Soul Himalaya Treks & Tours Nepal

Rara Lake Trekking

Lying in the Mugu and Humla region and at 5km long by 2km wide, Rara is the largest lake in Nepal and this remote area is blessed with astonishing scenic views. This trek is perfect for those craving wilderness and solitude.

Rara National Park is Nepal’s smallest national park yet it provides shelter to 51 species of mammals; musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, ghoral, Himalayan thar, wild boar and 214 species of birds. The park nestles in a backdrop of blue pines, black juniper, Himalayan cypress and Oak forests.

People living in this area mostly depend on agriculture while some extract medicinal herbs to sell. The district is populated by various ethnic groups such as Magar, Tamang and Gurung at lower elevations and Tibetan at higher elevations. September to October and April to May is considered to be an appropriate season for travelling in this area. Reaching a height of 3.700m, the exquisite scenery, diverse geographical landscapes and stunning views of massive peaks adds to the grandeur of this trek.

For Accomodation

In Kathmandu, we provide a 3-star hotel room which will be shared in a twin-share basis with attached bathrooms and breakfast included. However, during the trek, we will have to forfeit the luxury - in the pursuit of what nature has in store for us as we travel through the wildlands - and we stay in local teahouses, which will be comfortable but not at the standard of a 3-star hotel.

For Meals

We are very careful to provide you with food that is both hygienic and sustaining. All meal costs during the trek are included in the package except for when you stay in Kathmandu where we will only be able to offer breakfast. We will also end our lovely soulful trekking experience with fair well dinner in Kathmandu.

Best Season

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

itinerary

Day 01

Day 02

Day 03

Day 04

Day 05

Day 06

Day 07

Day 08

Day 09

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

Day 15

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m and Transfer to Hotel.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 02

Morning free and then fly to Nepalgunj city on route Dolpo.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 03

Fly to Jumla 2,540 m then trek to Chauriya Chaur 3,055 - 05 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 04

Trek on route Botan beneath unnamed pass 3,500 m.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 05

Trek to Botan 2, 680m via Sinja Khola 2,440 m - 06 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 06

Trek to Ghorasain 3,190 m - 04 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 07

Trek to Rara Lake 2,980m - 06 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 08

Rest day at Rara Lake for local excursion around

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 09

Trek to Pina via Jhyari 2,580 m - 05 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 10

Trek to Chauta 2,770 m via Ghurchi-Lagna 3,460m - 06 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 11

Trek to Tharamara 3,270 m - 06 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 12

Trek back to Jumla - 06 hrs.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 13

Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 14

In Kathmandu free day with optional sightseeing tour.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

Day 15

Final International departure homeward bound.

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

itinerary

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

For Meals

Included during trek

For Accommodation

Tea House

Maximum Altitude shown

2,990 m

gear list

For the maintenance of optimum body temperature Soul Himalaya Treks and Tours make the use of proper coating system that is either worn at a time or separately. Altering the insulating characteristic when wet, the upper body wears mentioned here are either simulated or merino wool garments; Nylon or Gore-Tex layers which prevent heat loss by not allowing wind, rain and snow enter the body. Pease do check the provided list for detail information regarding this:

Trekking boot(1pair): well worn and comfortable with proper ankle support.
Sock(3 pairs): good and warm enough; worth spending money on quality socks.
Flip flop/Camp Shoe(1 pair): light weighted for evening use.
Water bottle(2): Nalgene/ sig style and a bladder bottle with the capacity of 1/2 liter water. Bladders are preferred.
Water Purification Drop(1): Affordable and easily available for purchase in Kathmandu (Pious Water Drop).
Lip Balm(1): Proper moisturizing containing SPF.
Sunglass(1): Actual UV rays safeguarding glasses.
Sun Cream: SPF 30+ recommended.
Bandana (1): Useful for various purpose.
Baseball Head/ Cap(1): Protects face from direct expose of sun during the hiking.
Warm Woolen Hat(1): Prevents from wind and cold above 3500m.
Flash Light / Head Torch(1): Leaves your hands free. Extra batteries are also necessary for head light.
Private First Aid Kit(1): Include prescribed medications/ personal medications. Some personal medicine might not be available in Nepal.
Travel towel(1): light weighted and compact.
Wash Kit (1): Appropriate and suitable for your skin/body
Instant Hand Sanitizer: Alcohol bases, enough for trek/on the basis of necessity.
Camera(incase you carry): Along with charger and enough battery to capture scenarios and memories.
Book/ Journal: Depending on interest.
Pack of Cards/Travel Board Games(if interested): Evening entertainment.
Trekking Snacks: Base on consumption; enough for trekking (can be purchased in Kathmandu).
Toilet Roll & Rubbish Bag: to make sure we don't leave waste materials in the mountains.
Trekking Poles(optional): recommended to anyone with knee issues.
Gloves(2 pairs): Thin in low altitude & thick warm enough in high altitudes.
Neck Warmer \Buff(1): Protection of Neck from direct wind and cold.
Walking Stick(1): Light weighted and comfortable for walking support.
Walking T-shirt(2): Merino wool, Capilene/Synthetic Fiber for quick dry.
Sleeping t-shirt(1): can be cotton or fabric.
Thermal base layers Top(1): mid weighted long sleeved t-shirt of merino wool/polyester, capilene power dry.
Insulating layers(1): mid weighted fleece that can be worn over other layers
Fleece Vest(optional): advisable for those who catches cold easily.
Rain jacket (1): Wind proof and rain proof for safeguard.
Down jacket(1): very essential for trekking above 4,000 meters.
Hiking trousers(2): lick weighted and quick dry trousers( not cotton).Zip offs are preferred.
Sleeping trousers(1): light weighted yoga style for comfort sleep( no jeans).
Trekking short (1): in case of no zips off trousers. Low knee shorts are preferred.
Rain pants(1): Protection from rain and wind.
Thermal long Johns(1): To warm by in the evening or while sleeping.
Underwear: Depending on necessity; enough for trek ( can be washed and dried along the way)
Duffle Bag Pack(1): to store excess luggage at hotel. Our agency provides duffel bags during the trek. These are easier for the porters to carry.
Day pack with rain cover(1): to carry your personal items during the treks i.e. camera, private snacks, water bottles, etc.
Sleeping bags with inner: To have a warm and satisfying sleep in high altitude. Recommended for 3 season(Oct-Feb).

Trekking boot(1pair): well worn and comfortable with proper ankle support.
Sock(3 pairs): good and warm enough; worth spending money on quality socks.
Flip flop/Camp Shoe(1 pair): light weighted for evening use.

Water bottle(2): Nalgene/ sig style and a bladder bottle with the capacity of 1/2 liter water. Bladders are preferred.
Water Purification Drop(1): Affordable and easily available for purchase in Kathmandu (Pious Water Drop).
Lip Balm(1): Proper moisturizing containing SPF.
Sunglass(1): Actual UV rays safeguarding glasses.
Sun Cream: SPF 30+ recommended.
Bandana (1): Useful for various purpose.
Baseball Head/ Cap(1): Protects face from direct expose of sun during the hiking.
Warm Woolen Hat(1): Prevents from wind and cold above 3500m.
Flash Light / Head Torch(1): Leaves your hands free. Extra batteries are also necessary for head light.
Private First Aid Kit(1): Include prescribed medications/ personal medications. Some personal medicine might not be available in Nepal.
Travel towel(1): light weighted and compact.
Wash Kit (1): Appropriate and suitable for your skin/body
Instant Hand Sanitizer: Alcohol bases, enough for trek/on the basis of necessity.
Camera(incase you carry): Along with charger and enough battery to capture scenarios and memories.
Book/ Journal: Depending on interest.
Pack of Cards/Travel Board Games(if interested): Evening entertainment.
Trekking Snacks: Base on consumption; enough for trekking (can be purchased in Kathmandu).
Toilet Roll & Rubbish Bag: to make sure we don't leave waste materials in the mountains.
Trekking Poles(optional): recommended to anyone with knee issues.
Gloves(2 pairs): Thin in low altitude & thick warm enough in high altitudes.
Neck Warmer \Buff(1): Protection of Neck from direct wind and cold.
Walking Stick(1): Light weighted and comfortable for walking support.

Walking T-shirt(2): Merino wool, Capilene/Synthetic Fiber for quick dry.
Sleeping t-shirt(1): can be cotton or fabric.
Thermal base layers Top(1): mid weighted long sleeved t-shirt of merino wool/polyester, capilene power dry.
Insulating layers(1): mid weighted fleece that can be worn over other layers
Fleece Vest(optional): advisable for those who catches cold easily.
Rain jacket (1): Wind proof and rain proof for safeguard.
Down jacket(1): very essential for trekking above 4,000 meters.

Hiking trousers(2): lick weighted and quick dry trousers( not cotton).Zip offs are preferred.
Sleeping trousers(1): light weighted yoga style for comfort sleep( no jeans).
Trekking short (1): in case of no zips off trousers. Low knee shorts are preferred.
Rain pants(1): Protection from rain and wind.
Thermal long Johns(1): To warm by in the evening or while sleeping.
Underwear: Depending on necessity; enough for trek ( can be washed and dried along the way)

Duffle Bag Pack(1): to store excess luggage at hotel. Our agency provides duffel bags during the trek. These are easier for the porters to carry.
Day pack with rain cover(1): to carry your personal items during the treks i.e. camera, private snacks, water bottles, etc.
Sleeping bags with inner: To have a warm and satisfying sleep in high altitude. Recommended for 3 season(Oct-Feb).

includes

Hour scenic flight
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Hotel accommodation
An experienced English speaking and government likened trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Power service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permit (national park permit, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local tax

FAQs

You will encounter many tea houses on your trek. A tea house is a lodge operated by the locals of a village to support their family and community. During the evenings and night the teahouses offer you beverages, food, warmth, and a chance to chat with other trekkers and locals. Teahouses are not five star hotels, but basic accommodation including breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a very affordable price. Many teahouses offer hot showers where you have to a small fee (usually around $2). Wifi and battery charge is also offered with a small fee.

As the name suggests, a camping trek is camping, in which you will have to accommodate yourself and your companions along with the staff in tents. The tents will consist of kitchens and bedrooms. All the tedious and cumbersome tasks will be done by our staff. These kinds of treks are said to be really adventurous and fun.

Yes, we are fully authorized by the government to conduct any kinds of activities relating to trekking and traveling. All of our guides are licensed and experienced mountain guides.

Yes, we insist you to take out insurance. You should have yourself insured before your arrival to Nepal and it should cover all expenses. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to ask us. Many of our trekkers have been happy with dog tag insurance. https

It is not compulsory. However, it has been a common trait and the guides and porters will be expecting a small amount of tips from you. A small amount to you can hold a great essence in their life and can go a long way to help them and their families. Feel free to ask us for a suggested standard amount.

Rara Lake Trekking

Rara Lake Trekking