Known as the Queen of the Himalayan Lakes, the Rara Lake Trek offers wilderness and solitude as you hike along the pristine mountain lake of Rara. For national and international tourists and adventurers alike, Rara Lake Trekking is a magnificent trip to a remote part of the midwest region of Nepal that resembles something out of a fantasy novel or heaven itself.

In addition to being the largest lake in Nepal, Rara is the second largest lake in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3010m or 9875ft above sea level. It spans five kilometers long and two kilometers wide. However, the lake’s size remains one of the major reasons for its popularity. In addition to its beautiful surroundings, the lake is a good trekking destination due to the presence of the Rara National Park, and the sight of snow-covered Himalayan peaks further enhances it.

About the Region

Around the region of the lake, you will find 214 bird species and 20 different species of mammals. Located within the protected borders of Rara National Park, the region is surrounded by spruce, pine, and juniper forests which mirror the snow-capped mountains. Furthermore, a mammal such as the Himalayan bears, Himalayan tahrs, musk deers, red pandas, serows, gorals, and langurs, as well as rhesus monkeys, can be found here.

In addition to its 100m deep water, Rara Lake is home to otters and fish. As mentioned earlier, the hike around the lake follows long ridges enclosing mountain pastures and high valleys, providing a unique traveling experience not found anywhere else in the world. Despite all the floras and faunas, the superb view of the lake, forest, hills, and mountains backdrop is sure to captivate you with its extreme attraction.

In spite of the fact that Rara Lake has the bluest water in the world, the lake shows three different colors throughout the day. The background of the lake is also ever-changing. There is very little crowding on this route, and it is on an off-the-beaten-path. Thus, it is great for people seeking solitude and communion with nature.

Necessary Permits and Accommodations

To complete the Trek, you must obtain an entry permit for Rara National Park. Fortunately, this permit can be easily obtained at the checkpoint. But don’t forget to bring some money with you in order to acquire the permit.

Accommodations at the start of the Trek contain well-managed hotels and lodges. Further along the Trek, well-facilitated hotels are hard to come by. These paths majorly consist of small teahouses and homestays. However, bringing along tents in order to set up tented camps throughout the Trek would be highly suggestible.

Preparing For the Rara Trek

The tallest point on the Rara trek is at an altitude of 3,055 meters or 10,023 feet. This may not be much elevation for frequent trekkers, but it is still quite a change for newcomers. In addition, the Trek requires the explorers to walk for multiple days. Therefore, those with lung diseases should avoid such activities or take precautions before doing so, as such high altitudes are very difficult to adapt to. Furthermore, when at such high altitudes, people may experience altitude sickness.

As a result of the cold at the high altitude, we recommend you bring the following items with you to your Trek. These are the things our group of friends took along with us on our first trip to Rara.

• Warm clothes, including jackets, sweaters, and thermal wears
• Water bottles and thermos
• Tents if you plan to camp by the shore of Rara Lake
• Backpack
• Portable fire stoves
• Snow Glasses and flashlight
• Well-fitting gloves, socks, and shoes or boots
• Trekking sticks
• First aid kit
• Moisturizers and lip guard
• Energy bars

However, if you forget any of these items, you can easily locate them in trek shops at the starting point of the Trek, though the price there would likely be higher than normal.

Itinerary and the Trek itself

Depending upon your walking pace, you might be able to complete the Langtang Trek in 7 to 12 days. If you are within Nepal, you need to get to Nepalgunj initially. If you are not from Nepal, you need to obtain a Nepali visa and get to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, you need to catch a flight to Nepalgunj. Finally, you need to fly to Jumla to begin the Trek from there.

Cost includes:

• Arrival & Departure transport via private Car/Van/Bus.
• Three meals per day throughout the Trip(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Accommodation during the trek.
• Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B.
• Guide and a porter with Insurance, food, and accommodations.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu or Pokhara valley with a car and tour guide
• First Aid kit.
• Trekking permit (Conservation fee).
• TIMS card (Trekking information management system) is like a permit.
• All needed government tax/vat.

Cost excludes:

• International Airfare.
• Your travel insurance.
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Nepal Visa fee (US$ 50 for 30 days and US$ 30 for 15 days; you should get a visa open your arrival)
• Any kind of drinks, items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, missing meal, WIFI Porters, etc.
• Tips for Guide and Porters

After you’ve enjoyed the thrilling and joyful experience, you can choose whether to visit other beautiful places in Nepal or head back home. No matter what you choose, we hope you have a fantastic time.

We can accommodate group tours for this trip; however, you may also opt for a private tour according to your liking. We can arrange private trips at any time of the year at any date of your choosing. Please let us know what your preferred travel dates are so that we can accommodate you.