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- Arrival in Kathmandu 1,327 m and transfer to hotel.
Welcome at the airport and transport to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city.
After checking in your hotel rooms and getting refreshed join at the hotel lobby for group briefing and orientation program where our guide informs you regarding hotels, Kathmandu, Nepali culture, Rara Lake Trekking with welcome dinner in a pleasant and authentic Nepalese restaurant with culture program. - Fly to Nepalgunj city on route to Rara.
The first morning would be invested in preparing for the trip. As per the flight time, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for sweeping 50 mins flight to Far South West Nepal at Nepalgunj city, a city with warm semi-tropical climate area close to Indian border. Transfer to a nice hotel within the city area, with time for short walk around thenafter. - Fly to Jumla 2,540 m then trek to Chauriya Chaur 3,055 – 05 hrs.
Early breakfast for another short flight to Jumla (40 minutes flight). From Jumla start the trek with a short climb walking past nice farm villages to reach the first overnight camp at Chauriya Chaur, a nice farm village on route to Rara Lake. - Trek on route Botan beneath unnamed pass 3,500 m.
After a lovely morning, our journey starts with an uphill climb into rhododendron, birch and pine tree lined serene forest and then heading towards an unnamed green meadow ridge top and a pass. Sometimes it is called Jaljala offering fabulous views of Kanjiroba Himal (a mountain) towards North East. Walk continues through tranquil wilderness then on the downhill path for couple of hours through cool forest and reaching on the summer grazing pasture area for the overnight camp in this nice, pleasant spot. - Trek to Botan 2, 680m via Sinja Khola 2,440 m – 06 hrs.
Today’s walk leads downhill walk to Sinja for few hours and then following Jaljala Khola (stream) downstream through a forest with dense pine forest and walking past terraced farm fields and terraces, to reach at Sinja village, with a very old ruin temple and monuments, ancient sculptured stones which is covered in moss and weeds, and from here walk follows the river upstream, reaching at Ganj a small village and then our route leads through an impressive gorge to our overnight camp at Botan village, with time for short walk around. - Trek to Ghorasain 3,190 m – 04 hrs.
The morning walk (3-4 hours) starts after leaving Sinja Khola heading to North- East following another stream of Ghatte Khola towards a short uphill, then coming at pretty small valley and farmlands with primitive water mills which is used for grinding corns, wheat’s into fine flour for breads. From here reach to the border rim of Rara National Park at a small village of Ghorasain. After the camp is set, one can move free around for short walk and just relax and catch up with the dairy (if one would like to). Overnight in Ghorasain. - Trek to Rara Lake 2,980m – 06 hrs.
Walk heading to the final destination, the largest lake of Nepal at Rara. Start morning walk in this serene environment from Ghorasain camp. Further walk uphill all the way to Chuchemara Danda at 4260 meters. On reaching the top, one can enjoy the ridges with awesome panorama of surrounding country landscapes and magnificent views of snow-capped mountains towards north. After enjoying the marvelous views, descend walk through forest of bamboo and birch trees. Crossing at Khatyar Khola walking along upstream of this crystal clear stream to the overnight camp at Rara Lake shore. - Rest day at Rara Lake for local excursion around.
A rest day at Rara, an ideal spot for local exploration and relaxation. After a leisure morning an optional walk around or climb a wooden tower for panorama of the emerald picturesque lake and surrounding hills with distance snow-capped mountain views. - Trek to Pina via Jhyari 2,580 m – 05 hrs.
Start of the return journey early in the morning with an enjoyable and pleasant time in Rara lake and its surrounding. This day is a good, moderate trek on the path leading to a ridge top at Jhyari small village. From here onwards, walk follows Jhyari Bira Khola downstream for a short time then crossing Dhauligar Khola valley. Following this Dhauligar Khola (stream) all the way to Pina for our overnight camp, this is small farm village with police post and some houses serving as lodge and local tea shops. - Trek to Chauta 2,770 m via Ghurchi-Lagna 3,460m – 06 hrs.
From Pina, walk continues with an uphill climb into tranquil and enchanting forest with excellent views of landscapes and mountains towards north, then with a gradual climb to reach at Ghurchi- Lagna pass the highest point of this fabulous journey. This place consists several chortens (a Buddhist monuments) and festooned with prayer flags. Thenafter, descend across alpine meadows and pastures, into walnut groves and then leading to a steep and narrow valley all the way to Chauta village for the overnight camp. This small place contains shops and houses serving as lodge for local and individual travelers and trekkers. - Trek to Tharamara 3,270 m – 06 hrs.
After a nice stop in this village of Chauta, our journey follows Sinja khola through Bumra and then past a small lodge, tea-shop and health clinic walking under the overhanging rock at Kamra. This is a source of an important herbal medicinal mineral called ‘Silaji’.
Downhill walk towards Sinja Khola, and then reaching at Nyawre village, a nice break. Thenafter continue walking following the river upstream and then coming to an uphill walk of about 600 meters climb to Tharamara for overnight camp. This place has nice pasture land with pristine surroundings. - Trek back to Jumla – 06 hrs.
Final day trek back to Jumla. The day starts early morning with a pleasant descend to a nice green valley and into pristine alpine forests of rhododendron, oaks and pines trees. Thenafter reach a fertile agriculture tended valley, then walk leads past little villages of Padmara following the same river most of the way to Jumla town. After a wonderful circuit around Jumla and Muga area, the rest of the afternoon can be used to work-around the busy market town of Jumla. Overnight in Jumla. - Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
As per the flight time to Nepalgunj, transfer to Jumla airstrip after bidding farewell to our camping staff and porters. A short scenic flight brings you south at Nepalgunj for short transit stop and then fly back to Kathmandu with panorama views of mountains during the flight. Tansfer back to your hotels with the rest afternoon free as leisure time. - In Kathmandu free day with optional sightseeing tour.
This day is reserved as buffer, in case if some flights are cancelled, which can occur sometimes due bad and unfavorable weather conditions which is beyond our control. If all goes well using this spare day for optional tour at places of interest around old heritage sites of Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur, with rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. - Final International departure homeward bound.
Last day in amazing Nepal with awesome adventure around Rara Lake Trekking. You would be transfered to Kathmandu international airport for your final flight back.
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