Rara Lake Short Trek - 06 Days

Rara Lake Short Trek Itinerary

Day 1. Kathmandu
Arrive at T I A Kathmandu. Transfer from airport to the Hotel. Check in at the Hotel. P M: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2. Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath, After lunch drive to Airport to connect flight to the Nepalgunj Airport. Arrive at the most important town in western Nepal, Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj is a densely crowded city and represents every possible ethnic groups in Nepal. There are Hindu temple and mosques, an interesting places to visit. Explore the Nepalgunj city. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3 Nepalgunj – Talcha Airport, Near Rara Mugu
After breakfast at the Hotel at Nepalgunj. Drive to Airport to connect flight to Talcha Airport. Arrive at Talcha, We then start with our hike ( trek) to Rara National Park. Rara National Park, Nepal’s smallest and most scenic national park that spreads over an area of 106 sq km is situated about 370 km north- west of Kathmandu and lies in Mugu a mountainous district of the western region of Nepal. The National Park ascends from 1800m to 4480m forested by conifers. It is known as the Qeen's of the lakes.Overnight stay at the camp / simple lodge.

Day 4 Explore Rara lake
After breakfast Boating in Rara Lake for 1 hour. The pivotal of Rara National Park is the pristine Rara Lake, which stands high at the self of 2990m and spreads over 10.8 sq km. The undisturbed largest lake is also renowned as Mahendra Tal is of oval shape. This tortoise blue lake is surrounded by richly forested hills. Chuchemara Dauda at the elevation of 4087m is the best vantage point to get the magnificient views of the deep blue clear lake and highly forested hillside as well as the snow-capped peaks around it. Hike to this Dauda, catch the glimpse of the magnificent mountain views. Dinner and Overnight at Camp.

Day 5. Rara / Nepalgunj/ Kathmandu
After breakfast, hike to Rara Talcha Airport. Fly to Nepalgunj and then make a connecting flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu. Hotel Check In.
PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BC.
Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple.

Day 6 Departure To Airport
AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.

Trip Price - Per person

USD 0000
Single suppliment: USD 000

Cost Includes

1. All accommodation in 3 star hotels in cities
2. All Ground transportation
3. Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
4. Full board meal during the trekking
5. Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
6. One cultural show and dinner
7. All entry fees, Restricted area permit Fee
8. All Domestic Flight according to Itinerary
9. Sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek

Cost Excludes

1. International Flight
2. Major meals in Cities
3. Monuments entrance fees
4. All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
5. Airport tax
6. Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
7. Personal clothing and gears
8. Tips to guide and porter
9. Cost raised by cancelation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our contrl.

What they Said...

"Amazing place, pictures donot do justice to beauty of RARA. I doubt if there is any lake in the world that comes par to RARA. I visited RARA in 1997 and spent two nights there. It is one of the most cherished memory of my life. I can’t wait to go back again"
- Mriti, Palo Alto, March 29, 2006

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Departure Dates

We have the following dates scheduled for this Rara lake Jumla Trek 2012 & 2013, that are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 1 or 2 persons in the group. The trek is also available on a private basis to suit your own dates.

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