This trek through the remote wilderness of western Nepal offers a superb experience of nature and a visit to Rara Lake, Nepal's Largest Lake at 3062 meters. Beginning the trek from the mountain airstrip of Jumla after flying from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj, the trail passes through green countryside which provides unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different from that found elsewhere in Nepal and which eventually culminates to the Rara Lake National Park. Alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper and spruce surround this beautiful high altitude lake, whilst in the background you can view the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The entire route is 'off the beaten track' which involves the crossing of Ghurchi Lagna pass at 3450m on the way to Rara Lake and a few ridges at around 3000 meters when hiking on the way back
Fact about the trip
Duration: 13days
Starting point: Nepaljung
Ending point: NepalJung
Highest access on the trek: Churchilagna Pass (3460))
Mode of trekking: Camping
Most attraction of the trek: Tibetan type of Nepalese culture, Himalayan range, lake
Trekking grade: Moderate+
Best Time: Sep / Oct & March / May
Itinerary:
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer
Day02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day03: flight to Nepalganj overnight in Nepalganj in lodge
Day04: flight from Nepalganj to Jumla trek to Padmora (2900m)
Day05: Trek Padmora to Danphe (3230m) via Khari Langa pass (3550)
Day06: Trek to Kabre (2900m)
Day07: Trek to Rara Park border (bhulbule)
Day 08: Trek bhulbule rara lake (2980m)
Day09: Explore Rara Lake
Day10: Explore Rara Lake
Day11: Trek via Jhyari to river camp (2630m)
Day12: Trek via Ghurchi Lagna pass (3450m to chautha (2770m)
Day13: Trek to Tharamara (3280m)
Day14: Trek Tharamar to Jumla (2370m)
Day15: flight back to Nepalganj, afternoon towards Kathmandu
Day16: Visit Kathmandu
Day17: Departure
Group Size: 2 to 14 in one departures
Per person cost: US $ 2465(without local botanist)
Cost Include
• Air ticket to and from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj- Jumla
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
• Lodge accommodation in Nepalganj
• Tent/lodge & family stay on trek
• Trekking permit and national parks entry fees
• Supporting staff and porters
• Cooking utensil and fuels-
• Tents and mattresses
• Necessary foods supply during trek
• Insurance for trekking staff
Cost not include
• Meals & accommodation in Kathmandu
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Alcoholic drinks, and Bottled water during trek
• Personal nature expenses
• Tipping for trekking staff
• Fee of local botanist if needed