Guide

● An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trekking and tour guide.

Meals

● Breakfast at a hotel in Kathmandu only.

Transport

● All land transportation by private vehicle.

Accommodation

● 2-night stay at 4*Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu on a breakfast basis. ● 10-night stay throughout the trek in a local lodge on a room-only basis. ● As mentioned, the hotel accommodations are basic twin-sharing.

Others

● Porter service (2 trekkers, 1 porter). ● Staff costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, and accommodation. ● TIMS, and other necessary permits. ● All government and local taxes.

Flights

● Flights Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jumla-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu.

Not included:

Others

● Food, drink, and beverage bills. ● Tipping (tips for guide, driver, and supporters). ● Travel insurance. ● International flights. ● Extra costs for upgrading rooms and services at hotels, if and when applicable. ● Donations at temples, schools, monasteries, etc. ● Personal hiking gear and personal kits. ● Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind. ● Any other items that are not specified in the package.

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal! An Asian Heritage representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport. The driver will transfer you to the hotel. Our representative will facilitate and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the streets of Thamel.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Hotel Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar one.
Day 2 Flight To Nepalgunj (150M), (1-Hour Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Nepalgunj (150M), (1-Hour Flight)

Our office representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport to catch your flight to Nepalgunj. You will be able to see magnificent snow-capped mountains stretching from the north to the far east. When you arrive in Nepalgunj, you will be transferred to your hotel. There will be time in the evening to walk around the town and surroundings before returning to the hotel.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 3 Flight Nepalgunj To Jumla And Trek To Padmara (3017M), (30-Minute Flight), (3-4-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight Nepalgunj To Jumla And Trek To Padmara (3017M), (30-Minute Flight), (3-4-Hour Hike)

In the morning, you will be brought to the domestic airport for your flight to Jumla. Jumla is the administrative center of the Karnali Zone. From Jumla, begin walking towards Padmara. You’ll pass through Dansanhu, the confluence of Tila and the Chaudbise River, before heading through a pine forest to Urtus, the next confluence of Chaudbise Khola and Ghurseni Khola. A bridge leads east to the Chaudbise area, from which you will climb steeply through a narrow gorge in the Ghurseni Khola.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 4 Hike To Bumra (2830M), (3-4-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Bumra (2830M), (3-4-Hour Hike)

You will walk towards Burma along the Ghurseni stream and begin climbing the first pass, Khali Langa (3545m), which is approximately 4 kilometers from Padmara. Later, you’ll walk down the right bank of the stream for an hour through dense forest until you reach a log bridge over the Sinja Khola. You will cross the bridge and begin walking up to Bumra, which is approximately two kilometers away.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 5 Hike To Pine (2430M), (4-5-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Pine (2430M), (4-5-Hour Hike)

Before you start your journey, enjoy a filling breakfast. Begin by following a trail that runs in line to the river bank for about an hour and a half until you arrive at Bhargaon (2890m). From there, follow the path to the Ghautha River’s branch streams. You will cross these streams over log bridges before ascending to Chautha. After an hour’s walk from Chautha, the valley opens into a peaceful meadow. Climb the narrow gorge on the northeast slope and head north towards Pine.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 6 Hike To The Rara Lake (3010M), (5-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To The Rara Lake (3010M), (5-Hour Hike)

Have breakfast, and then head to Rara Lake. From Pine, follow a trail up a steep, north-facing slope that leads to a flat meadow before descending to the stream. You will cross the stream and climb to the hamlet of Jhari (2500m), which will take approximately two hours. From Jhari, climb west along a ridge to a low saddle. From here, it’s a pleasant descent to the lake’s south-side meadows. Rara (3040m) village on the north side is a pleasant two-hour walk along the lake’s western bank.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 7 Explore The Rara Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Rara Lake

Rara Lake, situated within Rara National Park, is Nepal’s largest lake, attracting visitors with its vast beauty. Its vastness, measuring approximately 5 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width, forms an oval with a captivating east-west center. The lake, surrounded by green hills and dense forests, provides a peaceful retreat within nature’s embrace. Chuchemara Danda (4087m) offers breathtaking views of the lake and the snow-capped peaks beyond. After exploring the surrounding landscapes, relax and recharge at your campsite.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 8 Hike To Ghorasain (3271M), (6-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Ghorasain (3271M), (6-Hour Hike)

Have breakfast in the morning, and later today, you will leave Rara’s outskirts and begin walking through the outlet of Rara Lake by following downstream of Khatyar Gad for one hour. Cross the stream on the south side with a log bridge and gradually climb uphill through dense forest until you reach the tree line. The ridge continues to the south for another 200 meters, but it is a pleasant walk with a remote view of the mountains. To reach Ghorasain, descend a steep trail from the ridge’s east side.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 9 Hike To Sinja (2490 M), (4-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Sinja (2490 M), (4-Hour Hike)

After your breakfast, you will leave Ghorasain behind and you will start walking for Sinja. You will descend through the valley to Botan (2895m). From Botan, you will climb to Diyabala Ridge. This ridge lies south of Ghorasain and offers beautiful panoramic views of the surroundings. From Diyabale Danda, the trail leads to the high fields of Lumsa and then descends to Okharpati village on a high shelf above Mindrabali Gad. Finally, you have to descend to the Sinja village, which takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 10 Hike To Chere Chaur (2987M), (3-4-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Chere Chaur (2987M), (3-4-Hour Hike)

You will start walking towards Chere Chaur. Your walk will begin by crossing a log bridge over Sinja Khola to the east and following the bank of Jaljale Gad. After following the river bank for a while, you will begin ascending over the ridge (2865m). We will continue down the trail until we reach Jumla’s headquarters. Gad drains into Jumla town, and another kilometer walk brings us to the stunning Chere Chaur.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 11 Hike To Jumla (2514M), (3-Hour Hike)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Jumla (2514M), (3-Hour Hike)

Begin your trek through the picturesque alpine pasture of Chere Chaur, which offers stunning views of Jumla town, Tila Valley, and Chyakhure Hill. After several hours of trekking, you’ll arrive in Jumla, where you’ll check into your lodge, relax, and then explore the scenic surroundings.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Day 12 Flight To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj (0.5-1-Hour Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj (0.5-1-Hour Flight)

Today marks the end of your journey through western Nepal. You will travel to Jumla airport to catch a flight to Nepalgunj and then back to Kathmandu. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel, which will bring your memorable adventure to a close.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in Hotel Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar one.
Day 13 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Your trip will come to an end today. After breakfast, our representative will pick you up with a private van and drop you off at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight back to your home or other destination.

Have a safe journey onward, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Itinerary of your trip Rara Lake Trek

Arrival In Kathmandu

Flight To Nepalgunj (150M), (1-Hour Flight)

Flight Nepalgunj To Jumla And Trek To Padmara (3017M), (30-Minute Flight), (3-4-Hour Hike)

Hike To Bumra (2830M), (3-4-Hour Hike)

Hike To Pine (2430M), (4-5-Hour Hike)

Hike To The Rara Lake (3010M), (5-Hour Hike)

Explore The Rara Lake

Hike To Ghorasain (3271M), (6-Hour Hike)

Hike To Sinja (2490 M), (4-Hour Hike)

Hike To Chere Chaur (2987M), (3-4-Hour Hike)

Hike To Jumla (2514M), (3-Hour Hike)

Flight To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj (0.5-1-Hour Flight)

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