Jumla Rara Lake Trek Overview
Total Trekking Days: 19 Days
Best Season: Autumn (Mid September-November) and Spring (Mid March-May)
Grade: Moderate
Accommodation: Camping Trek
Entry Point: Nepalgunj
End Point: Nepalgunj
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JUMLA RARA LAKE TREK DETAILS
Jumla – Rara trek is one of the popular treks in western Nepal. Glimpses of cultures and scenery offered in this trek are quite different from those in the rest of Nepal. Rara lie in the remote Karnali Zone in the north- west of Nepal.
The region is made up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Summer rainfall is low, but region fairly high and free from monsoon thunderstorms, the summer season is ideal for trekking. Winters are cold, but in the autumn season, trekking is rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers.
The serene, translucent waters of Rara Lake provide this conveniently short trek is frequently combined with trips to Dolpo and Kailash.
TREKKING ITINERARY – JUMLA RARA LAKE TREK
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO world Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swoyambunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 03 : Kathmandu – Nepalgunj: fly to Nepalgunj and overnight stay at Nepalgunj.
Day 04 : Nepalgunja – Jumla: take a fly to Jumla,The town is a delightful valley and here are the highest limits of rice paddy cultivation in the world. Overnight at Camp.
Day 05 : Jumla – Padmara: We can follow a lower route. The trail follows the Tila River, passing through a patch work of fields and fragrant pine forest. After that passing through a deep forest of pine, spruce and fir to the village of padmara. Overnight stay at Camp.
Day 06 : Padmara – Newrigard: Overnight stay at Camp
Day 07 : Newrigard – Chautha (Bulbule): Overnight stay at Camp Day 08 : Chautha – Pina: The trail climbs to the Gurchilanga pass through forest and grassy meadows. Overnight stay at Camp
Day 09 : Pina – Gamgadhi (District headquarter of Mugu District)
Day 10 : Gamgadhi – Rara Lake: It is a short, pleasant trek with fine views to the north, after crossing a bridge we climb steadly up a ridge to a low saddle from here we can see a fine views of Beautiful Rara lake. After working 2 hour we will arrive a western bank of the lake. Overnight at Camp
Day 11 : Rest day in Rara Lake: Explore around a Rara lake and Overnight at Camp.
Day 12 : Rara Lake – Goru shain: Overnight stay at Camp. Day 13 : Goru shain – Shingja (Old Malla Durbar & Tripura Sundari Temple): A varied trail with scenic views climbs Lumsa, before descending to the village of Shingja. Overnight at Camp
Day 14 : Shingja – Jaljala: Today we work mostly through forest of pine,birch and oak, then the trail makes a steep climb to Jaljala.Overnight at Camp.
Day 15 : Jaljala -Chere Chaur: Overnight at Camp.
Day 16 : Chere Chaur – Jumla: again climb through forest before a gentle descent to Jumla. Overnight at Camp.
Day 17 : Jumla – Nepalgunja – Kathmandu flight
Day 18 : Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with nepali dinner, hotel
Day 19 : Final departure, transfer to airport
Note: . The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.
Included in the price
Pick & Drop to Airport/Hotel by our Private Car/ Van / Bus
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 3 star with B/B plan
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with English speaking Tour guide with the facility of car/van
3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
Trekking Guides and Porters will be Government Licensed holder with friendly and good English during the trek
Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Area Permit for Everest/Sagarmatha National Park /Annapurna /Dhaulagiri/Langtang/Manaslu/Makalu as required.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Trekking region.
Not included in the price
Any Meals in Kathmandu
International flights and Nepal entry visa fee
Any kinds of Drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks), hot water, hot shower, phone calls , internets, laundry.
Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue in case.
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