Trekking

Jumla - Rara Lake Trek

Jumla

Duration

15D, 14N

Start / End

KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Grade

Moderate

Stay

Basic Lodge and Camping.

Best Season

MAR-MAY, SEP-NOV

Max Altitude

3580 m

Group Size

1-15 Pax

Transport

Flight + Land

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Overview

Jumla Rara Lake Trekking is the most aspiring off beaten trek in Nepal encountering the splendid natural beauty enclosed inside Rara National Park. Isolated mountainous hamlets, extreme wilderness, of sub-tropical woods, untouched and nomadic lifestyle of people are its major attractions. Rara National Park is known as the smallest national park in Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 2990m with the total area of 10.8 square kilometers in Mugu district of western Nepal. This trek can be done throughout the year but the main constraint remains road transportation. Beautiful description of Rara Lake by GORP founder Bill Greer “a shimmering blue jewel set in a ring of snowy peaks” During Rara Lake Trek, the splendid numbers of vegetation and wilderness include 500 varieties of blossoming flowers (like national flower Rhododendron, oak, black juniper, west Himalayan spruce, and Himalayan cypress, fir, birch), 214 species of birds (Himalayan snowcock, chukar partridge, kalij, etc.), 20 species of mammals (red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, etc.), and also other species like reptiles and amphibians. Rara Lake itself is known as the Queen of Lakes. It is the deepest and biggest freshwater lake in Nepal. The trekking route encloses all these specialties that are not found in any other regions of Nepal. The obliging local inhabitants are also the major attractions who are mainly Hinduism and Tibetan families. Nepal Trek Adventure and Expedition offers you grandiose opportunity to explore this beautiful Rara Lake Trek of Nepal with an organized itinerary at best negotiable costs. According to our itinerary of Jumla Rara Lake Trek, on the way, you pass through Jumla, Danphe Langa, Dhotu to Rara Lake, and return back to Kathmandu passing through Gorusingha, Sinja, Jaljila chaur, Jumla, and Nepalgunj. This flexible itinerary can be modified according to your demand. Once you book the trek, then there will be no need of worrying further about it as all the preparations and arrangements will be done by the company itself. Enjoy the trip with NTA at your own flexibility. Rara Lake: (2990m), Nepal's biggest - (167m deep,10.8km2 long) Chuchemara peak (4039m), the highest point in the park along with Ruma Kand (3731m), and Malika Kand (3444m) Flora: 1070 species of plant, including 16 species of endemic flowering plant. Major dominant species include Blue pine, spruce, fir, rhododendron, one juniper. Fauna: Mammals: 51 species of mammals, including musk deer, red panda and Himalayan black bear, 51 species of butterfly, 3 species of endemic fishes (Asala, snow trout) Bird species symbolic of RNP: 241 species of birds, including Impeyan pheasant, Koklas pheasant, White-crested kalij pheasant and Chukor partridge. Landscape: Beautiful Alpine Meadows, Coniferous, Rhododendron Forests, Sub-to Alpine Zones, Wetlands and Marshes, Rara Lake, River and Valleys Activities: Trekking, Boating and Kayaking on Rara Lake, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Photography, cultural exploration Sinja: The origin of Khasha language and civilization.

Highlights

Explore the "Sinja Valley"- the former capital city of the Khasa Kingdom

Wander around the Rara National Park, a home to Himalayan flora and fauna

Ascend to the Murdi View Point, from where the vista of Rara Lake can be seen clearly

Boating and Horse Riding in Rara Lake

Cross high passes and unlock your fears

Traverse through the dense forests, to towering landscapes and high frosty snowcapped peaks

The lively cultural experience of Sherpa, Khasa, Thakuri, Tibetans, and many other

Stroll around Nepalgunj Bazaar, the Terai region of Nepal

Itinerary (15D, 14N)

Trekking Map

Altitude Profile

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Airport Shutte (Pick up and Drop off)- Tribhuvan Internation Airport
3 star accommodation in Kathmandu
Tea house accommodation throughout the trek
Standard Meals: breakfast lunch and dinner throughout the trek
Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, Nepalgunj to Kathmandu (IN and OUT)
Flight: Nepalgunj to Jumla and Jumla to Nepalgunj (IN and OUT)
Complimentary seasonal fruits every day
Permit fees, Entry fees, TAX, service charges
Experienced licensed holder trekking guide with English speaking fluency (permits, travel insurance, meals, accommodations, travel costs)
Oximeter to check oxygen level and water purification tablet
Basic First Aid Kit
Emergency evacuation service if needed (funded by your travel insurance)
Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition trip completion certificate
Farewell dinner with all team members at Kathmandu

What's Excluded

Porter - costs US $ 375 (one porter can be shared between 2 trekkers)
Tips for the guide and porter
All the Beverage bills and personal expenses (Hot water, Hot shower, Wifi charge, battery recharge, bottled water, Laundry charge )
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu