Rara Lake Trek

One of our employees will visit your place today in the morning. He will gather the paperwork you need to obtain the necessary permits and cards. After breakfast, you'll be ready and eager to tour the city's historic landmarks. The trip will take us close to half a day to complete. We will specifically visit four historical locations that are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout our trip. The major stops on the journey will include Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You might also choose Patan Durbar Square instead of another location.

After seeing these places, we will return to our office to prepare our clothes and gear for the trek. You will receive (a sleeping bag, and a down jacket), however, you must return them when your trek is finished. Once the preparation is finished, you may relax and pass the time at one of the surrounding cafés or restaurants. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Altitude

1,300m/4,264ft

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Meals

Breakfast 

We will go to Kathmandu's domestic airport early this morning after an enjoyable breakfast at our hotel. We'll be taking a one-hour flight to Nepalgunj which is one of the biggest cities of Terai. While on this flight you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Nepal's plain, hilly, and Himalayan landscapes. As soon as we arrive in Nepalgunj, we will head inside the town to view some of the local attractions, including a Muslim bazaar and a small zoo. After arriving at our hotel we will prepare for the flight to Jumla tomorrow. Overnight at the hotel in Nepalgunj.

Altitude

150m/492.12ft

Accommodation

Hotel 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Similarly to yesterday, we will have an amazing breakfast in this hot region and get ready for the flight to Jumla. For the flight, we will head to Ranja airport in Nepalgunj. Boarding onto the plane, we will leave the Terai plains and again enter the hilly region. Enjoying the views of the three different regions, we will now land at the Jumla airport within 20 minutes. Upon reaching the Jumla airport, our crew members will help you to settle into the lodge. After making yourself comfortable here, we will head out to explore the villages. Here, you may learn more about the isolated way of life, culture, and practices of residents in Jumla. Overnight at the lodge in Jumla.

Altitude

2,540m/8,334ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After spending numerous days, you will finally begin your Rara Lake Trek today. Without wasting any time we will start our trek right after breakfast. Our destination for the day is Chere Chaur, which is reached through a straightforward route that includes an uphill and then passes through a few settlements. On the route, you will explore the traditional houses and temples in one of the villages Sisnamul. From this place, you will continue through the forest and meadows until you finally arrive at Chere Chaur. Cherechaur will welcome the beautiful views of the Jumla Valley. Here you will spend the remaining time exploring the surroundings and later come for an overnight stay.

Altitude

3,055m/10,023ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today we will head to Chalachaur. You will have two trial options to reach Chalachaur. You can either take a route through Jaljala Pass or pass from Daphe Lagna Pass. Following the trail through the west of the Chere chaur, we will ascend the way up to the Jaljala Pass. Upon reaching this pass we will be welcomed by the dazzling views of the high mountains. From this pass, you will move further and leave behind these scenes and head towards the large meadow of the Jaljaa chaur. From here, you will pass through the steep trail that goes along the Syaula River and eventually reach Chalachaur. Chalachaur is part of the Rara National Park. Overnight at the lodge in Chalachaur.

Altitude

2,980m/9,777ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

We will do an uphill climb toward Sinja Valley today. We will pass through several villages and Jaljala Khola on the way. It goes through scenic landscapes, pine slopes, and stunning gorges. After trekking for about seven hours through multiple settlements, you will eventually arrive at Sinja Valley. Sinja Valley was the capital of the Malla dynasty which ruled back from the 12th to 14th century. Here you will explore several temples, palaces, and villages that are present in this valley. In addition to that, paddy fields here enhance the looks of the valley even more. Overnight at the lodge in Sinja Valley.

Altitude

2,490m/8,169ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Starting the walk from Sinja after breakfast, we will continue to Ghorosingha. We will follow the trail which leads to the Hima River. From the river, we will follow the upper trail which goes towards the east side to reach Laha. Before arriving in Ghorosingha from Laha, the trip passes through the village of Gani and ascends a difficult path. Ghorosingha is welcomed by a sizable campsite with an army post. Enjoy the remaining time exploring Ghorosingha's beautiful surroundings. Overnight at the lodge in Ghorosingha.

Altitude

3050m/10,006ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

We will start our journey with an ascent along Chucharmare Danda, where you will get amazing views of the mountains with the special Rara Lake and lust hills. Following the path along the gorgeous views, you will enter the forested trails until Majhghat and the river which leads you to Chhapri village. Chhapri village is marked as the headquarters of Rara National Park. Arriving here, you will get a fantastic close-up view of the lake with the surrounding lust forests. Enjoying the atmosphere here, we will spend the night in a teahouse near Rara Lake.

Altitude

3,010m/9,875ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

As you should know, Rara Lake is the biggest lake in Nepal. Today, we will have a wonderful time here as we take a boat ride and wander around the lake watching the birds and the surrounding Mountain views. It will be a marvelous experience for you to explore this pristine lake. In addition to that, we will also ascend Murma hill which will take you about 6-7 hours. Here on the trail, if you are lucky you will get to see Langurs, Himalayan Thars, and musk deer. From the top of Murma Hill, you can enjoy the fabulous views of the lake and the mountains. After engaging in adventure throughout the day, we shall return to the tea house for the night.

Altitude

3,010m/9,875ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today, we will sadly leave this lovely place and proceed to Pina. We will be going straight and comfortably along the trails till we reach Gamghadi. Gamghadi is the district headquarters of the Mugu district. From this place will descend the trail of Pine, Juniper, Oak, and Rhododendron forests to Jhyari Khola. After short ascending from here, we will eventually arrive at the plain path, a pine forest, and the settlement of Pina. Overnight at the teahouse in Pina.

Altitude

2,440m/8,006ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

From Pina today, we will Descend and cross Ghurchi Lagna Pass situated at 3480m. This pass is very famous as the best viewpoint of the Karnali River. It offers you the best views of the vibrant prayer flags and the peaks situated on the Nepal and Tibet border. After enjoying the amazing views, we will head back to Bulbule. From this point, we will go southward through the field until we reach the tiny settlement of Chautha. Then after some time, you will reach the picturesque village of Burma for an overnight stay of around 5 to 6 hours of trekking.

Altitude

2,850m/9,351ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today is the last trekking day of your Rara Lake trek journey. We will start an early morning trek toward Jumla today. Following the path you will cross two Suspension bridges over the Hima River. Trekking downhill you will also reach a hot spring where you could take a bath and relax for a bit. Enjoying here for a while you will then cross the Danphe Lagna pass(3691m). From the pass, we will take some time to take in the surroundings before descending to Chere Chaur. Again from Cherechaur, we descend to Jumla by using the path that winds alongside the Jugad River. Overnight at the teahouse in Jumla.

Altitude

2,540m/8,334ft

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

We will catch a morning flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj first. Then after you reach Nepalgunj you catch a flight back to Kathmandu. Through both of these flights, you will get to enjoy the different landscapes which will be a memorable experience for you. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be taken to one of the town's comfortable hotels. Finally, you may relax for a moment here before continuing to the nearby markets to do your shopping. After finishing things up, we'll go out to dinner and spend our last few moments together. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Altitude

1,300m/4,264ft

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

As your trek to Rara Lake draws to a conclusion today, you will bid your last farewell to this wonderful mountainous country. Before saying farewell, you can connect with other fellow trekkers and get your photos from them. About three hours before your flight, an official representative will drive you off at the airport while saying farewell and wishing you a happy journey. We sincerely hope that once you return home, you'll think about visiting Nepal once more in the future. Happy travels till then!

Meals

Breakfast