 Jumla
and Rara lie northwest of Kathmandu in
the remote area of Karnali. The route is
very much 'off the beaten track' and affords
glimpses of cultures and scenery very different
from the rest of Nepal. The clear, high
altitude lake is ringed with pine, spruce
and juniper forests, and mirrors snowcapped
Himalayan peaks. In summer rainfall is
low, ideal for trekking. In the winter
there is often snow on the ridge surrounding
the lake but the autumn season trekker
is rewarded with a profusion of alpine
flowers. Except for the army assigned to
the park, nobody has lived at the lake
since the government resettled the people
of Rara and Chapra when the area was declared
a national park.
If you are looking for wilderness
solitude and can overcome the logistical
complications of the region, this trek
is good choice. Below is an itinerary for
a 12 Day Rara Trek. We can arrange longer
itineraries from Jumla to Simikot via Rara
Lake on request. |
