Main Info
Introduction:
I Love Trekking Nepal presents a grand trek to Jumla and Nepal’s largest lake Rara. The trek leads north passing through beautiful untouched country side, farm villages and valleys with excellent views of the snow capped peaks of Dolpo and the Tibetan mountain ranges. One will feel as if you have entered a totally different world, as you enter the Ra Ra National Park and its beautiful surroundings, including the pristine lake RaRa.
Its scenery and unbelievable quiet is fascinating amidst its charming forest and landscapes. We will camp here for two nights in order to explore the largest lake in Nepal.
The journey into the Jumla region and lake Rara is probably one of the most incredible and fascinating treks in all the Himalaya with its unique tranquility, blending in perfect harmony with the surrounding mountains and beautiful landscapes.
This trek starts from the hill town of Jumla in the remote north-west of Nepal.
After an enjoyable stay here, return to Jumla by an alternative route in order to give you the best of this magnificent country. We conclude our wonderful and memorable journey at Jumla with a flight back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Trip Profile:
| Mode of Trekking | : | On camping basis. |
| Trek Grade | : | Moderate -adventurous |
| Trekking duration | : | 12 days. |
| Overall Trip | : | 16 days. |
Outline Itinerary:
| Day | 01 | : | Arrive Kathmandu. |
| Day | 02 | : | City tour. |
| Day | 03 | : | Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj over night. |
| Day | 04 | : | Fly to Jumla trek to Charya Chaur over night. |
| Day | 05 | : | Trek to camp beneath the unnamed grassy pass. |
| Day | 06 | : | Trek to Botan via Sinja Khola. |
| Day | 07 | : | Trek to Rara Border. |
| Day | 08 | : | Trek to Rara Lake over night. |
| Day | 09 | : | Rest day at Rara Lake.( day excursion ) |
| Day | 10 | : | Trek to Pina. |
| Day | 11 | : | Trek to Chauta. |
| Day | 12 | : | Trek to Tharamari. |
| Day | 13 | : | Trek to Jumla over night. |
| Day | 14 | : | Fly Jumla-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu. |
| Day | 15 | : | Free Time. |
| Day | 16 | : | Transfer to TIA. |
RARA NATIONAL PARK
AREA (106 SQ. KMS.)
LOCATION: Rara National Park is located in north-west Nepal about 371 km air distance from Kathmandu. Most of the park, including Lake Rara, lies in Mugu District: and a small area is within Jumla District of Karnali Zone. This is the smallest park in Nepal, containing the country’s biggest lake (10.8 sq kms) at an elevation of 2,990m.
FEATURES:Park elevations range from 1,800m to 4,048 m. The park contains mainly coniferous forest. The area around the lake is dominated by blue pine, black juniper, West Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress and other associated species.
At about 3,350 m, pine and spruce give away to fir, oak and birch. Deciduous tree species like the Indian horse-chestnut, walnut and Himalayan popular are also found.
A small portion of the park serves as an ideal habitat for musk deer. Other animals found in the park include Himalayan black bear, leopard, goral, Himalayan Thar and wild boar. Snow trout is the only fish species recorded in the lake. Resident Gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowl are also quite common in this area.
The great – crested grebe, black-necked grebe, and red-crested pochard are seen during winter. Other common birds are the snow cock, chukor partridge, Impeyan pheasant, kalij pheasant and blood pheasant.
