Rara Lake is situated about 370 km. north-west of Kathmandu, and is Nepal's smallest and most scenic national park. The park was established in 1976 and protects some of the most beautiful alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems of the Himalaya. The centerpiece is the pristine Rara Lake also known as Mahendra Tal, the biggest lake in Nepal. The lake is surrounded by richly forested hills of juniper, spruce and pine with snow-capped Himalyan peaks in the background. The trek to Rara Lake passes through Jumla and Mugu districts, two of the most remote and poorest districts in Nepal. The region is predominately Hindu with Tibetans comprising a small percentage of the population. Most of the homes in the area are Tibetan style although the people are mostly Chhetri and Dalit (Hindu caste). The Chhetris of the area have developed an interesting blend of Hindu and Buddhism religions. The route is very much "off the beaten track" and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from that in the rest of Nepal.
Trekking duration: 15 Days
Starting from: Nepalgunj
Ending at: Nepalgunj
Grade: Easy Moderate
Highest access of the trek: 3710m
Culture: Mixture of different ethnic groups, Magar and Gurung at lower and Tibetan origin at higher
Mode of trekking tour: only Camping
Itinerary of Rara Lake
Day 01: Arrive In Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Day 04: Nepalgunj – Jumla – Padmara
Day 05: Padmara – Bumra
Day 06: Gumra – Pine
Day 07: Pine – Rara Lake
Day 08: Rara Lake
Day 09: Rara Lake – Ghorasain
Day 10: Ghorasain – Sinja
Day 11: Sinja – Chere Chaur
Day 12: Chere Chaur – Jumla
Day 13: Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu by flight
Day 14: Rest kathmandu
Day 15: Back to onward destination.
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