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Rara Lake Trekking
— Henry David Thoreau
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN-M078
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Trip Length 14 Days
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Route Difficulty Level C
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Group Size Min 1 to Max 12
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Min Altitude 2095m/6873ft
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Max Altitude 3691m/12109ft
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Route Style Teahouse
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Mode Fly In Fly Out
About Trip
Rara Lake — biggest lake of Nepal — lies at 2980m in remote Mugu district, inside the Rara National Park — Nepal’s smallest national park — popular for its surrounding landscapes in the enclosed valley and alpine pastures with magnificent mountain views. Rara Lake is one of the least explored trekking trails of west Nepal.
Trekking to Rara Lake is wonderful remote walk into the traditional villages and wilderness of awesome natural treasures. There is also a chance to encounter some endangered species of wildlife as it known for the ideal habitat of Himalayan Black Bear and Musk Deer.
The main attraction of this Rara Lake trekking is the biggest lake of Nepal which covers an almost 13km surface area with fresh-water and supplies a wonderful sight of snow-capped mountains passing through an alpine forest, picturesque villages and gorgeous valley.
Highlights
- Nepal Largest Lake — Rara Lake
- Beautiful Terrains and Landscapes
- Magnificent View of Dhaulagiri range of mountains
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (600m /1968 ft) and transfer to Hotel
- Day 04:Flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2540 / 8333 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Jumla to Chere Chaur (3055m / 10022 ft)
- Day 06:Cross Jaljala La (3585m / 11761 ft) and trek to Chalachaur (2980m / 9776 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Chalachaur to Sinja Valley (2490m / 8169 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Sinja to Ghorosingha (3050m / 10006 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Ghorosingha to Rara Lake (3010m / 9875 ft)
- Day 10:Excursion Day around Rara Lake
- Day 11:Trek from Rara Lake to Pina (2440m / 8005)
- Day 12:Trek from Pina to Bumra (2755m / 9038 ft)
- Day 13:Trek from Bumra to Jumla (2540m / 8333 ft)
- Day 14:Early Flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
- Day 15:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Standard Hotel in Nepaljung for 1 night (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse, Tent and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast in Kathmandu Valley
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, flight, accommodation and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation/ Flight
- Private Vehicle are used for airport and trekking transfers
- Roundtrip domestic flight (Kathmandu - Nepalgunj) with airport taxes
- Roundtrip domestic flight (Jumla - Nepalgunj) with airport taxes
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary National Park Area Permit Fee
- All Necessary Special Area Permit Fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- AN Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for TrekkingDrive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (600m /1968 ft) and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Flight: 1 hour | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 4Flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2540 / 8333 ft)Flight: 30-45 minutes | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Jumla to Chere Chaur (3055m / 10022 ft)Walk: 4 - 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Cross Jaljala La (3585m / 11761 ft) and trek to Chalachaur (2980m / 9776 ft)Walk: 4 - 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Chalachaur to Sinja Valley (2490m / 8169 ft)Walk: 4 - 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Sinja to Ghorosingha (3050m / 10006 ft) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Ghorosingha to Rara Lake (3010m / 9875 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Excursion Day around Rara LakeWalk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Rara Lake to Pina (2440m / 8005)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Trek from Pina to Bumra (2755m / 9038 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Trek from Bumra to Jumla (2540m / 8333 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Early Flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj to KathmanduFlight: 1 hour 30 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 15Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Safety Concern
Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize
Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers.
There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.
We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Group Size
We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.
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