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Trekking In Rara Lake |
Jumla offers the best scenery
on the north-western most side of Nepal. Within
its confines lie the Rara national park, the
smallest park in Nepal, where in turn the
country's largest lake, the Rara Lake can be
found (10.8 sq. km. At 2,990 meters). Considered
one of the finest parks in the world, Rara
National Park abounds in coniferous forest and
is the ideal habitat for the musk deer,
Himalayan black bear and other faunae. The Danfe
(Impeyan Pheasant) the national bird of Nepal,
flies above while a variety of fish, the snow
trout, inhabit the Rara lake. Adding charm to
the region are its generally open-hearted and
friendly people. The trek can begin in Jumla
(over an hours flight from Kathmandu) or from
the nearer Nepalgunj.
Rara is a good destination point for trekking in
the west. The trail is very much "off the beaten
path" and affords glimpses of culture and
scenery very different from those in the rest of
the country. The centerpiece of the park is the
biggest lake of Nepal. Along mountain paths and
a series of picturesque villages, one reaches
the magnificent banks of Rara lake. The park
includes Trans- Himalayan valley with high
ridges covered with forest and alpine pastures.
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Facts Of The Trek |
Trekking Destination :
Rara Lake
Group Size : Min - 2
Minimum altitude : 2370m.
Maximum altitude : 3500m.
Season : September to late December and February
to late June.
Grade Info : Moderate **
Transportation : Aero plane
Total Days : 14 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour : Approximately 6 - 7 hours each
day.
Highlights : Rara lake
trekking is suitable for any walker looking for
something a little more challenging and
energetic. It does not require that you have any
previous trekking or mountaineering experience.
Although the terrain is not difficult, some
vigorous hiking experience is useful. And It
does not require any technical experience; only
that you be in good physical conditioning and be
able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain
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Day 1 :
Flight Kathmandu – Nepalgunj. |
Day 2 :
Flight Nepalgunj – Jumla (2370m). |
Day 3-5 :
Trek to Danphe Langa (3130m). |
Day 6 :
Trek to Chautha (2770m). |
Day 7 :
Trek to Dhotu (2380m). |
Day 8 :
Trek to Rara lake (3040m). |
Day 9 :
Rest and explore Rara Lake. |
Day 10 :
Trek to Ghorasingha (3190m). |
Day 11 :
Trek back to Debuche (3729m.). |
Day 12 :
Trek to Jaljala (3270m). |
Day 13 :
Trek to Jumla |
Day 14 :
Flight Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu |
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