Rara Lake is the largest and most beautiful lake in Nepal, rising up to an elevation of 3000m. Due to its remoteness, Rara Lake is still pristine and wild. Rara Lake is being protected as a wetland site visited by hundreds of migratory and resident birds and animals.
The lake falls within Rara National Park which features alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper and spruce. The park is home to Himalayan Black Bear, Leopard, Black Panther, Musk Deer, Red Panda, Wild Boar, Rhesus and Langur Monkeys. You can also reach Rara Lake by taking a flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla and then trekking for a few days.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will drive mostly on highways to reach Surkhet. Stay overnight at hotel.
After early morning breakfast, drive from Surkhet to Kalikot (Manma), 2033 m. takes about 8-9 hrs. The road is not well-paved but you are rewarded with astounding views of landscapes. Stay overnight at lodge.
It is the biggest and one of the most beautiful lakes in Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Walking around the Rara Lake rejuvenates your soul and mind. You can also enjoy boating on Rara Lake. Beauty of Rara will surely make you forget all the restless day, sleepless nights, and the tiredness of your busy life. Stay overnight at lodge.
Jumla is the centre of whole Karnali where we find people from different race, culture and origin. Stay overnight at lodge.
En route, you will see beautiful green hills, river, remote villages, etc. In Surkhet, you can also spend 1 more day for rafting and fishing at Karnali River. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, take an early morning drive from Surkhet to Kathmandu takes about 10-12 hrs. Enjoy scenic views of villages, green hills, rivers and Himalayan peaks. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu