Rara Lake Trek

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A lonely trekking trail heads off to the Rara Lake, the highest lake in the world that has been nicknamed by the Nepalese as the Queen of Lakes and that lies in one of the finest parks in Nepal. The trekking trail goes up and down, and from a ridge, it offers a spectacular panorama of mountains during the trek. Most of the time, the trail runs by the river and streams, and it takes us to the meadows and pine forest, including birch. The presence of snow capped mountains infuses a sense of joy in the hearts of lone trekkers. What makes them call remote and natural beauty surprises them to hear when the locals call remote their beautiful homeland.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Wilderness
Travel Duration 15 Days

Travel Season Spring/Autumn/Summer
Max. Altitude 3,446 Metres

Activity Style Tea House Trek
Activity Level Moderate

Transportation Car & Flight
Active Time 6-7 Hours

Group Size 02-12 Person
Tour Code No. JH-285

Trip Duration 11 Days
Starting Point Nepalgunj

Staring Days 3rd Day
Ending Point Nepalgunj

Ending Days 13th Day

Trip Description - Rara Lake Trek

Rara Lake Trek is the most beautiful lake trekking among other lake treks in Nepal. A lonely trekking trail heads off to the Rara Lake, the highest lake in the world that has been nicknamed by the Nepalese as the Queen of Lakes and that lies in one of the finest parks in Nepal. The trekking trail goes up and down, and from a ridge, it offers a spectacular panorama of mountains during the trek. Most of the time, the trail runs by the river and streams, and it takes us to the meadows and pine forest, including birch. The presence of snow capped mountains infuses a sense of joy in the hearts of lone trekkers. The locals are confused as to why the natural beauty spot is called a remote area.

They do not consider their beautiful motherland remote. Rara National Park is located in the north-western highlands of Nepal in Karna province. The park was gazetted in 1976 to conserve the unique beauty of Lake Rara. It is protected the representative flora and fauna of the Humla-Jumla region in Karnali province. The Rara National Park is Nepal’s smallest protected area. It is comprising an area of 106 sq. km.There were two villages Rara and Chhapru within the Rara National Park. The residents of the two villages were resettled in Banke district in Tarai, outside the Rara National Park.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Airport private transportation
Domestic flight from Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj - Dolpa/Jhupal
Domestic flight from Dolpa/Jhupal - Nepalgunj
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
8 Days full board (BLD) tea-house package trek
Standard twin share best room during the trek
Daily breakfast with tea or coffee during the trek
National Park entrance fee and TIMS
7 Days Lower Dolpo (Phoksundo) trekking permit
3N - Stay at Kathmandu Guest House or similar ***
Hotel in Kathmandu with daily buffet breakfast plan
Free daily bottled water & Coffee maker in the room
1N-Stay at Hotel Batika, Nepalgunj or similar ***
Hotel in Nepalgunj with daily buffet breakfast plan
Extra guides if the group size is more than 6 trekkers
Porter (2 guests = 1 porter, max. weight 10kg/trekker)

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj
Nepal tourist visa and international flight ticket
Travel insurance for rescue work and other costs.
Bar bills, drinks [water or tea coffee and alcohol etc.]
Personal nature of expenses and trekking equipment
Hotel cost if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Any costs incurred due to flight delays or cancellations.
Extra services during trek (i.e. porter, horse or treatment)
Sightseeing tour and entry fees, camera fee in Kathmandu
TIPs for trekking guide & porter (USD10 per day per trekker)
Additional costs for sightseeing or Hotel or mountain flight
Extra cost incurred by any reason which is not in our control
All the other cost and things which are not included above.

Day 1 Kathmandu: Arrive anytime!

Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.
Day 2 Fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj (150 m, 1 hr) and transfer to Hotel

As we fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, we will see a good view of the Himalayas. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel. In the evening, we can visit the town, which is close to the Indo-Nepal border. Stay overnight at a hotel (Breakfast provided)
Day 3 Fly (6-7AM) Nepalgunj - Jumla (2,370, 45 min) and Trek to Urthu (2,530 m 3.5hrs)

Fly Nepalgunj Jumla and trek to Urthu (2,530 m)
From Nepalgunj, we fly to Jumla. We traverse northwards out of the Jumla Valley. On the way to Urthu, we come across the Buddhist stupas and follow the stony path. Urthu (2,520 m) is at the confluence of Chaudbise Khola and Ghurseni Khola (river). Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 4 Trekking - Danphe Langna (3,130 m)

Danphe Langna (3,130 m)
Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 5 Trekking - Chautha (2,770 m)

Chautha (2,770 m)
We follow the trekking trail high above the river and reach Bhargaon. There is a log bridge across the stream, and we cross this and climb up to reach Chautha Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 6 Trekking - Ghurchi Langa (3,446 m)

Ghurchi Langa (3,446 m)
From Chautha, we trek to Ghurchi Langa. Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 7 Trekking - Dhuir (2,410 m)

Dhuir (2,410 m)
From Ghurchi Langa, we trek to Dhuir. Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 8 Trekking - Rara Lake (2,980 m)

Rara Lake (2,980 m)
We ascend and walk on a ridge. From the ridge, we see an excellent panorama. We descend to reach Rara Lake. But before that, we walk through bamboo and birch forest.
Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 9 Trekking - Gorusingha (3,190 m )

Gorusingha (3,190 m )
After exploring Rara lake, we head off to Gorusingha. Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 10 Trekking - BotaHatsinja (2,490 m)

Sinja Valley (2,490 m)
We descend in the valley to reach Botan. The trekking trail ascends and offers a good view of the Sinja Valley, and the descent from Okharpati to Hatsinja takes less than 2 hrs.
Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 11 Trekking - Jaljala Chaur (3,270 m)

Jaljala Chaur (3,270 m)
We cross a log bridge, follow a river, ascend a ridge and descend to reach stream. The trekking trail also takes us to the meadow and forest. Walking by the stream to reach Jaljala Chaur is interesting. Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 12 Trekking - Jumla (2,370 m)

Jumla (2,370 m)
Following an upward trekking trail, we head off to Jumla, pass through birch trees on our way to the Khali Lagna and Danphe Lekh. From the ridge, we see a spectacular view of the mountain ridges and Jumla. We follow the same route to Jumla. Overnight in a tented camp (breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided)
Day 13 Fly (7-8AM) Jumla - Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by connecting flight

Fly Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
We take a flight from Jumla, the remotest Nepal to Nepalgunj, the hottest Nepal and to Kathmandu, Nepal’s city of temples. Stay overnight in a hotel
Day 14 Kathmandu: Contingency day or explore Kathmandu

Farewell dinner will be organized in a typical restaurant with Nepali cultural dances and folk songs. Stay overnight at a hotel.(Breakfast provided)

Cost Includes
Airport arrival and departure private transfer
3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin share basis
1 night accommodation in Nepalgunj with breakfast and dinner on twin share basis
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Jumla and return flight ticket for guest and guide
Nepalgunj to and from transfer by bus and Jumla flight for staffs (cook, sherpa and kitchen boy)
10 nights full board (BLD) camping trek and tented accommodation entire trek
An english speaking trekking guide, cook, sherpa, kitchenboy and necessary porters
All camping equipments and food with cargo fee and trekking permit
National Park Permit & TIMS (required passport copy and 3 picture for permit).
Farewell dinner with Nepalese cultural dance show

Cost Excludes
Personal nature of expenses and trekking gears
Travel Insurance for rescue operation if any form
Extra night accommodation or accommodation if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Extra cost occur by any reason which is not in our control such as strike, landslide and accident etc
TIPS for trekking staffs and other things which is not included above.
Day 15 KATHMANDU : DEPARTURE DAY

Kathmandu – Before three hour of flight time, transfer to airport to return to home.

Accommodation offered during the trip

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.

Sample room in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.