Rara Lake Trekking

Trekking from Jumla to Rara Lake is becoming a winner. A journey to Rara lake is one of the most incredible and fascinating treks in all the Himalayan range lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. If you are looking at wilderness and solitude travel, this trek is an ideal choice. 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 of Rara, which mirrors the snow-capped Himalayas is ringed with blue pine, black juniper forest and Himalayan cypress Lake Rara is a popular serenity pilgrimage for Nepalese. In summer rainfall is low, and ideal for trekking. In the winter there is often snow on the ridge surrounding the lake, in the autumn season trekkers are rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and two kilometers wide and is the largest lake in Nepal. The National Park is one of the best places in Nepal to see wildlife: musk deer, leopards, ghorals, tahr, Himalayan black beer, and the rare red panda are all native. The park is also a bird watcher's delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration.

13 Days
B
3710
Mar - Dec

Additional Information

Additional info

The Trail Conditions:

Straight, Uphill, Downhill, Jig Jag with small rocky, pebbles, somewhere flat man made stone steps, through the rhododendron, moss covered forests, suspensions metal bridges

Medication

Bandage for sprains
Plasters/Band-aids
Iodine or water filter (optional)
Moleskin/Second skin – for blisters
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
Aspirin/paracetamol – general painkiller
Oral dehydration salts
Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
Diarrhea stopper (Imodium – optional)
Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria
Diamox (altitude sickness – can be bought in Kathmandu)

Clothing / Equipment List

Kindly bring the following list of clothing / equipment for our trek to Rara Lake

Pair trekking boots and waterproofing agent
Pair lightweight trekking sandals
Pairs thin walking socks
Pairs lightweight wind – water proof pants
T-shirts
Fleece Jacket
Set lightweight thermals
North Face down Jacket (Preferably)
Small thin towel (sports towel best)
Soap
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Extra lightweight shirt for daypacks – for stops along the way
Hat
Cotton or silk bag liner – optional
Neck warmer
Pairs ‘thinners’ gloves
Rucksack
Pack tissues
Pair sunglasses
Water filter / Iodine (you could buy boiled water in hotels/ lodges which is safe to drink.
Camera and films
Head torch and spare batteries
Sleeping bag (rated -15(above) deg C during our trek)

Above things are required for Rara Lake Trek. However if you do not have clothing you can either buy or rent in Nepal. In this case we have equipment cheaper than your country.