Rara Lake Trek | Jumla to Rara Lake Trek | Danfe Lagna Pass | Chuchemara Hill

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotel's Options in Kathmandu & Tented Camp During Trek
Grade:	Moderate
Max Altitude:	4,039 m/13,251 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Group Size:	1 to 15 People
Duration:	12 Nights/13 Days

Highlights of The Trek

Trek to The Rara Lake, Biggest Lake of Nepal and 'Queen of Lakes'
Enjoy the Wilderness of Rara National Park, Visit Jumla Town Chandannath Temple and Apple Orchards in Jumla
Trek Into Danfe Lagna Pass at 3,500 m and Chuchemara Hill at 4,039 m
Admire Views of Rara Lake, Kanjirowa Range, Mt. Saipal and Few Tibetan Peaks from Chuchemara Hill & Murma Top (3,690 m)
Trek through the Isolated Villages, Farm Lands and Forested Hills
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03: Fly to Nepaljung (150 m/492 ft)-50 Minutes

Day 04: Fly to Jumla (2,514 m/8,251 ft)-35 Minutes

Day 05: Trek to Chere (3,055m/10,023ft)-4/5 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Bumra (2,850 m/9,351 ft) via Danfe Lagna Pass (3,500 m/11,483 ft)- 5/6 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Chauta Bazaar and Bulbule (3,100 m/10,170 ft)-4 Hours

Day 08: Trek to Rara Lake (2,990 m/9,810 ft) via Chuchemara Hill (4,039 m/13,251 ft)-6/7 Hours

Day 09: Rara Lake and Exploration

Day 10: Trek to Talcha Airport (2,735 m/8,974 ft)-3 Hours

Day 11: Fly back to Nepaljung-30 Minutes and Connect to Kathmandu- 50 Minutes

Day 12: Contingency Day

Day 13: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Rara Lake Trek is one of the fascinating off the beaten treks in the mid western part of Nepal. This beautiful trek takes you to the tranquil Rara Lake which is the biggest lake of Nepal at an elevation of 2,990 m. Often termed as ‘Queen of Lakes’, this lake attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors every year mostly by road. Murma Top at the elevation of 3,690 m just above the lake provides the best view of Rara Lake, surrounding Hills and mountain range. The highest point of the trail is Chuchemara Hill at 4,039 m which offers the magnificent view of Rara Lake, Kanjirowa Range, Mt. Saipal and few Tibetan peaks. Rara Lake comes within Rara National Park which covers 106 square km is the smallest national park of Nepal which was established to protect its unique Flora and Fauna.

This trail is one of the peaceful trails no one can imagine through beautiful isolated mountain villages, high passes, amazing landscapes and mountain views. This trail is a newly invented trail to avoid the motorable road which is the recent development in the region. Jumla to Rara Lake Trek starts from Jumla which is 35 minutes flight away from Nepaljung. From Jumla, our trail goes to Chere, Bumra, and finally to Rara Lake crossing two passes. We cross Danfe Lagna Pass at around 3,500 m between Chere and Bumra and Chuchemara Hill between Bulbule to Rara. From Talcha Airport, we take flight back to Nepaljung and then to Kathmandu.

Jumla in the foothills of Sisne Himalaya is a Hidden Valley and a gateway to Wild North West of Nepal which is the least developed and inaccessible Region of Nepal. We can explore around Jumla town which has famous Chandannath Temple, Bhagawati Temple and Apple Orchards.The best season for Rara Lake Trekking is Spring and Autumn and Camping Trek is the only option on the trail. If you like to do Rara Lake in more relaxing way, here is the lead, Rara Lake Tour.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek and equipment check by our Trek Manager and Trek Guide. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

After breakfast, we will take you for guided tour of Kathmandu city. We will begin with Pashupatinath Temple which is famous Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of holy Bagmati River. After this, we continue to Boudhanath Stupa, which is giant Stupa in Asia and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60's and 70's.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Fly to Nepaljung (150 m/492 ft)-50 Minutes

After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Domestic Airport for 50 minutes flight to Nepaljung. This is one of the biggest towns in Western Terai and business hub of the area. In Nepalgunj, we will visit Bageshwori Temple, a very famous Hindu temple of Goddess Bageshwori, Durga and also another famous temple of Lord Shiva with mustache next to her.

Accomodation: Overnight at Soaltee Hotel in Nepaljung.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Fly to Jumla (2,514 m/8,251 ft)-35 Minutes

After early breakfast, we drive to Airport for flight to Jumla. Jumla in the foothills of Sisne Himalaya is a hidden valley and a gateway to wild Northwest of Nepal which is the least developed and inaccessible region of Nepal. We can explore around Jumla town which has famous Chandannath Temple, Bhagawati Temple and Apple Orchards.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Jumla.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 05: Trek to Chere (3,055m/10,023ft)-4/5 Hours

Today is our first day of the trek. We walk on the easy trail to Chere crossing Khalanga Bazzar and few other small villages. Few ups and downs are common on the trail.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Chere.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 06: Trek to Bumra (2,850 m/9,351 ft) via Danfe Lagna Pass (3,500 m/11,483 ft)- 5/6 Hours

Today our trail goes uphill to Danfe Lagna Pass for around 3 hours. We spend few times at the top of the hill before descending. Soon after, we get to the hot spring. After walking for few hours, we cross suspension bridges over Hima River and ascend uphill to the village of Bumra passing by Khali village.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Bumra.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 07: Trek to Chauta Bazaar and Bulbule (3,100 m/10,170 ft)-4 Hours

From Bumra we follow the trail to Chauta Bazaar, a small bazaar and then we follow the stream uphill to Bulbule where has Army Check Post to enter the Rara National Park. Today trek just a half day trek. After lunch, we rest at the camp as we have to cross Chuchemara Hill tomorrow to get to Rara Lake.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Bulbule.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 08: Trek to Rara Lake (2,990 m/9,810 ft) via Chuchemara Hill (4,039 m/13,251 ft)-6/7 Hours

Today is the longest day of the trek and we pass the ridge of Chuchemara Hill. We walk along the ridge, has excellent views of the Kanjirowa Peak, Rara Lake and few peaks in Tibet. The ridge has many meadows. After walking for sometime at the ridge, we descend down to Upper Milichaur. From Milichaur, we walk to the camping area near Rara National Park Headquarter along the bank of Rara Lake.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Rara Lake.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Rara Lake and Exploration

Early morning, witness great Sunrise over Rara Lake which is truly a Jewell. Today we spend visiting Murma Top, Murma Village and walking around the Lake. The reflection of mountain range and surrounding hills in Lake is simply awesome.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Rara Lake.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 10: Trek to Talcha Airport (2,735 m/8,974 ft)-3 Hours

We spend time around Rara Lake till the afternoon and after lunch, we start our trek to Talcha Airport. We firstly walk at the bank of the lake on the other side and ascend through the forest. Soon after, we descend down to the Talcha Airport.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Talcha Airport.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 11: Fly back to Nepaljung-30 Minutes and Connect to Kathmandu- 50 Minutes

After early breakfast, we fly back to Nepaljung and connect to Kathmandu. In the evening, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of your Jumla to Rara Lake.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

Activity Duration:

Day 12: Contingency Day

Talcha to Nepaljung flight highly depends on weather and only operates till noontime. So, we keep one extra day as a backup. If the flight happens regularly, we can do extra sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 13: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast we will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland Arrival transfers and departure transfers with Office Representative.
4 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
1 Night Accommodation at Soaltee Hotel in Nepaljung with dinner, breakfast and applicable taxes.
Kathmandu/Nepaljung/Kathmandu flight with transfers in Kathmandu and Nepaljung.
Nepaljung/Jumla and Talcha/Nepaljung flight with necessary transfers in Nepaljung.
All Inclusive Rara Lake Camping Trek (7 Nights / 8 Days) with Deluxe Camping, Experienced Trek Guide, Cook and Kitchen Team, porters and other necessary support team.
Comprehensive First Aid Kits and Duffel Bag.
Meals, Accommodation and Insurance for Trek Team.
Rara National Park Fees and Trekkers Information Manual System,TIMS Fees.
24/7 Assistance from Kathmandu Office.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fee, USD 30/- for 15 Days.
Personal nature of expenses like bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Tips to Guides and Porters (It is not mandatory but highly recommended).
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.