Rara Lake is one of the least visited places in Nepal. Rara Lake Jeep Tour is worth gazing biggest and deepest lake in Nepal. This destination is located in the western corner of Nepal near the Tibetian Border. And it is in the remote countryside of the Mugu district.
The 14 days of the trip start with the mountainous flights from Kathmandu to the remote village of Nepalgunj. Then, the next day we have a second flight to the isolated city of Jumla. On reaching Jumla, we take a private jeep to our prime destination, Rara Lake. We follow the meanders of the Karnali river. And drive offroad through the Saligasi forest.
This Lake is one of the highest freshwater lakes which lies at an elevation of 2290m (9,810 ft). So, it is known as the Queen of Lakes. Because of its surrounding natural beauty, snow-capped mountains, and crystal clear water. And the Lake is surrounded by the Rara National Park. Here, you will get a chance to see the habitat for Musk Deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Himalayan goral. As well as other exotic animals inside this park. During the trip, you can get a chance to see not only the snow-capped mountains, Saligasi forest, and Lake but also get a chance to encounter the lifestyle of locals and their culture.
Upon arrival you will be pick up from the international airport in Kathmandu, after some refreshment, we will invite you for a traditional Nepali dinner.
This day you are free on you own or can have sightseeing tour around kathmandu that can be arrange on the spot. At the same time out office member will be busy to prepare special permit for Rara lake.
Today after breakfast, we fly to Nepalgunj, a small town near the Indian border in the Terai region of Nepal, and stay overnight in this transit city.
Fly to North from Nepalgunj crossing several hilly regions. If weather stay good, can see the good views of snow-capped mountains to the east and west. 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. Local regulations have declared Jumla a dry district.
Today we explore around the lifestyle and culture of Jumla with its cultivation land and area.
Today we drive to Nagma the Border city of Kalikot and Jumla district. On the way you can explore around the more country side of Nepal with beautiful Sal forest around on the way. Today is the one of the scenic drive of the trip.
Now the most of the drive today is off road. The drive today is through the edge of Karnali River, country side and through the Salagari forest. On reaching the lodge we walk to Rara Lake and enjoy the stunning view of the lake and surrounding area.
After breakfast we explore around the Rara Lake. You can explore around by boating in Rara the biggest and deepest fresh water lake of Nepal. After that we will hike up to the hill where we can see the wonderful view of Rara Lake.
Today we drive to JumlaBazzaragain. Explore around Jumla.
Today we fly all the way back to Nepalgunj and connect to Kathmandu
Today you are free in leisure until its time of your departure and transfer to the international airport for your onward destination.
All our programs are just one example of what is possible. Himalayan Leaders since 1989 (!) Experience in organizing tailor made tours. Therefore, contact us for your personal desire program! Send us an email and we are glad to help!
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All our programs are just one example of what is possible. Himalayan Leaders since 1989 (!) Experience in organizing tailor made tours. Therefore, contact us for your personal desire program! Send us an email and we are glad to help!