Brief about Rara Lake Trek
Rara Lake Trek is one of the tremendous, mystic lakes in Nepal and is inaugurated by a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then Nepalgunj to Jumla or by a local bus or private Jeep available before starting the trek. It is natural beauty, cultural diversity, and breathtaking mountain views.
Rara Lake lies in the remote Karnali region, northwest of Kathmandu. The region is made up of long ridges covered with forests and an alpine pasture enclosed with high valleys. The trail is yet “off the beaten path,” as there are scenes and glimpses of the culture, and the lifestyles of people living in the region are really different from the rest of the country.
Moreover, the major attraction of the region is that there lies one of the biggest lakes in Nepal. Alongside the trail, there are picturesque villages with a distinctive culture and traditions of the local people residing in the area, which provides visitors a unique experience and makes them feel wonderful on their holiday.
Rara Lake Trekking is the best trekking destiny in Nepal, visiting Rara Lake, a big and deep lake, where the wonderful journey explores the typical lifestyle of their cultures, landscapes, and natural beauties.
The major attraction in the Rara Lake Trekking is the Rara National Park. There are historical villages of the Mally Dynasty from the 12th to 14th centuries and beautiful villages like Khalanga Bazaar, Sinja Village, etc.
It is considered to be the dream for any nature lover, as it provides a look at many rare species of animals and birds, including the gaur, serow, musk deer, and yellow-throated martin, and a wide variety of birds, such as the impressive monal, kalij, and dove, are also in the park.
How to get to Rara Lake? Rara lake Trekking Transportations
To get to Rara Lake, you first need to catch a bus or flight. It is a transaction via Kathmandu to Nepalganj and Nepalganj to Jumla. Then, trekking to Rara Lake. After completing trekking, you will end the same way to return to Kathmandu by bus or flight accordingly.
- Kathmandu to Nepalganj by bus or by flight.
- Nepalganj to Jumla by flight or by bus.
- Returning also by bus or by flight.
How about lodging and food facilities on the Rara Lake trek?
The Jumla Rara Lake area people are farmers, and they grow many kinds of crops and vegetables, and they serve organic, hygienic meals with what they produce. They have well-managed lodges and provide neat and clean comfortable beds. We organize full-board teahouse facilities.
People, Culture, Religion of Rara Lake Trek
It is a historical and cultural village of Nepal, like Khalanga Bazaar and Sinja Village. The typical lifestyle, culture, customs, languages, and religion are Buddhist; most of the place has monasteries. They have a very ethical and typical culture and historical villages. They are farmers and grow lots of crops and vegetables.
Trekking Gear for the Rara Lake Trek?
You need to arrange the warm enough clothing and gear, such as big jacket a down jacket, warm enough fleece, warm pants & inner, warm hat, gloves, warm enough socks, warm trousers or trekking pants, some quick-dry trekking t-short, half pants, warm enough negative sleeping bag, comfortable trekking boots, headlight, sandals, a 2-liter water bottle, sun cream, a bag, a comfort bag, camera and charger, etc.
Carry your important medicine
Trek medicine is very important; if you have any disease, you must carry the medicine with you. In that “prevention is better than cure” mountain region, we can’t find any healthcare, clinics, or hospitals. If there is a clinic, you may not get medicine according to your problems. So that, I humbly request, please prepare. If you are continually taking any medicine, please bring it with you or buy it in Kathmandu. It is very important but our company will provide something first: an aid kit bag normally or headaches, fever, stomach problems like diarrhea, coughs & colds, some bandages, tape & Diamox for high altitude sickness, etc.