Rara Lake Trek, located in the remote northwest part is one of the most serene treks of Nepal. The trek takes you to one of the largest lakes in Nepal, situated at an elevation of 2,990 m with an area of 10.8 km square. The serene lake is surrounded by pine forests, alpine meadows, juniper with the background of magnificent snow-capped peaks. You can witness a total of three colours of the lake as it changes its colour in the daytime according to the weather. Taking you inside the Rara national park, it is a remote off-beaten trail full of wilderness, green hills, and snow-peaked mountains. Along with the natural beauty, you also get to witness the diverse flora and faunas during the trek as the Rara national park consists of several blue pines, black juniper, oak, and rhododendron forests. The forests are also home to several rare animals along with 200 species of colourful birds and butterflies. During the trek, you'll also pass through several indigenous communities where you can witness and experience the lifestyle and culture up close.
Compared to other trekking destinations, Rara Lake can be relatively hard to access as there are several routes you can follow for the trek. Here, we have the itinerary for the Rara Lake trek of a total of 15 days starting with a one-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour. The starting point of the trek is Jumla. Jumla is two flights away from Kathmandu. First, the flight takes you to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu followed by a second flight to Jumla from Nepalgunj. From Jumla, the real trek on foot begins as you pass through several villages like; Cherechaur, Chalachaur, Sunja Valley, Ghorosingha, and then, finally, make it to Rara Lake. On your way back, you'll be following the trail through Pina and Bumra followed by the flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu. The ideal trek full of tranquil beauty and wilderness, the Rara Lake trek is perfect if you're looking for a less-travelled trail in Nepal.
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