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Jumla Rara Lake Trekking Jumla is the remote area of Karnali zone which lies northwest of Kathmandu. The route is very much out-of-the-way and you can se various natural and cultural sites of Nepal. The snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the Rara lake gives you ideal feeling in the trekking. In summer, the rainfall is low. In winter, you see snow in the ridges surrounding the lake. You could see pine flowers in the autumn.

This trek can be an ideal choice if you are looking for wilderness and solitude and do not hesitate initial trekking. You are suggested below with 12 days itinerary. We can also arrange little longer itineraries from Jumla to Simikot via Rara Lake upon request.

The lake itself is situated at an altitude of 2980 meters and it has been protected by Rara National Park. It was established in 1976. The Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal which is five kilometer long and two kilometer wide.

The National Park in Nepal is one of the best places to see wildlife such as musk deer, leopard, ghoral, tahr, Himalayan black bear and the rare red pandas. This is also a delightful place for bird watchers and November-April is the perfect time to see birds as it is the tie of their seasonal migration.

Highlight sights of Jumla Rara Lake Trekking:

Api Himal 7132m, Api West 7100m, Saipal 7031m, Rakshya Uda 6593m, Kandey Himchuli 6227m, Buraburi 5387m and small snow capped mountains.

Facts of Jumla Rara Lake Trekking:

Country	Nepal
Trekking Destinatin:	Jumla Rara Lake Trekking
Trekking Starts in:	Jumla
Trekking Ends in:	Jumla
Trip Duration:	16 Days
Activities:	Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Culture:	Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Chhetri, Brahamn.
Most Attraction of the trek:	Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Chhetri, Brahamn and Great Himalayan Landscape etc.
Transportation:	Private vehicle as per itinerary \| Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu flight,
Accommodation:	4 Night in Kathmandu, 1 Night in Nepal, 10 Nights in trekking lodge.
Trekking grade:	Moderate
Max. Altitude:	2370m
Best season in Nepal:	Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov
Mode of Trekking:	Camping
Group Size:	Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX

Jumla Rara Lake Trekking:

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Detail Itinerary for Jumla Rara Lake Trekking

Days	Day to Day Activities
01	Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at international airport, After the completion of Visa formalities you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative; you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu .. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.
02	Sight seeing Kathmandu After breakfast, we visit Bodhanath, the Stupa of a Million Dew-Drops. We circumambulate the stupa with monks and devotees. then we Visit Pashupatinath , Nepal 's most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer. We watch Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati River . After visiting Pashupatinath, we drive to Bhaktapur - the City of Devotees . There is a one big museum in Bhaktapur which is famous for temples, palaces and houses dating back several centuries. Drive back to Kathmandu . Overnight stay at hotel
03	Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Transfer to the airport for the flight to Nepalgunj. It lies close to the Indian boarder in the western Terai.
04	Fly Nepalgunj to Jumla & trek to Chala Chaur [2900m] we take a thirty-minute scenic flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla. Upon reaching Jumla, we interact with the trekking crew and begin our trekking after lunch. We traverse northwards out of the Jumla Valley. Soon after trekking for an hour, we encounter a small village of Micha bearing a small walled enclosure and a number of Buddhist stupas. These stupas were erected at around late 15th century, in the memory of important dignitaries of the region. The trail further leads to rock-strewn path and at last ends at Chala Chaur.
05	Cross a Pass We leave Chala Chaur and follow a trail moving along path of steep stones. While ascending, we cross through birch, pine forests and grassy pass at approx 3500m. From this point Kanjiroba becomes visible in the east with its twin peaks towering over the adjacent area. Further on, we descend as the trail opens into lush forests. After trekking for a couple of hours, we finally stop at a suitable campsite in the meadows nearby some shepherd's huts.
06	Trek via Sinja [2440m] to Botan [2600m] we walk along the Jaljala Khola through pine forests of and terraced farmland. En route the trail passes the 300 year old Kanaksundari Temple. The temple holds immense religious significance for Hindus. The route further bends along the main river. Crossing a thick plank bridge, we finally descend to reach Sinja village. Sinja village rests upon a small alluvial plain on the west bank of the clear Lah Gad River, also called the Sinja Khola. Sinja was once the ancient capital of the Malla kings. There are stones lying along the trail that foretell the history of Malla dynasty. After lunch, we head to Botan. On the way, we pass through a spectacular gorge and finally reach the village of Botan.
07	Trek to Rara Park border Leaving Sinja Khola, we follow the trail along Ghatta Khola amid the unparallel beauty of nature. The sinuous route winds up into terraced farmland and beautiful valley. Soon we find ourselves within the territory of Rara Lake National Park. We come across primitive flour mills and police post on the way. Rara Lake National Park houses unique and rich ecosystem. We can spend half an hour exploring the beauty of the park or simply doing whatever we feel like. We spend the night in Gorosingha.
08	Trek to Rara Lake [3062m] we walk away from Gorosingha and ascend to the Ghurchi Mara ridge [3710m] for one and half hour. The trail is not as strenuous as it looks. On reaching the crest of the ridge, we get to experience an excellent panorama to the north, flaunting irresistible beauty and charm. As the trail descends, Rara Lake becomes visible on the northeast. The trail further passes through bamboo and birch forests before crossing the Khatyar Khola. We then follow the river upstream to Rara Lake, where we savor the most fascinating trekking experience amid the beauty of nature.
09-10	Rest days at Rara We now have 2 days set aside to explore the area, including the old village of Rara. We can also climb up to the wooden observation tower behind the post office for fine views of the lake and surrounding hills. We can even visit the National Park Headquarters. Swimming is allowed in the lake and it is piercingly refreshing. This can be a perfect way for acclimatization.
11	Trek via Jhyari [2630m] to River camp We depart from Rara Lake and continue skirting along the target destination. On crossing a ridge, we enter the village of Jhyari. Strolling by the Jhyari Khola, the trail further follows terraced farmlands. As we approach Dhauligar Khola valley, we find a suitable camp site near the river bank. We also get to witness an exotic charisma of nature and outstanding panorama of snow-capped mountain peaks.
12	Across Ghurchi Lagna pass [3450m] to Chautha [2770m] As Dhauligar Khola blurs out of our trekking route, we pass through farmland and then enter the village of Pina. Pina has a police post and some hotels. We continue climbing to the Ghurchi Lagna Pass and come across several small chortens, alpine-like pastures, walnut groves and a narrow valley. Finally, the steep slope guides us into the village of Chautha where we conclude the trek of the day.
13	Trek to Tharamara [3280m] From Chautha, the trail follows the northern bank of the Sinja Khola past the hotel and health clinic under the massive overhanging rock at Kabra. Silaji found in this area is the source of the important medicinal mineral which is believed to cure almost anything. The route then passes through the villages of Bumra and Nyawre, before climbing to the pasture at Tharamara.
14	Trek to Jumla Following the trail gently sloping upwards, we march towards Jumla. We meet tall birch trees on our way to the Khali Lagna and Danphe Lekh. From atop the ridge, we can have the most spectacular views of the mountain ridges to the south and Jumla below. Further on, we descend steeply to the first night's campsite. Utmost caution is required while trekking along this trail. We then follow the same route back to Jumla. After reaching Jumla, we can spend our afternoon exploring the busy market town or simply pursuing whatever we feel like
15	Fly to Kathmandu We take a flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj, we return to Kathmandu on the next available flight. You can spend the rest of the day shopping and general sightseeing.
16	Kathmandu Departure from Kathmandu.

Note:
The monsoon starts in July to August in Nepal. Nevertheless, there are few rain shadow areas such as Upper Mustang, Upper Manang, Rara Lake, Langtang valley, Everest Gokyo valley and Dolpo Region where we can go for trek even in monsoon. Due to the presence of huge mountains in this area, the rain cloud can’t go there and it remains unaffected by the monsoon. However, we suggest you to carry raincoat and insect repellents.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The safety and security of clients is a matter of great importance for us. All of our trips are led by qualified professional government license holder guides and they have received adequate training from the government of Nepal. We always carry first aid kits in our trip. Out duty is to work hard for you safety and comfort, no matter where we go. Therefore, we work very honestly to provide you the Himalayan experience that suits your needs. Please feel free to put forward your queries for making your trip more significant and memorable.