Trip Details

Duration of trip : 21 Nights /22 day
Maximum Altitude : 4210 m.
Trip Grade : Two
Mode of Transport: Bus
Mode of Accommodation: Tented Camp

The trail traversed on this trip pioneers new routes away from the busy teahouse trails and offers some of the best walking in the Annapurnas. It includes the Pokhara Valley with its panoramic views of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail) and the Annapurna massif, picturesque Gurung villages of the hills and the rhododendron forested ridge lines that provide stunning vantage points for views of the highest peaks. The views from Kopra Ridge are spectacular, taking you close to the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with the unique view of the deepest gorge in the world (7000m) and the opportunity to visit the sacred lake of Khaire high up near the base of Annapurna. We travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus, a 200km journey that takes us about 7 hrs. There will be a number of stops on the way with ample time to take photographs etc. A lunch stop is made along the way and a buffed lunch will be provided. The Khaire Trek will appeal to those trekkers who wish to experience the diversity of Nepal with the varied village life of diverse ethnic groups, walking through lush forests and the beauty of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. We achieve these highlights while staying predominantly at low altitudes where the temperature remains moderate but with some higher altitude experience.

The trek pace is relaxed to ensure that the trek is comfortably achievable by trekkers of average fitness for their age, but as you would expect, there are some steep uphill sections and narrow tracks. The optional day's trek to Lake Kaire is a long and strenuous one with the possibility of having to cross over frozen mountain rivers. Those who take this side trip, however, have found it to be most rewarding both for its views and spirituality.

Itinerary In Details

Days 01 Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Days 02 Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Days 03 Today early in the morning at 7 am drive from tourist bus park to Pokhara and continue drive to Nayapool. Overnight at Hotel. B.B.

Days 04 Trek up to Puran Gaon . Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 05 Trek up to Lesper. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 06 Trek to Nagi. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 07 Trek to Phoolbari. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 08 Trek to Kopra Ridge 3880m. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 09 Rest day at Kopra Ridge with optional walk to Lake Khaire. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 10 Early morning trek up to Poon Hill for panoramic view and trek continue to Chitre/Sauter. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 11 Trek to Chistebung. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 12 Trek back to Kopra ridge. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 13 Trek to High Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 14 Exploratory hike to Kaire Lake. Return trek to Kopra ridge. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 15 Trek to Kyumrumshi. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 16 Trek to Tiribhum. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 17 Trek to Salabum just above the Chhomrong via crossing Natro. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 18 Trek to Jhunu danda and rest with having a bath in Hot Spring. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 19 Trek to Ghandruk and explore the Gurung Village. Overnight at Tented Camp. B.L.D.

Days 20 Trek down to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara and free time. Overnight at Hotel. B.B.

Days 21 Today we will drive or fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. B.B.

Day 22  Free from Program

Note: It is also possible to fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu & Fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara instead of driving by tourist bus. For comfortable road travel, private car or land cruiser can be used too.