Rara Lake Trek is an amazing journey to the queen of Lakes in Nepal that is located in the far western region in Nepal. The trek goes through the arid but the wonderful landscape of the remote countryside, including the Sinja valley that is the origin place of Nepali language. The trail is off-the-beaten and includes several passes to enter into the Rara National Park.

The trek begins from Jumla after a picturesque flight from Nepalgunj. The continuous trek through the arid, hilly slope and following the River, it takes you some of the spectacular valleys, like Sinja. Walking on the solitary path, you will be greeted by the uniquely chirping birds and the wild animals can be seen while walking. Danphe, the national bird, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, pine and juniper forest makes the Rara National Park a home of diverse flora and fauna. Rara Lake, the ultimate destination of this trek, is the biggest and deepest Lake in Nepal, which was described as the queen of Lakes and the heaven on earth. Spending an extra day around the Rara Lake, exploring its beauties, you can enjoy boating, horse riding, jungle walk, bird watching and many more. The trek uses a different trail to Jumla and fly back to Nepalgunj. As an option, you can also fly from the Talcha airport, which is about 3 hours walk from Rara Lake.

Reliance Trekking operates Rara Lake Trekking with professional guide, cost and itinerary. We recommend March to May and September to November as the best seasons for this trekking. Please, feel free to contact us for more details about the trek.

Itinerary

Cost

Equipment

Good To Know

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Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).

Representative of Reliance Trekking will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and you will be transferred to the hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel. (Breakfast included)

Day 2 :

Pre-trip Meeting and Kathmandu city sightseeing Tour.

In the morning, we set up a pre-trip meeting with an introduction of the trekking guide. Managing the document to prepare the paperwork for the trekking, then we visit the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley, including Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, the Pashupatinath temple that is situated beside the Bagmati River. Driving back to the hotel, you prepare the trek with packing your belongings. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)

Day 3 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150 meters).

From Kathmandu, we fly to Nepalgunj that takes about an hour. This town is located close by the Indian border, which is the gateway of the quick transportation in Karnali zone. After a short rest in the hotel, visit the local market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 :

Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2514 meters).

Having breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Jumla, which lies in the Karnali zone in the heavily remote area of Nepal. It is famous for the apple orchard that is supplied in Nepal. It is amazing to take a rest and visit around the local market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 :

Trek from Jumla to Chere Chaur (3050 meters).

Trekking from Jumla embarks after heading towards the gradual ascending trail following the bank of the Jugad River. The trek is amazing to walk through the unique landscape and some monasteries can be seen along the trail. We reach to Chere Chaur for overnight. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 6 :

Trek from Chere Chaur to Chala Chaur (2980m.)

Having breakfast at the hotel/lodge in Jumla, we begin to trek crossing the JJaljala pass that heights 3580 meters altitude. The trail is pretty easy, but the landscape is almost arid that’s why Karnali is facing food shortage every year. We take a rest at Chala Chaur today. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 7 :

Trek from Chala Chaur to Sinja Valley (2485m).

Having breakfast at the campsite, the journey begins with a climb towards the historic valley of Nepal, known as the Sinja valley. This was the Khas Rajya and regarded the origin of the Nepali language. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 8 :

Trek from Sinja Valley to Gorusinga (3050 meters).

The wonderful breakfast energizes us to follow the trail passing Laha village and heading through the trail beside the River. Crosiing the bridge and getting the unique scenery of the remotely located terraced hillside, we reach to Gorusinga and rest. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 9 :

Trek from Gorusinga to Rara Lake (3010 meters).

The journey from Gorusinga embarks after the breakfast that ascends towards the ridge of Chuchema hill. The excellent scenery of the Himalayas and the queen of Lakes can be seen. Passing through the Murma village, we encounter with the queen of Lakes-Rara. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 :

Rara lake exploration day.

This is an amazing day to enjoy exploring the Rara Lake. You can enjoy boating, horse riding, walking around and enjoy bird watching. The Himalayan views from the horizon peep you that offer the stunning scenery. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 :

Trek from Rara lake to Pina (2435m.)

After having breakfast at Rara Lake, we begin to trek towards the Pina village. This magnificent trek leads us gradually to the district center, Gamgadhi. Taking pictures, we set out to further walk to Pina and rest. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 :

Trek from Pina to Bumra (2850m.)

Trekking from Pina, we begin to hike towards the uphill trail and reach to the Ghurchi Langa Pass of 3490 meters. The picturesque scenery of the Himalayas and countryside can be explored. Then we hike down towards the Bumra village, located at the junction of two streams. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 :

Trek from Bumra to Jumla (2514m)

Beginning the trek following the Hima River after the breakfast, we cross the River and walk through the downhill route. Enjoying the hot spring on the way helps to get relief from the muscle ache and avoids tiredness. After breakfast, we begin our final day hike along Hima River and cross suspension bridge. Crossing the Danphe Langa Pass of 3690 meters, we reach to Jumla and rest. Overnight at hotel/lodge.

Day 14 :

Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

A short and picturesque flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu concludes your Rara Lake Trek and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel (breakfast included).

Day 15 :

Departure day your Destination

On this day, our representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. Thank you very much for trekking with us. See you again.

Trekking equipment

The Following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek as the backpack for the hiking in Nepal and the gear play a vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipment/things that you will not be using for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are:

Good down Sleeping bag (Optional/You need to bring your own but if you do not have on your own and it is to be chargeable during the trek.
Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all the gear and this will be carried by the porters.
Daypack bag for yourself
A down Jacket
Shade hat
Warm wool hat to cover your ears
A pair of lightweight warm gloves.
T-shirts 2- 3 pieces
Lightweight thermal tops.
Fleece jacket.
Fleece Wind-proved jacket (optional).
A pair’s nylon hiking shorts which are quick drying one
Underwear
Two pairs of lightweight long underwear.
Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
Four pairs of liner warm socks
A pair of light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots.
A pair of light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
A pair sandal (Optional)
A water bottle.
Head/Torch Light.

Medicines and First Aid Kits

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches like DMX.
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
Imodium or Peptone besom, Flexon capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
Diamox 125 or 250mg or 400mg tablets for altitude sickness.
1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Reliance Trekking company’s team also provide first aid kits)

Miscellaneous but Important

Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
Lip care (Balm) At least SPF 20, 2 sticks.
Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
Pocket knife.
Water purification Iodine tablets
Toiletry kits and be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.

Note Regarding Itineraries
Although we generally adhere to the schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, suitable campsite availability, and the group’s general fitness level. It is important to understand that our trek is logistically complex and it is not unusual that adjustments be made. Our guide will orient you each evening to the following day’s plan and their good judgment is the key to the long history of successful treks that Reliance Trekking Pvt. Ltd. Please remember that our ability to make adjustments as needed helps to ensure that your trek is safe and successful. Your safety is paramount.