Rara Lake Trek - 13 Days

Nepal Trekking Path’s airport representative will greet you, help you to collect your luggage then transfer you to your hotel. It is nearly half an hour ride from the airport. The road passes through one of the holiest temples in Nepal, Pashupatinath, and few cities giving you the opportunity to get a glimpse of urban life in Nepal. Visit our office for a briefing. If time remains, you may head out to explore the local market. Overnight stay in a cozy 3-star hotel.

Our Nepal tour starts with a brief visit to Kathmandu city. There are lots of things to explore but due to the time constraint, we will only visit four major cultural heritages.

Basantapur Durbar Square: We start our Kathmandu tour by visiting an ancient palace. The plaza features some of the finest architecture in Kathmandu. Every nook and corner reflects the ancient Newari arts and crafts. Check out medieval courtyards, temples, houses, palaces, and museum.

Swayambhunath: One of the holiest stupas in Kathmandu, Swayambhunath offers the bird’s eye view of Kathmandu city. Chortens, temples, Buddha status, stupa, and beautiful garden are some of the major highlights of this ancient complex.

Pashupatinath: A magnificent temple surrounded with forest in the midst of the busy cities, Pashupatinath is another major attraction in Kathmandu. The temple is replete with devotees and visitors throughout the day. Though non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple premises, we can check out the plaza from distance and stroll around the outer courtyard of the temple.

Bouddhanath: Our last destination Bouddhanath is around fifteen minutes away from Pashupatinath. The beautiful complex reflects the Buddhist and Tibetan culture and houses one of the largest stupas.

The first day of trek starts with a scenic flight to Nepalgunj then board another flight to Jumla. Fly for around an hour over the glittering mountains and green hills to reach Jumla. Meet our guides and porters outside the Jumla airport who have a walk and drive from Nepaljung. Explore the small hill town then begin the trek to Charya Chaur. A gradual uphill climb alongside Jugad Khola takes us to small markets. Pass Khalalang Bazaar and walk past few other villages with terraced farms until we reach Charya Chaur. Explore the ancient village, savor the local dish and take rest in a simple hotel room.

After breakfast hit the trail climbing uphill. Walk past the beautiful forest with pine, fir, rhododendron trees. Walk until reaching a ridge then tread on a green pasture until Jaljala. On the North East side of Jaljala stands a soaring Kanjiroba Himal. We will take minutes to delve into the beauty of this breathtaking wonderland then continue our journey. Tread on the easy trail then descend through the captivating forest for few hours. Upon reaching a green pasture we will set a camp for overnight stay.

Today’s walk is easy as we will be descending down for most of the day. The trail is sculpted through the beautiful terraced farm, ancient village, antique monuments, and temple. Start with a walk on the downhill to a river then follow Jaljala Khola meandering through lush pine forest. This section of the trail features ancient sculptured stones as well. A few hours walk will take us to a small village called Ganj. Observe the local lifestyle, culture, and customs of the people residing in this village while meandering through its alleys. Walk beside the beautiful gorge leading to Botan village. Check into the hotel, freshen up then head out to check out the amazing village.

Today, we will walk only for around four hours. Leaving the Sinja Khola behind and climbing a small hill, we will head to another stream called Ghatte Khola. Walk through the small valley towards the Ghorasain. Since we will reach the village by mid-day, we will have plenty of time to explore the village and nearby places. Take time to relax, stroll around and taste the dairy products. Savor the delicious dinner then take rest in your room.

It’s the ‘D’ day. On the seventh day of the trek, we will head to our ultimate destination, Rara Lake. Start the day with a delicious local breakfast, then walk on the serene trail before climbing uphill leading to Chuchemara Danda. From the ridge, we can have a panoramic view of majestic mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Continuing our journey, we will descend through a bamboo forest, cross a small stream then follow the trail meandering beside this beautiful stream leading to the tranquil yet giant Rara Lake. It will take us around six hours to reach Rara Lake, so will have some time to explore the place. However, if you want to take rest, you may do so as we will be spending one more day here. You can explore the place the next day.

We have reserved the 8th day of the trek for rest and excursion around the Rara Lake. Today we will keep our option open. We may wander around the lush woodland or just explore the Rara Lake and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

After spending a memorable day in Rara, its time to wave goodbye to this natural wonderland. Have breakfast before embarking into today’s trek. Today we will be walking for around five hours on a relatively easy trail. Walk uphill to the ridge of a small village called Jhyari. Explore the beauty of this ancient village as we walk through it. A Brief walk from here will take us to a stream, Jhyari Bira Khola. Cross the stream then follow the trail leading to Dhauligar Khola Valley. Walk beside the river until we reach Pina.

A pleasant trek with fine vistas of serene beauty starts after a delicious breakfast. Tread the trail meandering uphill to the mystical forest, walk past the village then climb to Ghurchi Langa Pass. The pass is decorated with multiple chortens and prayer flags. The highest point of our trek, the pass offers a panoramic view of the dramatic landscapes and glittering mountains. A downhill trail will lead us to a narrow valley then eventually to Chauta. The small village houses few shops, teahouses, and lodge. Enjoy the delicious meal before resting.

Wake up early in the morning, eat breakfast, pack your belongings then hit the trail leading to Tharamara. At first, we will walk beside Sinja Khola passing through Bumra. The trail is further dotted with the small lodge, tea houses, and health post. Tread beneath the hanging rock then descend to Sinja Khola. We will take a brief rest after arriving at Nyawre Village. Walk alongside the river then climb the hill leading to our today’s ultimate destination, Tharamara.

On the last day of the trek, we will retrace our steps to the trailhead, Jumla. In the initial hours, walk downhill passing through green hills. March through the captivating forest and cross several small settlements. Around 6 hours walk will take us to Jumla.

We will catch an early morning flight to Nepalgunj then board another flight to Kathmandu. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the remaining day as per your wish

It’s time to wave goodbye to this beautiful country. Our airport representative will escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. Have a safe journey.