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Rara Lake Trek - 8 Days
Duration
8 days
Trip Type
Trekking
Meal & Accommodation
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Group Size
2+
Transport
Private vehicle/Flight
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Departure From
Kathmandu
Operation
Teahouse/ Camping
Route Detail
Kathmandu- Nepalgunj-Talcha- Rara-Talcha-Nepalgunj-KTM
Best Month
March-May & September-November
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Price
USD $2390
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking | Fitness Level: | Moderate |
| Max Elevation: | 4090m/13415ft Chhuchemara Hilltop | Transportation: | Private vehicle/Flight |
| Best Month: | March-May & September-November | Group Size: | 2+ |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek | Duration: | 8 days |
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek | Price: | USD 2390 per person |
All inclusive cost
USD
2390
per person
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Overview
Rara Lake Trek is a trek to the “Queen of Lakes” in Nepal. It is the biggest lake in Nepal, situated in Rara National Park at an altitude of 2,990m. The clean, clear, and beautiful lake attracts numerous visitors every year who explore the beauty of the wildlife, flora, and fauna of the region.
Rara Lake Trek Trip Introduction:
With an area of 10.8 km square, the lake is surrounded by green hills, which makes it one of the best trekking destinations. You can also get a view of amazing snow-covered Himalayan peaks from the lake. The trek offers a unique window to explore and enjoy the wilderness of the beauty of Nepal. The area is home to thousands of beautiful birds and flowers, adding beauty to the serene surrounding.
The hills surrounding the lake are blanketed by pine and juniper forests all around. The trek lies in the most enthralling national parks where you can observe the natural vegetation and beauty at its bests. The national park is also home to many endangered animals like the Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, leopards, Ghoral, Thar, and Red Panda.
Itinerary Outline:
1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu: Evening welcome dinner
2nd Day: Flight to Nepalgunj (1 hr flight) L/D
3rd Day: Flight to Talcha(2,950m - 25 mins flight) and trek to Rara Lake-B/L/D
4th Day: Day hike to Chhuchemara Hilltop (4,090m/13415ft) & Excursion around Rara Lake-B/L/D
5th Day: Explore around Rara Lake-B/L/D
6th Day: Trek back to Talcha-B/L/D
7th Day: Flight to Nepalgunj and fly back to Kathmandu-B/L/D
8th Day: Depart Kathmandu
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
✅ Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Rara Lake Trek Map
Itinerary
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our representative will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and assists you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again in the evening for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. We will have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
As per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj, we will transfer to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgung. At Nepalgunj, we will have some spare time in the late afternoon or evening to have a look around the town which is situated on the southern Nepal border with India, and stay overnight in this transit city.
After the short scenic flight above the wilderness of western Nepal, we will land at the remote airstrips of Talcha. From Talcha, we will begin the trek along the tranquil trails of Rara National Park, emerging frequently in the culturally opulent villages, where trekkers get to see the lifestyle very close to the nomadic one. We will tread along the peaceful trails dominated by low alpine woodlands and small herbs having medicinal significance. After a couple of hours of walking or a bit more, we will arrive at Rara Lake. We will savor the magnificence of the amazing Rara and its surroundings. At the end of the day, you can accommodate yourselves in the teahouse at the lake shore.
We will have a big day. We shall be involved in boating in the deep and clear Rara Lake in the morning. Then with the packed lunch, we will set out for the hiking adventure over the hilltop right above the lake. A wonderful uphill walk along the pleasant forest trail will bring us to Chhuchemara Hilltop, which will cater to the magnificence of nature in all directions. The northern side has dramatically sprawling Himalayan peaks inside Nepal as well as Tibetan territory. In the rest of the direction, we will sight the beautiful views of lush woodlands surrounding deep valleys and the water sparkling in the crystal clear Rara Lake. This view of the beautiful lake will suggest why we call Rara, the Queen of Lakes. Enjoy the walk in an elevated landmark and savor the best of raw nature today during the walk to Chhuchemara Hilltop and from the acme of the hill. In the evening, after we are done with the day’s hiking, we will explore the lake and soak into the blissfully serene nature.
We will explore Rara Lake and its surroundings. Since the place is full of natural delights, you will have plenty of activities to do around Rara Lake for a day. However, the best thing you can do is follow the instructions of our guide who can come up with the best activity for the day.
Enjoy the tremendous beauty of nature at Rara Lake as the sun shines here. You'll have the best view of the sun rising above the lake. After the view, we will then set off for the journey that retraces the trail back to Talcha. A couple of hours easy trek will bring you back to Talcha. Overnight in Talcha.
We will fly to Nepalgunj Airport after an early breakfast. Then in the afternoon, we will fly to the capital, Kathmandu. As we land at the domestic section of Kathmandu Airport, we will be escorted to our hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
FAQ
The rare lake trek is not counted as a difficult trek. It lies at an elevation of 2290m which is not a very big height and also it won't have a difficult trail. The climb can be harder in winter due to the temperature.
The best time to visit Rara Lake is from September to November and May to June.
Rara Lake is located in the Mugu district. It is the biggest freshwater lake in the Nepalese Himalayas.
The Rara Trek is 8 days long trek if you are only interested in climbing to the lake within a few times. Within this time, you will reach and return from Rara lake to the destination.
Departure Date
Departure dates for Rara Lake Trek - 8 DaysWe provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.
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