Rara Lake Trek

 Rara Lake Trek / South Trekking Route

Rara Lake Trek, Nepal Base Camp Treks offers a cultural and scenic adventure in Far North West around Jumla and Mugu district at Rara Lake, which is largest Lake in Nepal Himalaya of 10.8 sq kms)at an altitude 2,990 meter high, located within pristine environment, where few western trekkers venture due to its remoteness.

Adventure to Rara Lake Trek begins with scenic flight to Nepalgunj at Nepal Far South West around warm area at Nepalgunj city, and then taking another short flight to Jumla, a headquarter town of Jumla itself located far north west Nepal, as our walk leads to Mugu District as well.

Rara Lake protected by Rara National Park which is one of smallest park of the country, where altitude range from 1,800m to 4,048 m of pristine coniferous forest, blue pine, black juniper, Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress, and other related species.

This serene wilderness trek are an ideal habitat for musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Snow leopard, Ghoral, Mountain Thar and wild boar. Snow trout fish species recorded in the deep stream.

Resident Gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowl are also quite commonly sighted around the lake area Trekking in himalaya.

This wonderful trekking journey start with a scenic flight to warm tropical  at Nepalgunj city in Far South West.And take another sweeping flight to land in Jumla where our walk trip begins to Rara Lake. The trail leads through interesting villages of Hindu Thakuri Malla and Tibetan influenced tribes with rich old traditions and custom.Our walk leads with amazing views of high snow capped mountains.

A great trek reaching at Rara Lake with time to marvel its spectacular scenery.Surrounding in complete wilderness with views of distant mountains, after an enjoyable time around the Rara Lake our return journey heading back to Jumla.And Camp At via Pina 2,580m, Jhyari, Chauta 2,770 m over Ghurchi Lagna pass (3,460 m) the highest point of the journey and then on downhill to Jumla. Passing Tharamara (3,270 m ) high ridge for the flight back to Kathmandu through Nepalgunj city. After a most mesmerizing and wonderful moment on Rara Lake trek with great service and arrangement by Nepal Base Camp Trek.

Brief Itinerary:

ARRIVAL  In Nepal Day 01:

Arrive in Kathmandu 1,315m | 4,270ft and transfer to selected hotel.

FLY TO NEPAGUNJ Day 02:

Morning free and then fly to Nepalgunj city on route Dolpo.

MOUNTAIN FLY Day 03:

Fly to Jumla 2,370 m trek to Charya Chaur 2,800m- 04 hrs.

TREKKING Day 04:

Trek on route Botan via unnamed pass at 3,500 m – 06 hrs

TREK TO BOTAN Day 05:

Trek to Botan 2, 680m via Sinja Khola 2,440 m -06 hrs.

SHORT WALKING Day 06

: Trek to Ghorasain near Rara Lake 3,190 m – 04 hrs.

FINAL TREK Day 07:

Trek to Rara Lake 2,980 m – 06 hrs.

EXPLORE Day 08

: At Rara Lake rest day for excursion around the lake

BACK TO PINA Day 09:

Trek to Pina 2,580m via Jhyari – 05 hrs.

CHAUTA Day 10:

Trek to Chauta 2,770 m via Ghurchi Lagna pass 3,460 m.

WALKING TO THARAMARA Day 11:

Trek to Tharamara 3,270 m – 06 hrs.

JUMLA OVERNIGHT Day 12:

Trek back to Jumla – 06 hrs.

MORNING FLIGHTS Day 13:

Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

SELF EXPLORE Day 14:

In Kathmandu free day with optional sightseeing tour.

DROP OFF Day 15:

International departure for home ward bound.

MANUAL NOTE

Travel safety during the trip is our paramount concern while traveling with Nepal Base Camp Treks .Note that turbulent and cloudy weather is regular phenomenon along the Himalayas regions and possibilities of domestic flights can delayed for few hours or even canceled for a next day too.

Any weather conditions and health condition of a group member, or unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the tentative itinerary. NBCT tour leader will ensure your trip runs according to the plan and be prepared to be flexible if any required.

As a safeguard: we recommend you to add a couple of days,before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.

Details Itinerary of Rara Lake Trek

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu 1,327 m and transfer to hotel.

On reaching Kathmandu international airport via various respective airlines, our Nepal Base Camp Treks guide or staff will receive you with warm welcome and then a short drive to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city.
After checking in your hotel rooms and getting refreshed join at the hotel lobby for group briefing and orientation program where our guide informs you regarding hotels, Kathmandu, Nepali culture, Rara Lake Trekking with welcome dinner in a pleasant and authentic Nepalese restaurant with culture program.

Day 02:

Morning free and then fly to Nepalgunj city on route Dolpo.

In Kathmandu morning free with preparation for Rara Lake Trekking, as per the flight time transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for sweeping 50 mins flight to Far South West Nepal at Nepalgunj city, a warm semi-tropical climate area close to Indian border on reaching at Nepalgunj transfer to a nice hotel within the city area, with time for short walk around.

Day 03:

Fly to Jumla 2,540 m then trek to Chauriya Chaur 3,055 – 05 hrs.

Early breakfast for another short connecting flight to Jumla, on reaching Jumla after 40 minutes on air, received by our trekking staff that has traveled here taking a long overland drive and walks, Jumla main headquarter town of Jumla district.

From Jumla start the trek with a short climb walking past nice farm villages to reach our first overnight camp at Chauriya Chaur a nice farm village on route Rara Lake.

Day 04:

Trek on route Botan beneath unnamed pass 3,500 m.

After a lovely morning, our journey starts with an uphill climb into rhododendron, birch and pine tree lined serene forest and then heading towards an unnamed green meadow ridge top and a pass sometimes it’s called Jaljala offering fabulous views of Kanjiroba Himal towards North East. Walk continues through tranquil wilderness then on the downhill path for couple of hours through cool forest and reaching on the summer grazing pasture area for the overnight camp in this nice, pleasant spot.

Day 05:

Trek to Botan 2, 680m via Sinja Khola 2,440 m – 06 hrs.

Today’s walk leads to downhill walk to Sinja for few hours and then following Jaljala Khola (stream) downstream through a forest with dense pine forest and walking past terraced farm fields and terraces, to reach at Sinja village, with a very old ruin temple and monuments, ancient sculptured stones which is covered in moss and weeds, and from here walk follows the river upstream, reaching at Ganj a small village and then our route leads through an impressive gorge to our overnight camp at Botan village, with time for short walk around.

Day 06:

Trek to Ghorasain 3,190 m – 04 hrs.

As the walk progress, our walk today is only for half day of three to four hours, as the morning walk starts after leaving Sinja Khola then following another stream of Ghatte Khola towards North- Eastwards towards a short uphill, then coming at pretty small valley and into farmlands with primitive water mills which is used for grinding corns, wheat’s into fine flour for breads, from here reaching our overnight camp on the border rim of Rara National Park at a small village of Ghorasain, this place with police post, after the camp is set, afternoon free for short walk around and just relax and catch up with the dairy.

Day 07:

Trek to Rara Lake 2,980m – 06 hrs.

Walk today heading to our final destination on Nepal largest lake at Rara, starting the morning walk in this serene environment from Ghorasain camp, heading  uphill with a climb all the way to Chuchemara Danda at 4, 260 meters, on reaching the top ridge with awesome panorama of  surrounding country landscapes and magnificent views of snow capped mountains towards north, after enjoying the marvelous views walk leads to a descend looking down at beautiful Rara Lake through forest of bamboo and birch trees, then crossing at Khatyar Khola walking along upstream of this crystal clear stream to our overnight camp at Rara Lake shore.

Day 08:

Rest day at Rara Lake for local excursion around.

After a week of good walk, a rest day here at Rara an ideal spot for local exploration and to relax, after a leisure morning an optional walk around or climb a wooden tower for panorama of the emerald picturesque lake and surrounding hills with distance snow capped mountain views.

Day 09:

Trek to Pina via Jhyari 2,580 m – 05 hrs.

Morning starting the journey back with an enjoyable and pleasant time in Rara lake and its surrounding, today a good, moderate trek on the path leading to a ridge top at Jhyari small village, from here onwards walk follows Jhyari Bira Khola downstream for a short time then crossing Dhauligar Khola valley, following this Dhauligar Khola (stream) all the way to Pina for our overnight camp, this is small farm village with police post and a some houses serving as lodge and local tea shops.

Day 10:

Trek to Chauta 2,770 m via Ghurchi-Lagna 3,460m – 06 hrs. 

From this village Pina, our walk continues with an uphill climb into tranquil and enchanting forest with excellent views of landscapes and mountains towards north, then with a gradual climb to reach at Ghurchi- Lagna pass the highest point of this fabulous journey, this place with several chortens
(a Buddhist monuments) and festooned with prayer flags, from here our route descends across alpine meadows and pastures, into walnut groves and then leading to a steep and narrow valley all the way to Chauta village for the overnight camp, this small place with shops and houses serving as  lodge for local and individual travelers and trekkers.

Day 11:

Trek to Tharamara 3,270 m – 06 hrs.

After a nice stop in this village of Chauta, our journey leads following
Sinja khola through Bumra and then past a small lodge and tea-shop and health clinic walking under the overhanging rock at Kamra, this is a source of an important herbal medicinal mineral called as Silaji.

From this spot on the downhill walk towards Sinja Khola, and then reaching at Nyawre village, after a nice break here our walk continues following the river upstream and then coming to an uphill walk of about 600 meters climb to Tharamara for overnight camp, this place with nice pasture land with pristine surrounding.

Day 12:

Trek back to Jumla – 06 hrs.

Our final day trek back to Jumla of this wonderful trip, morning starts with a pleasant descend to a nice green valley and into pristine alpine forests of rhododendron, oaks and pines trees, then reaching to a fertile agriculture tended valley, then walk leads past little villages of Padmara following the same river most of the way to Jumla town for the last overnight stop, after a wonderful circuit and around the Jumla and Muga area, and then back to Jumla town with late afternoon free for walk to browse around this main busy market town.

Day 13:

Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Morning as per the flight time to Nepalgunj transfer to Jumla airstrip after bidding farewell to our camping staff and porters, a short scenic flight brings your south at Nepalgunj for short transit stop and then fly back to Kathmandu with panorama views of mountains during airborne and then on reaching at Kathmandu domestic airport transfer back to your hotels with afternoon free at leisure.

Day 14:

In Kathmandu free day with optional sightseeing tour.

Nepal Base Camp Trek reserves this day as contingency or free day in case of flight delay and cancellation in Jumla, which can occur sometimes due bad and unfavorable weather conditions which is beyond our control.

If all goes well using this spare day for optional tour at places of interest around old heritage sites of Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur, with rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Day 15:

Final International departure homeward bound.

Last day in amazing Nepal with awesome adventure around Rara Lake Trekking, our staff will transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your final flight back homeward bound or to respective countries.