Kohpra to Khayer Lake Trek Day 9

4 members of our group, our 3 guides and all 3 porters were up for a 5:30 breakfast and we were hiking by 6:15am. Vimal set the pace quite fast because we were 15 minutes late leaving. He wanted to ensure we made it back before dark. We soon settled into a better, slower pace. We were greeted by the morning Himalayas and the goat herding dogs who took their job seriously! This hike was by far the most challenging we, and for sure I, have ever done. We trekked 19.5 km return in 11 hrs with an elevation gain of 1192m reaching 4656m. This was mainly stairs that were so steep. Coming down was equally challenging. None of us experienced any altitude problems. Locals will make the pilgrimage to sacred Khayer Lake in August during the moon festival. They leave red & white ribbon along the way and once at the lake make wishes & set intentions and touch the water. We were so happy to have accomplished this trek, especially after all the tough hiking we have done in the 8 days prior.Read more