Rara Lake Trekking

On arrival, you will land at Kathmandu airport, where our friendly team will greet you and take you to your hotel. Depending on what time you arrive, you are free to rest, or if you are itching to start exploring, you can spend the rest of the day soaking up the atmosphere of the Capital. You will then have dinner and an overnight stay in a highly recommended hotel

After a welcoming breakfast, today you will have the opportunity to see some of Kathmandu’s most famous UNESCO-listed world heritage sights, including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath. Once you return, you will meet your guide and begin preparation for your trek.

Just a short flight today from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj in Western Nepal, so there is lots of time to explore! A fascinating Terai town hosting a zoo, local market, and chances to explore the nearby villages, it’s a great stopover before our next flight the following day.

This morning, we will swap flat plains for the hills of Jumla. Situated on the foothills of the Sistine Himalaya, it is one of the least accessible districts in the country and the gateway for the most adventurous of trekkers wishing to explore the remote Karnali region of Nepal. On arrival, there is time for one last overnight stay before the trek begins!

Today, we can finally begin trekking! We follow the Tila Khola River to the Chaudhabise Khola, which we will follow through fields and pine forests. We will then start hiking towards the Padmara Valley and stop resting in the small village of Uthugaon. Our trek continues through a narrow canyon, up the Khali Lagna Pass, and through a deep forest filled with pines. We then have one final descent through a mixed forest of spruces, birches, and rhododendrons to arrive at our campsite.

We begin with a ly, gentle descent along a stream. The decline soon becomes steeper as we battle through firs, birch, walnut, and bamboo forests. It’s then time to start an uphill climb that passes an overhanging rock that provides a cure-all mineral for which the area is famed. We continue uphill to Bhadra before one final descent to our night destination.

We continue along the same stream but begin uphill today on our way to Bhulbule, the entrance to The Rara National Park. We continue our uphill trek towards Lagna Pass, marked with chortens and multi-coloured prayer flags. We then head downhill, scaling our way through spruce forests, before the path begins to level out and we reach the settlement of Dhoti, where we will rest for the evening.

Today is a short and pleasant trek as we take in the delights of the north. We begin by traversing a steep north-facing slope and cross several fields on our way down to a small stream. After crossing a bridge, we climb up to the Thakuri village of Jhyari, and after a little break, we continue to climb up steadily through cedar forests and follow the trail along the northern side of Rara Lake.

Today is a joy as we take a break from trekking and regain strength in some of the world’s most beautiful surroundings. Rara Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Nepal. Explore this remote region that keeps the crystal waters pristine and sacred. It’s the perfect environment for flora and fauna alike to thrive, so there’s much to marvel at.

After a day of rest and refreshment yesterday, we are ready today for an early start downstream – following the Khatya Gad. After crossing a bridge over the Murma, we steadily climb south through dense forest. We then continue along the ridge until it turns southeast and descends to our final destination, Khorasan.

Our day starts by embarking on a beautiful trail that descends to Botan. We trek through the forest before scaling the high fields of Lumsa to take in lovely views of the south along the Sinja valley. We then descend to Okharpati Village and later to Sinja for the evening.

Once we’ve set off from Sinja, the trail crosses the Sinja Khola over a wooden cantilever bridge. We’ll pass through lots of villages as we cross over the river. As we continue, we’ll spend the rest of our trek hiking through forests of pine, birch, and oak, fields of barley and corn, and meadows filled with horses!

Today is the final day of our trek! We have one last push as we climb through forests to reach a meadow, marking the beginning of a nice descent to Jumla – where we shall rest and reflect on our fantastic journey.

We must take two short flights today – first to Nepalgunj and then back to Kathmandu. On arrival, you are free to spend the rest of your day enjoying the excitement of the Capital – either taking a rest or exploring the city’s nightlife.

Today, there is no plan – but to have fun and explore! With endless shops to stock up with treats for home and sights yet to be discovered, there are many things to do before leaving the Capital behind tomorrow.

It’s time to fly home! Say goodbye to Nepal and your fellow trekkers! A member of our friendly team will take you to the airport.