Jumla Rara Lake Trek: Feast on The Majestic Beauty of Rara Lake

Destination
Nepal
Activity
Trekking
Accomodation
Hotel, Lodge, Tea house & Homestay
Region
West Nepal
Distance
120 km ~
Start / End Point
Nepalgunj/Nepalgunj
Duration
13 Nights 14 Days
Max. Altitude
3450 m
Meals Included
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Group Size
2-30
Nature of Trek
Tea house and Lodge trek
Best Season
March-May August-November
Trip Code
WNT-RL
Activity Per Day
5-6 hrs
Transporation
FLIGHT, JEEP
Grade
Moderate

Jumla Rara Lake Trek: Feast on The Majestic Beauty of Rara Lake Overview

Situated at an altitude of 2990 meters, Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal. It is located in the Rara National Park premises, which is a sanctuary for several plants and animals. The park, established in 1976, houses about 51 species of mammals and 214 species of birds. Hence, due to the abundance of dense forest and a variety of birds, it is an ideal destination for bird watching. Moreover, it is also a natural habitat for the musk deer and Himalayan black bear. The landscapes are mostly high ridges covered with dense forest and pasture lands. We begin our Rara Lake Trek from Kathmandu as we fly to the Nepalgunj Airport. We then hike northwards through green forests and ridges. The woods are mostly covered by pine, spruce, and juniper and surrounded by gorgeous views of the snow-clad mountains. Furthermore, the trail is mostly uninhabited with only a couple of small villages on the way.

What make this trek interesting?

    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 the green countryside. Jumla – Rara Lake Trek throughout caters unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different from that found elsewhere in Nepal and eventually culminates at the Rara Lake inside Rara National Park. This beautiful high-altitude lake is surrounded by alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper, and spruce, whilst in the background, you can view the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

Jumla Rara Lake Trek: Feast on The Majestic Beauty of Rara Lake Photo

Jumla Rara Lake Trek: Feast on The Majestic Beauty of Rara Lake

  1. day 1

    Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

    Highest Altitude 1400 m

    After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up in a car and take you to your hotel. Later in the evening, we will have a briefing program about the trek.

      • Overnight stay at a hotel.
  2. day 2

    Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150 m)

    Flight Hours 1 hours
    Highest Altitude 150 m

    We board a plane that will take us to Nepalgunj. The flight is merely an hour-long and takes us to the western part of Nepal. We will explore the Terai city filled with diverse culture and tradition.

      • Overnight stay at a lodge
      • Included meal (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
  3. day 3

    Nepalgunj to Jumla (2540 m)

    Flight Hours 20 minutes
    Highest Altitude 2540 m

    After having breakfast, we fly to Jumla, which is one of the least accessible regions of Nepal. It is a gateway to the remote Karnali region and sits in the hills of Sisne Himalaya. We will spend the night in Jumla.

      • Overnight stay at a tea house
      • Included meal (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  4. day 4

    Jumla to Chere Chaur (3055 m)

    Highest Altitude 3055 m
    Trek Duration 6 hours

    From Jumla, we ascend along the Jugad Khola and pass Khalanga Bazaar. We hike further and pass several villages before reaching Chere Chaur.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meal (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
  5. day 5

    Chere Chaur to Chala Chaur (2980 m)

    Highest Altitude 2980 m
    Trek Duration 5-6 hours

    Leaving Chere Chaur, we ascend westward and reach the Jalijala pass. After crossing the pass, we continue on a straight trail. Then, we climb on a steep path and arrive at the Rara Lake Circuit and then at Chala Chaur.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
  6. day 6

    Chala Chaur to Sinja Valley (2490 m)

    Highest Altitude 2490 m
    Trek Duration 7 hours

    Climbing uphill, we pass through several villages and hike along the stream of Jaljala Khola.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  7. day 7

    Sinja Valley to Ghorosingha (3050 m)

    Highest Altitude 3050 m
    Trek Duration 6 hours

    We walk on an uphill path by the Hima River. Climbing on a steep trail, we then reach the Laha village after a while. From there, we ascend further to reach Ghorosingha.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  8. day 8

    Ghorosingha to Rara Lake (3010 m)

    Highest Altitude 3010 m
    Trek Duration 6 hours

    After breakfast, we start our uphill climb on Chuchhemara Danda, where we can enjoy some magnificent views. Walking across Khatyar Khola Camp and the village of Murma, we reach the stunning Rara Lake.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
  9. day 9

    Exploring Rara Lake

    Highest Altitude 3010 m

    We will explore the glorious Rara Lake. The largest freshwater lake in Nepal is majestic yet placid. We will also boat across the lake while admiring the view and the aquatic wildlife.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  10. day 10

    Rara Lake to Pina (2440 m)

    Highest Altitude 2440 m
    Trek Duration 6 hours

    We walk on a relatively straight trail to reach the district headquarters at Gamgadhi. From there, we climb downhill to Pina Village.

      • Overnight stay at aTea House
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  11. day 11

    Pina to Bumra (2850 m)

    Highest Altitude 2850 m
    Trek Duration 5-6 hours

    After descending from Pina, we then ascend to the Ghurchi Lagna Pass which is at the height of 3280 meters. We keep hiking down from there, passing across several villages before reaching Bumra which is also known as Nauri Ghat.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea house
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  12. day 12

    Bumra to Jumla (2540 m)

    Highest Altitude 2540 m
    Trek Duration 5-6 hours

    After crossing two bridges over the Hima River, we will descend to reach a hot spring. We can take a hot bath in the spring which will ease the aches in our body. From there, we hike further to pass across Danphe Lagna Pass which sits at 3691 meters. We then reach Cherechaur and trace our way back to Jumla.

      • Overnight stay at a Tea House
      • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  13. day 13

    Flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu

    Flight Hours 1:30 mins
    Highest Altitude 1400 m

    We take the earliest flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu.

      • Overnight stay at a Hotel
  14. day 14

    Farewell

    We will drop you at the airport and bid you farewell.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

    • International flight.
    • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Tips, any expenses of personal nature.
    • Client’s insurance.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Fully Catered Camping Trek (FOT).
  • National park fees.
  • All domestic airfare.
  • Airport transfers and escort.
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with entry fees.
  • 3 nights accommodation at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast.
  • Transfers as per the itinerary in private vehicle.

Rara Lake Trek Map

everest base camp trek map

Trip info for Jumla Rara Lake trek.

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our company’s representative will pick you up and drive you to the hotel.

Optionally, you can do sightseeing in Kathmandu if you want where we visit world heritage sites including Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath and Durbar squares. Kathmandu is called the city of temples. You will be seeing rituals and culture from close to which devotion will touch your heart.

If you want to skip the sightseeing around Kathmandu, we will begin our journey by taking an hour's flight to Nepalgunj. The next day, from Nepalgunj we will take another flight to Jumla of about 20 minutes. Jumla is a gateway to the Karnali region. We will spend the night in Jumla.

The real hike begins from Jumla when we ascend along Jugad Khola and pass Khalanga Bazaar to reach Chere Chaur. After spending the night at Chere Chaur, the next day we will hike for about 5 hours to Chala Chaur via Jaljala pass.

On the 7th day, our target will be Sinja valley which takes 7 hours to reach Chala Chaur.

On the 8th day, from Sinja valley we climb uphill by the Hima River. Climbing the steep trail we reach Laha village after ascending further we reach our destination for the day which is Ghorosingha.

After about 6 hours, of walking across Khatyar Khola camp and the village of Murna, we reach our destination; the stunning Rara Lake. The next day too we enjoy the breathtaking view that the lake and this place offer. Rara lake is the largest lake in Nepal with a surface of 10.8 square kilometres. We will also boat across the lake while admiring the view and aquatic wildlife.

On the 11th day of our trekking journey, we start our way back by hiking from Rara to Pina. It is 6 hours of the hike which will be on a relatively straight trail to reach the district headquarters at Gamgadhi. From there we climb downhill to Pina village.

From Pina, we hike for about 6 hours to reach Bumra. The next day from Bumra it is about 5-6 hours of hike to Jumla.

From Jumla we take a flight back to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu.

Trek difficulty

Rara lake trek is an easy trek and can be done by people with moderate physical fitness. You will be hiking for 4-6 hours a day with a light bag pack. However, some prior practices will be highly beneficial on the journey.

Travel Insurance Policy

This trip comes with high-altitude trekking risks such as potential altitude sickness. Hence, travel insurance is compulsory.

All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy to North Nepal Trek. The policy must cover medical and emergency repartition above 3000 metres- including heli rescue and evacuation expenses.

 

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