Mugu, Nepal
Rara Lake Escape
Nepal’s largest lake, ringed by pine forest in the remote far northwest — and almost no one else.
Tour highlights
Rara Lake — the largest lake in Nepal at 2,990 m
Rara National Park, home to musk deer and Himalayan black bear
Kayaking and boating on crystal-clear water
Murma Top viewpoint over the lake
Star gazing with no light pollution
Traditional villages of the Karnali region
Good to know
Talcha flights are small-aircraft and weather sensitive. We strongly recommend keeping a spare day at the end of this itinerary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Afternoon flight to Nepalgunj in the western Terai, overnight before the mountain connection.
Short morning flight to Talcha airstrip, then a scenic 3-hour walk through pine forest down to the lakeshore camp or guesthouse.
Circle the lake on foot, kayak or boat on the water, and climb to Murma Top for the classic panorama. Evening around the fire under exceptional night skies.
Morning by the lake, then walk back up to Talcha for the flight to Nepalgunj.
Morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
Amenities available
Cost includes
- Kathmandu–Nepalgunj–Talcha return flights
- 4 nights accommodation in lodges and guesthouses
- All meals during the trek
- Rara National Park entry permit
- Licensed guide and porter support
- Lake boating
Cost excludes
- Travel insurance and evacuation cover
- Personal trekking equipment
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Tipping
- Extra nights due to flight delays — common on this route
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