Rara Lake is one of the most famous places of interest in Nepal, whereas Jaljala is a village believed as communist before Maoist came into peaceful politics in 2008. Mentioned as Lake Trek as well as a village trekking; Rara lake Jaljala trekking trail is one of the less visited, new trekking destinations in Nepal.

Rara Lake being accessible with bumpy road access, many local tourists take the tour of this largest lake of Nepal. With many interesting features of the lake, like some mentioned below, Rara lake has been one of the must go places for Nepalese. Along with the Rara lake tour, Rara lake jaljala trekking package is our special itinerary for your best experience in Nepal Travel.
Interesting facts of Rara Lake:
- Rara lake changes 7 different colors in a day, everyday
- Rara lake is announced as a new & emerging tourist destination by Nepal government in 2020
- Lake is a fresh water, nature reservoir lake
- Reflection of mountain range on the lake is not different from Phewa Lake with Annapurna Mountain in it; but the nature around the lake with mountain reflection on its still water is unbeatable beauty.
- Geography of lake itself is strange and best insight of your travel
- Rara Lake is largest lake of Nepal, probably in the world
- People do boating on Rara lake
- Rara lake is inside – Rara National Park area & also conserves many flora and fauna in its wild womb
- You can sleep on the tent by the lake in the nature, however, there are hotels and home stays near the lake
- National park of Rara is conserved by Nepal Army
One of the largest lakes, Rara is situated in Nepal with 5km length and 3 km wide at the altitude of 2995m. This Rara Lake Trek is into the wilderness of Rara National park. Rara national park is the smallest National park of Nepal, where Rara Lake itself is the biggest lake of Nepal.
Around the lake there are settlements of locals, during the trekking Rara Lake, we will pass through those villages. The depth of Rara Lake at around 200m gives a deep blue color on sight.
Why Rara Lake?
If you are looking for non-crowded trekking in stunning Himalaya this can be your wise selection. Rara Lake is located in the remote Himalaya of Karnali in Nepal, the simple but hard life and beautiful nature of the region is extraordinary.
Rara Lake Trek explores: Musk deer, Leopard cat, Ghoral, Tahr, gray wolf, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard and the rare red panda which are all native to this area. Rara Lake itself is really wide and lengthy to prove it is the biggest lake.

As Rara Lake Trekking trail offers sight of 300 different types of bird species, it is regarded as one of the peaceful places for bird watching. Reflection of the surrounding mountains on the Rara Lake is another awesome picture you can see.
Apart from the natural scenery, Rara lake trekking is combined with the culture and antique tradition of Himalayan people. Their warm welcome to trekkers is another stunning practice among locals. And the reflection of the surrounding Himalaya by this deep lake is the most attractive part being at Rara.
Why is Rara Lake Jaljala trekking special?
Trekking to Rara Lake alone is interesting but when trekkers get to walk along the local villages filled with charming people in their simple mountain life, it makes the trekking experience better without a doubt. Jaljala is a local village in our Rara Lake trekking itinerary, which is special because of the historic moment in Nepal in the history.

Rara Lake lies in the western region of Nepal, far from the Capital of Nepal, during Maoist insurgency, these villages used to be under control of rebellions. That is why this trekking route is also famous as communist trekking trail of Nepal or the historic war trekking trail.
Being frank with you, the trekking route does not have any proper evidence to show you the residue of war time. Neither it has any museum but the story you hear from our guide will certainly give a tentative flash back to those times in these villages.
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To add, even though the village is famous as a wartime route, Rara lake Jaljala trekking trail is naturally beautiful and local people are welcoming.
Below is the suggested itinerary for Rara Lake trekking, but this can be customized as per your necessity and requirement in Himalaya.
Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival at Tribhuwan international airport (1380m)
- Day 2 – Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with guide in A/C car, Pre-trip meeting and official arrangement
- Day 3 – Fly to Nepalgunj.
- Day 4 – Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla airport and short hike to Uthugaon.
- Day 5 – Uthugaon to Danphe Lagna(3130m)
- Day 6 – Danphe Lagna to Chautha (2770m).
- Day 7 – Chautha to Dhotu (2380m).
- Day 8 -Dhotu to Rara lake (3040m).
- Day 9 – Rest, acclimatize, explore and relax at Rara Lake.
- Day 10 – Rara Lake to Ghorasingha (3190m).
- Day 11 – Ghorasingha to Sinja (2440m).
- Day 12 – Sinja to Jaljala (3270m).
- Day 13 – Jaljala to Jumla
- Day 14 – Fly Jumla -Nepalgunj -kathmandu.
- Day 15 – Rest at Thamel and shopping on your own or a spare day for the trek
- Day 16 – Our vehicle will drop you to Tribhuwan international airport for onward destination.
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Cost of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking– Nepalgram Adventure
S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 2020 | 1075 | 625 |
2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $1075 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking – All inclusive package
- Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All your meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- All necessary paper works, rara national Park entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit).
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking – All inclusive package
- Food while you are in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- International airfare.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning is included, however.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $625 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works, rara national Park entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $2020 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking for Luxury Package
- 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works, rara national Park entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Rara Lake Jaljala Trekking for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.