Rara -Simikot Trek

Trip Overview

Trip Duration 16 Days
Destination Nepal
Accomodation Included
Max. Altitude 3800 Meters
Group Size 4-14 Pax
Best Season March, April, May, Sept, Oct & Nov

About the Trip

Simikot to Rara Lake is a popular trek in Nepal’s Himalayan region. It starts from Simikot, a small town in the Humla district, which can be reached by flight from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. The trek goes through high-altitude areas with the Muri La pass being the highest point at 4,200 meters. Rara Lake is the biggest lake in Nepal and it is in the Karnali zone situated at an altitude of 2990m, the lake covers an area of 10.8 sq km. The Rara Lake is 5 km long and 3 km wide. It is one of the finest national parks in the world. The coniferous forest of this park is a comfortable habitat for musk deer, Himalayan Black Bear, and other wildlife species. Danfe, the national bird of Nepal can be seen in this park. The Trans Himalayan valley with forests and alpine meadows is also a part of the National Park. Wilderness and isolation travel destination Karnali, Jumla and Rara Lake are still comparatively unexplored and provide the glimpses of typical villages’ cultures and their rustic way of life. The best time to trek is from September to November or March to May.

Included

Private vehicle Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Hotel accommodation during trip / in case hotels are full you have to be flexible to stay at tent in Rara Lake
Full day guided sightseeing tour in Rara Lake area
All local meals and accommodation during Rara lake trekking period
An experienced English speaking guide trained by government of Nepal

Excluded

Visa fees / international airfare to and from Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Hot shower, battery recharge during Rara Lake Trek
Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, extra porters etc
Personal Rara lake trekking equipment’s / gears
Tips for guides, porters, and driver
All others expenses not mentioned on price includes section

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 2: A full day sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley
Day 3:Fly to Nepalgunj (200m)
Day 4:Fly to Simikot, (2950m)
Day 5: Simikot to Gagru, (2650m)
Day 6:Gagru to Gatya Khola, (2800m)
Day 7:Gatya Khola to Pangkha, (2800m) (Via Margo La pass, 4300m)
Day 8:Pangkha to Puma Lekh, (2800m)
Day 9: Puma Lekh to Melchham (2800m)
Day 10:Melchham to Darma, (2550m)
Day 11: Darma to Changkheli (3800m)
Day 12: Changkheli to Banwa (2500m)
Day 13:Banwa to Rara, (2980m)
Day 14: Explore Rara Lake
Day 15:Rara Lake to Talcha Airport, (2800m)
Day 16: Fly to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu

Day 2: A full day sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley

Day 3:Fly to Nepalgunj (200m)

Day 4:Fly to Simikot, (2950m)

Day 5: Simikot to Gagru, (2650m)

Day 6:Gagru to Gatya Khola, (2800m)

Day 7:Gatya Khola to Pangkha, (2800m) (Via Margo La pass, 4300m)

Day 8:Pangkha to Puma Lekh, (2800m)

Day 9: Puma Lekh to Melchham (2800m)

Day 10:Melchham to Darma, (2550m)

Day 11: Darma to Changkheli (3800m)

Day 12: Changkheli to Banwa (2500m)

Day 13:Banwa to Rara, (2980m)

Day 14: Explore Rara Lake

Day 15:Rara Lake to Talcha Airport, (2800m)

Day 16: Fly to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu

Trip Map

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