Trip Highlights

• Serene and beautiful lake situated at the high altitude
• Beautiful scenic long trails
• Experience the first hand home stay and camping experience in one of the remotest areas
• Explore the isolated Yari Valley

Trip Overview

Rara Lake trek is the gem of Nepal, placed beautifully in the remotest Himalayan womb. The people of Nepal have rightly named the lake the Queen of the Lakes. Located in the Rara National Park in Mugu district of western region, it is one of the rare lakes located at the most remotest areas in the entire world.

The trail to Rara Lake is entirely off the beaten track. It will surely excite those seeking discomfort and challenging themselves for a new adventure. Thus, this trekking is the most talked about trekking destination and many a lifetime opportunity that repays the hard toil in a form of a wonderful time in heaven. Though Rara National Park is the smallest park in Nepal it is the most scenic one in the country with an area over 105 square kilometers. It is identified as one of the attractive parks in the world for its unique location, ecosystem and natural beauty. The remoteness comes as a boon in disguise for the wildlife here – Himalayan black bear, musk deer, common leopards, Himalayan goral and other exotic animals are seen in this area.

This trek possess the melodrama of its own narrative display of clear high altitude lakes, with diverse flora and faunas of more than 500 different kinds of herbs and flowers well coupled with the stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Likewise, the park provides shelter to more than 20 different species of mammals and 214 species of birds. You can choose whether to camp or take a basic homestay to accommodate your stay. It is recommended that you choose the homestay as you get to experience the Nepali hospitality first hand and also it is less expensive.

Himalayas Hiking will make your journey a remarkable and memorable one. Your journey to Rara Lake Trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. On the following day you take a flight to mountain airstrip in Jumla located at 2370m on the bank of the Tila Khola.

This journey will stick with you forever as the opportunity of self discovery in the presence of the fantastic natural lake. The vast distance you have to cover that includes several highs and lows will entice the essence of the very existence of humans, isolated settlements, their culture. The lake itself represents the level of tranquility and self sufficient amidst the dense forests in all directions.