Highlights
Overview
Rara Lake Trekking is one of the shortest and most beautiful adventures where the walk takes you right in the heart of scenic Rara Lake within Nepal’s smallest national park with an area of 106 sq. km surrounded by lovely dense coniferous forest, dominated by blue pine, black juniper, Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress, and other associated species.
Rara Lake Trekking takes you to the shore of the biggest lakes of Nepal covers 10.8 sq. km at the height of 2,990 m high, for travelers visiting Rara Lake will be a paradise within the pristine and undisturbed area, where fewer foreign visitors seldom visit the place due to its remote and isolated location.
This lake (Rara Lake) is the largest as well the deepest lake of the country, located far western region of remote Karnali zone, between Mugu and Jumla district where Nepalese languages known as ‘Khas’ are believed to be originated within the areas of Western Nepal.
The park and forest around Rara Lake are enriched with rare and endangered wild animals and exotic birdlife along with magnificent scenery of white snow-capped peaks with rolling green hills and the colors of the lakes that change along with day sun-lights.
Various ways to reach Rara Lake, where all adventure starts flying or drive from Nepal Far South in Nepalgunj city, and then reaching the suburb of Rara Lake area where short walks of few days reach to this beautiful destination of great charming scenery.
All Nepal Excursion to make the trek shorter we have designed the itinerary of less than a week duration so that all travelers can enjoy the journey to Rara Lake in a limited number of days and to make your holiday in Nepal worth and enjoyable.
Starts from Kathmandu with a panoramic flight to reach Low South Western Nepal at Nepalgunj city airport and then continue short flight heading into hilly and mountainous areas to land at a small airstrip of Talcha town, located on the boundary of Rara National Park.
Where walk of few days reaches you to the highest spot of the adventure at Murma Hilltop 3,810 m rewards you with a sweeping panorama of peaks and dramatic landscapes with time to explore around beautiful Rara Lake.
Enjoy glorious moments around Rara Lake where trek takes you on the same exciting route back at Talcha town for the scenic flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj city after a most wonderful adventure and experience on Rara Lake Trekking.
Best Season for Rara Lake Trek
March till May with mid-September till November months of the year, the best time from March to the end of May when most days are clear for views of mountains and pleasant walks with longer sunlight hours due to spring season when wildflowers are in bloom.
The next best months are from mid-September to November although cold in the morning and nighttime with freezing temperatures around the higher areas, where days are clear with short sunlight hours due to the autumn/fall season.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via various airlines and transfer to the hotel.
On the main arrival at Kathmandu also the only Nepal international airport where you will be received by All Nepal Treks and Excursion staff and guides for the short drive to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around the most interesting area in Thamel.
On checking your rooms, getting refreshed join with other trekkers for briefing provided by our guide or leader.
Evening enjoys group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with a live cultural program to entertain you with dinner.
Day 02: Morning sightseeing tour and fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to the hotel.
Morning till afternoon free day in Kathmandu, morning tour of Kathmandu famous world heritage sites of great interest led by our expert guide, as Kathmandu city steeped with ancient and old monuments that make the whole valley an interesting place to explore, afternoon transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport where scenic flight reaches you to Nepal Far South West for Rara Lake trek.
Day 03: Flight from Nepalgunj to Talcha airport 2,440 m and transfer to lodge.
Early morning depart from the hotel to Nepalgunj airport for a short flight that takes you high above green hills heading North West with views of Api and Shaipal Himal mountain range then landing at the small airstrip of Talcha town.
Enjoying views on a short flight then transfer to the best available lodge within Talcha exciting town and market place, having time in the afternoon to explore around to observe the local immense culture of western Nepal natives.
Day 04: Trek to Murma Hilltop 3,810 m and reach hotel Rara View - 04 hrs.
A short walk leads you to steep uphill within a serene forested area, as the path meanders with short downs and on a gradual trail enjoy lovely views along the walks till journey reaches you on a beautiful ridge top of Murma Hill one the highest point of the adventure at 3,810 m high.
On reach at Murma surrounded with nice cool woodland where your lodge located for an overnight stop before heading towards Rara Lake.
Day 05: Explore around Rara Lake 2,990 m and enjoy the views.
From Murma Hill descend for an hour with a few short ups and gradual sections to reach the beautiful Rara Lake shoreline where most nice lodges are located for visitors.
Enjoy the panorama of peaks and grand scenery of green hills that surround the lake Rara, after a great moment retire back to lodge at the Rara Lake area or walk back to Murma Hill.
Day 06: Trek to Talcha for an overnight stop - 05 hrs.
After a most wonderful time and experience around Rara Lake facing outmost scenery return journey back to Talcha with climb near to Murma and then back in the town of Talcha for last overnight stop around Rara lake area.
Day 07: Morning flies to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfers to the hotel.
Morning from Talcha airport short swift flight takes you to land at Nepalgunj airport, with time for refreshment and lunch, then with connecting flight to Kathmandu of near 50 minutes air-journey, on reach at Kathmandu domestic airport, transfer to your hotel after a great exciting adventure on Rara Lake Trekking.
Day 08: Spare and contingency day in Kathmandu for an optional tour.
Spare and contingency day in Kathmandu flight can delay and lead to cancellation sometimes especially on a flight to and from Talcha airstrip, which can happen occasionally even best months of the year, due to bad and unfavorable weather conditions, if all goes well on time as our itinerary days, interested people you can book for an optional tour around Kathmandu at the place of great interest or free for individual activities.
Day 09: International departure to respective countries homeward bound.
Last day in the land of world's highest mountains and exciting cultures, as per your time for international flight depart from the hotel, where All Nepal Excursion staff and guide transfers you to the airport, with grand experience and wonderful memories on Rara Lake Trekking.
What's included
- All Arrival and Departure transfer from airport to hotel and vice versa with our staff to pick you up.
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu as itinerary with entrance fees.
- Twin sharing accommodation at tourist standard or 4-5 star standard hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis (Unless booked for Single Room Supplement).
- Twin sharing accommodation at tourist standard hotel in Nepalgunj city on full board.
- Twin sharing accommodation on best Lodge available on treks on full board with breakfast-lunch and dinner.
- Domestic Airfares Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Talcha-Kathmandu.
- Applicable Trekking permits and National Park Fees.
- Group briefing and orientation program on do’s and don’ts of the trip.
- International air tickets re-confirmation.
- Basic First Aid and Medical Kits.
- Experienced and language skilled guide.
- Porter as on the ratio of 2:1 (one porter for two guests).
What's not included
- International Airfare-Nepal Entry Visa.
- Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
- Expenses of Personal Nature-Gratitude-Airport Tax and Meals in Kathmandu.
- Personal Trekking gear and equipment, down or duvet jackets, sleeping bags.
- Emergency Evacuation by any means of Transportations and personal medical kit.
- Early return from the trips or breaking up the journey due to personal/medical reason clients has to bear extra expenses in Kathmandu or on route with related expenses as there will be no refund from the company in such situation.