The Rara Lake Jeep Tour is another way to enjoy the long journey to beautiful Rara Lake. The largest lake in Nepal at 5.1 km or 3.2 miles long, is located in Nepal’s Far North West. Around the remote district of Mugu at 375 km / 233 miles air distance from the capital city Kathmandu. The driving distance is 786 km / 495 miles to Talcha town. The hike of 8 km / 5 miles extra to reach Rara Lake, makes one of the longest overland journeys.
But worth a visit, traveling through Nepal’s great diversity of amazing landscapes, driving from mid-hills to low-flat land. The journey follows the warm sub-tropical Terai belt, and then back towards the high cooler green hills. The best ways to experience Nepal’s various terrains from cities and towns to rural farm villages of a great blend of cultures.
Rara Lake Jeep Tour takes you to an isolated and picturesque holiday destination, due to its remote location. A few groups of foreign travelers often venture with the shortest air route to the nearest airfield of Mugu at Talcha.
In the past decades, interested people had to trek for nearly two weeks to and from Jumla or Simikot towns. But at present, the motorable has reached Talcha the entrance of Rara National Park. Where the beautiful Lake Rara is situated amidst the magnificent scenery of rolling green hills and snow-capped peaks.
The Rara Lake is surrounded by pristine woodland lined with coniferous and deciduous trees. Makes a perfect habitat for many species of wild mammals and exotic bird life, truly a most charming place. Where one can enjoy the tranquility within its pristine environment, away from the maddening crowds of modern civilization.
The journey on the Rara Lake Jeep Tour is an overland adventure of a week duration from Kathmandu. The drive takes you around various terrains following the main busy wide highway, and then on off the beaten tracks.
On reaching Kohalpur city, around Nepal Far Mid-West within sub-tropical areas and then heading towards cooler farm hills. The drive takes you on winding rough dirt tracks, past several rural villages then uphill to Talcha. A small town with a small airstrip, the entrance to Rara National Park and Rara Lake.
At Talcha, a short interval for a few days from the long drive for a hike to Rara Lake. To reach the final highlight of the journey at the shore of beautiful Rara Lake and its scenic surroundings. Enjoy the awesome views of Rara Lake and its magnificent scenic location amidst stunning snow peaks and rolling hills. After a marvelous time at Rara Lake exploring the lake shore, and back to Talcha.
Rara Lake Jeep Tour From Talcha on the road with an exciting drive from cooler green hills to the flat land of Terai. Where drive leads on the main busy highway back to Kathmandu, after a wonderful adventure and great experience; on the Rara Lake Jeep Tour.
Detail Itinerary of Rara Lake Jeep Tour
Having an early breakfast, to start our wonderful overland adventure heading past the city and valley outskirts. Then downhill to low farm country, facing views of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal with Annapurna in the far west.
The drive heads along the Trisuli River to Mugling Bazaar, where our route diverts, towards the south around the lowland of Chitwan.
Enjoy the dramatic change of landscapes from high hills to the low flat terrain of the Terai belt. As the drive heads past Naryanghat town, towards the west to Nawalparasi district. The journey leads on the nice highway to Kohalpur city at the junction of various routes of Nepal.
At Kohalpur overnight in a nice hotel, the city with a large Medical Institution in Nepal. As well close to another big city Nepalgunj with an airport that flies to Talcha Airport also.
Jeep 9hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals L/D
Altitude 569m
From Kohalpur city, the ride today is quite shorter than the previous day, and as well interesting to head towards cooler hills. The morning starts heading due North-West past several town and farm areas, and then the road climbs to winding uphill.
An exciting ride on reaching higher cooler hills and around remote isolated farm villages with terraces. After a good ride of the day than reaching the small town of Mangma for an overnight halt. The headquarters town of Kalikot district is one of the few remote regions of western Nepal. Overnight in the comfort of a simple and basic lodge, having time to observe the local activities and cultures.
Jeep 6hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 1580m
An exciting day drive today to reach the main entrance of Rara Lake at Talcha, a town with a small airport. The morning begins heading due north, on rough rugged, and bumpy winding dirt tracks. As you ride on rocky trails through smaller farm areas and hamlets, enjoy the surrounding scenery of rolling green hills.
Throughout the journey with short downs and more uphill climbs as the altitude gains higher with cooler air. Then finally reaching Talcha, a town with a small airstrip, where smaller aircraft fly from Nepalgunj to Talcha. On arrival by late afternoon check into a nice local guest house or lodge for an overnight halt.
Talcha at 2,735 m / 8,974 feet, is located in Mugu district, the starting point of Rara National Park; and towards beautiful Lake Rara.
Jeep 7hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2735m
Enjoy the refreshing hike today, giving rest to the jeep engine for a few days as well to stretch our leg muscles. After days of continuous driving, having breakfast, and carrying only the needful items for the walk to Rara Lake.
A pleasant walk on entering the Rara National Park, as the route leads through farm areas and lovely forested paths. Slowly as the walk progresses on gradual uphill reaching the shore of beautiful Rara Lake. Check into a nice lodge and guest houses, and rest of the afternoon with ample time to marvel at the magnificent views. Take a walk around the shoreline overlooking the grand looks of the tremendous scenery of white peaks. Includes tiers of rolling green hills that surround the lovely Rara Lake amidst enchanting woodland.
Walking 4hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2990m
After a pleasant overnight at Lake Rara, having the most exciting moment of the adventure. Walk back on the same scenic trail to Talcha for the last overnight, around the district of Mugu and the Lake Rara area.
Walking 7hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2735m
Enjoy the moderate drive of five hours, on a winding downhill as the altitude get lower every hour of the driving. Retracing the journey back to Mangma on bumpy dirt rough roads at some sections. Then reaching mid hill town at Mangma for the last overnight on the hills of Western Nepal.
Jeep 6hrs
Accommodation Local Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 1580m
A great drive, although a long journey but on a smooth wide highway. The ride leads around the vast plain of western Terai, the temperatures get much warmer. Slowly the ride heads to the crossroad where Kohalpur city is located, having time for a refreshing break and for the overnight stop.
Jeep 6hrs
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 569m
The morning drive heads north-west on a nice road past several smaller farm villages and towns then reaching Butwal city. From here head back to Kathmandu, on the last final day of the overland journey.
The drive continues heading up to Chisapani, a small village on the roadside. A journey leads on the good road between densely forested areas towards Nawalparasi district.
Slowly the driver heads across a bridge over a large Narayani River reaching the Chitwan area at Naryanghat town. From here onwards follow the Trisuli River upstream reaching Mugling Bazaar and then leaving the low warm farm areas.
As the road follows a winding uphill reaching Nagdhunga, the entrance point of Kathmandu Valley and the city. The drive leads on a winding busy road then enters the bustling city of Kathmandu. Check into the hotels to nice rooms, and enjoy the last dinner celebration with fellow members and crews.
Jeep 9hrs
Meals B/L
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
During the whole trip provide a private vehicle with an experienced driver
An experienced, helpful, very friendly, knowledgeable, and fluent English-speaking guide
During the upper Rara Lake jeep tour provides the best available guest house
All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Rara jeep tour as per itinerary
We provide tea/coffee with cookies in the early morning and seasonal fruits during the tour
National Park entry Permit for Rara lake jeep tour
Insurance, meals, and accommodation of your guide & driver
Salary for your guide and driver
All government tax, vat, and Office Service charges
What's Excluded?
Nepalese visa fee
International airfare
Personal travel insurance
All kinds of drinks, snacks, and personally ordered food during the Jeep tour
All kinds of personal expenses
Hot shower during the trekking (if needed)
Accommodation, Lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal tour equipment
Rescue charge (if needed)
Tips for Driver & Guide
Essential Information - Rara Lake Jeep Tour
Benefits of Booking Rara Lake Jeep tour with Vertex Holiday
Expert Guidance:Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
24 Hours Company Assist: Vertex Holiday Team member will assist during the trip.
Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize the trip.
Nepali Sim Card: After arrival in Nepal Vertex Holiday provide per person 1 Ncell sim card with 20 GB Data for easy connection
Free luggage storeat Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel
The best seasons for the Rara Lake Jeep Tour:
The best season for the Rara Lake Jeep Tour is spring and autumn/fall, the main flow of tourism around the Himalayan region, including Rara Lake.
Nepal with four main seasons spring from March to May, and summer/monsoon starts from June to August. Autumn/fall beginning of September to November, likewise winter of December to February. Summer or monsoon time of mid-June to August is not a favorable time during wet months of monsoon. As well winter will be cold around Rara Lake with freezing temperatures, during morning and night time.
The right and main flow of tourist arrival is spring and autumn/fall. The best time to visit all around the Himalayas and Rara Lake is when days a perfect for all types of adventures including the Rara Lake Jeep Tour.
There are other alternative means of tour to explore Rara Lake and Motorcycle Tour is one of them, which is a fun way to explore the far western region of Nepal.
Travel & Medical Insurance for Rara Lake Jeep Tour:
Travel & Medical Insurance are important for traveling around the Nepal Himalayan region, especially around remote areas, like on Rara Lake Jeep Tour. For safe travel around the mountainous zone of Nepal Himalayas, where roads can be blocked by sudden unfortunate landslides. As well another unfortunate incidence might occur, even being safe and careful with precautionary measures taken.
Travel insurance will be a great support to claim the money from the respective insurance. If the trip gets delayed or canceled due to unfavorable bad weather or other situations. Similarly, Medical Insurance will be a great support if someone gets sick from a personal medical background.
The Insurance is just a precautionary measure in case the situation arises on the tour. Check with your doctors and the season of visits to Asian countries where immunization and vaccines are required against certain diseases.
Responsible travel:
All visitors during Rara Lake Jeep Tour should be aware of rules and regulations as per customs and cultures of the respective country of travel. Littering and leaving garbage unattended, although our guide will inform regarding Eco or Responsible Tourism.
Important things to remember, keep the litter and dispose of it where garbage deposits are available in the hotel or en route the journey.
Respect the local cultures, especially entering temples and monasteries having special restrictions. Which is taking photos, during prayer and worship, and wearing decent and formal dress. The rest of our guide will inform about the dos and don’ts, as well supporting the areas of travel and keeping the environment as pristine as it was before.
All travelers should be in sound good health to join on all tours and treks around Nepal Himalaya with a healthy medical background.
Tour Safety:
Collecting all the necessary details and information of the Rara Lake Jeep Tour and the nature of locations. Carrying adequate clothing for the cold or warmer days as per the seasons of the tour. Ordering the right types of meals, not wasting food, as well do not encouraging begging, especially with village children might ask for pens, money, or chocolates.
As per the route of a journey ask for any information from the guide if you are in doubt or confused. As well as keep the valuables in a safe place at the hotel safe deposit or with Vertex Holidays. Carrying only the needful and necessary items for the tour as per season and duration. The last thing is to have a positive attitude and takes things as it comes. Expect the unexpected, and please remember to take it as a Journey, not as a Destination. The best way to enjoy the holiday in Nepal or in any part of the world.
For travel within Nepal Himalaya where all travelers and adventurer requires to fill out our company form with emergency contact to relatives and families or close friends, as well as keeping in close touch with Vertex Holiday for immediate help either medical or unforeseen reasons.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
Rara Lake Jeep Tour is an outdoor experience that brings you to Nepal’s largest lake, Rara Lake, which is situated in the rural district of Mugu. The journey travels across several areas and provides an exclusive chance to discover Nepal’s varied scenery and ethnicities.
The excursion lasts eight days, including the journey from Kathmandu to Rara Lake and back.
The highest point reached on the route is 2,990 meters (9,810 ft) at Rara Lake.
The route covers both smooth highways and rocky off-road trails. The trip will take you through a variety of landscapes, from subtropical plains to colder highland areas.
Yes, the tour is appropriate for anyone with a basic degree of fitness. No previous trekking expertise is necessary, however, participants should be comfortable with lengthy drives and moderate treks.
The excursion is appropriate for toddlers and elderly persons with a basic degree of fitness. However, they should be ready for long rides and small treks. If you have any health issues, you should visit a doctor before embarking on your journey.
A tour comprises support services such as a guide, driver, and basic help. Participants are urged to bring any required personal belongings or prescriptions.
The journey provides a unique opportunity to explore the isolated Mugu district’s native culture, which includes traditional hospitality, local food, and cultural exchanges with the region’s residents.
Attractions include a magnificent drive through varied landscapes, a trek to the pristine Rara Lake, breathtaking vistas of rolling green hills and snow-capped peaks, and the peaceful setting of Rara National Park.
Rara Lake and its adjoining national park are home to a diverse range of animals, including Himalayan black bears, musk deer, red pandas, and a variety of bird species. While sightings are not assured, the region is renowned for its richness.
Since the excursion reaches a maximum elevation of about 2,990 meters (9,810 feet) at Rara Lake, altitude sickness is rarely an issue. However, it is critical to keep nourished and acclimate slowly on the climb to Rara Lake.
Yes, there are other trekking routes and activities accessible around Rara Lake, such as shorter walks and excursions to local villages. Your guide can suggest solutions based on your preferences and fitness level.
Depending on the time of your stay, you may be able to attend local events or festivals. Check with your tour operator about forthcoming activities that overlap with your vacation dates.
