Rara Lake Trek

Short Rara Lake Trek - 15 Days

Rara Lake Trek is probably the mystical adventure towards the paradise in earth. Usually fairyland is always in the tales and imagination. However, once you are in Rara Lake territory you will realize that really fairyland exists in earth. Yes, the region is stupendous and mixture of alluring natural wonders. 

Rara Lake is the largest lake of Nepal. Unique Adventure International has diversified trekking and tour packages for guests to choose. Most of the packages are centered on Annapurna, Everest, Langtang and Manaslu region of Nepal. However, our travel planners have accommodated almost every region of Nepal.

Trip Highlights of Short Rara Lake Trek:

• Exploring tranquil Rara Lake - Biggest Lake in Nepal
• Stunning Himalayan panorama
• Exploring typical village people and their way of life.

Rara Lake Trek is an amazing journey worth every penny spent for it. Blue turquoise lake surrounded by green lush forests hills and white snowcapped mountains on backdrop. Famous poets and literary personnel of Nepal have written poems, songs and stories on the basis of Rara. It is the Mid Western region of Nepal and has numerous places waiting to be explored. The trail can be tranquil and less crowded prompting for virgin holiday adventure in Nepal.

After the construction of off roads trekkers don’t need to walk more days. Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and further flight to Jumla takes place. From this place onwards trekkers walk uphill and downhill along the various multiethnic villages. Trip passes through places like Cherechaur, Chalachaur and Sinja Valley in order to reach Rara Lake. These places offer peculiar experience of rural Nepal and its cultural wonders. The lake is situated inside Rara National Park and has wildlife too.

Animals like ghoral, deer, Himalayan goat, black deer, monkey and varieties of birds are found.  The place is truly photographer’s heaven to capture amazing natural landscape images. Since the place is less visited, trekkers will be blessed by the virgin enchanting natural splendors. Rara Lake Trek takes return trip to Jumla via village of Pina for the flight back to Kathmandu by Nepalgunj route.

Trip Factors: 

Trip Duration: 15 Days
Grade: A moderate journey…but then who ever said hiking through some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world would be easy? This trip would be ideal for greenhorns and first time visitors to Nepal.
Activity: Eco-Adventure - trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek Type: TH [teahouse] with camping where necessary
Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house) 
Meals: All meals provided on the trail
Transportation: Flights and private vehicles
Maximum Altitude: 3210 m

Relish Nepal’s largest and the most beautiful lake during Rara Lake Trek.

Our travel planners recently visited the lake and have created updated itinerary for this trip in Nepal. This is probably the most alluring off the beaten trekking route of Nepal. Experience the fairyland in Nepal with the most talented and experienced crew members of Unique Adventure International.

Outline Itinerary of Rara Lake Trek

Day 01 : Arrival at kathmandu valley, overnight at hotel

Day 02 : Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj, overnight at hotel

Day 03 : Fly to Jumla (2370 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 04 : Trek to Daanphe Lagna (3500 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 05 : Trek to Chautha (2770 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 06 : Trek to Dhotu (2380 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 07 : Trek Rara Lake (3210 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 08 : Explore Surrounding Lake Rara, overnight at guesthouse 

Day 09 : Trek to Gorusingha (3190 meter) after crossing Murma Top, overnight at guesthouse 

Day 10 : Trek to Sinja (2440 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 11 : Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3270 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 12 : Trek to Jumla (2370 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 13 : Fly to Nepalganj and connect flight to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Day 14 : Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Day 15 : Transfer to airport, departure 

Day 01 : Arrival at kathmandu valley, overnight at hotel

Day 02 : Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj, overnight at hotel

Day 03 : Fly to Jumla (2370 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 04 : Trek to Daanphe Lagna (3500 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 05 : Trek to Chautha (2770 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 06 : Trek to Dhotu (2380 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 07 : Trek Rara Lake (3210 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 08 : Explore Surrounding Lake Rara, overnight at guesthouse 

Day 09 : Trek to Gorusingha (3190 meter) after crossing Murma Top, overnight at guesthouse 

Day 10 : Trek to Sinja (2440 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 11 : Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3270 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 12 : Trek to Jumla (2370 meter), overnight at guesthouse 

Day 13 : Fly to Nepalganj and connect flight to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Day 14 : Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Day 15 : Transfer to airport, departure 

Recommended Gear Lists:

• Good wind/rain jacket
• Warm fleece jacket or jersey
• Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
• Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)
• A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• T-shirts
• Underwear
• Hiking shorts
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottom
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Other necessary equipment:

• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
• Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide comprehensive first aid medical kit and Oxymeter)
• Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
• Toiletries
• Small wash towel