Rara Lake Trek – 16 Days

Rara Lake is popular for being the largest lake in Nepal. Known as the ‘Queen of Lakes’ and later rechristened by the late King Mahendra Shah of Nepal as ‘Mahendra Daha’, the lake is situated at the altitude of 2,980 meters (9,837 ft). The lack of access and lesser crowd makes the site a clean, pristine and solitary place for the visit.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the far west region of Nepal. It is located inside the Rara National Park, which is popular for its wildlife, namely; Musk deer, Red Panda, Himalayan black bear, leopard and Himalayan goral. The Rara National Park is home to around 1,074 species of animals including 51 mammalian species and 214 species of birds.

The highest you will reach during the trek is at Daphne Langa Pass at an altitude of 3,500 meters (11,480 ft). The landscape is mostly covered by pine and juniper forests.

The 9 days of continuous trekking may prove to be strenuous for some trekkers. The trek begins from Jumla, a beautiful town in western Nepal and end at Nepalgunj. A flight will facilitate the commute to and from Kathmandu.