Highlights of Rara Lake Trek

• The opportunity to explore Nepal's biggest, deepest oligotrophic freshwater lake at an altitude of 2990m/9810ft.
• Enjoy the deep blue, clear, magnificent view of the lake and the reflected view of mountains on the lake.
• Rara Lake trek takes you to the hilly villages with their own customs, traditions, and cultures. Visit the lake and the Thakurbaba Hindu Temple on the southeast corner of the lake.
• The chance to experience the world's unique flora and fauna.
• The unexplored Rara Lake trek in the Karnali region offers a quiet, beautiful, and enchanting experience.

About Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake Trekking is the largest lake in the Himalayan region's western part of Nepal. It's also one of the most fascinating treks. Trekking provides you with the best chance to explore the Jumla and Mugu districts of Nepal. Here, you can observe spectacular mountain views and amazing wildlife such as the wildcat, wild yak, wolf, spotted deer, musk deer, and many more.

Flora, Fauna, and Culture

The trek features beautiful forests of pine and bamboo, enchanting rhododendron flowers, and the unique Buddhist culture of the Rara region's people with their own traditions, rituals, norms, and values. Rara Lake is also known as the “Queen of Lakes” and is also referred to as Mahendra Daha. The local people and culture provide unforgettable moments.

Rara Lake Overview

The Rara Lake, often called heaven on earth, is the largest lake in Nepal. It is situated in the Mugu district, near the western region of the country. Rara Lake is Nepal’s biggest and deepest lake, with a water surface area of 10.8 sq. km (4.2 sq mi) at an altitude of around 2990 meters (9810 ft) above sea level. The maximum depth is 167 m (548 ft), and it extends 5.1 km (3.2 miles). The 10-day trek begins with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, followed by a flight to Nepalgunj and then to Jumla.

Rara National Park

Rara Lake is surrounded by Rara National Park, which was established in 1976. The park consists of 1074 species of flora and fauna, including 51 species of mammals and 214 species of birds. The park's beautiful freshwater lake and natural beauty make it a charming destination. The fertile land and diverse herbs provide opportunities to promote agricultural products and medicinal plants in the area.

The Trek Experience

The Rara Lake trek is the highest lake trek in Nepal and is proudly referred to by Nepalese as the ‘Queen of Lakes’. During your trek, you will enter Rara National Park, considered one of the finest parks in the world, and an ideal habitat for musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Himalayan goral, and other exotic animals. You will experience snow-capped mountains, forests, enchanting lakes, and witness the rustic life of the local people.

Rara Lake Trek walks through the desolate, stunning landscapes of the Trans-Himalayan mountains. You will also encounter authentic Tibetan Buddhism and Bonpo culture during the trek. After spending the night in a hotel, the following day starts with a final air trip to Jumla. On the way, you will visit the ancient village of Micha, which has many Buddhist Stupas built in the late 15th century in memory of Buddhist saints who lived in the region. After around six days of trekking, you will visit a 300-year-old Hindu temple known as Kanaksundari.