17 Days Jumla to Rara Lake Trek

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Country

Nepal

Duration

17 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity

Trekking

Region

Restricted Area Treks in Nepal

Max. Altitude

3500m

17d Jumla to Rara Lake Trek

Rara Lake is one of the Deepest lakes. And It is located in the Mugu district in the far west of Nepal. near district-headquarter Gam Ghadit and about 3/4 days of walking from Jumla airport. The length of the lake is 5 kilometers and its width is 2 kilometers. The surface of Rara Lake is around 8 square kilometers, the perimeter 9 kilometers. It lies around the altitude of 3060 meters and the depth of this lake is 167 meters. The route is very much ‘off the beaten track’ and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of Nepal. The clear, high altitude lake is ringed with pine, spruce and juniper forests, and mirrors snowcapped Himalayan peaks.

In summer rainfall is low, ideal for trekking. In the winter there is often snow on the ridge surrounding the lake. But the autumn season trekker is rewarded with a large number of alpine flowers. Except for the army assigned to the park, nobody has lived at the lake. Because the government resettled the people of Rara and Chapra when the area was declared a national park. If you are looking for wilderness solitude and can overcome the logistical complications of the region. This trek is a good choice.

Here is an itinerary for a 12 Day Rara Trek. We can arrange longer itineraries from Jumla to Simikot via Rara Lake on request. There are hardly any facilities for tourists. Accommodations consist of primitive beds (mostly in very basic dormitories) and basic meals. You won’t find any showers/bathrooms and toilets are scares and very basic. Therefore best to have camping treks.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival and transfer to hotel

Pick up from the international airport, transfer to Hotel & well come diner.

Day 02:

Sightseeing around in Kathmandu valley

After breakfast we will start for sightseeing tours around in Kathmandu valley, The sightseeing program is focused to introduce some highlights and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu such as Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath.

Day 03:

Fly to Nepaljung

As per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj we transfer to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgung. At Nepalgunj we will have time in the late afternoon or evening to have a look around the town which is situated on the southern Nepal border with India, and stay overnight in this transit city.

Day 04:

Fly to Jumla

Highest Altitude

2370m

After a pleasant overnight at Nepalgunj, early morning transfer to airport for the 45 minute flight to Jumla over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. On arriving at Jumla our trekking staffs will receive you, who have walked all the way from Nepalgunj with the camping gear and food supply. Jumla town is in a delightful valley and here are the highest limits of paddy cultivation, growing red rice. The town is the administrative headquarters of the entire Karnali zone and Jumla district. a dry district, so no alcohol is available.

Day 05:

Trek to Uthugaon

Trek Duration

4/5 hrs

Highest Altitude

2530m

After breakfast, we start our trek by following the north bank of the Tila Khola river and then turn north following the Chaudhabise Khola passing through fields and pine forests. We will ascent up the Padmara valley. Our trail keeps following the river until we arrive at the small village of Uthugaon, where we will have a good campsite close to the school on the opposite site of the river.

Day 06:

Trek to Danphe Lagna

Trek Duration

4/5hrs

Highest Altitude

3500m

After our breakfast we will follow the trail through this narrow canyon to the village of Padmara at 2900. Our path then climbs to the Khali Lagna pass at 3550 m through a deep forest of pines, spurches and firs. Shortly after this pass both routes come together and the trail then descends gently through
mixed forest of spruces, birches and rhododendrons to arrive at our campsite at Danphe Lagna. Here the colourful national bird of Nepal (the Himalayan monal, or impeyan peasant) has been spotted many times at the edge of our campsite.

Day 07:

Trek to Chautha

Trek Duration

5/6hrs

Highest Altitude

2770m

The trails descend gently alongside the stream to two bhattis (teashops) ath Tharamara (3280m) and the descending more steep passing through fir, birch, and walnut and bamboo forests. After crossing a ridge at 2680 meter we follow the river downstream before starting a serious climb passing some water-driven mills to Kabra. Here is a huge overhanging rock which is the source of silaji, a mineral which is believed to have “healing” properties. It is exported to India and it is believed by people that ‘there is hardly any curable disease which cannot be controlled or cured with the aid of silaji……’ Our steep climb continues for a while and then levels out before Bhara (classic Tibetan style village). After this village we then descend to the Chauro Khola River to the village of Chautha.

Day 08:

Trek to Dhotu

Trek Duration

5/6 hrs

Highest Altitude

2380m

Our trail continues to follow the stream uphill to Bhulbule, the Rara National Park entrance station at 3130 meter. Our path continues climbing gently to Ghurchi Lagna pass (3450m) which is covered with an assortment of chortens (round stone Buddhist monuments) and prayer flags. From the pass the route descends gently at first before dropping down precipitously through spruce forests. The path levels at about 2900 meter and continues more or less level to the small settlement of Dhotu were our camp.

Day 09:

Dhotu to Rara lake

Trek Duration

4/5hrs

Highest Altitude

2980m

It is a short, pleasant trek with fine views to the north. From Dhotu, we traverse a steep north facing slope and cross a series of fields down to a small stream. Crossing the bridge, we climb up to the Thakuri village of Jhyari (2630m). From Jhyari, we climb steadily up through cedar forest to a huge meadow atop a 3050 meter ridge with great overhead views of Rara Lake. We will follow the trail along to the northern side of the Lake, where the park headquarters and the camping ground are situated.

Day 10:

Explore day in Rara Lake

Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal. It is almost 13 km around the lake and a day devoted to walk around is well spent. Designated a national park in 1975, this region offers remoteness and a wilderness experience unlike any other region of Nepal, where birds, flowers and wildlife thrive. Among the
mammals in this region are Himalayan bears, serows, gorals, musk deer, red pandas and both rhesus and langur monkeys. The 170 meter deep lake is a habitat for otters and an important resting place for migrating water fowl.

Day 11:

Trek to Gorosingha

Trek Duration

5/6hrs

Highest Altitude

3190m

from the bridge at the western end of Rara Lake the trail will follow the Khatyar Khola River. We will keep following this river slowly descending before we climb out following a small trail surrounded by pine, spruce and rhododendron forests. We follow our path dropping into the Ghatta valley heading towards the small settlement of Gorosingha where there are several excellent campsites.

Day 12:

Trek to Sinja

Trek Duration

5/6hrs

Highest Altitude

2440m

the route keeps heading down the Ghatta valley from Gorosingha following the Sinja Khola river downwards to Sinja. From the 12th to 14th century, Sinja was the capital of the Malla dynasty that ruled western Nepal. The ruins of the old palace can be seen across the river. There is an interesting temple here dedicated to Bhagwati, the goddess of justice who rides atop a tiger.

Day 13:

Trek to Jaljala Chaur

Trek Duration

6/7hrs

Highest Altitude

3270m

Today the trail crosses the Sinja Khola on a wooden cantilever bridge. After passing a few small villages, the trail crosses back and forth across the river on a series of quaint log bridges. Most of the trek is through forest of pine, birch and oak and fields of barley and corn. Then the trail makes a steep climb to Jaljala Chaur, a gigantic meadow full of horses.

Day 14:

Trek to Jumla

Trek Duration

4/5 hrs

Highest Altitude

2370m

Keep climbing through forest to yet another meadow, just below the ridge at 3510m, then a pleasant descent to Jumla.

Day 15:

Fly from Jumla to Kathmandu with brief stop at Nepalgunj

Early morning 30 minutes sweeping wonderful flight to Nepalgunj over the Himalayan foothills, overlooking stunning views of the snowcapped peaks. On arrival at Nepalgunj depending upon the connecting flight schedule to Kathmandu. If it’s in the afternoon we will have time, few hours for refreshment in the comfort of the Hotel at Nepalgunj. We then connect with flight back to Kathmandu and received and transfe to hotel.

Day 16:

Free day in Kathmadnu

it’s also spare day in case of bad weather in Jumla. This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening.

Day 17:

Departure

Transport to international airport for fly back to home

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What is included?

  • Government licensed guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Government licensed trekking guide and porters during trekking
  • 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D)
  • Hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu and Nepalganj
  • Overnight in 2-man-tents incl. sleeping mat, camping equipment and staff insurance, staff pension’s fund
  • Trekking special permit and conservation fee
  • Pickup and drop from to the international and domestic airport in Kathmandu

What is excluded?

  • Travel insurance incl. Repatriation by helicopter rescue in case of emergency
  • Personal expenses and tips for staff
  • Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Extra transport or horse in case of road block and any accident
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalganj
  • International flight ticket and airport tax

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