Journey to Rara Lake

Overview

‘A short Himalayan holiday around Far West Nepal within beautiful Lake Rara’

Journey to Rara Lake, an exclusive short trip around Far Western Nepal where walk leads to amazing scenic country. One of the picturesque destinations on the less-visited region by main flow of trekkers, due to its remote location. The best is taking flights both ways, with options of a long overland journey to beautiful Rara Lake starting point of walks.

This wonderful journey takes you to the largest freshwater lake of Rara around the valley of Nepalese Western Himalayas. Located within Rara National Park the smallest park of Nepal covers Jumla and Mugu Districts of Karnali Province.

The area around Rara Lake declared a Ramsar site in 2007 covers a large surrounding wetland.

The surface of Rara Lake and its surroundings is at 2,990 m and 9, 810 feet high, lined with green woodland. The length of the lake is 5.1 km and width 2.7 km as well the deepest lake in the country. The only species of fish found in the lake is Himalayan freshwater snow trout. Rara Lake makes a good habitation for gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowl with great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, and red-crested pochard.

Rara National Park and the Lake designated as World Heritage Sites in 2007, one of the best Himalayan holiday destinations.

The journey to Rara Lake begins with a sweeping scenic flight from Kathmandu to land at Nepalgunj city airport. Located Far South West in the low warm land of Terai belt, from Nepalgunj with connecting flight to Talcha. A small farm town, situated close to the entrance of Rara National Park with a short airstrip. Suitable for smaller aircraft, at Talcha with time to witness the first glimpse of the local culture of Far West Nepalese. From Talcha walk starts heading north past smaller farm areas and villages, as the route leads into a cool forested area. Then finally walk reach you to the main highlight of the journey at the shore of scenic Rara Lake.

Enjoy a wonderful day around picturesque Rara Lake surrounded by coniferous forest, with a hike and overnight stop at Murma Hill. The highest spot of the journey at 3,810 m high, Murma Hill rewards you with a spectacular panorama of Rara Lake. Includes views as far towards western Himalayan snow peaks, after an enjoyable time at Murma hill and Rara Lake. Return to Talcha airport for an exciting flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj, after a wonderful experience on Journey to Rara Lake.

Option by overland journey to Rara Lake:

A long drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then continue towards far north west to Mugu district, on four wheel drives taking a Jeep or local Bus to reach Talcha town village, located on the outskirt of Rara National Park and the Lake:

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02:Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Day 03:Fly to Nepalgunj city airport and transfer to hotel (50 mins flight)

Day 04: Flight from Nepalgunj to Talcha airport 2,255 m transfer to lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Rara Lake 2,990 m - 04 hrs.

Day 06:Hike to Murma Hill 3,810 m for overnight at Hotel Rara View-04 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Talcha village-06 hrs.

Day 08: Morning fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfer to hotels.

Day 09: In Kathmandu contingency day and for individual activities.

Day 10: International Departure homeward bound or respective countries.

Drive from Nepalgunj the itinerary days as follows:

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj drive to Surkhet transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Kalikot, Manma with district headquarters via Dailekh.

Day 03: Drive to Talcha or at Gamdadhi Bazaar.

Day 04: Drive to Rara boundary at Milichaur and walk to Murma top-04 hrs.

Day 05: Spend the day at Rara with marvelous times.

Day 06-8: Back to Kathmandu on the same route or taking flight from Talcha or Nepalgunj airport.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.

Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.

Day 2 : Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time to get organize and preparation for Journey to Rara Lake.

Day 3 : Fly to Nepalgunj city airport and transfer to hotel (50 mins flight)

Morning or afternoon as per flight time for Nepalgunj, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and then checking in past security, board in a big plane for exciting flight facing grand panorama of Central and Western Himalayas. As the planes lands at Nepalgunj city airport, around low sub-tropical region of Nepal Far South West. Transfer to respective hotels with time for short walks around the city area to observe local life, here the people and culture similar to Indian, as Nepalgunj city is close to the border of UP a state of India.

Day 4 : Flight from Nepalgunj to Talcha airport 2,255 m transfer to lodge.

Early morning transfer to Nepalgunj airport for short flight in a small plane to Talcha airstrip, close to the entrance of Rara Lake and National Park, on arrival At Talcha airport, short walk to the best available lodge or guest house for overnight stop. Rest of the day free to explore around Talcha a small town, located in Mugu district of Far West Nepal.

Day 5 : Trek to Rara Lake 2,990 m - 04 hrs.

From Talcha towards our main destination to Rara Lake, a short day hike on leaving Talcha, heading north of Talcha past smaller farm land and villages of inhabited by Thakuri Malla, Roka Chettries and Dalits of Hindu religion.

An interesting peaceful path, on least ventured areas by only few group of trekkers, after few hours of nice walk with short ups and down to Rara Lake.

On arrival transfer into one of its small lodges, afternoon free to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and its scenic surroundings of dramatic landscapes and snow peaks.

Walk around the shore of beautiful Rara Lake, the lake with few lodge built by the Park and village community for visitors. A perfect and ideal place to enjoy the afternoon short walk around the shore of the lake.

Day 6 : Hike to Murma Hill 3,810 m for overnight at Hotel Rara View-04 hrs.

From Rara Lake a few hour hike uphill in the morning to a ridge top at Murma Hill the highest spot of the journey. On reaching Murma check into a nice lodge for lunch and overnight stop, afternoon enjoy short walk facing glorious panorama of surrounding beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and snow-capped peaks. Overlooking down towards Rara Lake from Murma Hill top, one of the most scenic views of the Rara Lake.

Day 7 : Trek to Talcha - 06 hrs.

Morning enjoy stunning scenery of the Rara Lake and its wonderful surroundings, and then head back to Talcha for last overnight stop, after mesmerizing experience around Rara Lake.

Day 8 : Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.

After a wonderful journey to Rara Lake, morning after breakfast walk to Talcha air terminal and then board in a small aircraft for flight to Nepalgunj.

On reaching Nepalgunj within warmer climate, as time for another connecting flight, then board in a bigger plane for flight back to Kathmandu facing superb panorama of Himalayan peaks. As plane lands at Kathmandu airport, a short transfer back to your hotels after an enjoyable time on the high hills and mountains of Far Western Nepal.

Day 9 : International departure for homeward bound.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable time with fabulous Journey to Rara Lake and around amazing Nepal Himalayas.

Inclusions

What is included?

All the airport and hotel transfer as per the itinerary.
All the required domestic flights as per the itinerary.
All the necessary trekking permits and official paper works.
All the surface transportation as per the itinerary.
2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu city inclusive bed and breakfast.
Full board meals prepared by our expert cook during the trekking period.
Tented accommodation during the trek.
Nepal government license holder local trekking guide.
Required supporting porters and mules to carry your luggage, foods and camping equipment.
Government trained guide necessary no. Of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
National park entry fees and TIMS permit card
All Domestic Flights according to the itinerary in fixed wing aircraft
Foods, Salary, accommodation and accidental insurance of all the trekking staffs.
Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
A comprehensive medical kit box

What isn't included?

International airfare
Alcoholic beverages, bottle mineral water, soft drinks and snack foods
Extra porter for the personal day bag pack
Helicopter charter and all accommodation on flight cancellation due to bad weather
Cost raised by flight cancellation, emergency rescue charges, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness, re-routing etc which are not within our control
Personal Travel Insurance
Tips to staffs

Trip code
Package name	Journey to Rara Lake
Duration	10
Max. elevation	3810 m
Level	Moderate
Transportation	All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Accomodation	???Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 0 per person