Rara Trekking

Overview

Rara Lake one of the best destinations for trekking in western Nepal .This area is surrounded by Rara National park. It is the largest lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara National Park. The route is well off the beaten track and affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from other parts of Nepal. The trek offers a dramatic display of clear high altitude lakes mingled with pine, spruce and juniper forests as well as breath taking views  of the snow capped Himalayan peaks.

Rara Lake is as deep as 167 meters in some places, and drains into the river Mugu Karnali via Nijar Khola. The Rara National Park is the home of endangered red panda, common langur, and rhesus macaque. Rhododendron, juniper, oak, spruce and Cyprus are the rich vegetations of this area.

Jumla, one of the highest rice- growing areas in Nepal is located on the banks of the Tila Khola at the height of 2370 meters. The most common way to get to Rara is to take a flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla.

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu  
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 
Day 04: Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m)
Day 05: Jumla to Danphe Langa (3500m)
Day 06: Danphe Lagna to Chautha (2770m)
Day 07: Chauta to Dhotu (2380m)
Day 08: Dhotu to Rara Lake (2980m)
Day 09: Acclimatization in Rara Lake
Day 10: Rara Lake to Gorosingha (3190m)
Day 11: Gorosingha to Sinja (2440m)
Day 12: Sinja to Jaljala Chaur (3270m)
Day 13: Jaljal Chaur to Jumla (2370m)
Day 14: Jumla to Nepalgunj
Day 15: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure Day