Day Excursion
Khayer Lake Day Hike Guide
The ultimate summit timeline. A detailed hour-by-hour pacing schedule, trail walkthrough, and checkpoints for the 10-hour round-trip trek.
Total Distance
16 km / 9.9 mi
Elevation Gain
+1,000m / +3,280ft
Hiking Time
8 - 10 Hours
Difficulty
Strenuous
Hour-by-Hour Hiking Timeline
5:00 AMEarly Start
Depart the Khopra Ridge community lodge in the pitch dark. Use headlamps and hike slowly to warm up your muscles.
7:00 AMFirst Ridge Saddle View
Watch the golden sunrise hit the peak of Dhaulagiri across the valley. Take a brief hydration and snack break.
9:30 AMGlacial Moraine Crossing
Leave the grassy pastures behind and navigate the rocky moraine paths. Pacing must be slow and steady.
11:00 AMArrival at Khayer Lake
Reach the sacred lake at 4,660m. Explore the shoreline, visit the Khayer Baraha temple, and photograph the towering wall of Annapurna South.
12:30 PMBegin Descent
Start the return hike. Weather patterns often deteriorate in the afternoon, bringing clouds and winds. Walk carefully on loose shale.
4:00 PMReturn to Khopra Ridge
Arrive back at the community lodge. Relax in the heated dining hall and celebrate a successful climb.
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This guide is maintained and reviewed by our licensed local trekking guides operating out of Kathmandu. We regularly update routes, weather advisories, and community lodge statuses based on active trail checks.
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