Trekking to the "Queen of the lakes".

Perched on a high shelf at 2,990 meters, Rara Lake is one of the best destinations for trekking in Western Nepal. It is the largest lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara National Park. The lake is also known as Mahendra Daha, named after the late King Mahendra of Nepal. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and three kilometers wide with maximum depth of 167 meters, making it the biggest and deepest lake in Nepal with abundant wildlife to look out for.

 Also known as the “Queen of the lakes”, the turquoise blue lake is surrounded by richly forested hills. Chuchemara Danda at 4,087 meters is the best vantage point to get stunning views of the deep blue clear lake and the thickly forested hillsides and the snow-capped mountain peaks around it.

The trek begins with flight from Kathmandu to Jumla via Nepalgunj. The flight to Jumla passes south along the Dhaulagiri range and provides lovely view of Nepal's western landscape. Going along the mountain path and some villages, one can reach the bank of Rara Lake. The trekking route is off the beaten path which offers the best way to overlook the flora and fauna by walking deep into the jungle through fine grassland and typical villages where you can get a glimpse of unique religions and culture. The Rara national park is also a birdwatcher's delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May.

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Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj.

Day 04: Fly to Jumla and trek to Chauriya Chaur.

Day 05: Trek to Kaligaon.

Day 06: Trek to Chautha.

Day 07: Trek to Pina.

Day 08: Trek to Gamgadhi.

Day 09: Trek to Rara Lake.

Day 10: Trek to Khatyar Khola Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Ghorosingha.

Day 12: Trek to Sinja.

Day 13: Trek to Chalachaur.

Day 14: Trek to Chauriya Chaur.

Day 15: Trek to Jumla.

Day 16: Fly from Jumla – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu.

Day 17:  Free day.

Day 18: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.