

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

December 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.

Poon Hill via Khopra Ridge (Danda) and Khayer Lake Day Trip
(Elevation Profile)

Itinerary
(7 days / 6 nights )
created by Benjamin (United States)

Sun Dec 17 (day 1)

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.

Pokhara
Public bus from Pokhara to Naya Pul (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $2.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Naya Pul (1000 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in December.

Birethanti (1025 m)

About 45 minutes from Naya Pul
Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.3°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.3°C (43°F) in December.

Tikhedunga (1525 m)

About 3 hours from Birethani (gentle climb)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.3°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.3°C (38°F) in December.

Mon Dec 18 (day 2)

Ghorepani (2874 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in December.

Ghorepani
Tue Dec 19 (day 3)

Poon Hill (3210 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.1°C (48°F) and lows of about -6.9°C (20°F) in December.

Poon Hill

Swanta (2350 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in December.

Chistibung (3000 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in December.

Wed Dec 20 (day 4)

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.

Khopra Danda
Thu Dec 21 (day 5)

Khayer Lake (4660 m)

About 6-7 hours round trip from Khopra Danda (pack a lunch no food)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.4°C (33°F) and lows of about -15.6°C (4°F) in December.

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.

Khopra Danda
Fri Dec 22 (day 6)

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.

Tatopani
Sat Dec 23 (day 7)
Public bus from Tatopani to Beni (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $2.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

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.

Public bus from Beni to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $4.00
Travel time: about 4 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

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.

Pokhara