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Rara and
Kagmara
Trek / NPL –
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Rara Lake one of
the best destinations for trekking in western Nepal
.This area is surrounded by Rara National park.
It is the largest lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara
National Park. The route is well off the beaten
track and affords glimpses of culture and scenery
very different from other parts of Nepal. The trek
offers a dramatic display of clear high altitude
lakes mingled with pine, spruce and juniper forests
as well as breath taking views of the snow capped
Himalayan peaks.
Rara Lake is as deep as 167 meters in some places,
and drains into the river Mugu Karnali via Nijar
Khola. The Rara National Park is the home of
endangered red panda, common langur, and rhesus
macaque. Alos numerous migratory birds visit the
lake during April and November. The trek to Rara
from Jumla passes through dense forests and alpine
glades. The main villages on route are Urthu (2,520
m), Padmara (3,017 m), Bumra (2,830 m), Chautha
(3,100 m) and Pina (2,430 m). There are two passes
on the way. The first is Khali Langna (3,545 m)
above Pina from where one can view Kagmara ranges to
the east and Chyakhure Lekh to the south. The second
is Ghurchi Langna (3,457 m) from where Mugu Valley
and the mountains of Humla are visible to the north.
Rara lake is about eight kilometres from Pine. |
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Brief
Itinerary |
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Day |
Activities |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to
the hotel |
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02 |
Kathmandu |
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03 |
Kathmandu |
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04 |
Fly Kathmandu -
Nepalgunj |
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05 |
Fly Nepalgunj -
Jumla |
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06 |
Trek Jumla -
Dhanphe Lagana |
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07 |
Trek Dhanphe
Lagana – Chautha |
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08 |
Trek Chautha –
Dhotu |
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09 |
Trek Dhotu -
Rara Tal |
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10 |
Rest day in Rara
Tal |
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11 |
Trek Rara Tal –
Gossain |
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12 |
Trek Gossain –
Sinja |
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13 |
Trek Sinja -
Jalja Chaur via
Jaljala |
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14 |
Trek Jalja Chaur
– Jumla |
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15 |
Trek Jumla -
Goti Chaur |
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16 |
Trek Goti Chaur
– Chaurta |
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17 |
Trek Chaurta –
Kaigaon |
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18 |
Trek Kaigaon –
Toijem |
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19 |
Trek Toijem -
Kagmara Phedi |
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20 |
Trek Kagmara
Phedi - Daju via
Kagmara La |
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21 |
Trek Daju -
Phoksundo Tal
via Pungmi |
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22 |
Trek Phoksundo
Tal – Rohagaon |
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23 |
Trek Rohagaon –
Dunai |
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24 |
Trek Dunai -
Juphal |
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25 |
Fly Juphal -
Nepalgunj -
Kathmandu |
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26 |
Kathmandu |
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27 |
Departure
transfer to the
airport for the
onwards journey |
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Day
01: |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer
to the hotel |
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Day 02: |
Kathmandu |
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Day 03: |
Kathmandu |
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Day 04: |
Fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj |
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Day 05:
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Fly Nepalgunj - Jumla |
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Day 06: |
Trek Jumla - Dhanphe Lagana
Following the main street of Jumla,
passing the red-roofed hospital, the
wide level trail leads to the
college building and passes a
collection of western-style houses.
After a long climb the trail passes
through Sisnamul (2830m) entering a
forest of big trees to Chere (3010m)
which is a large horse and sheep
pasture. From Chere the trail
becomes steeper and climbs through
meadows to Danphe Lagna offering the
views of Patrasi Himal (6860m) and
Jagdula Himal (5785m). The trail
descends gently through a forest of
spruces, birches and rhododendron
and reaches Danphe Lagna. O/N at
Danphe Lagna. |
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Day 07:
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Trek Dhanphe Lagana – Chautha
Descending steeply through the
forest of firs, birches, walnuts and
bamboo the trail comes to Hiran
Duski (2840m) and then Sinja Khola.
Crossing the bridge the trail
follows to Nyawre (2660m). From here
the trail leaves the river and
starts climbing to Kabra. The steep
climb proceeds to Bhara (2920m)
which is a classical Tibetan village
and descends to the village of
Chautha. |
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Day 08: |
Trek Chautha – Dhotu
The trail follows the uphill way
crossing some fields at Chante Chaur
(2940m) and climbs to Bhulbule, the
Rara National park entrance station
(3130m). From here, climbing gently
you get to Ghurchi Lagna (3450m).
From here you can observe views of
Mugue Karnali River and the snowy
peaks bordering Tibet. Then the
trail descends through a spruce
forest leading to Pina (2400m).
Following the direct trail to Rara
Lake through pine forest passing
Jhyari Khola at 2400m you reach to
the small settlement of Dhotu. |
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Day 09: |
Trek Dhotu - Rara Tal
It is a short, pleasant trek with
fine views to the north. From Dhotu,
we traverse a steep north facing
slope and cross a series of fields
down to a small stream. Crossing the
bridge, we climb up to the Thakuri
village of Jhyari (2630m). From
Jhyari, we climb steadily up through
cedar forest to a huge meadow atop a
3050 meter ridge with great overhead
views of Rara Lake. We will follow
the trail along to the northern side
of the Lake, where the park
headquarters and the camping ground
are situated. |
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Day 10:
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Rest day in Rara Tal
Rara Lake is the largest lake in
Nepal. It is almost 13 km around the
lake and a day devoted to walk
around is well spent. Designated a
national park in 1975, this region
offers remoteness and a wilderness
experience unlike any other region
of Nepal, where birds, flowers and
wildlife thrive. Among the mammals
in this region are Himalayan bears,
serows, gorals, musk deer, red
pandas and both rhesus and langur
monkeys. The 170 meter deep lake is
a habitat for otters and an
important resting place for
migrating water fowl. Eco-friendly
trek guide will take you around the
Rara Lake as sightseeing. |
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Day 11: |
Trek Rara Tal – Gossain
From the bridge at the western end
of Rara lake the trail will follow
the Khatyar Khola river. We will
keep following this river slowly
descending before we climb out
following a small trail surrounded
by pine, spruce and rhododendron
forests. We follow our path dropping
into the Ghatta valley heading
towards the small settlement of
Gossain where there are several
excellent campsites (5 hrs). |
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Day 12: |
Trek Gossain – Sinja
The route keeps heading down the
Ghatta valley from Gorosingha
following the Sinja Khola river
downwards to Sinja. From the 12th to
14th century, Sinja was the capital
of the Malla dynasty that ruled
western Nepal. The ruins of the old
palace can be seen across the river.
There is an interesting temple here
dedicated to Bhagwati, the goddess
of justice who rides atop a tiger (5
hrs). |
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Day 13: |
Trek Sinja - Jalja Chaur via
Jaljala
The trail crosses the Sinja Khola
passing a few small villages through
the forest of pines, birches and
oaks and then climbs steeply to
Jaljala Chaur. |
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Day 14: |
Trek Jalja Chaur – Jumla
Climbing through the forest and
descending to a few houses you will
get to Chauri Khola (3090m). From
here descending sometime and passing
the school at Ghurumati t you come
to Jumla. |
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Day 15: |
Trek Jumla - Goti Chaur
Follow the Peaceful verdant areas
strewn with shining irrigation
canals and rivers. In summer, the
flora brightly blossom: orchids,
forget-me-nots, geraniums, mints,
buttercups, gentians; Arrival at
Goti Chaur |
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Day 16: |
Trek Goti Chaur – Chaurta
Walk along the trail that is
followed by Corn, potatoes, barley
and buckwheat fields alternate with
meadows and forests on its both
sides; Arrival at Chaurta |
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Day 17: |
Trek Chaurta – Kaigaon
An extremely enjoyable walks, t
through more forest, which yields
the first view of the Kagmara Lekh
and the Bheri River itself. The path
can be seen detouring across the
hillside through the village of
Chaurkot. The village Rimi and
Kaigaon are soon clearly visible and
the path drops down through Rimi,
which is quite dirty, to the more
picturesque. Kaigaon village. |
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Day 18: |
Trek Kaigaon – Toijem
We trek on the west bank of the
Bheri River, passing Hurikot to a
sign which says the entrance to Shey
Phoksundo National Park. The trail
stays high above the river to the
confluence where the Jagdula and
Garpung rivers join to form the
Bheri. We cross the Jagdula Khola
and camp near the army post at
Toijem (2920m). |
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Day 19: |
Trek Toijem - Kagmara Phedi
We follow the trail up the western
side of the Garpung Khola to about
3650m, then cross to the eastern
side and continue upstream. The
valley narrows and the river becomes
a series of waterfalls as the trail
climbs to a moraine at 3900m.We make
a camp at an elevation of about
4000m.The panoramic views of the
peaks are sensational. Wildflowers
abound and birds like snow pigeons,
redstarts, ravens and griffons can
be sighted. |
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Day 20: |
Trek Kagmara Phedi - Daju via
Kagmara La
Cross Kagmara pass (5115 m) and trek
to Daju. |
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Day 21: |
Trek Daju - Phoksundo Tal via
Pungmi
The trek on this day passes through
meadow, alpine ftest and various
small and big waterfalls to reach
Phiksundo Lake. This lake is the
deepest lake in Nepal, offers
stunning beauty. Considered
sacrosanct by the Dopla locals, it
is praised for its aquamarine
greenish blue color. No aquatic life
in the lake pronounces that the
water is crystal clear. Called by
the seasoned travellers the jewel of
Dolpo, Phoksundo Lake gives
refreshing experience to the eyes.
Ringed by tall snow-capped
mountains, view of Phoksundo Lake is
an extremely satisfying experience |
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Day 22: |
Trek Phoksundo Tal – Rohagaon
Leaving the lake behind, we follow
the trail across the Suli Gad river,
the outlet of the lake, descending
gradually to Sumdoa. The trail
continues along the river valley
through the villages of Shepka,
Ankhe, and Rohagaon |
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Day 23: |
Trek Rohagaon – Dunai
Descend the Tila valley through
spruce forests, past barely fields
and rice terraces, irrigation works
and water driven mills, to reach
Dunai. |
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Day 24: |
Trek Dunai - Juphal .
Continue descending to Juphal. |
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Day 25: |
Fly Juphal - Nepalgunj -
Kathmandu |
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Day 26: |
Kathmandu |
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Day 27: |
Departure transfer to the
airport for the onwards journey |
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Highlight
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Rara Lake one of
the best destinations for trekking in
western Nepal .This area is surrounded
by Rara National park. It is the largest
lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara National
Park. The route is well off the beaten track
and affords glimpses of culture and scenery
very different from other parts of Nepal.
The trek offers a dramatic display of clear
high altitude lakes mingled with pine,
spruce and juniper forests as well as breath
taking views of the snow capped Himalayan
peaks. |
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Trip Facts |
Minimum altitude: 1100m.
Maximum altitude: 6465m.
Grade: Easy
Mode: Camping Trek
Duration of Trek: 18 Day
Entry: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Exit: Pokhara - Kathmandu |
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