Considered to be the cardle of the ancient Malla civilization. Dense temperate forests teeming with wildlife border remote alpine pastures. The serene, translucent waters of Rara Lake provide a sublime reflection of the surrounding mountains. During autumn the visitor is also rewarded with a profusion of wild alpine flowers. This conveniently short trek is frequently combined with trips Dolpo and Kailash.
Highlights: Unsurpassed lake and mountain scenery, wildlife such as musk deer and black bear. Relax by Nepal's largest lake
ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Duration:
Height: 1300m
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu
Duration: 4 hrs
Height: 1300m
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Duration:
Height:
Fly to west south of Nepal to train. It is warm and quite humid close border to India.
Day 04 Nepalgunj - Jumla
Duration: 40 minute flight
Height: 2370m
Fly to North from Nepalgunj crossing several hilly regions. If weather stay good can see the good views of snowcaps mountains to the east and west. Jumla town is in a delightful valley and here are the highest limits of paddy cultivation. The town is the administrative headquarters of the entire Karnali zone and Jumla district.
Day 05 Jumla - Dhanphe Lagna
Duration: 7hrs
Height: 3130m
From Jumla there are two tracks to Rara. Normally people trek through lower route the trail follows the Tila river, passing through fields and pine forest. Arrive Uthugaon; the trail ascends up the Jugad Khola valley. Arrive Padmara passing through a deep forest of pine, spruce and firs. The climb continues in forest over the pass at 3400m and descends to Danfelanga. Overnight stop at the other side of Dhafelagna.
Day 06 Danphe Lagna - Chautha
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 3183m
The trails descend passing through fir, birch, walnut and bamboo forest. After crossing a bridge we start to climb and arrive Bhara (classic Tibetan style village) and then descend Chautha.
Day 07 Chautha - Dhotu
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 2380m
The trail climbs to Ghurchilagna pass ascending through forest with a few local teahouses and treeless meadow half way to the pass.
Day 08 Dhotu - Rara lake
Duration: 6 hrs
Height: 3040
It is a short, pleasant trek with fine views to the north. From Dhotu, we traverse a steep north-facing slope and cross a series of fields down to a small stream. Crossing the bridge, we climb up to the hamlet of Jhari (2500m.) From Jhari, we climb steadily up a ridge to a low saddle, from which there are fine views of the beautiful Rara Lake. From here, it is a pleasant descent to the meadows on the south side of the lake. The former village site of Rara (3040m.) is two hours walk along the western bank of the lake. Designated a National Park in 1975, Rara boasts an abundance of wildlife, including aquatic birds and rich forest around its large lake at a height of 2980 meters. This is an ideal place to relax for a day or two.
Day 09 Rara Lake
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 3040m
Rest and explore Rara Lake.
Day 10 Rara - Gorusinga
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 3190m
After 15 minutes walk from Rara the trail ascends all the way to Gurchimara at 3710m.Then the trail descends to Gossain.
Day 11 Gorusinga - Sinja
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 2440m
A more interesting trail with better scenic views is to climb Lumsa. Arrive on the top and descend to Sinja the Thakuri village.
Day 12 Sinja –Jaljal Chaur
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 3270m
Most of the trek is through forest of pine, birch and oak, as well as a few scattered houses and fields of barley and corn. Then the trail makes a steep climb to Jaljala chour.
Day 13 Jaljal Chaur - Jumla
Duration: 7hrs
Height: 2370m
Keep climbing through forest to yet another meadow, just below the ridge at 3510m, then a pleasant descent to Jumla.
Day 14 Jumla- Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
Duration: 3hrs
Height: 1300m
If some people looking for longer trek going high towards the upper Dolpo another 2 more weeks if not fly on wards to Kathmandu.
