Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal is an exclusive adventure ride along the remote far western region of Nepal. Where very few groups of foreign travelers have seldom ventured into the wild-west country, taking a normal and easy route.
But on this trip with Vertex Holiday, where all interested riders can enjoy the exciting thrills. Riding along the main highway and on the off-road tracks to beautiful Rara Lake. One of the most amazing and picturesque countries, as well as the largest lake in Nepal.
Rara Lake is situated within Rara National Park, the smallest park in the country enriched with exotic flora and fauna. Rara Lake is located at 2,990 m / 9,810 feet high surrounded by the spectacular scenery of white peaks and lovely woodland.
Rara Lake is about 375 km / 233 miles air distance from the capital city of Kathmandu. But it takes about five days covering more than 500 miles to reach the beautiful destination at Rara Lake.
While enjoying an overland journey of the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal, starting from Kathmandu city and riding through various terrains to reach Rara Lake. One of the most exciting thrills riding along, from the low warm land of the Terai belt to cooler green hills. Then eventually ending the ride by reaching close to magnificent Lake Rara and its amazing scenic surroundings.
Detail Itinerary of Rara Lake Motorbike tour in Nepal
On the first arrival via respective airlines, landing in Katmandu, Nepal International Airport. Vertex Holidays staff and guide receives you for a short transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.
Around the most exciting location at Thamel, on checking into your lovely rooms, after a refreshing rest from the Jet-Lag.
Join the other members of the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal. Our group leader or guide will provide full information and details regarding the biking ride, cultures, and terrains.
As well as the climate condition of various overnight stops and during the ride. Having time to check the motorbike for the long ride, starting from early next morning. Evening a welcome group dinner as an introduction to
Nepali authentic foods with live cultural programs. While you enjoy the dinner in the comfort of lovely harmony and exciting environment.
Car 30m
Accommodation 3 Satr Hotel
Meals Welcome Dinner
Altitude 1300m
Having an early breakfast, then checking the Royal Enfield / Bullet Motorbikes, our guide cum mechanic will brief you. Regarding the day ride, possible lunch or refreshing stops en route to Lumbini.
Start the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal ride after knowing the road condition, traffic, and major places on the route.
Follow the main guide heading past the city and the valley outskirt, and then downhill to low farm country.
Facing occasional views of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal with Annapurna range in the far west direction.
The ride leads along Trisuli River to Mugling Bazaar, where the road diverts, and heads due south towards the lowland of Chitwan.
Enjoy the dramatic change of landscapes from high hills to the low flat terrain of the Terai belt. As drive heads past Naryanghat town, towards the west to Nawalparasi district reaching Butwal city.
From Butwal the ride leads on a smooth wide road reaching Bhairawa and then to Lumbini. Reaching the historical and religious sites of Lord Buddha’s birthplace, and then check into nice hotels for overnight stops.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 492m
After a long day ride, on a smooth road with great change of landscapes reaching the low sub-tropical areas. Today’s biking leads northwest, starting the morning ride and heading past farm villages and towns.
As road follows the main highway to enter the lush green forest of sal and pine trees. Then follow the nice highway reaching Kohalpur the city and 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.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 480m
From Kohalpur city, the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal ride today is quite shorter than other previous days as well interesting heading 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 Manama 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.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2033m
An exciting day ride today of the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal to 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.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2735m
Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal is not only about riding a bike, it has hiking incorporated in it, giving rest to the engine for a few days as well to stretch the leg muscles.
After days of the continuous ride, 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 6 hrs
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
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.
Rest of the day check the bike and engine for a long ride back to Kathmandu via Surkhe and Butwal city.
Walking 5hrs
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 2735m
Enjoy the moderate ride of nearly full-day biking with a difference as the altitude decreases every hour of riding.
The track on bumpy dirt tracks and narrow but good for motorbikes than other big vehicles. As the ride leads to lower foothills through several farm areas and eventually heads on a wide main highway.
An easy ride takes you to Surkhet a large and main town of western Nepal’s lower hills. As the day ends in the comfort of a nice hotel with time to browse around the market of Surkhet.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 198m
A great day ride, although a long bike 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 or lunch stop.
The afternoon ride heads north-west on a nice road past several smaller farm villages and towns then reaching Butwal city.
Arriving by late afternoon or evening time to enjoy the comfort of a lovely hotel room in Butwal. Enjoy the last overnight before heading back to Kathmandu.
Accommodation Local lodge
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 492m
Today is the last final day of the motorbike ride to Kathmandu, an exciting journey as the ride leads up toward Chisapani.
A small village and then riding on a lovely road in between dense forests, reaching Nawalparasi district.
Then slowly journey heads across a bridge over a large Narayani River reaching the Chitwan area to Naryanghat town.
From here onwards follow the Trisuli River upstream reaching Mugling Bazaar and then continue for a few hours.
On leaving the low warm farm areas and then on winding uphill to Nagdhunga. At the entrance point of Kathmandu Valley and city, the ride heads on a winding busy road reaching the bustling city.
Finally, the ride takes you to respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city in the Thamel area. Check into your nice rooms, and enjoy the dinner celebration with fellow members and crews.
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 1300m
Vertex Holiday has reserved an extra day in Kathmandu, after a great adventure biking journey to Rara Lake.
Enjoy the day at leisure or enjoy relaxing with grand memories of tough and exciting adventures around Far Western Nepal.
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 1300m
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight time our staff transfer to the airport.
Then bidding farewell to the crews of Vertex Holidays, after a wonderful adventure on Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal.
Car 30m
Meals Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
Airport Pick up and drop off by Vertex Holiday
3 Night 3 Star category hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu with BB plan
8 Night best available teahouse accommodation in the mountains area
All entry and permit fees for the trip
During the trip included breakfast
Himalayan / Bullet Motorcycles for the trip
Fuel for the trip
Support vehicle & technicians for the trip
Expert Guide for the Trip
What's Excluded?
Nepal visa fee
Any kind of drinks and personal expenses
Travel insurance & International flight ticket
Gratuities to guide and support the team
Any other costs incurred due to any unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances
Essential Information - Rara Lake Motorbike tour in Nepal
The Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal starts from the city of Kathmandu, heading down towards the low-warm areas of Terai. The flat land of Nepal extends from east to far western parts of Nepal about 800 km 498 miles.
The width is only 150 to 250 km / 156 miles wide from North to South. On this adventure, the riders will experience three main sections of the country, including the lowland of Terai. Extends to mid-hills and the mountainous region of the high Himalayas’, with various climatic conditions landscape-wise.
This makes Nepal a country of great diversity from sub-tropical to cooler hills and ends to an arctic cold zone. All in a distance of 150 km. bikers will be fascinated with varied changes in climate, vegetation to local cultures.
Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal offers a wide range of different landscapes that one can enjoy on wheels. An opportunity to observe various local traditional customs of lowland people to higher mid hills villages of age-old traditions.
The Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal leads from a busy highway and then heads towards narrow and winding-mountain rough off roads. From large big towns to smaller farm villages as motorbike ride ends at Talcha, a small town with an airstrip.
At Talcha hiking for a few hours to Rara Lake allows your leg muscles with some exercise after a long ride. A lovely country walks amidst lovely cool forest surrounding to reach Rara Lake within striking spectacular scenery.
Enjoy the day in Nepal’s most picturesque country at Rara of Mugu district, a paradise on earth. Rara Lake with 5.1 km or 3.2 miles long, encircled by beautiful coniferous and deciduous woodland.
Overlooking grand views of rolling green hills and snowy peaks that surround the lovely Rara Lake. After an exciting and marvelous time at Rara Lake, return walk to Talcha and continue biking towards low land. As the ride leads through many towns and cities, and then finally concludes the biking journey on reaching Kathmandu.
Best Seasons for Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal:
The best season for Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal is from spring starting from March to May. Including the first week of pre-summer June, the next right season is autumn/fall. Begins from September to November, one of the busy times for visiting 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 which is The best time to visit Nepal all around the Himalayas and for the Rara Lake Motorbike Tour in Nepal when days a perfect for all types of adventures.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The Rara Lake Motorbike Tour is an exciting ride across Nepal’s isolated far western region, providing a unique opportunity to discover the country’s untamed side. The excursion comprises both highway and off-road tracks, which lead to the scenic Rara Lake, Nepal’s largest lake.
The route includes a variety of terrains, from low warm areas to cooler green highlands and rocky mountainous paths. It demands a moderate to advanced degree of riding skill, particularly for the off-road stretches.
Rara Lake is located at an elevation of 2,990 meters (9,810 feet) above sea level, surrounded by stunning white peaks and lush trees.
Rara Lake is around 375 kilometers (233 miles) by plane from Kathmandu. However, the overland trek covers more than 500 miles and takes approximately five days to reach the destination.
Yes, travelers must obtain a special permit to access Rara National Park. Vertex Holiday will obtain the essential permits and documentation for the excursion.
This tour, which includes both highway and off-road riding, is best done on a dual-sport or adventure motorcycle. Vertex Holiday provides appropriate bicycles for the excursion.
Riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, boots), winter clothes, weather gear, personal prescriptions, and a valid international driver’s license are all required. Vertex Holiday will provide a full packing list.
The finest seasons for this tour are spring (March to May) Winter ( December to February) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is colorful.
The tour requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. Riders should be able to tolerate extended periods of riding and handle physically demanding off-road situations.
In the event of a medical emergency, the support truck is ready to convey patients to the nearest medical institution. Guides are educated in basic first aid and will provide assistance until expert medical treatment arrives.
