Rara Lake

Go on this outstanding trek to the largest and deepest lake of Nepal in the mid-western region beautifully surrounded by green hills and Rara National Park.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat and Breakfast
• Scenic flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jumla-Kathmandu
• Fascinating views of Rara Lake-Queen of Lakes
• Spectacular views snow capped mountains
• Fully supported tea houses and camp trekking
• Experience the traditional culture of the region

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
4. Day 4Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370 m)
5. Day 5Jumla to Padmora (2900 m)
6. Day 6Padmora to Bharagaon (2920 m)
7. Day 7Bharagaon to Pina Village (2400 m)
8. Day 8Pina to Gum Ghadi (1980 m)
9. Day 9Gum Ghadi to Rara Lake (3050 m)
10. Day 10Rest Day at Rara Lake
11. Day 11Rara Lake to Jhyari (2630 m)
12. Day 12Jhyari to Bharagaon (2920 m)
13. Day 13Bharagaon to Padmora (2900 m)
14. Day 14Padmora to Jumla (2370 m)
15. Day 15Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj
16. Day 16Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
17. Day 17Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

18. Day 18Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Jumla
District

Mugu
District

Rara National Park

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–3, 15–18 · 1,400 m

2JumlaDays 4, 14–15 · 2,370 m

3PadmaraDays 5, 13 · 2,900 m

4BharaDays 6, 12 · 2,920 m

5PinaDay 7 · 2,400 m

6GamgadhiDay 8 · 1,980 m

7Rara LakeDays 9–10 · 3,050 m

8JhyariDay 11 · 2,630 m

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–3, 15–18 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2JumlaDays 4, 14–15 · Fly via Nepalgunj · 2,370 m
3. 3PadmaraDays 5, 13 · 2,900 m
4. 4BharaDays 6, 12 · 2,920 m
5. 5PinaDay 7 · 2,400 m
6. 6GamgadhiDay 8 · 1,980 m
7. 7Rara LakeDays 9–10 · 3,050 m
8. 8JhyariDay 11 · 2,630 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Camps are placed approximately. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 200 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.