14 days Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek
Trip Route
Overview
Upper
Dolpo Rara Lake Trek is all about creating memories, this trek is a walk of a
lifetime. Getting lost in the natural phenomena of Nepal and building a
resilient nexus with nature is what Rara Lake Trek is all about. Further, this
route brings a sense of calmness and also takes beyond the concrete jungle and
hectic lifestyles.
The
unique state of serenity is what this Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek brings.
Trekking from Upper Dolpo to Rara helps to illuminate the two most beautiful
lakes of Nepal. The Mugu region, a deprived part of the country, is both
beautiful and difficult to hike up. During this trek, you will be able to
observe the unique cultures of the Mugu and Jumla districts. Moreover, Upper
Dolpo Rara Lake Trek takes you to the biggest lake of Nepal Rara, a depth of
over 167 meters. Also, traversing through the Rara National Park is also a
delightful part of this trek. This trek is the right combination of the largest
and smallest national parks in Nepal. Along with breathtaking views of the
Himalayas, this trek will bring the voice of wilderness to you. Upper Dolpo's
main attractions are two large lakes: Lake Rara and Shey Poksundo. Depending on
the altitude, landscape, and lifestyle of the people, you can explore Shei
Phoksundo National Park and Rara National Park. During this trek, you will
explore up to 3010-meter evaluation, which ranges from medium to hard levels of
difficulty for the trekkers. Moreover, the best months to visit Rara are March
to May & September to October.
To
accomplish this memorable trip Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek, Global Treks, and
Expedition will guide you at every step. You will find a cost-effective and
budget-friendly Rara trek with Global treks and expeditions, check out our
detailed itinerary.
Daily Itinerary
This
is the arrival day at Kathmandu, our representative from Global Treks will
receive you with the warm “Namaste” and transfer you to the hotel, where you
can get refreshed.
After
having a lush breakfast in the morning, we will catch the flight to Nepalgunj,
our first stride towards Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek. This one-hour flight will
take you to the culturally rich city of Western Nepal. After visiting the local
culture of the Nepal-India border we will head towards our hotel. Overnight at
Nepalgunj.
Our
morning starts with a fresh breakfast. As prescheduled, we fly towards Jumla,
this flight approximately takes 20 minutes.
It is an iconic city of Karnali, also a gateway to the Karnali region.
We will conclude our day in Jumla.
This
morning our ascend towards Chere chaur commence after the relishing breakfast.
During this trek to Chere Chaur, we will cherish the rich scenic beauty of
Western Nepal. We will conclude our day at Chere Chaur, which is located at
3055 meters elevation.
Our
morning begins with a warm breakfast. Now, we climb towards the Chalachaur,
which passes through the Jalajale pass. The trail becomes steeper from the
Jaljala Chaur, however, difficulties easily get forgotten by the jaw-dropping
views of the Himalaya. We comfort ourselves at the Chalachaur overnight.
The
following morning, we headed towards the Sinja Valley. This ancient valley was
identified as the glorious city of the Khasa kingdom. Moreover, the trail to
Sinja is also a cheerful walk, passing through the dense forest highlights the
rich wilderness. Overnight at Sinja valley.
Our
trekking recommences after a delicious breakfast. During this route, we will
partner with the aesthetics of Laha village. As we approach Ghorosingha, the
trail gets steeper, on the other hand, this trek also provides humongous
opportunities for a great snap. We concluded our day at a very picturesque
Ghorosingha at 3050 meters elevation.
After
the sun kisses the Himalayas in the early morning our trek also catches pace,
we will climb towards Rara Lake, our “Setpiece” destination. At Chuchhema
Danda, we will catch the awe-inspiring views of the mountain region and
wilderness of Rara National Park. We will bypass the Khatyar Khola and the
beautiful village of Murma. After a cherishable trek, we will stay overnight at Rara Lake.
This
morning begins with a breathtaking view of Rara Lake, the largest lake of
Nepal, historically residing at 2290 meters elevation from sea level. Today we
will relish our day at Rara Lake, discover all the splendid views and capture
all possible aesthetics of Rara. Boating and fishing are the main sources of
refreshment here at Rara Lake. Furthermore, the virtue of Rara gets doubled by
the spectacular view of Chuchemara, Ruma kand, and Malika kand peaks. Our day
concludes at Rara lake.
In
the following morning, we will take a warm breakfast at the lap of Rara Lake,
after that we will hit the road. We will return from a different route this
time towards the Pina village. This route traverses through the rich scenic
places of the Mugu district. We will sojourn at Pina village.
We
recommence our descending, this time through the Ghurchi Langa pass, this pass
has an elevation of 3485 meters. From this pass, we will have a glimpse of the
higher mountain peaks of this region. Our ultimate destination for the day
Burma village is also known as the Nauri Ghat, and known as the most beautiful
village of Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek. Overnight at Burma village.
After
having breakfast, we will head towards Jumla. We will pass through the Hima
River and the thrill of the suspension bridge. After an hour of walking, we
will reach the hot spring, where we can wash all our tiredness. With our
refreshed body, now we will walk past the Danphe Lagna Pass to reach Jumla. We
will stay in Jumla.
This day we will catch an early morning flight
to Nepalgunj, here we will have lunch and catch another flight to Kathmandu.
After reaching Kathmandu, if you want to commemorate your trip, you can do some
shopping in Thamel, the tourist hub of Nepal. Overnight at Kathmandu
This
is the last day of our trip. After breakfast, our representative will drop you
at the airport according to your schedule. You will be taking tons of good
memories from this trip. It is a farewell “Namaste” until you visit Nepal for
your next trip.
what's included?
- Airport Pick up/ Drop
- Private tourist vehicle
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for a couple of nights (including bed and breakfast)
- All the standard meals mentioned in the itinerary ( B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, and D- Dinner)
- Experience English speaking guide from Global Treks and Expedition
- Permits and logistics
- Food, accommodation, insurance, salary and first aid kit for all staffs
- Lodges and Guesthouses costs throughout the trek
- Government taxes and service charges
- All official expenses
What's not included?
- Lunch/Dinner cost in Pokhara and Kathmandu
- Travel insurance covering emergency Rescue and Evacuation
- Alcoholic drinks and other hot & cold drinks
- Tips for staff and drivers (Tips are expected)
- Personal equipment
- Other expenses not mentioned in the “Price includes” section
- Travel insurance covering emergency Rescue and Evacuation
- Alcoholic drinks and other hot & cold drinks
- Tips for staff and drivers (Tips are expected)
- Personal equipment
- Other expenses not mentioned in the “Price includes” section
You should know
This
paragraph is intended to provide essential information on personal belongings
required for hiking the upper Dolpo Rara Lake Trek. Most of the heavy items are
not needed, so make sure you have personal belongings with you, such as money,
a camera, and a cell phone. Here we enlist the necessary accessories according
to body parts.
Upper Body (Head, Ears,
and Eyes):
●
Shade Hat - It protects
the sunburn by keeping away the direct sunlight to your eyes, ears, and neck.
Besides that, a warm synthetic hat also covers your ears.
●
Sunglasses - These
glasses are UV protective, and protect you from different sun blindness. If you
wear prescribed glasses please consult with your doctor. Here, normal
sunglasses are sufficient.
●
Balaclava, neck warmer,
ear muffs, and a warm hat are generally proven enough for the upper body.
Hand:
●
Liner Gloves - 1 pair
●
Warm Wool Gloves - 1
pair
Core Body:
●
Lightweight thermal
tops T-Shirts - 2/3 pieces
●
Waterproof shell jacket
- 1
●
For Women's Sports bras
containing no cotton - 2/3 pieces
Lower Body:
●
Nylon hiking shorts
(Quick drying type) - 2 pairs
●
Shell pant - 1 pair
●
Trekking pants - 2
pairS
●
Waterproof hiking pants
are preferable
●
Lightweight long
underwear (Capilene) - 2 pairs
Feet:
●
Liner socks - 4/5 pairs
(Capilene or Synthetic)
●
Light socks (for warmer
parts of trek) - 1 pair
●
Waterproof hiking boots
- 1 pair
●
Normal Sandals or Shoes
●
Light trekking shoes -
1 pair
●
Hiking gaiter (keeps
dust out of your shoes) - 1 pair
Medicines and First aid
kits
During
this trek our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag, however, we
recommend you to carry your own first aid kit bag.
●
Excedrin (for altitude
related headaches)
●
Ibuprofen (for aches
and pains)
●
Imodium/ Pepto Bismol
Capsules (for upset stomach and diarrhea)
●
Acetazolamide 125/250
mg (for altitude sickness)
●
Personal sized first
aid kit containing waterproofing tapes, band-aids, moleskin, and anti-infection
ointments.
Please
discuss with our guide before taking any kinds of medicines.
Documents
●
Passport and extra
passport photos (4 copies).
●
Airline ticket (Please
make a copy and leave it at our office in Kathmandu just in case you need to
change the date of your).
●
Durable wallet/pouch
for travel documents, money & passport.
CANCELLATION
Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.