Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake lies at an altitude above 2,990m (9,810 ft.) above sea level covering an area of 10.8 km2 & was established in 1976 A.D. The Lake having a length of 5 km and a width of 3 km has a maximum depth of 167m (548 ft.). It flows into the Mugu & Karnali river via the Nijar River (Nijar Khola) followed by channel of ridges with awesome scenery of valleys and Mountains.

The largest lake of Nepal "Rara Lake" also known as ‘Mahendra Daha’ situated in Mugu district in the Karnali Zone in the far western region of Nepal. Nepal Eco Adventure organizes Rara Lake trekking to offer the best scenery on the north-western Trans-Himalayan terrace of Nepal. The lake mirrors the snow capped Himalayas is ringed with Blue Pine, Black Juniper forest. Considered to be one of the finest parks in the world, Rara National Park abounds in Pine, Spruce, Juniper forest, coniferous forest along with Musk Deer, Himalayan Black Bear, Black Panther, Leopard, Rhesus and Langur (Monkeys), Wild Boar, Red Panda, Ghorals, Thar and Red Panda which are all natives.

Rara lake trekking provides awesome scenery of common bird Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant) the national bird of Nepal which flies above the lake, while a variety of fishes; the snow trout inhabit the Rara Lake. Rara trekking leads along the Karnali River, the longest river of Nepal touching various village settlements of ethnicity. The unique culture, tradition and lifestyle of the open-hearted and friendly people during the trek gives you the lifetime memory.

The north, viewpoint called Chuchemara Peak (4039m) gives a spectacular view over the Himalayas on the horizon and access to the view of deep Mugu Karnali gorge. According to the Lord Krishna’s story in history says that, thousands of beautiful angels used to come from the Heaven to take the holy bath in this lake. Along mountain paths and a series of picturesque villages, we reach the magnificent banks of Rara Lake. The Rara National Park includes Trans-Himalayan valley with high ridges covered with beautiful forest.

Being among the local people with their distinctive culture and traditions, gives the visitor a unique experience in Rara Lake trekking. On the Rara Lake trekking route the primitive people give the trekkers a glance of Stone Age and a chance to compare on modern society and development. Thus, if you are looking of wilderness and solitude travel, we suggest this trek as an ideal choice. So Nepal Eco Adventure suggests Rara Lake trekking as a good destination for trekking in the west of Nepal. The Rara trekking trail affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from the rest of the country Nepal. Nepal Eco Adventure offers you a lifetime memory on trekking through this 'off the beaten track' of western Nepal.

Highlights of Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake above 2,990 m (9,810 ft), Karnali river longest river of Nepal, Najir river, Rara national park one of the finest parks in the world, Himalayan black bear, Black Panther, Leopard, Rhesus and Langur (Monkeys), Wild Boar, Red Panda, Ghorals, Tahr and red panda as natives, Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant) National bird of Nepal, Chuchemara Peak (4039m) and people of primitive lifestyle with rich tradition and culture totally different from other part of Nepal.

Chhatra is a tourism professional from Nepal. He is MD & owner of Nepal Eco Adventure. They also provide Ebc Trekking and Manaslu Circuit Trekking