Karnali
Rara Lake
Nepal's largest lake — turquoise, silent and almost entirely untouristed.
- Altitude
- 2,990 m
- Best season
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Nov
- Duration
- 7 – 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Overview
Rara sits inside a national park of blue pine and juniper in Nepal's remote far west. You may share the shoreline with nobody but a herd of Himalayan musk deer. It is the country's most beautiful lake and its best-kept secret.
- Circumnavigate the lake on foot
- Sunrise from Murma Top
- Rara National Park wildlife
- Traditional Karnali villages
- Star-filled skies with zero light pollution
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly Nepalgunj–Talcha
Two short flights into the far west.
Day 3
Rara shoreline
Full-day lake circuit with picnic.
Day 4
Murma Top
Sunrise above the lake with the Api-Saipal range beyond.
Where you'll be
Rara Lake, Karnali
Map location has not been added yet.
What's included
- Domestic flights
- Park permits
- Camping and lodge mix
- Guide and cook
Not included
- Insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips
Travel tips
- Flights to Talcha are weather dependent — build in a buffer day.