Rara Trek

Taking an hour flight from Kathmandu, you will reach Nepalgunj, in the lowlands of Nepal. The city is inhabited by mixed ethnic communities and serves as a border to India. The culture and lifestyle, completely different than of the hills, is sure to fascinate you. You can spend the time exploring the vibrant market of Nepalgunj. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Catching a twenty minutes flight from Nepalgunj, you land in Jumla. Jumla, being one of the most rural districts of Nepal, is infamous for the hardships and struggles faced by the locals due to inaccessibility. For us, Jumla serves as the gateway to Rara Lake. You can walk around the village in Jumla, interact with the locals, and may take a few pictures of them. Overnight in Jumla.

Being the first day of the trek, you trek towards Chere Chaur along with your guide. The trail ascends alongside Jugad River and passes through ancient monasteries, temple, and scattered settlements. The trail also reaches Khalanga Bazaar, a small marketplace for the nearby villages, and continues on the isolated path to Chere Chaur. Overnight in Chere Chaur.

Starting early morning, you trek from Chere Chaur to Chalachaur today. Climbing up the trail, you pass through Jaljala Pass (3580m) and continue walking on a relatively flat trail until you reach Jaljala Chaur. You then make a steep ascend to enter the Rara Lake Circuit, en route to Chalachaur. Overnight in Chalachaur.

You trek alongside Jaljala River to reach Sinja Valley which was capital of ancient Khas Kingdom before the unification of Nepal. Ruins of ancient palace and temples of 12th to the 14th century still remain there to the date. Walking past terraced farms and pine forest, you reach the village of Sinja. Explore the village and get to learn about the history and present of Jumla from the locals. Overnight in Sinja.

Walking alongside water streams like Sinja River, Ghhate River, and Hima River, you trek from Sinja to Ghorosingha crossing the Laha village. It is a short uphill trail to Ghorosingha where you get to see the ancient grinding mills run by water streams. Walking past several villages, you reach the edge of Rara Lake in Ghorosingha where you will spend the night at a camping site.

Today, you start trekking early in the morning following a steep trail uphill to reach the enthralling Rara Lake. From Chuchemara Danda, you will have a panoramic view of the Himalayas, the enticing countryside landscape, the huge Rara Lake, and the lush green vegetation of Rara National Park. It is an easy ascent from Murma to reach the pristine Rara Lake. Overnight at Rara Lake.

Rara Lake is the biggest and deepest freshwater lake of Nepal, has its own majestic presence. Boating, cycling, horse riding, and campfire are some activities you can enjoy around Rara Lake. Surrounded by and reflecting snow-capped mountains and vibrant green hills, Rara Lake amuses every trekker. Overnight at Rara Lake.

Crossing the bamboo and birch forests, this relatively easy trek from Rara Lake to Pina village is pleasant with scenic beauty surrounding you. You also reach Gamgadhi, the headquarters of Mugu district along the way. From Gamgadhi, you walk down a steep trail to arrive at the small village of Pina. Overnight in Pina.

You move forward to Bumra from Pina village passing the Ghurchi-Lagna Pass (3,450m) decorated with Buddhist prayer flags. Ghurchi-Lagna Pass is the highest altitude of our trek looking over green meadows and snowy peaks. You continue the descent to reach Bumra where you will be staying for the night.

It’s the final day of the trek as you trek from Bumra back to Jumla. The downhill trail passes through two suspension bridges to reach a hot spring where you can take a dip to ease your sore muscles. Without wasting much time there, you then cross the Danphe Lagna Pass (3691m) and continue walking through the rhododendron and oak forests. You reach Chere Chaur and retrace your way to Jumla. Overnight in Jumla.

You take the scenic flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj, and further back to Kathmandu. You can either take rest or explore local tourist markets of Kathmandu like Ason and Thamel to buy souvenirs. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner at a local Nepali restaurant.