Our journey to Rara Lake is one of the most incredible and fascinating treks in all the Himalayan range lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. The trek to Rara National Park brings delight for botanists, nature-lovers and bird watchers. One can explore incredibly diverse Himalayan vegetation and observe different kinds of birds and wild animals. If you are looking of wilderness and solitude travel, this trek is an ideal choice. The route is very much 'off the beaten track' and affords glimpses of typical village cultures and their rustic way of life. The clear, high altitude lake of Rara, which mirrors the snow capped Himalayas, is ringed with blue pine, black juniper forest and Himalayan cypress Lake Rara is a popular serenity pilgrimage for Nepalese. In the summer season rainfall is low, so it is the ideal time for trekking. In the winter there is often snow on the ridge surrounding the lake, in the autumn season trekkers are rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and two kilometers wide and is the largest lake in Nepal. The national Park is one of the best places in Nepal to see wildlife: musk deer, leopards, ghorals, tahr, Himalayan black beer, and the rare red panda are all native. The park is also a bird watcher’s delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration. Karnali region where the lake is located is one of the remotest in Nepal, letting the visitors find some time in tranquility.
Rara Lake, situated at an altitude of 3,062 m. within Rara National Park, is the largest lake in Nepal. Almost The hills around the lake are covered with pine, spruce and juniper forests. Which provide the habitat for the red panda, black bear, musk deer and many species of migratory birds. Rara presents a stunning scene against a backdrop of the western Himalaya. Our trek to Rara begins with a flight to the airstrip of Jumla from where we walk up through woods and meadows to Pathmara and on to village of Chautha. Crossing the 3,450-m Ghurchi Lagna pass, there are great views of the Mugu Karnali river and snow covered mountains near the Tibetan border. We continue walking and reach Rara Lake, a picture of solitude in wilderness. The lake is 170 m deep and contains otters and fish. We walk back to Jumla for the flight to Kathmandu.
At 6 am your Sherpa will come to your tent with a chirpy good morning, followed
shortly by a basin of hot water to wash in. Then it's time to order breakfast,
pack up your kit and head off to trek for the next three hours through forests,
hills, mountains and local villages. You'll stop for an hour at a particularly
pleasant spot along the way for a well-earned hot lunch. Then you'll then walk
another three hours or so, before you stop for the night. Then you can have tea
or coffee and some light snacks, before exploring the area with trek leader or
just relaxing until dinner is served in a tented dining hall.
The evenings are spent reading or chatting with your fellow trekkers and crew
about the trip so far(s). A pack of cards is an asset on these nights; the crew
love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Finally,
it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.
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