Embark on an awe-inspiring Rara Lake camping trek, immersing in the tranquil beauty of Nepal’s largest lake. Let the crystal-clear waters mirror your aspirations, inspiring you to dream big.
Embark on an awe-inspiring Rara Lake camping trek, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of Nepal’s largest lake. Let the crystal-clear waters inspire your spirit of exploration.
Trek through untouched landscapes, where rhododendron forests and rugged terrain unfold. Embrace the solitude as Rara’s wilderness offers a rare connection with nature.
Camp under the starlit Himalayan sky. As you reach Rara’s high altitudes, let the sense of achievement fuel your passion for exploration.
Rara National Park, established in 1976, is Nepal’s smallest and most scenic national park. The park covers an area of 106 square kilometers and sits about 370 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu in Mugu, a mountainous district in the western region of Nepal. More than 500 different kinds of flowers and herbs are found here, including rhododendrons, black juniper, oak, West Himalayan spruce, and Himalayan cypress. The park is home to 20 different species of mammals and 214 species of birds.
The national park is centered around Rara Lake, the largest lake in Nepal. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and two kilometers wide, spreading over 10.8 square kilometers. The trek to Rara offers magnificent views of the deep blue lake, heavily forested hillsides, and the snow-capped peaks surrounding it. The clear, high-altitude waters of Rara mirror the snow-capped Himalayas, which are ringed by pine, spruce, and juniper forest.
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 16-day itinerary. Longer routes from Jumla to Simikot via Rara Lake can be arranged on request.
16 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,345 m). Overnight at hotel.
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, approximately 1 hour. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Jumla (2,540 m), approximately 20 minutes. Overnight at hotel.
Trek to Danphe Lagna (3,130 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Chautha (2,770 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Dhotu (2,400 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek from Dhotu to Rara Lake (3,062 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Explore Rara Lake at your own pace. Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Gorosingha (3,000 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Sinja Valley (2,440 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Jaljala Chaur (2,900 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Jumla. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Nepalgunj. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.
Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two or three-star hotel: 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Nepalgunj, breakfast included.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car, van, or bus.
Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) and teahouse or camping accommodation during the trek.
A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, the required number of porters, and their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.
Round-trip flights Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Jumla to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
Dolpo special trekking permit and all other necessary permits.
Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).
All applicable government taxes.
Tourist service charge.
Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance (compulsory).
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa fee.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips for trekking staff and driver.
Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.
The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.
Duffel bag ( Company provide complementary)
Day pack
Down Jacket and Sleeping bag 4 season ( if you need nice and clean down jacket and sleeping bag company provide which needs to be returned after the trek)
Hiking pants
Waterproof jacket
Full, sleeves shirt
Jumper or pile jacket
T, shirts
Trekking boots (Water proof)
Camp shoes/Sandal
wool socks
Light cotton socks for under wool socks( take quite several pairs of these too. Better to carry some extra weight rather than spend the whole time washing socks)
Sun hat
Beanie
Gloves
Sun block for lips
Sun lotion
Goggles or sunglasses ( with spare )
Thermal Long underwear (take quite a few pairs. Although the weather may be cold one tends to sweat a lot)
windproof pants
Water bottle
Sewing kit
Medical & first aid kit
Flash light ( with spare batteries)
Personal towel
Personal toiletries and medication which should be labelled Please.
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
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