The Rara Region
The region of Rara was designated a National Park in 1976, it is located in Mugu and Jumla District five hundred and fourty five kms west from Kathmandu, It covers an area of 106 sq km. The park contains the beautiful Rara Lake, a high altitude clear water lake covering 10 .5 sq kms, It is ringed with pine , spruce and juniper forest . Clear blue mass, besides being an important staging post for a variety of migratory birds is also a habitat for three endemic species of Himalayan trout.

A huge variety of plant species are found in the park (1,074 recorded to date), 16 are endemic to Nepal. Over 51 species of mammals have been recorded, including musk deer, Langur monkeys and a variety of rodents. 212 species of birds heve been recorded to date.

Threats to the regions biodiversity which have included uncontrolled grazing, wildlife poaching along with indiscriminate tree felling, have caused problems to the region in the past. Efforts have been underway for some time to work with the local population to allay these habits and conserve the envireonment.This is popular destination for those who already know the beauty that Rara provides. Rara is something close to wilderness where one can truely experience solitude away from the more popular tourist destinations.

Rara camping Trek: 12 days Itinerary
Day 01: Drive (16 hours) or fly (45 minutes) to Nepalgung (530km) / south west Nepal / overnight.
Day 02: Fly to Jumla (2,370m) / trek a few hours to Ghumurti (2,550m) / overnight camp.
Day 03: Trek to Danphel Lagan (3,000m) / overnight camp.
Day 04: Trek to Chautara (2,770m) / overnight camp.
Day 05: Trek to Dhout (2,400m) / overnight camp.
Day 06: Trek to Rara Lake (3,050m) / overnight camp.
Day 07: Rest day at Rara Lake / overnight camp.
Day 08: Trek back to Gorosingha (3,000m) / overnight camp.
Day 09: Trek to Sija (2,440m) / overnight camp.
Day 10: Trek to Jaljala Chaur (3,270m) / overnight camp.
Day 11: Trek to Jumla / overnight camp.
Day 12: Fly ( 25 mins) to Nepalgunj / overnight.
Day 13: Flight ( 45 mins) or drive (16 hours) to Kathmandu / transfer hotel.
Day 14 : Tour ends .

Rara camping Trek: 17 days Itinerary 4 night trekking.
Day 01-02: Arrive Kathmandu / transfer hotel / overnight.
Day 03: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu / overnight.
Day 04: Fly or drive to Nepalgunj / overnight.
Day 05: Flight to Jumla / camp overnight.
Day 06-08: Trek to Rara lake (3 days) / camp overnight.
Day 09 : Rara Lake and surrounds / camp overnight.
Day 10-13: Trek back to Jumla / camp overnight.
Day 14: Flight to Nepalgunj / fly or drive Kathmandu / overnight.
Day 15: Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu / overnight.
Day 16-17: Free day or departure to your onward destination.