Photo: Chandra Chakradhar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Rara Lake
North Western Nepal
Reach Nepal's largest lake through a remote journey, then walk its forested shore beneath wide western skies.
- Duration
- 5–8days
- Best seasons
April to June
September to October
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 4 to 7 nights
- Best time
- April to June, September to October
- How to get there
- Most routes use Nepalgunj, a weather dependent mountain flight, then a walk or local road transfer.
- Best for
- Patient travellers who accept basic services and changes.
- Combine with
- Bardia or Nepalgunj, with buffer days.
- Travel well
- Flights and roads are weather sensitive. Confirm current park and accommodation arrangements.
Permits
Rara National Park entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Rara Lake is the centrepiece of Rara National Park. Pine forest drops toward deep blue water, with shore walks and viewpoints. The beauty is matched by logistical uncertainty, so good itineraries include buffer time.
What to experience
- Lakeside walking
- Viewpoints
- Forest and birdlife
- Remote western Nepal journey
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.