RARA
TREK NEPAL
Jumla and Rara lie in the remote Karnali zone in
the north - west of Nepal. The region is made -
up of long ridges covered with temperate forests
and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Summer
rainfall is low, but winter snow can be heavy and
persistent. Since the region is fairly high and
free from monsoon thunder - storms, the summer seasons
is ideal for trekking. Winter is cold, but in the
autumn season, trekking is rewarded with a profusion
of alpine flowers.
Day 1 Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Afternoon flight to Nepalgunj, where we spend the
night.
Day 2 Nepalgunj - Jumla
Fly to Jumla. The town is in a delightful valley
and here are the highest limits of rice paddy cultivation
in the world. The town is the administrative headquarters
of the entire Karnali zone.
Day 3 Jumla - Danphe Langa
From Jumla there are two t racks to Rara. Normally
people trek the lower route. The trail follows the
Tila River, passing through a patchwork of fields
and fragrant pine forest. Arriving at Uthugaon,
the trail climbs up the Gursini Khola valley, passing
through a deep forest of pine, spruce and fir to
the village of Padmara. The climb continues in forest
over the pass at 3400m and descends to Dhanphe Langa,
where we spend the night.
Day 4 Danphe langa - Chautha
The trial descends through fir, birch, walnut and
bamboo forest. After crossing a bridge we climb
to the classic Tibetan style village of Bhara and
then descend to Chautha.
Day 5 Chautha - Dhotu
The trial climbs to the Gurchilanga pass through
forest and grassy meadows, passing a few local teahouses.
Day 6 Dhotu - Rara Lake (3040m)
It is short, pleasant trek with fine views to the
north. From Dhotu, we traverse a steep north - facing
slope and cross a series of fields down to a small
stream. Crossing the bridge, we climb up to the
hamlet of Jhari (2500m) From Jhari, we climb steadily
up a ridge to a low saddle, from which there are
fine views of the beautiful Rara Lake. From here,
it is a pleasant descent to the meadows on the south
side of the lake. The former village site of Rara
(3040m) is two hours walk along the western bank
of the lake. Designated a National Park in 1975,
Rara boasts an abundance of wildlife, including
aquatic birds and rich forest around its large at
a height of 2980 meters. This is an ideal place
to relax for a day or two.
Day 7 Rara Lake
Rest and explore Rara Lake.
Day 8 Rara - Ghoransain
After 15 minutes walk from Rara the trail ascends
all the way to Gurchimara at 3710m and then descends
to Gossain (3271m)
Day 9 Ghorasain - Sinja
A varied trail with scenic views climbs Lumsa, before
descending to the Thakuri village of Sinja.
Day 10 Sinja - Jaljala Chaur
Most of the trek is through forest of pine, birch
and oak, as well as a few scattered houses and fields
of barley and corn. Then the trail makes a steep
climb to Jaljala Chaur (3350m)
Day 11 Chere Chaur - Jumla
We keep climbing through forest to another meadow,
just below the ridge at 3510m, then enjoy a gentle
descent to jumla.
Day 12 Jumla Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
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