Rara Lake has been a popular destination with a hidden treasure route in Western Nepal for trekkers. The glimpses of culture and scenery on the way are quite different from the rest of Nepal. Situated in high altitude, you can find the lake surrounded by Rara National Park with pine, spruce and juniper forest. The views of snowcapped Himalayan Peaks enhance the attraction of trekkers.
The trek begins with flight to Jumla over an hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. This flight provide a wide panorama of western Nepal landscape. Rara lake trekking Jumla and rara lies in remote Karnali region, about 375km north-east of Kathmandu. The region is made-up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Rara Lake (Rara taal) is the biggest lake of Nepal. It lies in Rara Village Development Committee, Mugu District, Karnali Zone in Western Nepal and falls under the Rara National Park. Rara Lake lies at an altitude above 2,990 meters (9,810 ft) above sea level covering an area of 10.8 km2 .The Lake having a length of 5 kilometers and a width of 3 kilometers has a maximum depth of 167m (548 ft). Rara Lake being surrounded by Rara National Park has unique floral and faunal importance with rare and vulnerable species. The Park flora consists of 1074 species, of which 16 are endemic to Nepal; the fauna 51 species of mammals and 214 species of birds. The main occupation of the people living around the area is agriculture. People also rare goats and extract medicinal herbs and sell them for their living. Thakur society is dominant in the community. Thakur Baba’s Temple is situated in the southeast corner of the lake. Local people believe that the god Thakur shot an arrow to open the passage of the lake reducing the damage caused by flooding. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May.
Summer season is ideal for trekking. Winters are cold but autumn season trekking is rewarded with profusion of alpine flowers.This 14 days trek will takes you to the area where there is less crowded with trekkers owing to its remoteness. The added cost of transport and other expenses is made up by the solitude and magnificence of highland scenery. Home Stay has been built most of the places. You can do camping trek as well as Home Stay trek. If you do Home Stay trek, there is simple accommodation and foods are Nepalese dishes. Home stay trek is comparatively least cost so that it is affordable most of you.
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Glimpse of Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet our staff and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, Necessary preparation for trek
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to hotel
Day 04: Fly to Jumla (2370m) and trek to Ghumurti (2540m)
Day 05: Trek to Danphe Lagna (3130m)
Day 06: Trek to Chautha (2770m)
Day 07: Trek to Dhotu (2380m)
Day 08: Trek to Rara Lake (3060m)
Day 09: Excursion to Rara Lake
Day 10: Trek to Majhgatta (3130m)
Day 11: Trek to Gorosingha (3190m)
Day 12: Trek to Sinja (2440m) thru Botan (2680m)
Day 13: Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3270m) thru Chalachaur (2890m)
Day 14: Trek to Ghumurti (2540m)
Day 15: Trek to Jumla (2370m)
Day 16: Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu by flight and transfer to hotel
Day 17: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure transfer to airport for your flight next journey
Cost Includes
Arrival and Departure transfer as per itinerary
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepaljung with breakfast
All three time meals and camping accommodation while on trekking
A trekking Guide and necessary porters for the trekking part
Rara lake conservation fee
Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Jumla-Kathmandu flight ticket cost
Insurance of the trekking staffs
Cost Excludes
International Airticket and tax
Nepal visa fee
Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu and Nepaljung
Hard, soft and all kinds of bottled drinks
Your travel insurance
Personal clothing's
Other personal expenses and tips
The trek begins with flight to Jumla over an hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. This flight provide a wide panorama of western Nepal landscape. Rara lake trekking Jumla and rara lies in remote Karnali region, about 375km north-east of Kathmandu. The region is made-up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Rara Lake (Rara taal) is the biggest lake of Nepal. It lies in Rara Village Development Committee, Mugu District, Karnali Zone in Western Nepal and falls under the Rara National Park. Rara Lake lies at an altitude above 2,990 meters (9,810 ft) above sea level covering an area of 10.8 km2 .The Lake having a length of 5 kilometers and a width of 3 kilometers has a maximum depth of 167m (548 ft). Rara Lake being surrounded by Rara National Park has unique floral and faunal importance with rare and vulnerable species. The Park flora consists of 1074 species, of which 16 are endemic to Nepal; the fauna 51 species of mammals and 214 species of birds. The main occupation of the people living around the area is agriculture. People also rare goats and extract medicinal herbs and sell them for their living. Thakur society is dominant in the community. Thakur Baba’s Temple is situated in the southeast corner of the lake. Local people believe that the god Thakur shot an arrow to open the passage of the lake reducing the damage caused by flooding. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May.
Summer season is ideal for trekking. Winters are cold but autumn season trekking is rewarded with profusion of alpine flowers.This 14 days trek will takes you to the area where there is less crowded with trekkers owing to its remoteness. The added cost of transport and other expenses is made up by the solitude and magnificence of highland scenery. Home Stay has been built most of the places. You can do camping trek as well as Home Stay trek. If you do Home Stay trek, there is simple accommodation and foods are Nepalese dishes. Home stay trek is comparatively least cost so that it is affordable most of you.
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Glimpse of Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet our staff and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, Necessary preparation for trek
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to hotel
Day 04: Fly to Jumla (2370m) and trek to Ghumurti (2540m)
Day 05: Trek to Danphe Lagna (3130m)
Day 06: Trek to Chautha (2770m)
Day 07: Trek to Dhotu (2380m)
Day 08: Trek to Rara Lake (3060m)
Day 09: Excursion to Rara Lake
Day 10: Trek to Majhgatta (3130m)
Day 11: Trek to Gorosingha (3190m)
Day 12: Trek to Sinja (2440m) thru Botan (2680m)
Day 13: Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3270m) thru Chalachaur (2890m)
Day 14: Trek to Ghumurti (2540m)
Day 15: Trek to Jumla (2370m)
Day 16: Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu by flight and transfer to hotel
Day 17: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure transfer to airport for your flight next journey
Cost Includes
Arrival and Departure transfer as per itinerary
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepaljung with breakfast
All three time meals and camping accommodation while on trekking
A trekking Guide and necessary porters for the trekking part
Rara lake conservation fee
Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Jumla-Kathmandu flight ticket cost
Insurance of the trekking staffs
Cost Excludes
International Airticket and tax
Nepal visa fee
Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu and Nepaljung
Hard, soft and all kinds of bottled drinks
Your travel insurance
Personal clothing's
Other personal expenses and tips