Taan

Jumla - Rara Lake Trek

i. Trek Highlights

★ Duration: 09 Days

★ Grade: Easy to moderate

★ Accommodation: Basic Lodge and Camping.

★ Key attractions/experiences o Rara Lake: (2990m), Nepal’s biggest - (167m deep, 10.8km2 long)

o Chuchemara peak (4039m), the highest point in the park along with Ruma Kand (3731m), and Malika Kand (3444m)

o Flora: 1070 species of plant, including 16 species of endemic flowering plant. Major dominant species include Blue pine, spruce, fir, rhododendron, and juniper.

o Fauna: Mammals: 51 species of mammals, including musk deer, red panda and Himalayan black bear, 51 species of butterfly, 3 species of endemic fishes (Asala, snow trout)

o Bird species symbolic of RNP: 241 species of birds, including Impeyan pheasant, Koklas pheasant, White-crested kalij pheasant and Chukor partridge.

o Landscape: Beautiful Alpine Meadows, Coniferous, Rhododendron Forests, Sub-to Alpine Zones, Wetlands and Marshes, Rara Lake, River and Valleys

o Activities: Trekking, Boating and Kayaking on Rara Lake, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Photography, cultural exploration

o Sinja: The origin of Khasha language and civilization.

ii. Itinerary:

Day 01: Fly to Nepalgunj

Day 02: Fly to Jumla 2381m

Day 03: Trek to Patmara (2910m)

Day 04: Trek to Chautha (2770m)

Day 05: Trek to Jhyari (2635m) Sinja 2450m

Day 06: Trek to Rara Lake 3040m

Day 07: Explore Rara Lake and Surroundings, including Murma Top