Kathmandu: Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek is a newly discovered trekking route in the Annapurna Region. Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek offers a breathtaking view of snow-capped mountains, including the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and Dhampus Peak.
Nayapul serves as the starting point for the Khair Lake Trek. The trek can be reached after a brief drive from Pokhara. The Trek goes through Nayapul Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Landruk. Tadapani leads to Khayer (Khair) Lake (4500 Meters).
Lush forests, suspension bridges, rocky trails, Himali birds, bears, yaks and other wild creatures greet you along the way. The Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek goes through a quiet trail with a captivating view of the surroundings and an unmatched encounter of sunrise from Poon Hill. You will have a lifetime experience along the way as you encounter awe-inspiring landscapes and towering peaks. Warm welcome and greetings by people of the ethnic Magar and Gurung communities, and local dishes, culture, clothing, and language will be memorable.
Attractions of the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek
Nayapul
Nayapul serves as a starting point for the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek. Located within the Annapurna region, the village predominated by the Gurung community offers you a glimpse of countryside life alongside a panoramic view of mountains and greenery forests. Traditional houses, shops, and teahouses in the village greet you. Besides, lush green grasses and forests along the way help to make your trip most memorable.
Ghandruk
Located in Kaski district along the way to the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek, Ghandruk is a typical Gurung village. Trekkers can enjoy seeing many memorable things in the village. Notably, Gurung museum is one of them. They can also enjoy seeing mountains like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. Ghandruk is a common place for trek in the Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit Trek. Ghandruk is also the gateway to the Poon Hill Trek.
Ghorepani
At a height of 2874m above sea level, Ghorepani, a beautiful village in Myagdi district, serves as a rest stop for trekkers embarking on the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek. Ghorepani is a popular hill station, and trekkers can have breathtaking sunrise views over the mountains, including Dhaulagiri I and Annapurna South in particular.
Surrounded by lush forests, hills and mountains, Ghorepani is home to numerous vegetation, wild animals sand bird species. The rhododendron forest between Ghandruk and Ghorepani makes your trip more enjoyable and memorable. Trekkers can also enjoy panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan peaks, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapucchre and Annapurna.
Tadapani
Tadapani is a traditional village surrounded by lush forests of rhododendrons and oak trees, hills and mountains. The spring season offers a moment of joy and calmness with the blossoming of rhododendron flowers.
Predominated by the settlement of an ethnic Gurung community, trekkers should go through the village when embarking on the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek. Trekkers can stop her and enjoy the ethnic Gurung community with its distinct culture, traditions, clothing, festivals and lifestyles. Situated at a height of 2,630m above sea level, the village offers cool temperatures and refreshing air for trekkers.
It also offers facilities, including teahouses, hotels, lodges for trekkers. Trekkers can also enjoy awe-inspiring views of snow-capped peaks, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and Gangapurna.
Khayer (Khair) Lake
Khayer (Khair) Lake is a pond. The attraction of the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek is the pond. Located at 4640m above sea level in the Annapurna Region and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the high-altitude lake is considered sacred by the local Gurung people.
The Khair Lake Trek is challenging, taking you through rocky terrains and steep hills. But, the serene beauty of the lake makes it worth the challenge. The lake offers stunning mountain views and the serenity of the high Himalayas.
Khopra Danda
Situated at a height of 3660m above sea level, Khopra Danda is the highest point of the Khopra Ridge Trek. Located near the Khayer (Khair) Lake, the Danda offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Annapurna South, and Dhaulagiri I, Manaslu.
Landruk
Located at an elevation of 1619m above sea level, Landruk is a smaller village serving as an ending point for the Khair Lake Trek. Surrounded by mountains, and terraced rice fields, the village is predominantly inhibited by the ethnic Gurung community.
Landruk with white houses represents a typical Gurung village. What is more vibrant and captivating is its distinct culture, traditions, clothing, festivals and lifestyles of the Gurung community. Landruk is also famous for honey hunting.
This small village offers stunning views of the mountains surrounded by lush forests.
Traditional villages and houses
The Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek takes you through traditional villages predominantly inhibited by the ethnic Gurung community. Rich culture, tradition, festivals, clothes and language used by the community will surely attract you. Traditional houses and dishes are other captivating things. Ghandruk, Landruk, and Tadapani are the villages you have to go through for the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek.
Dense forests
The Khayer (Khair) Lake trek takes you through lush forests of rhododendron and oak trees. The forests are home to a variety of vegetation, wild animals and bird species. Rocky terrains and steep hills, majestic mountains and beautiful alpine meadows filled with colourful wildflowers.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Following the completion of the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek, you can also embark on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. You have to take a detour to the Ghorepani Poon Hill, and the Trek falls in the area in the Annapurna Region. You can reach the Ghorepani Poon Hill through the route you take for the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek also offers beautiful rhododendron forests and panoramic views of the mountain ranges on the way.
Conclusion
The Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek gives you an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life to experience the beauty and diversity of the Annapurna region. With its stunning panoramic views of the mountains, rich culture, lifestyle, tradition of local ethnic communities, and lush forests along the way, the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek surely makes you feel happy and leaves a lifelong experience on you.
The Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek takes you through beautiful landscapes in the Annapurna region. The trek offers a perfect blend of adventure and beauties, and offers you stunning beauty of the mountain ranges and the peaceful ambiance of Khayer (Khair) Lake.
The Trek is suitable for all, experience or first-time trekkers. Embarking on the Khayer (Khair) Lake Trek is a good choice for you as you will have lifetime experience.
