Khair or Khayer Lake Trek

Khayer Lake Trek is newly discovered alternative trekking trail in Annapurna region situated between classic Annapurna Base Camp and Jomsom trekking trail. It is a newly promoted beautiful Trekking route with mix culture of Gurung and Magar people and exceptional mountain views over the many Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Nilgiri from Khopra Ridge and Poon Hill.

Beside the scenic variety of the peaks, the warm hospitality of the Gurung people along the way of Khair Lake Trekking is well off the beaten trail in Annapurna Region, on too long, remote mountain ridges, through rhododendron forest and to visit traditional villages. From Pokhara our Trip starts in the lower, more temperate region of forested hillsides and Gurung and Magar villages. As we move higher through the rhododendron woodlands the views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre are beyond your belief.

On reaching Khopra Ridge our encampment is right below Mt. Annapurna. From here we walk up to the sacred lake above Khair, offering a marvelous alpine experience. On the way trek back to Pokhara; we follow main Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek and ABC Trek itinerary for one of the most famous panoramas in the Annapurna area or we have alternative trail to head down to Tatopani from Khopra ridge which lies on the way to Jomsom Muktinath Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trail part two. At Tatopani we can enjoy the ‘natural hot spring’ healing bathe and a drink and end our trek then drive back to Pokhara.