Rara Lake is the biggest lake of Nepal which is situated in the Mugu district of Karnali zone in Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 2990m above the sea level with a total area of 10.8 square kilometers. Rara Lake is also known as “Mahendra Tal” is in the western part of Nepal. This lake is 167m deep at some places and drains into the rivers Mugu Karnali along Nijar Khola. This Lake is known as the Queen of Lakes is the deepest lake. The park is surrounded by spruce, pine, and juniper forest of Rara National Park.
This lake lies within Rara National Park, the smallest national park of Nepal.
It is the top travel destination for both domestic and international tourists. The ‘Chucheara’ hill (4087m) is the best point to see the oval shape blue lake with green forest and the snow-capped mountain just above it.
The trek starts from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj through the flight and then to Jumla. From Jumla, the route heads north passing through beautiful villages and valleys. The duration of this trek is 15 days. The trail leads you through forests of rhododendron, Juniper, Oak, Himalayan spruce, and Himalayan cypress. Many snow-capped mountains like Kanjirowa, Dhaulagiri, and Dolpo can be seen.
This region is rich for flora and faunas. You will see numerous of vegetation including 500 varieties of blossoming flowers. You will see 214 species of birds like Danphe, Kalij, Himalayan snowcock, Chukar Patridge etc, 20 species of mammals like Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk, Deer etc, and other species of reptiles and amphibians. It is home to many medicinal herbs.
You can see people from a different ethnic group. You can see their lifestyle, culture, and tradition. The main occupation of the people is agriculture. People extract medicinal herbs and a rear goat for their living. In the southeast corner of the lake, there is a Thakur Baba’s Temple. People believe that god Thakur shot an arrow to open the passage of the lake reducing the damage caused by flooding. Sinja valley was the capital of Khash Malla Kingdom. Sinja is also known as the place of origin of Nepali language.
This trek can be done by staying in tea houses. To trek Rara, you must be physically fit.
No technical trekking or experience is required. The best time to trek Rara is from April to May and September to October. The month of November to March is a bit cold. You can enjoy boatman while surfing around the lakeside. You can also do boating in this cleaner lake.
Trek Rara for a great experience, you will never have a single regret.
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Details Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and Trip Preparation
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Accommodation : Tea House
Day 2: Drive to Pokhara
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Maximum Altitude :827m/2713ft
Travel Duration: 25 minutes flight /7-8 hrs. bus journey
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals :Breakfast
Day 3 : Trek to Ghandruk
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Maximum Altitude : 1940m/6365ft
Hiking :5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 10 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Ghandruk to Chhomrong
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Maximum Altitude :2170m/7120ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 12.5 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Chhomrong to Bamboo
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Maximum Altitude :2310m/7579ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 7.4 km
Accommodation :Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 : Bamboo to Deurali
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Maximum Altitude :3230m/10598ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 8.3 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 :Deurali to Annapurna Basecamp via Machhapuchre Basecamp
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Maximum Altitude :4130m/1355ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 8.2 km
Accommodation :Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 : Helicopter Flight from Annapurna Basecamp to Pokhara & Flight to Kathmandu
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Accommodation : Hotel
Day 9: Final Departure
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Cost Details
Cost include on:
• 2 Night hotel in Pokhra including breakfast
• Kathmandu /Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist Bus.
• 3 times meal during the hiking. (2 breakfast,3 Lunch and 2 dinners.
• 2-night lodge accommodation in trekking.
• 1 Hiking Guide
• Necessary Trekking permit and necessary paper.
Cost does not include on:
• all food in Pokhara
• personal expenses, phone call, laundry service etc.
• all bar bill coke, beer, water etc.
• Tips for guide, porter and driver.
Map
FAQs
1. How high is Annapurna Base Camp ?
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2. How fit do I need to go trekking to Annapurna Base camp ?
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3. Where am I sleeping at night ?
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4. Which is the best season to Trekking in Annapurna Base camp ?
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5. Is drinking water easily available during the trek ? Is it safe ?
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6. How do we Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara ?
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7. What food do we get in mountain?
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8. What happens if I get sick in the mountain?
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9. what kind of accommodation we can get during the trek ?
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Manual Notes:
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