“Rara Lake Wilderness Trek – 16 Days of Remote Trails & Serene Camping”
Description
Rara Lake Wilderness Trek—16 Days of Remote Trails & Serene Camping, Journey into Nepal’s Hidden Northwest, Where Time Slows & Nature Reigns
Step off the tourist trail and into Nepal’s tranquil west with our 16-day Rara Lake Wilderness Trek—a carefully curated camping and hiking journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Rara National Park. Centred around Nepal’s largest and most beautiful alpine lake, this offbeat adventure invites you into remote highlands where dense pine forests, rolling hills, and snow-capped peaks frame every step. This trek is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and cultural explorers who prefer solitude and untouched beauty over crowded routes. By camping along the way, you’ll immerse yourself fully in the region’s raw charm while interacting with Thakuri, Magar, and Tibetan-influenced communities whose lifestyles remain deeply rooted in nature.
Key Highlights
- Discover Rara Lake (2,990 sparkling alpine gem often called the "Queen of Lakes."
- Camp under the stars in peaceful Himalayan meadows, forests, and lakesides
- Explore Rara National Park, home to red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and exotic birds
- Cross scenic passes like Danphe Lagna and Ghurchi Lagna with panoramic mountain views
- Visit isolated villages with deep Himalayan cultural roots
- Capture unspoiled scenery ideal for nature, landscape, and wildlife photography
- Optional mountain flight from Talcha offers a bird's-eye view of the rugged northwest
Included
- 14x Breakfast, 11x Dinner, 11x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 14 nights
- Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley by a private tourist vehicle
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
- English-speaking trekking guide
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Rara National Park permits and TIMS permits for trekking
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (which need to be returned after the trek)
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Official expenses
- Entry/Admission - Nepalgunj Airport
- Entry/Admission - Nepalgunj Medical College
- Entry/Admission - Jaljala 7
- Entry/Admission - Rara Lake
- Entry/Admission - Jumla
Excluded
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation,Return air ticket to / from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Personal trekking equipment (Refer to the Highlight tab)
- Tips for trekking porter guide
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Includes section
- Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
- Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Bageshwori Temple
Know before you go
Baggage Weight Limitation
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one, but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body—Head/Ears/Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body—Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft and hard trek pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women