The remote northwest region of Nepal is where Rara Lake is located. The largest
lake in Nepal is called Rara Lake. At a height of 2990 meters, Rara is encircled
by lush hills. Following the completion of the Surkhet-Jumla stretch of the
Karnali Highway, there has been a significant increase in the number of tourists
visiting western Nepal's famous Rara Lake. In addition to hiking to surrounding
slopes with breath-taking vistas of hills and mountains, one may enjoy boating in
crystal-clear lakes. Rara National Park is home to 214 species of birds, 20 distinct
animal species, and more than 500 different types of flora.
Outline Itinerary
Days |
Title |
01 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Kohalpur |
02 |
Drive From Kohalpur to Manma |
03 |
Manma to Rara |
04 |
Full day Exploring the lake |
05 |
Drive towards Manma |
06 |
Drive From Manma to Surkhet |
07 |
Departure |
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01- Drive from Kathmandu to Kohalpur
Kathmandu to Kohalpur is 11 hours comfortable drive. There are many hotels around the
town as per your budget category. Overnight at Kohalpur.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: lunch and Dinner
Day 02- Drive From Kohalpur to Manma
Start driving from early in the morning. Manma to Sukhet is around 2.5 HRS drive which is
around 100 KM. And Surkhet to Manma, Kalikot is around 150 KM which take a full day to
reach there. If we skip few places than overall the road condition is quite good. This is one
the scenic drive of your journey where you will be travelling through SAL forest.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03- Manma to Rara
Start driving from early in the morning. It is only around 20 min drive from Nagma and road
starts rough non paved till Rara Lake. Now you will be travelling by the age of Karnali river
for 4 hrs. and then through the village and Sallaha forest. After 20 min drive from Talcha
Airport one small cottage can be see where you need to park your vehicle and walk for 30
min to reach lake. For seeing lake this is enough but if you want to stay in the bank of lake
and enjoy the spectacular view of lake than you need to walk approx 1.5 hrs by the edge of
lake and you will reach the hotel which lies in the bank of Lake. You also have option to fix
tent at the bank of Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04- Full day Exploring the lake
Early morning breakfast and taking boat to explore the lake is a wise idea. It cost only Rs 500
per person for the long-distance sightseeing by boat. In the day time you can hike upto the
hill where you can see the best view of the lake. Hiking to Murma top is excellent experience
to view Rara Lake, Mountains and sorrounding hills of far western Nepal. On you’re on the
way back, visit Murma village. Only one typical local village nearby the Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05- Drive towards Manma
Return to Manma, Kalikot by the same route as you went rara the day before yesterday.
Overnight in Manma, Kalikot.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06- Drive From Manma to Surkhet
After Breakfast, drive towards surkhet on the way we will wait for lunch and proceed
towards Surkhet for Overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07- Departure
After Breakfast, it is same way back to Kathmandu with the memories of Rara lake.
Meal: Breakfast &Lunch