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Rara Lake Journey is one of the shortest and most scenic hikes for a few days with a delightful moment to enjoy. The walk follows amidst a lovely green forest lined with pines, oaks, firs, and spruce with Himalayan cypress trees. Make the walk pleasant, along with scenic views of beautiful snow peaks within a pristine and refreshing green surroundings. An enjoyable walk away from the main popular routes of other Himalayan mainstream destinations.
Rara Lake Journey leads to a charming country in the least disturbed areas, hardly ventured by a few groups of foreign travelers. The Rara Lake and Mugu district, is in the Far North West of Nepal, one of the most remote regions. Due to its distance, the areas around Rara Lake are the least visited and remain a raw and pristine country.
Rara Lake Journey begins with a sweeping scenic flight to Nepalgunj City Airport for the connecting flight to Talcha. The main town with a bazaar, is en route to Rara Lake and Murmur Hill. The walk follows a serene trail with a climb to scenic Murmur Hill, the highest spot of the journey. Reward fascinating views of Rara Lake and its beautiful surroundings with snow-capped peaks.
After an exciting time on the highest points, then down to picturesque Rara Lake, have time to explore. Spend an extra day to enjoy the beautiful landscape scenery, and then towards Talcha Town. For a swift scenic flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj after a wonderful experience on Rara Lake Journey.
The Best Seasons for Rara Lake Journey, are late spring and autumn. Spring starts from March to May, most days are sunny but can get cloudy in the late afternoon. Chances of light snowfall with cold mornings and nighttime at above 2,000 m. The next best season is autumn/fall, which begins in September and ends in November.
One of the high seasons for views and pleasant walks, sunny days most of the time in autumn. But gets dark soon, due to short sunlight hours, cold morning, and late afternoon till nighttime. Expect snowfall above 2,000 m at high Murmur Hill and around Rara Lake sometimes.
The route is straightforward with a signpost at each junction of the mid-ways, so there will be no confusion. The trails are nicely laid and good for walking all the way on top of Murmur Hill and to Rara Lake. The first part of hike on pleasant forested path with steep climb for short hour to Murmur Hill. Rest of the walk is pleasant with short descent and gradual winding path through lovely forest.
Rara Lake Journey, leads to Nepal Far West around Mugu district within Rara National Park and the Lake. The Mugu region, populated mostly by the Hindu hill tribe with Brahmin and Chettries. Known as Roka, Thakuri Malla and Shahi and Dalits people. Interwoven to Hindu religion and culture which was the early kingdom during Malla regime, who ruled most part of Nepal.
A lovely walk into enchanting woods lined with tall blue pine, firs, oaks and spruce trees. Chances of spotting some wildlife like musk deer and mountain antelopes and wild goats. Including various species of birds and ducks with colorful pheasant. Scenic views all along the walks enclosed by tiers of rolling green hills and picturesque snow peaks.
Day 01: Morning in Kathmandu option for short tour, afternoon fly to Nepalgunj. Overnight in a nice hotel next to airport.
Day 02: Morning flight to Talcha 2,265m and transfer to a lodge.
Day 03: Hike to Murmur Hill 3,780m – 05 hours
Day 04: Trek to Rara Lake 2,990m – 04 hrs
Day 05: Free day at Rara Lake for local excursion.
Day 06: Trek to Talcha and transfer to a lodge-06 hrs
Day 07: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
A moderate walks with few steep climb, but it is the best and perfect walks around the Himalayas. Traveler to Nepal must be aware that the Himalayan landscapes are full of ups and downhill. The only flat land is in the southern Terai belt of Nepal, walking slow and steady will overcome the difficulty.
Rara Lake and far western Nepal, is not as popular as other trekking regions, due to its remote location. Only few groups of trekkers seldom visit in the good season. The other reason is the facilities of good lodge accommodation and food are not available only in few large villages. As well the flight fare for both ways makes the trip quite costly.
A lovely country walks through beautiful forest lined with tall pines and fir trees. Daily views of snow peaks with local fascinating cultures of the Dolpo native, the highlanders of Western Himalayas. The major expectation besides scenic scenery is steep climb with long downhill walks. As well to experience both scenic views and local impressive cultures.
All lodges on overnight stops, have electricity facilities either run by Hydro or solar power. Trekkers can charge their electronic items and few places like Talcha and Rara Lake areas have internet connections. But can be quite disturbing due to its landscapes and remoteness.
Simply the best that one can expect around the mountainous and hilly region around Himalayas. The lodge facilities are simple and quite basic in nature, provides limited food menu. Options for attached bath and toilets are not available, most lodges provide common bathe and toilets with extra charge for using hot showers. However, the rooms are neat and cozy the dining have fireplace to warm the rooms while you enjoy the meals. The foods depending upon the standard of the lodge.
Requires all visitors with physically fitness and in good health, to take the challenge walking on steeps ups and downhills. When planning and booking this trip, one should need outdoor exercise from walking, jogging. Or any other good physical exercise for an hour on daily basis, and checking your health. Before booking this wonderful adventurous treks.
Rara Lake is within the Rara National Park, it is the smallest park in Nepal with the country's biggest lake ( 10.8 sq.km) at 2,990m.
The park elevations range from 1,800m to 4,048 m. The park contains mainly coniferous forest. The area around the lake is dominated by blue pine, black juniper, West Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress and other associated species.
The main tribes around Mugu district are the Hindu people Brahmin, Chettries and Dalits. Follows strong Hindu religion similar to the Indian cultures, few Himalayan people of Tibetan origin with Tibetan Buddhism.
