Rara lake short trek
Itinerary
Your Journey, Step by Step
Flight to Tancha Airport (2,957m) and trek to Rara Lake
On the second day of our trek, early in the morning, our journey leads to Mugu district, where Rara Lake lies. It is in the northwest of Nepal, close to the Chinese border.
The flight to Mugu, Talcha Airport at 2,957m is an awesome journey catering to incredible views of Nepal’s untouched wilderness. We can see the beautiful views of the mountains from the short flight. After reaching Tancha Airport, the trek to Rara Lake commences. Throughout the trek, we emerge out to nomadic highland hamlets. The trek is a pleasant jungle walk that highlights several species of birds, species of herbal plants, and the panorama of snow-capped peaks.
After 3-4 hours of the hike from Tancha Airport. We will finally reach the beautiful station with full of greenery, the Rara National Park. We will stay overnight in a hotel restaurant on the base of Rara National Park. The evening view of the snowcapped mountains is a wonderful thing to experience from Rara National Park. We can also have a good view of the sunset in the evening.
Exploring the Rara Lake, Rara National Park
The third day is the most important day as we are exploring the Rara Lake at its full. So, we wake up early in the morning to have a marvelous view of sunrise from there. After having lunch we will start our hike in the afternoon.
After lunch, we start our hike to Chuchemara Hill from where we can see a full area of Rara Lake. Hence this pleasant walk offers a tremendously wonderful jungle vibe where chirps of birds and activities of highland mammals can be witnessed. From there we can have an outstanding view of untouched nature 360 degrees. The trails to Rara Lake have a wonderful view of the forest. The jungle is very quiet and very beautiful. Different types of trees and plants make the jungle more beautiful. The environment around the lake is very clean and has fresh air around there. The lake provides a clean blue water view and mountain range.
After a couple of hours of hiking around Rara Lake, we will return to our hotellogs for the overnight stay.
Trek back to Tancha airport and flight to Nepalgunj
On the 4th day, we will hike back to Tancha airport. We will pack our bags and after lunch, we will start our hike. Hike from Rara to Trek has a different point of view. We will enjoy the hike by seeing different types of agriculture of local people. We can see many different birds on the trail. When we will reach Tancha airport we will take our flight and flight back to Nepaljung.
When we will reach Nepaljung from the flight in half an hour we will stay overnight over there.
Flight to Kathmandu from Nepaljung
We will wake up early in the morning and have a great view of the city. We will explore Nepaljung in our reminding time of flight. When we will reach Kathmandu we will have our interesting short farewell program and end our memorable trek over there.
Good to Know
Your Journey, Step by Step
There are certainly two distinct seasons for Rara Lake trekking Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) seasons.
During the Spring and Autumn seasons, the weather is stable and the temperature is pleasant so the trekkers have the opportunity to admire the Himalayas reflected in the Lake. The skies are clear, good visibility and the days are neither too hot nor too cold making these seasons suitable for trekking. In addition, the area is covered with colorful blooming rhododendrons in the spring that add unique and incomparable beauty to the lake.
In the summer season (June to August), the forest is covered with a lot of flowers adding unique features to the trekking trail but the challenges may come with the slippery and muddy trail. The temperature might go below the freezing point and sometimes snowfall may occur blocking the way to the lake in the winter season (December to February). Therefore, summer and winter seasons are quite avoidable for Rara Lake trekking.
A journey to Rara Lake is a mesmerizing trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. The short and easy route to complete the Rara Lake trek is taking a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and switching the flight to Talcha Airport – the nearest airport before Rara Lake. It will take around 1-hour flight to reach Nepalgunj and around 30 to 35 minutes to reach Talcha Airport. From Talcha Airport, it will take 3 hours of walk to reach Rara Lake. It is the fastest and easiest way to reach Rara Lake and return.
Drinking Water
Teahouses along the Rara Lake trekking trail offer safe drinking water to the trekkers. Boiled water or mineral water is available at the teahouses however drinking water can be available from water taps or springs. You are recommended to use water purification pills or carbon filters before drinking.
Electricity
The facility electricity is available at all the teahouses and guest houses along the Rara Lake trekking trail. While at lower regions, charging electronic appliances such as mobile phones, cameras, and batteries might not be a problem at higher altitudes charging the electronic may require some additional costs.
Communication
Along the trekking trail, the phone signal is good and the connectivity to the internet is also good. While at Rara Lake, it is difficult to get internet access however you can buy a local sim and use it for calling as well as using the internet after buying a mobile data pack. You can also connect your phone to WiFi while at the teahouses.
Head scarf or bandana
Sunhat and sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Waterproof or windproof jacket
Hiking shirts and T-shirts
A pair of hiking shorts and trousers
Woolen socks, hiking shoes, or sandals
Gloves
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorants
Sleeping bag
A daypack or backpack
First aid kit
Cameras, mobile phones, and binoculars
A portable charger or power banks
FAQs
Your Questions, Answered
There are two routes to Rara Lake, and trekkers can choose any according to their interests. You can take a bus from Kathmandu to Jumla and commence a trek or take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Talcha Airport and start trekking to Rara Lake.
The highest altitude you will encounter during your Rara Lake trekking is Chuchemara Hill with an altitude of 4,039 meters/13,251 feet.
The permits required for the Rara Lake trek are given below:
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card
Rara National Park entry permit
During the Rara Lake exploration day, there are various best options to do which are mentioned below:
Hike to Chuchemara Hill
Ride a boat in the lake
Nature Photography
Tenting and Camping
The Spring (March to May) and the autumn (September to November) are considered the two best seasons for the Rara Lake trek which offers clear skies, sunny days, good visibility, stable weather, and pleasant temperatures.
Despite being the largest and deepest lake, Rara Lake is located at an elevation of 2,990 meters/9,810 feet.
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