Situated at an elevation of 2,990m, Rara Lake holds the distinction of being the deepest lake in Nepal. The lake is surrounded by verdant hills and juniper trees, offering the possibility of camping near its shimmering waters. Visitors can enjoy boating in the crystal-clear waters, trek to the nearby hills for breathtaking views of the mountains and the lake, interact with the welcoming locals, or simply take a leisurely stroll around the expansive lake in search of wildflowers or rare bird species. Additionally, Rara Lake holds great significance as a pilgrimage site for the people of Nepal.
To reach Rara Lake from Kathmandu via Lumbini, travelers must pass through Surkhet, Kalikot, and Sinja Valley before heading north. The journey involves navigating through rugged mountainous terrain and often traversing unpaved roads, making it advisable to use a sturdy jeep or 4WD vehicle. Depending on the road conditions and weather, the travel time can range from several hours to a full day.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Lumbini
Day 2: Lumbini to Surkhet
Day 3: Surkhet to Kalikot
Day 4: Kalikot to Rara Lake
Day 5: Exploration day at Rara Lake
Day 6: Drive back to Kalikot
Day 7: Drive back to Surkhet
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu
We will take a tourist bus or private vehicle from Kathmandu to Lumbini on the first day of this trip. You will be assigned to your respective accommodation there and if we have some time to spare then we can also go sightseeing.
It appears that you are discussing a trip or a path from Lumbini to Surkhet. Lumbini is renowned as the birthplace of Buddha and is situated in Nepal, while Surkhet is a district and a municipality in western Nepal. If you intend to journey from Lumbini to Surkhet, here are some general instructions: Commence from Lumbini and travel northwest towards Butwal. From Butwal, proceed north towards Kohalpur. Lastly, head west from Kohalpur to arrive at Surkhet. This route will take you through major highways and the duration will depend on traffic and road conditions.
From Surkhet to Kalikot by jeep and specifically mentioning again. Surkhet and Kalikot are both districts in western Nepal, and traveling between them typically involves rugged terrain and varying road conditions. Here’s a general outline for this journey. Surkhet, you'll head northeast towards Kalikot district.The route usually involves traveling through mountainous terrain, often on unpaved roads.
Traveling from Kalikot to Rara Lake by jeep is an adventurous journey through the remote and scenic regions of western Nepal. Rara Lake, located in Rara National Park, is known for its stunning beauty and pristine surroundings.
From Kalikot, you'll typically head northwest towards Sinja Valley and then continue north towards Rara Lake.
This day we will be exploring Rara fully. Here we can do many activities like boating, or take a padded boat et,c. Not only that you can also enjoy horse rides around the lake area and soak up all the beautiful views that Rara has to offer.
After we finish breakfast, we'll begin our journey back to Kalikot from Rara. After arriving, we will check into a hotel and rest for the night.
Our Journey will begin after we finish our breakfast and take a vehicle that will take us back to Surkhet, where we will spend the rest of our day at a hotel.
We have now finally reached Kathmandu which marks the end of our trip. We will now be dropping you off to your respective accommodation or to the International Airport
