Rara Lake Trek

Duration : 24 Days
Primary activity : Trekking and Hiking
Secondary activity: Nature and Culture
Group size : Min. 2 pax
Max-Altitude : 3,875m/12,713 ft
Country: Nepal
Transportation: Private vehicle and Domestic Fight
Trip starts from: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Meals: Nepali Local and Continental
Type: Nature Camp
Accomodation: Hotel, Lodge and Tent Camp
Trip Route: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot- Limatang-Railing Gumba-Limatang-Yanghchu-Sun Khada -Phucha-Apsia-Melchham- Rimi-Saaththaple-Luma-Rara-Talcha to Nepalgunj-Kathmandu

Trip Introduction

Trekking in Nepal around majestic Rara Lake is like watching a beautiful piece of art. As a painter dissolves several colors and creates a magic on his canvas; in the similar passion, nature has blended its colors and created heavenly site offering exclusive opportunity for visitors to witness amazing beauty of nature. While we walk through lush green forests, invest our energy to get on top of the valley, cross pasture lands and culturally rich villages; the authentic lifestyle of local inhabitants is experienced personally with utmost simplicity. Rara Lake itself is the main highlight of this trip, which is largest lake of Nepal in smallest but diversified Rara National Park. Believed to be most beautiful national park, it is covered with coniferous forest which is the home to numerous floras and faunas. Rare habitats like snow trout fish is only found here at crystal clear water of Rara Lake. Whereas national park is also great place for bird watching and spotting other endangered species like Danfe, musk deer etc. Kanjirowa Himal is reflected on Rara Lake on a clear day creating the perfect panoramic picture that enchants every visitor for sure.

Natural and cultural journey towards Rara Lake begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj followed by another connecting domestic flight to Simikot. Then we follow off the beaten path through beautiful villages, forested lands, grass lands, river banks, several ascends and descends for around ten days of adventure trekking to arrive at Rara. Accommodation during the trek would be mix of camping and homestay that gives us real feeling of adventure with an opportunity to get close with locals. Farming local produce with honey hunting also comes under local profession living in these areas. Most of the local inhabitants are belong from poor underprivileged backward society unknown to modernization and sophisticated technologies. Their life is not simple but simplicity is found in them. Therefore, travelers visiting around this beautiful place will also play a major role in uplifting their lifestyle. Tourism creates jobs. Also Tourism is the main source of income and best way to support local economy.

In this way, the magnificence of exploring rural areas around Rara Lake can be continued for couple of more days towards Chauta, Nauri Ghat and Jumla before catching a flight to Nepalgunj or we fly directly from Talcha to Nepalgunj. Finally after getting back to capital city of Kathmandu concludes our naturally beautiful and culturally rich Rara Lake Trek.

Rara Lake Trek is not a high altitude trekking; therefore altitude sickness should not be a problem. However, you must be physically fit and should be ready to take up challenges out in-front of you while walking on the rural off the beaten trails. If you visit during spring months of March, April and May, you will be blessed with blossoming rhododendron trees. And during autumn season, weather is fine with crystal clear magnificent landscape and neighboring Himalayan views. So, if its Rara Lake Trek then make it happen with Nepal Mountain Trekkers! Contact us for further information about this trip.

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Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150m/490 ft)

Day 04: Flight Nepalgunj to Simikot (2,910m/ 9,55o ft)

Day 05: Simikot to Limatang (3,292m/10,800 ft)

Day 06: Limatang to Railing Gumba(3,875m/12,713 ft)

Day 07: Railing Gumba to Limatang((3,292m/10,800 ft)

Day 08: Limatang to Yanghchu Khola(2059m/6755 ft)

Day 09: Yanghchu to Sun Khada(2545m/8349 ft)

Day 10: Sun Khada to Phucha(2460m/8070 ft)

Day 11: Phucha to Apsia Lek(Hepse) (3195m/10482 ft)

Day 12: Apsia to Melchham (2591m/8500 ft)

Day 13: Melchham to Rimi (2552m/8372 ft)

Day 14: Rimi to Saaththaple (3127m/10259 ft)

Day 15: Saaththaple to Luma (2073m/6801 ft)

Day 16: Luma to Rara (2982m/9783 ft)

Day 17: Day Hiking to Murma (3200m/10498 ft) and Rest

Day 18: Rara to Talcha Airport (2752m/9028 ft)

Day 19: Flight Talcha to Nepalgunj

Day 20: Flight Nepalgunj to Kathmandu (or Bus)

Day 21: Farewell

Option 1 from Rara

Day 18: Rara to Jhyari (2635m/8645 ft)

Day 19: Jhyari to Chauta (2807m/9209 ft)

Day 20: Chauta to Nauri Ghat

Day 21: Nauri Ghat to Jumla

Day 22: Flight Jumla to Nepalgunj

Day 23: Flight Nepalgunj to Kathmadnu (or Bus)

Day 24: Farewell Day

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu:
As soon as you arrive at capital city, Kathmandu, you will be met by representative from Nepal Mountain Trekkers at International Airport terminals and he will take you to your respective hotel (Hotel Horizon). After check in at hotel, you can enjoy the free time relaxing at cozy room or stroll around tourist hub thamel area until end of the day.
Day 02: Sightseeing and trek preparation:
After having our early meal, we start our day with visit to Nepal Mountain Trekkers office at Thamel. After being introduced with our team including tour guide, trekking leader and director of operations, we head for necessary trekking preparations, getting needed equipments with initiation of Kathmandu sightseeing around world heritage sites. Kathmandu durar square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa are UNESCO world heritage sites that we explore till sunset. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu. B included.
Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150m/490 ft):
Our Rara Lake Trek initiates as we take about an hour domestic flight from Kathmandu to town near Nepal-India border named Nepalgunj. We stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Flight Nepalgunj to Simikot (2,910m/ 9,550 ft):
After having our breakfast at Nepalgunj, we get ready to catch our next flight to Simikot and meet our trekking crew over there. Upon arriving at Simikot, we start our trekking activity from here. Excellent landscapes views with gorges, terraced farming lands are visible on our way. We stay overnight at Simikot.
Day 05: Simikot to Limatang (3,292m/10,800 ft):
We begin our first day of trekking after having our early breakfast towards Limatang. The local Tibetan influenced Buddhist culture, beautiful village landscapes remains as the highlights of the day. We setup camp at Limatang for overnight stay.
Day 06: Limatang to Railing Gumba(3,875m/12,713 ft):
Today we go for a visit to Railing Gumba, an ancient monastery and famous pilgrimage site. We will walk for around two hours to arrive at colorful Railing monastery. Saga Dawa festival is one of the most important festival celebrated here at Railing monastery annually on fourth day of lunar full moon day that usually lies during the month June. After getting cultural insights at Railing Gumba we get ready to descend down towards Limatang. We setup camp at Railing Gumba for overnight stay.
Day 07: Railing Gumba to Limatang (3,292m/10,800 ft):
Today in just couple of hours of downhill trekking, we return back to Limatang. Overnight stay at tented camp in Limatang.
Day 08: Limatang to Yanghchu Khola(2059m/6755 ft):
We proceed from Limatang after we complete our morning meal and follow through the great downhill trekking trail which is more than 1000 m drop of an altitude towards Yanghchu Khola. It offers great natural exploration opportunity and diversity in picturesque views along with landscapes. Overnight stay at tented camp in Yangchu.
Day 09: Yanghchu to Sun Khada (2545m/8349 ft):
During our initial days of Rara Lake Trek, leaving behind Yangchu while crossing quite a few Magar villages, we arrive at beautiful local settlement known as Sun Khada where we will be staying overnight in a tented camp.
Day 10: Sun Khada to Phucha (2460m/8070 ft):
We start our day with healthy morning meal. Today would be quite relaxing day as we leave behind Sun Khada, trek through off the beaten trails to Phucha for overnight stay in our tented camp.
Day 11: Phucha to Apsia Lek (Hepse) (3195m/10482 ft):
Further we push ourselves towards Apsia Lek (Hepse) today for great natural Himalayan views (Saipal Himal and other surrounding peaks)views that awaits us at 3195m above sea level. We stay overnight at Apsia Lek(Hepse) in our tented camp.
Day 12: Apsia to Melchham (2591m/8500 ft):
We make plenty of descends today through up and down and flatter after Melchham. Among two alternative paths, we decide, depending on the condition of trails for one or another variant. As both route bring us finally to Melchham, our today’s destination, a traditional village situated on a small sunny plain. Overnight stay at Melchham.
Day 13: Melchham to Rimi (2552m/8372 ft):
Our day initiates with our morning meal. Thenafter we get ready to leave Humla valley behind and enter several larger villages towards Pilplan crossing through suspension bridges and arrive at Rimi. We will also be experiencing warm hospitality from the locals. In this way we stay overnight at Rimi on our tented camp.
Day 14: Rimi to Saaththaple (3127m/10259 ft):
We have our breakfast today we trek along small mountain valley through refreshing forests and off the beaten path with less populated area. We make our way through steep, small trails and couple of ascends takes us to Saaththaple where we will be setting up our tented camp for overnight stay.
Day 15: Saaththaple to Luma (2073m/6801 ft):
Further after having our early meal, we leave behind Saathhaple explore the wild valley and ascend around 900 meters gain witnessing terraced farmings, suspension bridges towards Luma. We spend overnight at Luma in a tented camp.
Day 16: Luma to Rara (2982m/9783 ft):
Today is the most important day of our Rara Lake Trek, as we will be surrounded by beautiful forests of Rara National Park where we get absolute opportunity to spot various flora and fauna and finally arrive at our destination, largest lake of Nepal, Rara Lake at 2989m above sea level offering spectacular experience for each and every travel lovers. We stay our first night nearby Rara Lake.
Day 17: Day Hiking to Murma (3200m/10498 ft) and Rest:
Today we will explore around the largest lake of Nepal, Rara Lake. We trek for couple of hours, approximately two hours to arrive at Murma hill from where, excellent view of Rara Lake and surroundings is visible. In this way, after capturing the best of nature, culture and adventure we head further either towards Talcha airport or you have an option to trek for further couple of days before we arrive at Jumla airstrip.
Day 18: Rara to Talcha Airport (2752m/9028 ft):
After experiencing heavenly experience at Rara Lake, we go for short hike to Talcha airport from where we will fly to Nepalgunj tomorrow. Overnight stay at tented camp in Talcha.
Day 19: Flight Talcha to Nepalgunj:
Today we board a short domestic flight from Talcha to Nepalgunj. Enjoy free activities and be comfortable in relaxed manner at cozy hotel in Nepalgunj. Also prepare for tomorrow’s connecting flight or drive to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Flight Nepalgunj to Kathmandu (or Bus):
In this way, finally our amazing Rara Lake Trek comes to the conclusion and we either take a drive or you have an option to fly to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be met by our director of operations, Mr. Dhakal and offer you a farewell dinner along with spa and massage as a complimentary token of love from Nepal Mountain Trekkers Company.
Day 21: Farewell:
Today will be your final day in Nepal, as we drop you to International Airport for your scheduled international flight towards your onward destination.
Day 22: Flight Jumla to Nepalgunj:
Today we board a short domestic flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj. Enjoy free activities and be comfortable in relaxed manner at cozy hotel in Nepalgunj. Also prepare for tomorrow’s connecting flight or drive to Kathmandu.
Day 23: Flight Nepalgunj to Kathmadnu (or Bus):
In this way, finally our amazing Rara Lake Trek comes to the conclusion and we either take a drive or you have an option to fly to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be met by our director of operations, Mr. Dhakal and offer you a farewell dinner along with spa and massage as a complimentary token of love from Nepal Mountain Trekkers Company.
Day 24: Farewell Day:
Today will be your final day in Nepal, as we drop you to International Airport for your scheduled international flight towards your onward destination.

Price Includes

Airport pick up and drop (International and Domestic)
4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu(Hotel Horizon Kathmandu)
All accommodation Local Home stay and Tent camp
Professional English speaking guide and required Porters
Meals during the trek (Full Board)
Domestic flights
TIMS Card, National Parks and Special Rara National Park Permit
Rescue service
A comprehensive medical kit
13% tax and 10% service charge
Farewell dinner

Price Excludes

Nepal Entry Visa fee (Visa Information)
International airfare and excess baggage charges
Travel and rescue insurance cost
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides and porters