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.

Facts:

Destination : Rara Lake
Trek Days : 12 days
Total Days : 16 days
Max. Elevation : 3500 m. approx. / Elevation profile
Trek Grade : Moderate
Trek Distance : 160 km approx.
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping
Type of Trek : Deluxe / Standard / Economy
Itinerary Type : Fixed or Customized (Group, single, or Senior packages available)
Geography : Alpine mountains & valley / Alpine villages, Glaciers & cold places
Best Season : February – mid June / September – early December
Departure Date : Anytime through out the year except December through February
Special Interest : Cultural, Environmental education, bird watching, nature walk, photography, religious.
Possible views of Mountains : Gurchi Mara pass (3710 meter)

Highlights:

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.