Trip Overview
Rara Lake has the distinction of being the largest Lake in Nepal, the areas surrounding the Lake was declared a National park in 1976 although the Lake received relatively few visitors, mainly due its inaccessibility, the Lake is situated at the altitude of 3,062 m from the sea level surrounding by the beautiful forest with abundance of wildlife, the Chuchemera peak which at 4,039 m elevation provides a spectacular view over the Himalayan range specially the Kanjirowa. On this trip, we take flight from Nepalgunj (border town of Nepal in the Terai region) to Jumla. From Nepalgunj, we first fly into Jumla then the trail passes through green countryside which provides unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different from that found elsewhere in Nepal and which eventually culminates to the Rara National Park. Alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper and spruce surround this beautiful high altitude lake, whilst in the background you can view the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The entire route is 'off the beaten track' which involves the crossing of Ghurchi Lagna pass at 3,450 m on the way to Rara Lake and a few ridges at around 3,000 meters when hiking on the way back.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple)
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Day 3
Fly to Nepalgan,j overnight in Nepalgunj at lodge
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Day 4
Fly from Nepalganj to Jumla & trek to Padmora (2,900 m)
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Day 5
Trek Padmora to Danphe (3,230 m) via Khari Langa pass (3,550 m)
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Day 6
Trek to Kabre (2,900 m)
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Day 7
Trek to Rara National Park Border (Bhulbule)
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Day 8
Trek Bhulbule Rara Lake (2,980 m)
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Day 9
Explore Rara Lake
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Day 10
Trek via Jhyari to River camp (2,630 m)
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Day 11
Trek via Ghurchi Lagna pass (3,450 m to Chautha (2,770 m)
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Day 12
Trek to Tharamara (3,280 m)
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Day 13
Trek Tharamara to Jumla (2,370 m)
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Day 14
Fly back to Nepalganj & the same day, we take another flight in afternoon towards Kathmandu.
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Day 15
Visit Kathmandu (Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square)
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Day 16
Departure
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple)
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Day 3
Fly to Nepalgan,j overnight in Nepalgunj at lodge
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Day 4
Fly from Nepalganj to Jumla & trek to Padmora (2,900 m)
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Day 5
Trek Padmora to Danphe (3,230 m) via Khari Langa pass (3,550 m)
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Day 6
Trek to Kabre (2,900 m)
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Day 7
Trek to Rara National Park Border (Bhulbule)
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Day 8
Trek Bhulbule Rara Lake (2,980 m)
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Day 9
Explore Rara Lake
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Day 10
Trek via Jhyari to River camp (2,630 m)
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Day 11
Trek via Ghurchi Lagna pass (3,450 m to Chautha (2,770 m)
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Day 12
Trek to Tharamara (3,280 m)
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Day 13
Trek Tharamara to Jumla (2,370 m)
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Day 14
Fly back to Nepalganj & the same day, we take another flight in afternoon towards Kathmandu.
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Day 15
Visit Kathmandu (Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square)
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Day 16
Departure
Trip Info
Cost Includes
- Airport picks up & drops off by private vehicle (Car /Van)
- Air ticket to and from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj- Jumla (4 flights per person)
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Lodge accommodation in Nepalgunj
- Tent/lodge & family home-stay on trek (Availability)
- Trekking permit and National park entry fees
- Trekking guide, supporting staffs and porters
- Cooking utensil and fuels
- Tents and mattresses
- Necessary foods supply during trek
- Insurance for trekking staff
- Trekking gears for trekking staffs.
- An Emergency Rescue Evacuation by Helicopter arrangement, if required.
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic drinks, soft cold drinks and bottled water during trek
- Personal nature expenses
- Tipping for trekking staffs
- Fee of local botanist, if needed
- Others than what are included!