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Rara is a trekking region of Nepal, with routes of 10 days that climb to 3,550 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for treks here on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 76 per person over 10 days when four trekkers share, against USD 302 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Apr–May, Sep–Nov. A licensed guide is required in practice here: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule is reported by 2026 operators to be enforced at checkpoints in national parks and conservation areas, with Langtang the strictest and Annapurna checking too (checked 19 October 2026). Hire a guide through a registered agency and confirm with them. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

10 days · up to 3,550 m · from Kathmandu. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Rara
Days
10
Highest point
3,550 m
Starts from
Kathmandu
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Apr–May · Sep–Nov

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How much do you save with partners?
Rara Lake Trek, 10 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 48,537≈ $362

That's 25% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 145,833

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 40,500
  • 2 porters × NPR 27,500NPR 55,000

NPR 95,500 ÷ 4 people = NPR 23,875 eachNPR 23,875

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 40,000
  • Transport (return, per person)NPR 65,700
  • PermitsNPR 3,000
  • 10% bufferNPR 13,258

= Total per personNPR 145,833

  • Licensed guideNPR 40,500 → NPR 10,125
  • 2 porters × NPR 27,500NPR 27,500 → NPR 13,750

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Best months to find a partner

Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Rara

Guide cost per person for 10 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 30. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 302—USD 601
2 trekkersUSD 151USD 151USD 450
3 trekkersUSD 101USD 201USD 399
4 trekkersUSD 76USD 227USD 374

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Rara

  • A licensed guide is required in practice on this route (Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023, enforced at checkpoints), so budget for one and share the cost. Decide as a group before you buy permits.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Rara a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 3,550 m
  1. Day 1Kathmandu → Nepalgunj160 m
  2. Day 2Nepalgunj → Jumla2,350 m
  3. Day 3Jumla → Patmara3,000 m
  4. Day 10Nepalgunj → Kathmandu1,400 m
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Rara: questions trekkers ask

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Yes, the rule applies in Rara: a licensed guide through a registered agency is part of the permit (Department of Immigration). National parks and conservation areas: the Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023 requires a licensed guide. Local practice differs: 2026 operator reports say checkpoints check for a guide in Annapurna and Langtang, while Khumbu (Everest) uses a municipal trek card instead. Follow the rule: trek with a licensed guide through a registered agency in every region. Most solo trekkers hire a guide and then pay for it alone; with partners you split that cost.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 10,125 each instead of NPR 40,500 alone (estimate, mid-range, 10 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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