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Label | Detail |
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Geography | Hills |
Location | Rara National Park |
Level Of Difficulty | Moderate |
Duration | 16 Days |
Max Aaltitude | 3710m |
Religion | Hinduism, Buddhism |
Ethnic People | Chhetri, Bahun, Thakuri |
Accommodation | Lodges |
Transportation | Flight |
Minimum Pax | 2 |
Enjoy Rara Lake Trek to the westernmost region of Nepal by exploring the deepest and the biggest freshwater lake in the country. Rara Lake is a sparkling oligotrophic lake located deep inside the alpine coniferous forests of Rara National Park, Nepal’s smallest national park. Reaching the discreet site requires a lengthy commute in either a car or a flight with few days of trekking. The extreme natural setting and magnificent views attract flocks of travelers every year to this surreal destination.
The 15-days Rara Trek begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu. Accompanied by a trekking guide, you’ll take a flight to Nepalgunj, a thriving city in western Nepal situated 366km southwest of Kathmandu. From here, you’ll catch another 20-minute flight to Jumla.
The trekking commences from Jumla and advances north towards the Rara National Park. You’ll walk through the lushly vegetated subtropical and coniferous forests and cross Danphe Langa Pass (3500m) via Chautha and Bhulbhle village before entering the Rara National Park. After obtaining the permit, you’ll begin ascending the forested trail enriched with pine, spruce, and juniper trees to Dhotu village; the 167m deep Rara Lake lies just a few hours from Dhotu.
Once in the premises surrounding Rara Lake, you can spend your time exploring the pristine lake site. You can also indulge in boating in the lake facilitated by the local Nepalese Army. At the noon, you can climb the local Ghurchi Lagna (3450m) from where you can get a great sight of the entire lake.
The smallest national park of Nepal is also home to some endangered animals like red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, jackal, Himalayan Thar, yellow-throated marten, and more. Afterward, you’ll descend through Ghorosingha, Sinja, and Jaljala villages to reach Jumla. From Jumla, you’ll catch a flight back to Kathmandu via transit at Nepalgunj. The trip concedes at Kathmandu. Rara Lake Trek can be undertaken during two major seasons, spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), for better visibility, weather, and accessibility.
Nepal Alibaba Treks and Tours specializes in custom treks around Nepal. We organize private and group treks to every trekking regions around the country. Our all-inclusive trek package covers transportation inside the country, three meals a day, an experienced guide, special permit, porter, and logistics.