Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake trekking is one of the most incredible and fascinating treks in all the Himalayan range lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. In the western part of the country, Jumla and Rara lie in the remote Karnali region, northwest of Kathmandu. The Rara region is made-up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Summer rainfall is low, but winter snow can be heavy and persistent. Since the region is fairly high and free from monsoon thunderstorms, the summer season is ideal for trekking. Winters are cold, but the autumn seasons trekking is rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers.The trail is very much "off the beaten path" and affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from those in the rest of the country.

The centerpiece of the park is the biggest lake of Nepal. Along mountain paths and a series of picturesque villages, one reaches the magnificent banks of Rara Lake. The park includes Trans- Himalayan valley with high ridges covered with forest and alpine pastures. Being among the local people with their distinctive culture and traditions gives the visitor a unique experience and makes for a wonderful holiday. The primitive people give the trekker a look backward and a chance to reflect on his own modern society and development. The great high mountains scenery enchants and fascinate as always. Like most of Nepal, Rara National Park is a naturalist's dream. Animals like the gaur, serow, musk deer, yellow-throated martin and a wide variety of birds such as the impeyan pheasant, Kalij and dove are ever present.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj / Hotel
Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m)
Day 05: Trek to Danphe Kanga (3130m)
Day 06: Trek to Chautha (2770m)
Day 07: Trek to Dhotu (3190m)
Day 08: Trek to Rara Lake (3040m)
Day 09: Explore around Rara Lake
Day 10: Trek to Ghorasain (3271m)
Day 11: Trek to Sinja (2438m)
Day 12: Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3350m)
Day 13: Trek to Jumla (2370m)
Day 14: Jumla flight to Nepalgunj same day Kathmandu
Day 15: Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 17: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination