Vertex Holiday presents, an exclusive ‘Journey to Rara Lake’ where few visitors seldom venture around lovely areas of western Nepal.
It is a short, scenic country walk a perfect holiday destination and getaway for families, trekkers, and travelers to rejuvenate. The journey to Rara Lake will be a great trip of less than a week, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Walk within pristine wilderness overlooking grand views of snow peaks, dramatic landscapes of rolling green hills, and serene Lake Rara. Rara the largest and deepest alpine fresh-water Lake of Nepal covers an area of 10.8 sq. k.m. Located at a height above 2,990 meters and 9, 810 feet surrounded by beautiful lush green forest.
Mostly dominated by tall tree lines of blue pine, black juniper, West Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress, and other species.
Located in Rara National Park, this lake is known for its changing colors multiple times per day, with the view of the green hills of Chuchemara Danda and Mount Saipal at 7031 meters. This park houses 51 mammals and 214 species of birds.
The Rara Lake is popular for 3 native species of Snowtrout fish, and some other aquatic wildlife. Furthermore, the Lake welcomes several migratory birds from Siberia during the winter season, which includes Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Common Teal, Solitary Snipe, and others.
Journey to Rara Lake is an opportunity for tourists to explore the diverse attractions and offers some extra activities like Rafting, hiking, and Horse Riding.
Detail Itinerary of Journey To Rara Lake
On arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal International Airport via various airlines, our guide and staff receive you for a short transfer to the heart of Kathmandu city.
Where your hotel is located, after checking into your rooms and then meet other members of the trek at the hotel lobby for briefing.
Regarding the wonderful Journey to Rara Lake. On briefing includes useful information to make your holiday in Nepal more enjoyable.
The evening group welcomes dinner in a lovely Nepalese Restaurant with an introduction to Nepalese culture of various parts of Nepal with folk dance and music.
Car 30m
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Dinner
Altitude 1350m
On this day in Kathmandu, allowing trekking members prepare for the trek, with leisure morning after breakfast.
The time for flight departure transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for a scenic flight of less than an hour to land at Nepalgunj city airport.
During the flight enjoy a glorious panorama of Himalayan peaks from Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna to the Dhaulagiri range.
Nepalgunj, located in Nepal’s Far Mid-West within low land known as the Terai belt of warm sub-tropical climate, on reaching Nepalgunj airport is a short drive to your hotel near the city area.
Enjoy an evening stroll and catch glimpse of the locals with more Indian influence due to the close border with India.
Multiple Drive to airport 30m, Flight 45m
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 650m
The morning after breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Nepalgunj airport for a short flight to land at Talcha small airstrip near Rara National Park area.
On reaching Talcha meet our other field staff and porters. A short walk to the hotel near the Airport, a simple tourist standard accommodation.
Talcha a small town within the district of Mugu, one of the most remote regions of Nepal Far West, is here with time to explore its interesting market to witness the local culture and colorful customs of western Nepalese people.
Multiple 30m Flight, walking 2 Hours
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2735m
Morning from the hotel/lodge at Talcha starts a few hour’s hikes on a gradual path and then climbs to a ridge to reach Murma Hilltop. The highest point of the journey.
The walk leads with beautiful scenery of peaks and hills as the route leads into nice cool alpine tree lines to reach Murma Hilltop for overnight.
From the Rara View lodge, enjoy overlooking surrounding beautiful landscapes covered by the pristine surrounding of green forest, and tiers of hills with snow peaks.
Walking 4 Hours
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 3630m
A leisurely morning with grand views for breakfast, and then start the hike with a Long descent to reach the shore of huge Rara Lake, and then transfer into one of its many good simple lodges and hotels.
Arriving in time for lunch and overnights, enjoy the afternoon marveling at the beauty of Rara Lake and its tranquil surroundings.
Walking 5 Hours
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2990m
A free day for hike and excursion around marvelous locations and enjoy the scenery of dramatic landscapes with views of high mountains.
Walk around beautiful Rara Lake, the lake with a few lodges built by the Park and village community for visitors.
A perfect and ideal place to enjoy a rest day. Explore around the shore of the lake, might spot some wildlife with various species of birds, including resident and migratory ducks.
Climb to a tower for grand views of Rara Lake with a scenic backdrop of scenic rolling green hills and snowcapped peaks.
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2990m
Morning enjoys the panorama of stunning views of surrounding hills and mountains with Rara Lake and is then ready for a return journey to Talcha.
After a good breakfast walk on the gradual pleasant trail within farm areas and village to reach Talcha for the last overnight stop around the great beautiful country of the Rara Lake area.
Multiple 2 Hours
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2700m
Morning as per the flight time for Nepalgunj, board a small aircraft either Twin Otter or Dornier plane a swift short flight brings you to low warm areas at Nepalgunj.
With time for refreshments or lunch before connecting to a bigger plane for a scenic flight of 50 minutes to Kathmandu, back into hustle and bustle of the city life of Kathmandu.
After being in the tranquil surroundings at Rara Lake, from the airport short drive to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
Flight 1 Hours
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 1350m
It is always best and wise to have a spare or contingency day, in case of a flight delay which might lead to cancellation at Talcha airport.
Due to bad unfavorable weather conditions for small planes to operate which can happen even in the best time of the season.
On this free day, one can enjoy individual activities and shop for souvenirs or take a tour of Kathmandu’s ancient cities’ sites within Kathmandu, Patan, or Bhaktapur.
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 1350m
Your last day in Nepal, enjoying a memorable adventure on Journey to Rara Lake, and then as a time for your international flight. Our staff transfers you to the airport for homeward bound.
Car 30m
Meals Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
All airport Hotel Transfers
Hotel in Kathmandu
all accommodation during the trip
English Experience Guide
Boating in The Rara Lake
Rara National Park Fee
Both way flight tickets Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Talcha(RARA)-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
All government and local taxes
What's Excluded?
Nepal visa fee
International airfare
Lunch and Dinner kathmandu and during the trip
Insurance ( medical insurance and Travel insurance
Extra beverages other than specified on the included meal plan
Extra porter cost in the event of Landslide or road blockage
Others which is not included on the included items
Horse Riding
Tips for guide(s), porters, and driver(s)
Add-ons & Options
Comprehensive medical kit
Snack of seasonal fruit during the trek
Essential Information - Journey To Rara Lake
Journey To Rara Lake Information
The journey to Rara Lake takes you far from popular adventure and trekking areas, in the least unspoiled areas. Where villagers hardly see foreigners passing their way, as Rara Lake is situated on the very end of Far West Nepal. Making it least accessible for other visitors due to its remote location, but at present travel is made shorter and easier.
As one takes various options to reach the magnificent areas of Rara Lake and its scenic countryside. To make the best of the trip, exciting and shorter where Vertex Holidays have designed Journey to Rara Lake. Traveling by scenic flight both ways and taking a short hike to reach beautiful Rara Lake for a few days of pleasant walks.
The adventure begins with a sweeping flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj city, facing a panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks. Includes Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu with a massive range of Annapurna with Dhaulagiri as the flight lands at Nepalgunj airport.
Nepalgunj, located in Nepal Far South West of the sub-tropical climate of the Terai belt the low flat land of the country. From Nepalgunj, the flight continues in a smaller aircraft to reach Talca airport the closest airport to Rara Lake.
Talca, is a small town with several good hotels and lodges, near the boundary of Rara National Park. From here our walks start with picturesque scenery within a cool shade of the coniferous and deciduous forest. Then reach the scenic Murma hilltop at above 3,630 m, the highest point of the journey.
Enjoy grandeur views of Rara Lake down below with surrounding hills and a snowy mountain range. The next day few hours of walking downhill to reach our final destination at the shore of calm, serene Rara Lake.
Full day in Rara Lake to explore its scenic surroundings enclosed by an enchanting forest, enriched with exotic flora and fauna. After a refreshing and splendid time around Rara Lake within its magnificent green environment, the walk leads back to Talca town.
For the last overnight stop around remote areas of Far West Nepal Himalaya and Rara Lake. The next morning swift scenic flight takes you to warm areas at Nepalgunj, and then continues the air journey back to Kathmandu.
After an overwhelming and memorable experience on Journey to Rara Lake, with the great service of Vertex Holidays and its excellent staff. Additional Information: Rara Lake, located within Nepal’s smallest Rara National Park covers an area of 106 sq. Km.
Rara National Park is an ideal habitat for musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, goral, Himalayan Thar, and wild boar. Snow trout are the only fish species recorded in the lake.
Resident Gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowl are also quite commonly sighted. The great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, and red-crested pochard are seen during winter. Other common birds are the snow-cock, chukar partridge, Impeyan pheasant, Kalij pheasant, and blood pheasant.
Apart from a hike, options to choose horse riding to reach Rara Lake from Talca Airport. A great experience, an easy and quick alternative for the trek. You can enjoy the view without being exhausted. Vertex Holiday‘s Journey to Rara Lake can be customized further as per the requirement of clients, feel free to post your queries regarding this and other interesting trips in Nepal.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
Rara Lake, where very few travelers venture due to its remote locations and takes much time to reach there, apart from flying in. It can be costly due to airfare both ways, the cheapest is taking a long overland journey of more than 3 days to reach around Rara Lake area a tiring road journey. But Rara Lake is gaining much popularity among domestic travelers rather than a foreigner. Which you can spread the good news after having a good and enjoyable time on this Journey to Rara Lake.
No, it is not on the list of a restricted area, other close areas of Dolpo, including Humla and Limi valley, fall on a restricted area. Rara Lake is like any other normal trekking area of Nepal, where you need trekking and a national park permit only.
During springtime of April and May, as well in autumn/fall season from September to November months.The best time from April to May and September and October months, where days are clear for excellent views of surrounding beautiful landscapes and high snow-capped peaks. With cold morning and late afternoon till night time cold and in the shade.
Yes, we organize for single travelers also but the cost will be slightly higher than in a large group. It is always best to travel with an expert guide from reputed trekking agencies, to show you around for a safe and enjoyable journey to Rara Lake or any other region of Nepal Himalaya.
The nearest hospital and medical post is in Talcha but not up to international standard, one needs to fly back to Nepalgunj or Kathmandu. Good to know on this trip, where travelers are free from catching Altitude sickness or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Except for some short steep climb and descend, but it all depends upon the fitness and health of trekkers. For instance, in case some get very sick from any other medical reason or accidents and cannot continue the journey the sick person needs to be taken back to Talcha for a flight to Kathmandu. The quickest way for very sick people to be evacuated is taking helicopter service. In this emergency case where victims have to bear all the expenses to be claimed from health and medical insurance.
Yes, there are facilities in Talcha, Murma Hill, and at Rara Lakeside lodges and hotels to charge your electronic gadgets. Some places do have electricity run by hydro or solar power to charge your cell-phone, camera batteries, and laptop, and that is where available. On paying some fee for charging as per hour, where every overnight stops have different rates.
Reviews on Journey To Rara Lake
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Review
Shankar M Malaysia
Simple yet Delightful trip
We loved the Rara lake trek, as it was quite an experience. The unspoiled nature and culture during the trek was the major highlight. We were impressed by the simple lifestyle of the people yet with a smile on their faces. The view of the mountains and Lake was also admirable. There was somewhat lacking proper accommodation facilities during the hike.
Overall, we are happy that we could explore a different angle of Nepal
