Rara Lake

Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake trekking is one of the most beautiful treks, which takes you to Rara Lake in Nepal. It is one of the largest lakes in Nepal. Every year, thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the lake. Rara Lake is situated at an altitude of 2,990 meters with an area of ​​10.8 km square. It is surrounded by beautifully lush green hills and Rara National Park, making it a good trekking destination. Also, the view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks adds to the beauty of Rara Lake. This spectacular trekking to Lake Rara is located in the far northwestern part of Nepal. The trek starts from a pulsed capital city and takes you to a remote area of ​​Jumla. You will have to go through some interesting villages of Gorusingha, Sija, Jaljala and finally the trek will end in Rara Lake i.e. a quiet paradise. Apart from this, Rara Lake Trek is also located in Rara National Park which is one of the most thrilling national parks to observe the diverse wildlife. The national park has many blue pines, black juniper, oak, cypress and rhododendron forests. These forests include Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Fear, Leopard, Ghoral, Thar and Red Panda. These forests are also home to over 200 species of colorful birds and butterflies.

Surprisingly, Rara Lake is one of the blueest waters in the world, yet the lake shows three different colors in a day and the background of the lake also changes. The Rara Lake trekking route is less crowded and far from the footpath. Therefore, it is a great option for those who are seeking isolation and communication with nature. During the trekking trip, you will experience very different and unique cultures and panoramas which are different from the rest of Nepal. In winter, there is often snow on the ridges around the lake which gives the lake a heavenly appearance.

Get ready to admire the trail and the woods that beat the beauty of the tranquil Rara Lake with The Great Adventure Treks.

 

Rara Lake Trekking Highlights

• Cultural tour of Kathmandu Valley

• Enjoy a super beautiful flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and vice versa

• See Sinja Valley, an important old historical place of Nepal

• Explore the rich biodiversity of Rara National Park

• Enjoy the beautiful landscape and view of the distant peaks of Dolpo and API Shripal

• Walk through beautiful cedar, birch and rhododendron forests

• Experience the authentic culture and lifestyle of Jumla district

Difficult trekking in Rara Lake

Rara Lake trekking is apparently quite easy and suitable for any level of trekkers. Beginners and intermediate level trekkers can easily complete this trek, with basic levels of fitness. You may possibly be able to hike for 4 to 6 hours on hilly areas with a light day pack. So, this trek does not require any previous trekking experience and technical experience.

 

Best time for trekking Rara Lake

The Spring (September – October) and autumn (March – May) are the best times for trekking Rara Lake. During this time the weather will be pleasant and you will get great views of the Himalayas in the lake. Don't forget to mention, this area is covered with colorful rhododendron blooms during the spring season which adds to the unique and incomparable beauty around the lake.