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rara lake tour and hike
Trip Fact
- DestinationNepal
- Durations3 days
- Trip DifficultyModerate
- ActivitiesTour and Trekking
- AccommodationHotel/Resort in City and Guest House during Trek
- MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner(BLD)
- Mx.altitude3726m.
- VehicleFlight + Drive
- Group SizeMin. 2 Pax
Overview
Highlights
- Adventurous lodge trek or camping trek in the remote Himalayan region
- Visit untouch natural beauty
- Beautiful View of rara lake which is surrounded by untouch natural forest,snow hills and mountains.
- Explore beautiful of rara (Mahendra)Lake
- Boating chancein largest lake of nepal, also chance to can see black snow trout fish which can not found except here.
- Oppertunity of Living like a Local in trans Himalayan region
- Explore mid-western region of Nepal
- Oppertunity to reach rara lake which is largest lake of nepal, which is wonderful, untouch natural beauty, history,and boating offer,also one favourate place of queen of nepal royal family also having balck snow trout fish that you can see rearly in your life.
- Rara lake is also adressing as mahendra lake and queen of angel( the name mahendra was the past king of nepal kingdom)
Rara Lake is the largest lake of nepal,and it is adressing as also mahendra lake by there local people.It is a stunning alpine lake located in the remote Mugu District of Nepal, nestled amidst the serene surroundings of the Rara National Park. Here's a detailed description:
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Location: Rara Lake is situated at an altitude of approximately 2,990 meters (9,810 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest lakes in Nepal. It lies within the Rara National Park, which spans an area of 106 square kilometers in the far northwestern region of Nepal, near the border with Tibet.
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Scenic Beauty: Surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks and lush greenery, Rara Lake is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The crystal-clear waters of the lake reflect the mesmerizing landscapes, creating picture-perfect vistas that attract photographers, nature enthusiasts, and trekkers from around the world.
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Size and Depth: Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal by surface area, covering approximately 10.8 square kilometers. Its maximum depth is estimated to be around 167 meters (548 feet), making it one of the deepest lakes in the country.
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Flora and Fauna: The Rara National Park, encompassing the lake and its surroundings, is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The park is characterized by pristine forests of pine, oak, and rhododendron trees, providing habitat to various species of wildlife including musk deer, Himalayan black bear, red panda, and numerous bird species.
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Cultural Significance: The region surrounding Rara Lake is inhabited by indigenous communities, primarily the Thakuri and Magar ethnic groups. These communities have preserved their unique culture and traditions over generations, adding to the cultural richness of the area.
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Accessibility: Due to its remote location in the far western region of Nepal, reaching Rara Lake requires a significant journey. The most common way to access the lake is by flying from Kathmandu to nepalgunj to Talcha Airport in Mugu,. from talcha airport to upper salleri you can reach with in 45 min though jeep. The distance from talcha aiport to upper salleri is just 7km(4.3496 miles). salleri is good location for stay, ralex, reflief you tiredness in their guest house. from their you can reach rara lake with in 20 min by horse ride ,Either you can reach rara lake with in 40 to 45 min by hiking.
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Trekking and Outdoor Activities: Trekking to Rara Lake offers adventurers the opportunity to immerse themselves in pristine wilderness and witness the unspoiled beauty of the Himalayas. Along the trekking route, travelers can experience the charm of remote mountain villages, interact with locals, and enjoy panoramic views of majestic peaks. from upper salleri to rara lake you can reach by hiking it just take 40 min for tourist in average. if you want to see whole rara lake which is surrounded by forest, hilles, and snow mountains then you need to reach murma top. This is view point of rara lake. To reach view point of rara lake i.e murma top form where you can see largest lake of nepal at once you can reach here by hiking with in 2hr eitherhire the horse then it take less time and less effort rather then while hiking. You got both option here. you can also boating in rara lake while boating here you can see ground of lake beacuse of their clear crystal water, and you can see lot of fish also, remember in this lake you can see snow trout fish here that cannot be found in other place except this lake.
Overall, Rara Lake stands as a jewel of natural beauty in the Himalayan region, captivating visitors with its unparalleled landscapes, tranquil ambiance, and rich biodiversity.
Detail Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your tour and trekking guides, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.
Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
"After breakfast, at around 9am, our guide and driver will pick you from your hotel and you will go for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites around the valley.
Pashupatinath (World heritage site)
The world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
Swyambhunath: Monkey temple (World heritage site)
Swyambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by the monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of the Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.
Bouddhanth (World heritage site)
Bouddhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Licchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Bouddhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square (World heritage site)
Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur city. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal Palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food, and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient items that have a lot of historical significance."
Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: (1 hour,) explore nepaljung city, bardiya national park,
in the early morning;
In the morning after breakfast in kathmandu we will recieve you from hotel, and then take to domastic airport for flight, after flight take off from kathmandu domestic airport within 45 to 1 hrs you will reach nepaljung airport. At nepaljung airport our staff will pickup form nepaljung airport and take to the hotel. You will gona spend one day in nepaljung city.
day time ;
After lunch your can take require comfortable rest in hotel and then you will explore bardiya national park.[Bardiya National park is the largest national park in the lowland Terai covering an area of 968 sq.km. This park situated in Nepal's Western Terai was established for protecting the representative ecosystems and conserving the habitat of tiger and its prey species. In this national park Royal Bengal tiger, wild elephant, greater one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, and black buck belong there .With almost 70% of a balanced mixture of grassland, savannah and riverine forest Bardiya National park reside 642 species of animals, 407 species of resident and migratory birds, 125 species of fish, and 839 varieties of plants. 125 wild tigers are in Bardia National Park, Nepal is currently recognized as the first nation to double its Tiger population.] after expolring as well as jungle saffari in bardiya national park you will come back to hotel .
in the evening;
you will explore nepaljung city. This city also called one of the diversity city of nepal. Because in this city diffrent religious, cultural, caste people live here in unity. after expolre nepaljung city you will came back to hotel take lunch. Ready for tomorrow flight to talcha airport that lies in mugu district.
Fly from Nepalgunj to talcha airport and drive from talchal to upper salleri ,overnight night out at guest house
In day 4 after take breakfast you will travel from nepaljung airport to talcha airport generally flight takes 45 min in average . After reaching talcha airport( lies in mugu district where rara lakes belongs)
you will travel from talcha airport to upper salleri by 4*4 jeep within 40 to 50 min. upper salleri is the gate way place to stay rara near by location. you can spend time and interact with their local people at the evening and night also.
Early morning hike from upper salleri to murma top view point of rara lake, then explore, experence enjoy rara lake.
In day 5 after take local breakfast we will start hiking after hike 2hrs you will reach view point ( murma top)of rara lake. From there you can see the largest lake of nepal i.e rara lake at once, murma top is called view point of rara lake because form here you can see majestic view of rara lake that is surrounded by untouch natural forest ,snow hills and mountains.
you will take lunch in eco friendy guest house which lies in murma top. you will taking lunch with that majestic view by that guest house. after enjoying lunch there you will hike down to reach rara lake where you can see, feel, explore rara lake physically, and also can boating in rara rake.
in short;
In this day you short hike to see combination of largest lake of nepal i.e(rara lakes) with geographically landscape(lakes ,untouch natural forest, hills an snow mountian). and after that you will take lunch with that majestic, wonderfull view from murma top that can be rearly experienceable in lifetime. After that reach to rara lake so you can physically feel, explore and enjoy on the rara lake by boating on rara lake.
at this day you will stay beside rara lake. in guest house from there when ever you want you can see rara lake though your window of your guest room.
back to nepaljung to kathmandu though flight
in day 6 you will experence wake up view of rara lake and then take breafast with rara view after that you will said bye bye to rara lake for amizing experence. Then first you return from rara lake to talcha airport by 4*4 jeep, and then flight from talcha airport to nepaljung to kathmandu. dinner at kathmandu city.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport.
- 3 Star or above hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.
- All transportation for the trek
- Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-mugu round flight ticket
- Local lodge/tea house accommodation in mountain.
- Government-authorized, experienced guide and porters.
- Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters.
- Breakfast in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj
- Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Douffle Bag, Sleeping Bag, Warm Layers (Returnable)
- Shepherd Holidays' T-Shirt
- Certification
- First Aid Kit.
- Maps.
- Service charge and government taxes.
- Rara lake entry fee.
- Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Nepal Entry Visa
- Meals in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj (besides breakfast).
- Your personal expenses, shopping, etc.
- Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee.
- Tips for guide and porter.
- Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary.
- Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.).
- Other thing which is not mentioned in Inclusion section
Good to Know
Before going to tour and trek to Rara Lake, you need to some essential things to keep in mind:
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Permits and Fees: Ensure you have obtained the necessary permits, such as the Rara National Park entry permit and any other required permits for trekking in the region. Be prepared to pay the applicable fees.
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Physical Fitness: Rara Lake trek involves walking through rugged terrain and varying altitudes. Ensure you are physically fit and prepared for moderate to strenuous trekking activities.
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Weather Conditions: Be aware of the weather conditions in the region, as they can change rapidly, especially in mountainous areas. Pack appropriate clothing and gear for both sunny and rainy conditions.
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Altitude Sickness: Rara Lake is situated at a high altitude. Take necessary precautions to prevent altitude sickness, such as acclimatizing properly, staying hydrated, and recognizing the symptoms of altitude sickness.
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Accommodation and Supplies: Accommodation options along the trekking route may be limited. Plan your accommodation in advance and carry essential supplies such as food, water, and camping equipment if necessary.
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Guides and Porters: Consider hiring a local guide and/or porter for your trek. They can provide valuable assistance, navigation support, and insights into the local culture and customs.
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Responsible Tourism: Respect the local culture, environment, and wildlife during your visit. Follow Leave No Trace principles and minimize your environmental impact by disposing of waste properly and refraining from disturbing wildlife.
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Communication and Emergency: Mobile phone coverage may be limited or unavailable in certain areas. Carry a satellite phone or other means of communication in case of emergencies. Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and evacuation routes.
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Health and Medical: Carry a basic first aid kit and any necessary medications. Be prepared for basic medical facilities in remote areas and consider purchasing travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and evacuations.
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Local Customs and Etiquette: Familiarize yourself with local customs, traditions, and etiquette before interacting with locals. Respect their way of life and seek permission before taking photographs.
By keeping these factors in mind, you can ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience during your tour and trek to Rara Lake.
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