Rara Lake  Trek.

Jumla and Rara lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. The route is very much 'off the beaten track' and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of Nepal. The clear, high altitude lake of Rara which mirrors the snow capped Himalayas is ringed with pine, spruce and juniper forest. In summer rainfall is low, and ideal for trekking. In the winter there is often snow on the ridge surrounding the lake, in the autumn season trekkers are rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers.

If you are looking for wilderness and solitude and do not mind the initial travel, this trek is an ideal choice. Below is a suggested 12 day itinerary. We can arrange longer itineraries from Jumla to Simikot via Rara Lake on request.

The lake itself is perched on a high shelf at 2,980 meters and is protected by Rara National Park, which was established in 1976. The Park, covers an area of 106 sq. kilometers. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and two kilometers wide and is the largest lake in Nepal.

The National Park is one of the best places in Nepal to see wildlife: musk deer, leopards, ghoral, tahr, Himalayan black bear, and the rare red panda are all native. The park is also a birdwatcher's delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu, transfer hotel / tour briefing / introductory evening meal
Day 02 A full day sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 Fly, Kathmandu / Nepalgunj, overnight hotel.
Day 04 Early morning fly to Jumla, trek gothi chaur
Day 05 Jumla / Danphe Langna
Day 06 Danphe Langna / Chautha
Day 07 Chautha / Dhotu
Day 08 Dhotu / Rara lake (3040 m.)
Day 09 Rara Lake: Rest and explore the region.
Day 10 Rara / Ghorasain
Day 11 Ghorasain / Sinja
Day 12 Sinja / Jaljala
Day 13 Chere Chaur / Jumla
Day 14 Fly, Jumla / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu
Day 15 At leisure Kathmandu
Day 16 Transfer airport for onward destination.


Note: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

Cost Includes:

* Transportation to and from Kathmandu by air or road as per itinerary.
* 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
* Accommodation in tea house or provided tents during the trek as mentioned in the trek type
* Accommodation including breakfast at 4 star hotels in Kathmandu
* Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
* Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.
* Kathmandu City Tour with an Experienced Tour Guide (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur) depends on your time frame.
* Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC).
* Transportation to and from Kathmandu by air or road as per itinerary.

Cost Exclude:

* International airfares
* International Airport Departure Tax.
* Trekking Equipment
* Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
* Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
* Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu.
* Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance. ( Click here for more insurance information )
* Tips & Gratuities