Rara Lake lies at an altitude of 2,990 m (9,810 ft) above sea level, has a water surface of 10.8 km² (4.2 sq mi), a maximum depth of 167 m (548 ft), is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) long and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) wide. It drains into the Mugu Karnali River via the Nijar River. Its water quality is characterized by high pH, conductivity and total hardness.

Summer is quite pleasant but winter is cold. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May. From December to March, the temperatures go low below the freezing point, and heavy snowfall occur up to one meter, blocking the way to the lake. April to June is warm in this region.

Monsoon season, which in this region occurs between the months of July to October, is short. The average rainfall during the ten-year period 1994–2003 was 800 mm. The surface temperature of the lake was found to be 7.5 °C to 7.6 °C and was visible below 14 m to 15 m.

Trip Highlight

Trip Duration: 16 days

Attitude: 3270m

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous 

Start Point: Jumla

End Point: Jumla

Accommodations: 3 Star accomodation in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Camp during trek

Transportations: Private vehicles and Domestic flights

 

Rara Lake Trek Itinerary

	Program
Day 01	Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02	City tour of Kathmandu valley Sightseeing places ·         Pashupatinath Temple ·         Boudhanath Stupa ·         Swoyambunath Stupa ·         Durbar Square
Day 03	Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel
Day 04	Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla 2370m
Day 05	Trek from Jumla to Danphe Langa 3130m/5-6 hours
Day 06	Trek from Danphe Langa to Chautha 2770m/5-6 hours
Day 07	Trek from Chautha to Dhotu 2380m/4-5 hours
Day 08	Trek from Dhotu to Rara Lake 3040m/3-4 hours
Day 09	Exploring Rara Lake 3040m
Day 10	Rest and explore Rara Lake as well as surrounding hills
Day 11	Trek from Rara Lake to Ghorasingha 3190m/4-5 hours
Day 12	Trek from Ghorasingha to Sinja 2440m/4-5 hours
Day 13	Trek from Sinja to Jaljala 3270m/5-6 hours
Day 14	Trek from Jaljala to Jumla 2370m/3-4 hours
Day 15	Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj and afternoon fly back to Kathmandu
Day 16	Final Departure

 

Our Service Cost Includes:

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
• All domestic flights KTM/Jumla/KTM.
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at Tibet Guest House in Kathmandu.
• 1 night accommodation with breakfast at Hotel City Palace in Nepalgunj.
• Kathmandu city tour and all entry fees as per the above itinerary.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot/cold filter water during the camping trek.
• 12 nights tented camp and hotel accommodation during the trek.
• 1 experienced helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their food & accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
• All ground transportation by private car.
• Rara National Park Permit.
• All necessary permits and government tax.
• First Aid Medical kit box.

Our Service Cost Excludes:

• Any meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj other than breakfast.
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• NepalTourist Visa fee.
• Items and expenses of personal nature.
• Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
• Personal Trekking Equipments like sleeping bags, jackets etc.
• You’re private Travel insurance and Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
• Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and strikes etc.