Rara Lake Overland Tour

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Rara Lake Overland Tour

The Kathmandu to Rara Lake 4WD Jeep Tour is an incredibly captivating adventure overland tour in Nepal. It offers the opportunity to explore the enchanting region of Rara Lake, which is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty.

Rara Lake, located in the Karnali zone of Nepal, is the largest lake in the country. Situated at an altitude of 2990m, the lake covers an expansive area of 10.8 square kilometers. The dimensions of Rara Lake are 5 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width. The lake has a maximum depth of 172 meters.

The Rara Lake Tour in Nepal is a truly captivating experience that allows us to explore the breathtaking region of Rara Lake, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Rara National Park, which is located adjacent to Rara Lake, is home to various animals such as the Himalayan black bear and the Red Panda. The journey to Rara National Park is a source of joy for botanists, nature enthusiasts, and bird watchers. During our Rara Lake Tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the incredibly diverse vegetation of the Himalayas and observe a wide variety of birds and wild animals. The four-hour journey to Rara Lake brings joy to those who enjoy spending time in solitude amidst the beauty of nature. The Karnali region, where the lake is located, is known as one of the remote regions in Nepal. This allows visitors to find some peaceful moments in tranquility.

When viewed from a distance, Rara Lake resembles a beautiful blue nymph, gracefully entwined with the surrounding mountains in a romantic embrace. The lake is surrounded by tall trees on three sides and high mountain peaks on the fourth. The location of this place is in the north-west region of Nepal. This region is famous for its long ridges that are covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures. These ridges enclose high valleys. The beautiful landscape of the Rara Lake region makes it an ideal destination for trekking. Rara Lake, located in Nepal, is the largest lake in the country. It stretches over a length of 2980 meters. The optimal seasons to visit this beautiful lake are spring and autumn.

The 4X4 Rara Lake Adventure drive is an incredibly fascinating overland trip in the Himalayan range. It is located in the remote region of Mugu & Karnali, northwest of Kathmandu.

If you are seeking a wilderness adventure and a stunning overland journey to Nepal, then the Rara Lake jeep tour is the perfect choice.

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Day to Day Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Nepal and Transfer to Nagarkot.

    Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). We meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Evening short brief about the your Nepal Holiday. Evening meal in the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.


  • Day 02: Sunrise, Mountain, and Sightseeing tour.

    This morning witness the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast, Leave for Bhaktapur, city of the Devotees, and visit temples and monuments, the Palace of 55 Windows and the Golden Gate. Lunch and then drive to Patan city. After sightseeing tour around Patan, drive to Hotel. Evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Shangri-La.


  • Day 03: Drive Kathmandu - Surkhet. Overnight at Surkhet.

    Kathmandu to Surkhet is 605 kilometers drive. Today we have to departs at sharp 5:30 AM so that we can reach Surkhet in Time. Surkhet is around 13 hours drive from Kathmandu. We will have breakfast and Lunch on the way. Will reach Surkhet in the evening (depending upon road condition and traffic on the way). Check in at Hotel. Free and relax. Dinner at Hotel.


  • Day 04: Drive Surkhet - Kalikot. Overnight at Kalikot.

    Today we wake up early in the morning have breakfast at Hotel and get ready to drive to Kalikot. Our day journey begins at 6:30 AM in the morning. Surkhet to Kalikot is 150 kilometers drive. It take 7 - 8 hours to reach Kalikot. This is one the scenic drive of your journey where you will be travelling through sal forest with beautiful views. Lunch will be on the way. You will reach Kalikot in the evening. Check in at Hotel. Free and relax. Dinner at Hotel.


  • Day 05: Drive Kalikot - Rara. Overnight at Rara.

    Wake up early in the morning. Have breakfast and get ready for our destination "Rara Lake". We continue our day drive via Sinja and Nagma. We will have our on the way. Nagma to Rara is and off-road drive. You will be travelling at the edge of Karnali river via villages and forest. It is around 4 hours drive. Upon reaching Talcha airport further you will drive around 20 - 25 minutes where we will park our Jeep. From there it is around 30 minutes walk to reach lake. As we will be staying in Guest House on the bank of the Rara Lake so we need to walk further 2 hours. Upon reaching Rara Lake we check in at Hotel. Free and relax. We will have dinner at Hotel.


  • Day 06: Rara Lake Excursion. Overnight at Rara.

    Wake up early in the morning. This is your free day at Rara Lake. You can walk around, enjoy boating, have pictures and any other available optional tour like hike around etc yourself. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served at the Hotel. Free and relax.


  • Day 07: Drive Rara - Kalikot. Overnight at Kalikot.

    Wake up in the morning have breakfast and begin our returning journey. We will walk couple of hours to catch our jeep where we parked. We will follow the same route while returning back as well. We will have our lunch on the way and following the same path will arrive kalikot in the evening. Check in at Hotel. Dinner at Hotel. Free and relax.


  • Day 08: Drive Kalikot - Surkhet. Overnight at Surkhet.

  • Day 09: Drive Surkhet - Kathmandu.

  • Day 10: Free time for ralaxation in Kathmandu.

  • Day 11: Departure from Nepal.

Package Cost

All of our holidays are completely tailor-made and prices will vary based on things like when in the year you will be travelling (High season, Low season), how far in advance you book, the number of people travelling in your group, the level of accommodation you choose etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.


Cost Include(s)

  • All accommodation throughout the trip as per the itinerary.
  • Daily breakfast with all accommodation in both Nepal and Tibet part.
  • All necessary ground transfers by private vehicle as per group size.
  • English speaking tour guide for sightseeing tours.
  • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.
  • All other activities as per the itinerary.
  • Entry fees to temples, monuments during the sightseeing tour.
  • All taxes and our service charges.

Cost Exclude(s)

  • Nepal Visa fee (You can apply online or in Kathmandu airport on your arrival).
  • Your International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Beverages and alcholoholic drinks.
  • All personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc).
  • Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
  • All other additional charges for additional services.
  • Tips for guides and driver (Tipping is expected ).

Trip Start Dates:

  • Rara Lake Overland Tour start dates are flexiable. We can organize this trip on the dates requested by you.

Additional Information:

  • Rara Lake Overland Tour is a well designed program. But again if you like to give any changes on it, it is possible. If you wish to discuss any aspect of Nepal Tibet Overland Budget Tour or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us anytime.
   

Associated With:

  • Government of Nepal
  • Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
  • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)
  • Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
  • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP)

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