Khayar Lake Trekking Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrivals in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. 1400 m./4,595 ft/ 30 min. Drive
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport (TIA), one of our dedicated staff will greet you at the airport and coordinate a transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus 200 km./124 miles/8 hrs.
After having breakfast in the Hotel, Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. It is a 7-hour scenic drive to Pokhara through Prithvi Highway. It will stop for lunch and a tea break on the way. Along the way, you can see the Mountain view and beautiful landscape. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening walk along the lakeside.
Day 03: Pokhara drive to Ghandruk by sharing vehicle and trek to Chuile 2,200 m./7,216 ft./ 4 hrs
After having a healthy breakfast at your hotel, Drive to Ghandruk via Nayapul and Birethanti- where you need to check in your permit. The first part of the trek is flat through the terrace, a small village, and crossing small streams to Chuile. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 04: Chuile Trek to Dobato 3,350 m./16,644 ft./6 hrs
There is no bigger village along the way. You will pass some Yak huts along the way. After walking for about 4 hours you will have lunch at Haire/Ishori. After having lunch keep continuing to Dobato. The trails are mostly uphill. Mostly through forests, different types of alpine forests release fresh air. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05: Dobato - Chistibung 3,000 m./9,840 ft./5 hrs
We are approaching mountains and wider valleys are seen. It is completely into nature get the height of the mountain. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, enjoy the most beautiful panoramic mountain view including the glacier river and beautiful landscapes. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Chistibung - Khopra Danda 4,020 m./13,185 ft/5 hrs
Wow…the great Himalayan range appears just around. The Glacier River and the noise from the silence make your trek more enjoyable. Imagine you are above the mountain and feel like you are on the horizon. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 07: Khopra Danda day trip Khayar Lake 4,620 m./8,593 ft./8 hrs
We will slow down as we get into the high places. We take our packed lunch with us because there is no tea shop in Khayar Lake. You may feel harder due to altitude but it is doable. Make sure we have enough water to drink along the way. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 08: Khopra Danda - Swata 2,270 m./7,445 ft./6 hrs
Again we are trekking downhill through the valleys and hills. Mostly we will be walking through the Rhododendron forest with many Bamboo forests with many Orchid flowers. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 09: Swata - Ghorepani 2,855 m./9,364 ft./4 hrs
Another good viewpoint point is getting to Ghorepani to see the sunrise from Poon Hill (3100 m./10,170 ft.). Overnight at Camp.
Day 10: Ghorepani - Tikhedhunga 1,570 m./5,150 ft./4 hrs walking-bus to Pokhara 2 hrs
Early morning 30-minute hike to Poon Hill for the sunrise view and back to lodge for breakfast and trek to Tikhedhunga. It is mostly downhill through the Rhododendron forest and Magar local village. After walking 3/4 hrs. you will reach Tikhedhunga where we take Lunch and take a bus to Pokhara. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. The rest of the time is free.
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu. 200 km./124 miles/8 hrs by Tourist Bus
This is another beautiful bus ride from Pokhara, departing at 8 am to Kathmandu by tourist bus. It will take around 8 hours to Kathmandu. There will be a couple of stops for Lunch and a coffee break. You will be dropped off at Balaju Chock and transferred to the hotel. Evening farewell at Nepali restaurant.
Day 12: Final Departure. Kathmandu airport 6 km/30 min. drive
After having breakfast Global Adventure Trekking arranges your airport transfer as per your departure schedule. We always wish you a safe and pleasant journey to your next destination.