Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, about an hour south-west over the foothills to the hot Terai plains near the Indian border. Nepalgunj is the hub for flights to Jumla, Talcha and Juphal, and it can be very hot and humid. Transfer to your hotel, check permits with your guide, and use the afternoon to repack and rest. Flights to Jumla leave early in the morning and depend on the weather, so keep your schedule flexible. Drink plenty of water and have an early night.
Rara Lake Trek
A 10-day trek from Jumla through Patmara, Chautha and Pina to Rara Lake, Nepal's largest lake, with flights to Jumla and out from Talcha.
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Rara Lake Trek یک مسیر پیاده‌روی 10 روزه در منطقه Rara نپال است که تا ۳٬۵۵۰ متر بالا می‌رود. پیاده‌روهای خارجی می‌توانند در FindTrekkingPartner با ثبت یک سفر همراه با تاریخ، بودجه و سرعت خود، برای آن همسفر پیدا کنند. تا زمانی که هر دو پیاده‌رو موافقت نکنند، تطابق‌ها خصوصی می‌مانند و این سرویس رایگان است. با نرخ‌های متوسط، یک راهنمای دارای مجوز وقتی چهار پیاده‌رو سهم می‌دهند حدود ۷۶ دلار آمریکا (USD) برای هر نفر در 10 روز هزینه دارد، در مقابل ۳۰۲ دلار آمریکا (USD) برای یک پیاده‌رو به‌تنهایی. بهترین فصل‌ها Apr–May, Sep–Nov هستند. در عمل در اینجا راهنمای دارای مجوز لازم است: بر اساس گزارش‌های فعالان تور در 2026، قانون آوریل 2023 هیئت گردشگری نپال در ایست‌های بازرسی پارک‌های ملی و مناطق حفاظت‌شده اجرا می‌شود؛ لانگتانگ سخت‌گیرترین است و آناپورنا نیز بازرسی می‌کند (بررسی‌شده در 19 اکتبر 2026). راهنما را از طریق یک آژانس ثبت‌شده بگیرید و با آن‌ها تأیید کنید. آخرین بررسی: ۲۷ مهر ۱۴۰۵. منابع: هیئت گردشگری نپال، DNPWC، اداره مهاجرت.
منابع:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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نمای کلی
شروع از Kathmandu۱۰ روز · حداکثر ۳٬۵۵۰ متر
بهترین فصل‌ها: Apr–May, Sep–Nov · مجوزها: Rara National Park entry permit, TIMS card where required
The Rara Lake trek is a 10-day journey from Jumla to Nepal's largest lake in the far west of the country. It flies from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and on to Jumla, a hill town at about 2,350 m, then walks for five days through Patmara, Chautha, Pina and Murma to the lake at about 2,990 m, with a rest day on its shore, before a walk to Talcha airstrip and flights back via Nepalgunj. The route covers about 74 km with about 4,800 m of climbing and passes farm villages, terraced fields and pine and rhododendron forest, so it is a moderate trek with long days and no extreme altitude. You need the Rara National Park permit and and a guide is strongly advised. Roads reach Jumla and the lake, and this plan uses the footpaths and shortcuts between them. April, May and September to November are the best months, and flights are weather dependent, so keep spare days.
What the trek is like
From Jumla, the route climbs out of the valley on road and footpath, passing apple orchards and houses of the Karnali region, and crosses forested ridges that reach about 3,500 m. Between the villages it follows paths used by local people for generations, with some sections shared with the rural road. Operator itineraries describe the same approach as Jumla, the Danphe Lagna ridge (about 3,130 m), Chautha (about 2,770 m) and then Dhotu or Pina before the lake, with a first-night stage of about six hours; this plan stops at Patmara, a ridge village at about 3,000 m on that approach, and returns via Talcha instead of Sinja. The final climb to the lake goes through blue pine, spruce and rhododendron forest, and the first view of Rara, a deep blue lake in a basin of forested hills, is the highlight. The lake shore has a few lodges and a viewpoint at Murma, and the walk out to Talcha is gentle.
Highlights
- Rara Lake, about 5 km long and up to 167 m deep, a Ramsar site since 2007
- The viewpoint at Murma above the western shore, at about 3,000 m for the lodges and higher on the ridge
- Rara National Park, Nepal's smallest park, with Himalayan black bear, musk deer and the endemic Rara snow trout
- Jumla and the Khasa Malla history of the Sinja valley
- Quiet footpaths and ridge views of the western Himalaya
Permits and rules
You need the Rara National Park entry permit, issued at the park office or arranged by your agency, and a TIMS card where the local office asks for it. Rara is not a restricted area. The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region. Fees differ for foreigners, SAARC nationals and Nepalis, so ask the agency for current amounts and check them with the park or the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.
Best season
April and May bring rhododendron and clear mornings, and the lake is calm. September to November are the most popular months, with clear skies and autumn colour above the lake. The monsoon has rain and unreliable flights, and December to February can freeze the lake and close trails with snow. Plan one or two spare days at the end of the trek.
Altitude
Altitude is moderate: Jumla is at about 2,350 m, Patmara about 3,000 m and the lake about 2,990 m. Symptoms are uncommon, but flying straight to Jumla and walking to 3,000 m can cause mild headaches in some people. Go slowly the first day, drink water and use the rest day at the lake. Never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen.
Getting there and away
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (about an hour) and Nepalgunj to Jumla (about 40 minutes). At the end, fly from Talcha airstrip, about 14 km from Murma by the path or a short jeep ride, to Nepalgunj, and from there to Kathmandu. Flights are weather dependent, and Nepalgunj can be extremely hot. The Karnali Highway links Jumla and Gamgadhi by a rough road, so a jeep is an alternative if flights stop.
Lodges, food and costs
Lodges and homestays are available in Jumla, around Pina and at the lake, but between them there are few options, so many agencies carry tents and a cook for Patmara and Chautha. Meals are dal bhat, noodles and eggs, and the lake lodges may offer local fish and apples. Bring cash for the whole trek.
Packing list
Broken-in boots, waterproof layers, a down jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 10 C, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit. In the monsoon add a rain cover and leech socks.
Who this trek suits and how to prepare
The trek suits fit walkers who want a quiet, lower-altitude trek in a remote region. The days are long, with 15 to 19 km on two of them, so prepare with hill walks and some days with a loaded pack. No technical skills are needed.
The plan at a glance
Days 1 and 2 fly to Nepalgunj and Jumla. Days 3 to 6 walk to Patmara, Chautha, Pina and the lake at Murma. Day 7 is a rest day at Rara. Day 8 walks to Talcha, day 9 flies to Nepalgunj and day 10 flies to Kathmandu.
Extensions
Add a day in Jumla to visit the bazaar, the Chandannath temple and the Sinja valley, or a day for the ridge walk above the lake. For a longer trek, combine Rara with a Phoksundo or Dolpo trek, using Nepalgunj as the hub.
Practical tips from the trail
- Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
- Keep spare days for the Talcha and Jumla flights.
- Take rain gear even in autumn, because afternoon showers are common.
- Carry small notes, as villages have limited change.
- Do not swim, wash in or litter the lake.
- Check the route with your guide, since several variants exist between Jumla and the lake.
Responsible trekking
Take rubbish out, use refillable bottles and a filter, keep to the trails and buy from local families. Ask before photographing people, and do not feed wildlife.
نکات برجسته
- Rara Lake at about 2,990 m, the largest lake in Nepal
- Murma viewpoint above the western shore
- Blue pine, spruce and rhododendron forest in Rara National Park
- Farm villages, apple orchards and old trade paths of the Karnali region
- A quiet trek with few other trekkers
نقشه مسیر
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روزبه‌روز
شما ۲٬۱۹۰ متر بالاتر از شب قبل میخوابید، بیش از حد معمول ۵۰۰ متر. آهسته بروید، زیاد آب بنوشید و مراقب سردرد یا تهوع باشید.
Take the morning flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla, about 40 minutes on a small plane over forested hills and, on clear days, the snow peaks of the far west. Jumla Airport is at about 2,350 m, and the town is known for apples, walnuts and Marsi rice. Meet your crew, check permits, and explore the bazaar and the Chandannath temple if time allows. If the flight is cancelled, you spend another night in Nepalgunj, so plan flexible days. The cool air is a pleasant change.
شما ۶۵۰ متر بالاتر از شب قبل میخوابید، بیش از حد معمول ۵۰۰ متر. آهسته بروید، زیاد آب بنوشید و مراقب سردرد یا تهوع باشید.
A gentle first day from Jumla to Patmara at about 3,000 m, about 10 km with a climb of 950 m, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. The route leaves the valley on rural road and footpath, passing apple orchards and farmhouses, and climbs through fields to a ridge. It shares sections with the road, so keep an eye out for jeeps. Patmara is a hill village with simple lodges or camping. Rest and drink water, because you are above 2,500 m after the flight.
A long walking day from Patmara to Chautha at about 2,770 m, about 19 km with 1,090 m of climbing and 1,320 m of descent, taking 7 to 8 hours. The route crosses forested ridges and farm villages, with views of terraced hillsides and distant peaks, and some sections follow the rural road. Carry lunch and water, because villages are sparse. Chautha has simple lodges or camping fields. Your legs will feel the day, so rest, eat well and keep warm layers handy.
Walk from Chautha to Pina at about 2,370 m, about 11 km with 840 m of climbing and 1,250 m of descent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. The trail drops through forest and fields to the village of Pina, with views of rice terraces and stone houses. Pina has lodges and shops, and the pace is easy, with time to rest. The air feels warmer after the high ridges. Wash clothes, enjoy a hot meal and prepare for the climb to the lake tomorrow.
شما ۶۳۰ متر بالاتر از شب قبل میخوابید، بیش از حد معمول ۵۰۰ متر. آهسته بروید، زیاد آب بنوشید و مراقب سردرد یا تهوع باشید.
The climb to Rara Lake: from Pina up through blue pine, spruce and rhododendron forest to the Murma area beside the lake at about 3,000 m, about 16 km with 1,300 m of climbing, taking 6.5 to 8 hours. The first view of the lake, a deep blue basin ringed by forested hills, is the highlight. Murma has lodges and a viewpoint on the western shore. Rest, eat well and walk along the shore in the afternoon light. The nights are cold, even in autumn.
A rest day at Rara Lake. Walk the shore path, climb the ridge toward the Murma viewpoint for a wide view of the lake and the Chuchemara ridge, and enjoy the quiet. The lake is about 5 km long and up to 167 m deep, and its colour changes through the day. Look for birds at dawn and dusk and Rara snow trout in the shallows. Do not swim, wash in or litter the lake. Use the afternoon to rest and dry gear.
A walk from Murma to Talcha airstrip at about 2,700 m, about 14 km with 420 m of climbing and 860 m of descent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours, passing the lake's eastern end and the village of Gamgadhi. The route follows paths and rural roads through forest and fields, and ends at the airstrip. Talcha has a few lodges and a small airport office. Check your flight status, pack your bags and keep a spare day in case the weather closes the airstrip.
Fly from Talcha to Nepalgunj, about 40 minutes over foothills and valleys, and transfer to a hotel. The air is hot and humid after the lake, and you may want a shower and a cold drink. If the Kathmandu flight is the same day, you connect at the airport, otherwise rest. Flights from Talcha are often delayed by cloud and wind, so keep a buffer. Your agency will arrange the hotel and onward tickets. Keep your passport and flight tickets within easy reach, and carry a book for the waiting time.
شما ۱٬۲۴۰ متر بالاتر از شب قبل میخوابید، بیش از حد معمول ۵۰۰ متر. آهسته بروید، زیاد آب بنوشید و مراقب سردرد یا تهوع باشید.
Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, about an hour, and transfer to your hotel. The flight offers a last view of the Himalaya on clear mornings. Back in Kathmandu, you can shower, repack and explore Thamel or Patan. Keep a spare day after the trek in case of flight delays. Tip your guide and porters according to your agency's guidelines, and celebrate a peaceful journey to Nepal's largest lake in one of its most remote regions. Keep your passport and permit copies in your hand luggage for the airport checks.
سازگاری با ارتفاع
ارتفاع خواب شب‌به‌شب. ستون‌های قرمز بیش از ۵۰۰ متر از شب قبل بالاتر می‌روند؛ روزهای استراحت مشخص شده‌اند.
- ارتفاع خواب
- افزایش بیش از ۵۰۰ متر
- روز استراحت
هزینه‌ها
برآورد هزینه کل برای هر نفر: اقامتگاه و غذا بر اساس ارتفاع، حمل‌ونقل، مجوزها، و راهنما و باربرها. هر چه ترکرهای بیشتری راهنما و باربر را تقسیم کنند، سهم هر نفر کمتر می‌شود. تا تاریخ ۱۴۰۵ مهر.
| سبک | ۱ ترکر | ۲ ترکر با تقسیم هزینه | ۴ ترکر با تقسیم هزینه |
|---|---|---|---|
| اقتصادی | $۶۳۰–$۹۰۰ | $۶۳۰–$۹۰۰ | $۶۳۰–$۹۰۰ |
| میان‌رده | $۹۳۰–$۱٬۴۰۰ | $۸۱۰–$۱٬۲۰۰ | $۷۷۰–$۱٬۱۵۰ |
| راحت | $۱٬۰۰۰–$۱٬۵۰۰ | $۹۲۰–$۱٬۴۰۰ | $۸۹۰–$۱٬۳۰۰ |
راهنما را تقسیم کنید، پول پس‌انداز کنید
در سطح میان‌رده، یک ترکر تنها حدود $۹۳۰–$۱٬۴۰۰ می‌پردازد؛ چهار ترکر که یک راهنما و دو باربر را تقسیم می‌کنند هر کدام حدود $۷۷۰–$۱٬۱۵۰ می‌پردازند (17٪ کمتر در بالای بازه).
جزئیات برای ۲ ترکر با تقسیم هزینه
| مورد | اقتصادی | میان‌رده | راحت |
|---|---|---|---|
| اقامتگاه و غذا | $۲۰۰–$۳۰۰ | $۲۶۰–$۳۹۰ | $۳۳۰–$۵۰۰ |
| حمل‌ونقل | $۴۰۰–$۵۹۰ | $۴۰۰–$۵۹۰ | $۴۰۰–$۵۹۰ |
| مجوزها | $۲۰–$۳۰ | $۲۰–$۳۰ | $۲۰–$۳۰ |
| راهنما | — | $۷۰–$۱۱۰ | $۷۰–$۱۱۰ |
| باربرها | — | $۴۰–$۸۰ | $۹۰–$۱۶۰ |
سبک اقتصادی از حمل‌ونقل عمومی و بدون باربر استفاده می‌کند؛ میان‌رده یک باربر را بین دو ترکر و یک وسیله نقلیه اختصاصی تقسیم می‌کند؛ راحت برای هر ترکر یک باربر در نظر می‌گیرد. راهنما در جایی که الزامی است یا سبک میان‌رده یا راحت باشد لحاظ می‌شود.
اقامتگاه و غذای هر شب (اتاق و یک وعده دال بهات)
۴ شب Below 2,500 m: اتاق $۵–$۱۰، دال بهات $۵–$۹ · ۵ شب 2,500 to 3,800 m: اتاق $۵–$۱۰، دال بهات $۵–$۹
هزینه مجوزها (منابع رسمی)
- Rara National Park entry permit: NPR ۳٬۰۰۰ برای هر ورود منبع
منابع هزینه
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Best Heritage Tour: Rara Lake trek cost (2025-06-18)
برآوردها از راهنماهای اپراتورها هستند، نه قیمت قطعی. انعام، بیمه، تجهیزات و هتل‌های کاتماندو شامل نمی‌شود؛ دلار آمریکا با نرخ تبدیل پلتفرم.
عکس‌ها
پرسش‌های متداول
Yes, the Rara National Park entry permit. Rara is not a restricted area. Ask your agency for current fees and check them with the park office.
The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). Confirm with a registered agency. Trails are poorly marked, so a guide is advised.
Ten days from Kathmandu on this plan, including the flights to Jumla and from Talcha, five walking days and a rest day at the lake. Flight delays can add days.
About 2,990 m according to OpenStreetMap and the park, while Wikipedia gives 2,975 m for the lake.
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Jumla, about 40 minutes. Flights are weather dependent, and the overland alternative takes several days.
April and May, and September to November. The monsoon has rain and unreliable flights, and the lake can freeze from December to February.
Parts of it are. Roads reach Jumla, Gamgadhi and the lake, and the route uses footpaths and shortcuts between them, sharing some sections with the rural road.
منابع
- Rara Lake Trekking (Himkala Adventure)
- Rara Lake Trek (Peregrine Treks)
- Rara Lake Trek (Marron Treks)
- Rara Lake (Wikipedia)
- Rara National Park (Wikipedia)
- Jumla District (Wikipedia)
- Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Himalayan Rescue Association
- OpenStreetMap (elevation tags of lakes, airports and villages)
در طول مسیر
اقامتگاه، کمک پزشکی، آب و جاهای دیدنی در هر روز مسیر.
1. Kathmandu → Nepalgunj
- Tribhuvan International Airport · فرودگاه‌ها و حمل‌ونقل · ۱٬۳۴۰ متر
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- Tribhuvan International Airport · فرودگاه‌ها و حمل‌ونقل · ۱٬۳۴۰ متر
- Nepalgunj Airport · فرودگاه‌ها و حمل‌ونقل · ۱۶۵ متر
2. Nepalgunj → Jumla
هنوز چیزی برای این روز روی نقشه نیست.هنوز چیزی برای این روز روی نقشه نیست.3. Jumla → Patmara
- Jumla Airport · فرودگاه‌ها و حمل‌ونقل · ۲٬۳۴۷ متر
- Kartikswami Ayurveda Center · پزشکی · ۲٬۳۷۲ متر
- Chhina Basic Health Post · پزشکی · ۲٬۳۴۲ متر
- Hotel Royal Garden · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۳۵۷ متر
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- Hotel Royal Garden · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۳۵۷ متر
- Rawat Hotel · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۳۶۰ متر
- Chhina Basic Health Post · پزشکی · ۲٬۳۴۲ متر
- Pauwa · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۳۶۳ متر
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- Ward 3 Health Post · پزشکی · ۲٬۳۹۸ متر
- Basic Health Centre Patmara · پزشکی · ۲٬۸۲۰ متر
4. Patmara → Chautha
- Bumramadichaur Ilaka health post · پزشکی · ۲٬۷۸۸ متر
5. Chautha → Pina
- Ramita Hotel · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۳٬۱۸۹ متر
- Ghurchi Lagna · چشم‌اندازها · ۳٬۴۵۲ متر
6. Pina → Murma
- Viewpoint · چشم‌اندازها · ۳٬۰۶۴ متر
- Help Nepal post · پزشکی · ۲٬۹۵۹ متر
- Drinking Water · کاربردی · ۲٬۹۴۸ متر
7. Murma
هنوز چیزی برای این روز روی نقشه نیست.هنوز چیزی برای این روز روی نقشه نیست.8. Murma → Talcha
- Murma · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۳٬۱۶۰ متر
- Rara Cultural Resort · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۳٬۰۲۱ متر
- Drinking Water · کاربردی · ۲٬۹۵۹ متر
- Rara Lake · طبیعت · ۲٬۹۹۰ متر
- Chhaynath · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۷۴۰ متر
- Mount Kailash · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۷۴۰ متر
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- Danfe Guest House · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۹۹۰ متر
- Rara Lake · طبیعت · ۲٬۹۹۰ متر
- Village Heritage · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۳٬۰۰۵ متر
- Bhandari Hotel · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۷۱۴ متر
- Viewpoint · چشم‌اندازها · ۲٬۷۴۸ متر
- Chhaynath · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۷۴۰ متر
- Mount Kailash · اقامتگاه‌ها · ۲٬۷۴۰ متر
9. Talcha → Nepalgunj
- Talcha Airport · فرودگاه‌ها و حمل‌ونقل · ۲٬۷۳۱ متر
10. Nepalgunj → Kathmandu
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