Rara Lake Journey

About the Trip

‘an exclusive short adventure to magnificent Nepal largest Lake Rara’

Highlights:

  • “Enjoy perfect ambiance within tranquil surroundings around scenic Rara Lake 
  • Explore the beautiful green hills overlooking superb panorama of snow peaks
  • Away from main popular trekking routes on and off the beaten tracks to Rara
  • Enchanting location covered within lovely coniferous and deciduous tree lines
  • Adventure to Nepal largest Rara Lake within dramatic, spectacular landscapes”   

Trek Previews:  

Accommodation Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu / Nepalgunj local lodge |

                       around Rara Lake.

 Walking Grade: Moderate with Ups and Down Hill.

Area of Trekking: Nepal Far West Himalaya around Mugu / Rara region.

Highest altitude: At Murma Hilltop 3, 780 m / 12, 401 feet high.      

 Trek duration:  05 nights and 06 days (With flights both ways)

Total Trip:    09 nights and 10 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

 Best Seasons for Rara Lake Journey:

The best time from March to May months with September to November, during springtime when wildflowers are in full blooming season with various species rhododendron from tall trees to bushes, makes the hills alive with spectacular wild-flower. Morning and night much cold but enough sunlight hours.

Walk will be more enjoyable in spring with fine good weather for views and pleasant walks, chances of snowfall sometimes around the higher region of Rara Lake.

Next good time in autumn/fall from September to November, although much cold but days are bright and clear for views and pleasant walks. Days are fine but short sunlight hours can expect snow sometimes due to the autumn and fall season.

Introduction:

Rara Lake Journey, one of the best and most scenic countries in and around Nepal as well in the whole Himalaya region, a perfect place for travelers in search of complete wilderness and solitude.

Where one can relive the lovely day hike in the comfort of a nice lovely local lodge, overlooking the scenery of snow-dusted limestone peaks, with green wide valley and a charming village. As towering mountain rises up from Far Western Himalayan landscapes dotted by blooming of wildflower.  

Rara Lake a journey for all from family, school/college students, corporate executive to adventurer and expert trekkers, as well a perfect Himalayan holiday destination for honey-moon couple of less than week duration.

Where adventure takes you to Rara Lake the largest and deepest lake of Nepal, with an area of 10.8 km located at the height of 2,990 meter high, situated within Mugu and some part at Jumla district around Karnali Zone of Nepal Far Western region. 

The direct air distance from Kathmandu to Rara Lake is 371 km, but takes about a week to reach the area by overland journey, the shortest means by air-flights with transit at Nepalgunj city airport, which is on the Far South West around the low sub-tropical climatic zone close to India border. 

Rara Lake Journey with several options to reach, one can take a long overland journey, but the swift and fast means by air where you can find a place to quiet your mind and reduce stress to aid relaxation by learning how to meditate in a serene environment.

A blend of age-old tradition to semi-modern influence represents around Nepal Far West within the district of Mugu, where you can witness unique culture to beautiful marvelous scenery.

Rara Lake Journey starts from the capital city in Kathmandu, where scenic flight takes you to Nepal Far South West around low warm areas at Nepalgunj city, and then flying towards cooler Himalayan hills.

Where small aircraft land at Talcha airstrip the nearest airport of Rara National Park and the Lake, located at Mugu district of Far West Nepal, and then head towards beautiful Rara Lake.

Walk begins heading through several widespread farmland and smaller rural villages and then enter into a cool forest lined with blue pine, black juniper, West Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress and other associated species.

At about 3,350 m, pine and spruce give away to fir, oak, and birch with deciduous tree species like Indian horse-chestnut, walnut and Himalayan poplars as climb reaches on the highest spot of the journey at Murma Hill Top above 3,780 m. 

Enjoy fantastic panorama from this high hill in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge, and then reach the main highlight of the journey at scenic Rara Lake, surrounded by green rolling hills and with distant high snow-capped peaks.

Explore the beautiful areas encircled by green coniferous and deciduous forest and then slowly our adventure comes to an end with a return journey back at Talcha town for an exciting flight back to Kathmandu, after a memorable experience on Rara Lake Journey.

Outline Itinerary: 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: In Kathmandu morning free, afternoon fly to Nepalgunj transfer to Hotel. 

Day 03: Fly to Talcha 2,260 m with overnight stops in local lodge.

Day 04: Walk to Murma Hill Top 3,780 m- 05 hrs.

Day 05: Hike to Rara Lake 2,990 m - 04 hrs.

Day 06: Morning at Rara Lake enjoy views and walk to Murma Hill.

Day 07: Hike to Talcha town- 04 hrs.

Day 08: Fly from Talcha to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. 

Day 09: In Kathmandu spare and reserve as a contingency day.

Day 10: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.

Taking an overland journey to Rara Lake:

A long driving journey from Kathmandu to reach Nepalgunj and then head towards far north to reach at Mugu district on four wheels either taking a Jeep or local Bus to reach Talcha town village, located on the outskirt of Rara National Park and the Lake:

 Drive from Nepalgunj the itinerary days as follows: 

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj drive to Surkhet transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Kalikot, Manma with district headquarters via Dailekh.

Day 03: Drive to Talcha or at Gamdadhi Bazaar.

Day 04: Drive to Rara boundary at Milichaur and walk to Murmatop-04 hrs. 

 Day 05: Spend the day at Rara with marvelous times.

Day 06-8: Back to Kathmandu on the same route or taking flight from Talcha or 

                     Nepalgunj airport.  


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Day to Day Itinerary

01

Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, received by our staff for a short transfer to your hotels. Where hotels are located within the hub of Kathmandu around the Thamel area, an exciting and interesting location, on reaching your respective hotel check into your rooms and get refreshed. meet a hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you with full information on the treks, local cultures, and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. The evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant along with local folk programs to entertain you while enjoying delicious meals.

02

In Kathmandu morning free, afternoon fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel.
In Kathmandu morning option for sightseeing tour around interesting old monuments world heritage sites. Afternoon transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, for less than hour flight to Nepalgunj. During the flight enjoy fantastic views of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Himalaya as the plane lands at Nepalgunj city airport. Nepalgunj a moderate size city, located Nepal Far South West close to the India border, on arrival at Nepalgunj city airport transfer to the nearest nice hotel for an overnight stop.

03

Fly to Talcha (Mugu) 2, 320 m, and walk to lodge.
From Nepalgunj, enjoy connecting short flight to reach at Talcha around Mugu district and close to Rara Lake and national park, as aircraft flies over Himalayan green rolling hills, with views of Api and Shaipal peaks. On arrival at Talcha walk to the town and transfer to your lodge.

04

Walk to Murma Hill Top 3,780 m- 05 hrs.
Staying first overnight stop at Talcha the gateway town to our destination Rara Lake, walk begins on a gradual winding path with gradual uphill into the forest to reach a high hilltop at Murma, on the highest spot of the journey at 3,780 m. Check into a nice simple lodge facing panorama of rolling green hills with series of snow peaks, with views of Rara Lake a scenic place amidst forest surroundings.

05

Trek to Rara Lake 2,990 m - 04 hrs.
After a pleasant overnight stop at Murma Hill, a morning hike of short distance to Rara Lake, on downhill within dense forest and then end the walk at Rara Lake for lunch and overnight stop, a place with a few nice lodge situated on a shore of Rara Lake.

06

Morning at Rara Lake enjoy views and walk to Murma Hill.
Enjoy the morning walk and excursion around Lake Rara, and then head back to Murma Hill for an overnight stop, after achieving our mission on reaching the main highlight of the journey visit of Rara Lake.

07

Trek to Talcha town- 04 hrs.
After a wonderful time around Rara Lake and Murma Hill walk for few hours and then on the gentle trail in the cool shade of the lovely forest and past farm villages to reach at Talcha town for last overnight around the Rara Lake area at Mugu district of Far Western Nepal.

08

Fly from Talcha to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Early morning short walk to Talcha airport, and then board in a small aircraft for a short scenic flight to Nepalgunj, on reaching at Nepalgunj then connect flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic air-terminal transfer back to your hotel, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.

09

In Kathmandu spare and reserve as a contingency day.
A spare and contingency day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay at Talcha or in the beginning from Nepalgunj to reach the Rara Lake area, where the weather can be unfavorable sometimes even in the best time of the year. If all goes well as our standard itinerary, enjoy this free day of joining in for another exciting tour around Kathmandu at places of great interest.

10

Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Last and final day in Nepal in the country of amazing Himalaya blended with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight our staff, guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward after a memorable experience and adventure on Rara Lake Journey.

Included

  • Air port pick up and drop by car.
  • Meals (breakfast + lunch+ dinner) during trekking
  • Accommodation (Tea house / Hotel / Lodge) while on the trek.
  • Well trained trekking guide.
  • All Ground transportation
  • Sleeping bag, down jackets if necessary.
  • All necessary paper works and conservation entry permits.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
  • Insurance of guide and porter
  • All government taxes.
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What is Excluded?

  • Meals while in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Porter (USD 13 per day) if necessary.
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • All kinds of drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected).

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