Highlights
- Best trekking for nature lovers and tranquillity seekers
- Discovery of the ancient Sinja Valley from where the Nepali Language originated from
- Visiting the Masto (Shamans) in the stone temples of Sinja Valley
- Exploration of the largest freshwater lake of Nepal having endemic fish species
- Flora and fauna of Rara National Park, the smallest national park of Nepal
- Unadulterated Nepalese culture and absolute wilderness
- Stunning view of the snowcapped peaks of the northern Himalayas
For nature lovers and tranquillity seekers, the Rara Lake trek offered by Orbit Alpine Adventure is an undeniable trip. Rara Lake region features the beautiful countryside and montage landscape in the remote Jumla District lying in northwestern Nepal. The trek actually begins from Jumla where you can reach by flying from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. From Jumla, you start the journey on foot and head further north, enjoying excellent views of snow-capped mountains of the Dolpo region.
Rara Lake Sinja Valley trek takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List under the cultural category since 2008. Sinja Valley is a pristine valley where the Nepali Language, the national language of Nepal was originated. Visiting this valley rewards you with the ancient caves protecting Buddhist chaityas and cliff inscriptions. You can witness the traditional rites of the Masto (Shamans) in many of the stone temples.
The main attraction of this trip is the pristine Rara Lake, which is Nepal’s largest lake situated inside Rara National Park. Nepal’s smallest national park located in Mugu District, this alpine freshwater lake houses some of the endemic fish species of Nepal. The lake is surrounded by lush forests of pine, spruce and juniper trees inhabited by large variety of wildlife.
Rara Lake is surrounded by Chuchemara Peak (4,019m) on the south as well as Ruma Kand and Malika Kand peaks on the northern side. The image of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks to the water body is so beautiful that one can hardly express in words. Moreover, Rara National Park itself is a perfect haven for the endangered red panda and musk deer, and other animal species. You can see Himalayan black bear, leopard, jackal, Himalayan tahr, wild yellow-throated martin, langur, otter, and nearly 200 bird species.
Rara Lake has been a growing touristic destination to promote Nepalese tourism and bring change in the local people’s lives. It got publicity and flow of the national plus international tourists when the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) conducted Rara Lake Festival in early 2007. Initially, it used to be a completely a camping trekking as the infrastructures of tourism were not developed. However, nowadays, there are teahouses built on the way to Rara Lake trekking region, so, it is now a complete teahouse trekking. To give you a unique experience of camping trekking, Orbit Alpine Adventure has designed 15 days’ itinerary.
Nowadays, you can do Rara Lake Overland Tour in a private jeep by driving from Kathmandu to Rara Lake directly. Driving takes you through Surkhet, Manma, Gamgadhi and finally to Rara Lake within 7 days and above. You can do many things on and around the largest freshwater lake of Nepal to make this jeep tour in Nepal. You can experience boating on Rara Lake, cycling around the banks, horse riding, and jungle safari. Likewise, village tour around Rara National Park and hiking to Murma Top are other activities to do while you are around the premises of Rara Lake. We provide Rara Lake jeep tour itinerary from 7 days to above as per your desire.
Despite its incomparable natural treasures, this remote trek of Nepal is very less frequented by tourists than other regions. This is a perfect destination for those who care more about authentic experiences than fancy features or luxury. Therefore, we invite you for an unforgettable Rara Lake trekking to enjoy absolute wilderness plus unadulterated Nepalese culture. You can customize this trek to Rara Lake Limi Valley trek, Upper Dolpo Rara Lake trek and Rara Lake Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, etc.
