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Jumla, and Rara Trek

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Trip Code : DH/T-06
Destination : Jumla, Rara and Mugu
Duration : 19 days
Grading : Easy-Moderate grading info
Best Season : April-June and September-October
Jumla, and Rara Trek is one of the famous adventurous treks in the isolated and remote wilderness which offers you an opportunity to explore the unexplored natural beauty and cultural uniqueness of the remote people. This is one of the most beautiful areas for the national and international travelers for trekking, camping, birds watching and many more.

Jumla, and Rara trek let you to know about the rare and endangers flora and fauna where it is investigated that more than 230 bird’s species come to visit this pristine area every year and around 1070 species of fauna including the beautiful national flower of Nepal, Rhododendron, brown oak, fir, birch and many more are found in this beautiful sub-alpine region. This gentle trail provides you chances to encounter with around 51 mammals of species,241 bird’s species, two amphibians and reptile’s species, three rare fish species and many more.

You can witness and enjoy endanger animals like Musk deer, Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Indian Leopard, Himalayan Tahr, Jackal, Otter, Yellow-throated Marten, Gray langur, Dhole, Rhesus Macaque and so on.

Rara Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Nepal which is located inside the smallest and beautiful national park called Rara National Park. This stunning Rara Lake is surrounded by calm haven forests and a paradise for bird watchers. Mugu, also famous for ancient shrines to the local deity called ‘Masta’, wooden effigies of spirits festooned with cloth, flowers, bells, and rock pillars etched with figures of ageless sun and the moon.

 Jumla, and  Rara trek begins after a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and in the same day, we take a connecting flight to Jumla or kolti then we will begin officially our trek from Jumla. Around three hours of gentle trail lead you to the popular destinations, Rara lake and Rara National Park where you can enjoy seeing various flora, fauna, and unique scenery of this area.

Short itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
Day 3: a flight from Katmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 4: Nepaljunj fly to Jumla and trek preparation.
Day 5: Jumla to Padmara(2900m)
Day 6: Padmara to Nyawre(2660m)
Day 7: Nyawre to Chautha(2770m).
Day 8: Chautha to Pina (2400m)
Day 9: Pina to Gamgadhi
Day 10: Gamgadhi - Rara Lake (2980m)
Day 11: Rest day in Rara Lake (2980m)
Day 12: Rara Lake- Gorosingha
Day 13: Gorosingha to Sinja(2440m)
Day 14: Sinja to Jaljala chaur (3270m)
Day 15: Jaljala -Chere Chaur (3010m)
Day 16: Chere Chaur to Jumla
Day 17: Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
Day 18: Kathmandu rest day and enjoy farewell dinner
Day 19: Final Departure

 

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

  • Exploring small and beautiful National Park, Rara National Park.The genital trail through Wilderness.
  • Encounter with various floras and faunas
  • Rara Lake Trek starts and ends with a scenic flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jumla- and back to Kathmandu
  • Visit remote and isolated traditional villages along the route of Rara Lake Trekking and their unique cultures and traditions.
  • Explore the less visited areas around Jumla and Rara Lake with picturesque sceneries.
  • Explore the largest and astonishing Rara Lake of Nepal.

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport

As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal, you will be welcomed by our representative and he/she will drop you to your hotel, where you can take a rest and be fresh. In the evening, our representative leader will provide you a brief orientation class about the further trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

The next day, you need to be well-prepared for the trek. You should know all the essential factors and places while going on the trek. We will have a brief discussion about the trek in the evening. Before that, we’ll also manage for you to visit some religious and historical places in Kathmandu Valley. We will begin our sightseeing tour within Kathmandu, observing the UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as; Hanuman Dhoka Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Swoyambhunath and so on. Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath which are the most famous place in Kathmandu.  Pashupatinath Temple is the most sacred site for Hindus that is situated on the bank of Bagmati River and is known as the principal temple of Lord Shiva. Soyambhunath Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple that owns a large number of monkey populations in the area. Overnight in the same hotel.

Day 3 : Flight from Katmandu to Nepalgunj

Today, after early breakfast, we meet at the travel office for a final check of our gear and route. In the afternoon we take an air-flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Around 40 minutes scenic flight takes you to the beautiful city of Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

Day 4 : Nepalgunj fly to Jumla and trek preparation

In the morning our guide will check for the best flight to Jumla, according to this we can take our breakfast and prepare for our flight. Jumla, a delightful valley where you will get chances to see wonderful rice paddy cultivations. After hotel check-in we meet up with our trekking team and do our final checks. Overnight stay at Jumla.

Day 5 : Jumla to Padmara (2900m)

In this day, early in the morning after having breakfast, you will head towards Padmara, which is situated at the elevation of 2900m. The way to the Padmara, you will follow Tila River, passing through a patchwork of fields, beautiful pine forest and green hills with picturesque villages. The further trail towards Uthugoan (2530m) through Padmara Valley, a forest of spruces, birches and rhododendron and finally reach to Padmara where you will get chances to witness village with chortens, prayer flags, ancient Mani walls, and temples. Overnight at Padmara.  

Day 6 : Padmara to Nyawre (2660m)

Next morning, after having early breakfast, our trail will be towards Nyawre which is situated at the altitude of 2660m. During your trail, you will pass two bhattis (tea shops) at Tharamara and beautiful forest of firs, birches, walnuts, and bamboo. Then you will follow the wonderful Sinja Khola and ultimately, you will reach to the Nyawre, where you can witness wheat and potato field. Overnight at Nyawre.  

Day 7 : Nyawre to Chautha (2770m).

Today, our trail will be towards Chautha through Marijuana fields below Burma village, Kabra, and Bhara also known as Bhadgoan. The further trail to Chautha, you will get chances to visit large valley through Chaura Khola and eventually, you will cross this stream in the tiny village of Chautha, which is situated at the summit of (2770m). Overnight at Chautha.

Day 8 : Chautha to Pina (2400m)

In this day, early in the morning after having breakfast, you will begin gentle trail and reach to the check post of Rara National Park at Bhulbule which is located at the elevation of 3130m. Here you have to pay the entrance fee for entrance to the National Park where you will get chances to encounter with various flora and faunas. You need to trek further to reach Pina through the meadow to Ghurchi Lagna Pass. Overnight at Pina.

Day 9 : Pina to Gamgadhi

Next morning, after having early breakfast, we will head towards one of the famous and biggest lakes called Rara Lake through the beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. You will continue your trail towards Jhyari Khola (2400m), where you will get chances to witness wildlife in the forest like, musk deer and pheasant in forests filled with rhododendron, pine, juniper, oak and other beautiful natural vegetation. You will also come across several beautiful village rives in ancient monasteries, chortens, terraces, prayer flags and wonderful Mani wall. And you will finally reach Gamgadhi and stay overnight at Gamgadhi.     

Day 10 : Gamgadhi - Rara Lake (2980m)

In this day, early in the morning after having breakfast we will head towards Rara Lake, one of the most beautiful and biggest lakes, which is situated at the elevation of 2980m. The way to the Rara Lake, you will visit bamboo and birch forests and beautiful bridge. Today, you will follow the crest of the ridge, where you will get chances to experience panorama to the north, flaunting irresistible beauty and charm and you will reach to the Rara Lake. Stay overnight at Rara Lake.

Day 11 : Rest day in Rara Lake

Today, early in the morning after having breakfast, you will explore the beautiful and longest as well as the deepest Rara Lake. You will visit around Rara Lake which is situated almost 13 KM.  You can enjoy witnessing different kind of otter and fish along with this region is full of birds, flowers and wild animals. Then after you can explore the old village of Rara and you can enjoy swimming in the beautiful Lake and fine view of the lake and stunning surrounding hill from the wooden tower behind the post office of the Rara Lake. Overnight at Rara Lake.
 

Day 12 : Rara Lake- Gorosingha

Next morning, after having early breakfast, you will leave the beautiful Rara Lake and head towards Gorosingha by following beautiful Khtyar Khola to Majhghatta. This genital trail will let you witness wonderful river, which leads straight up to the hill, ascend through beautiful pine, spruce and rhododendron forests which also offers you an excellent view of the Rara Lake and the western Himalayas. Finally, you will reach Gorosingha and stay overnight over there.  

Day 13 : Gorosingha to Sinja(2440m)

Today, after early breakfast, you will head towards Sinja, which is situated at the summit of the 2440m. You will follow fertile valley and heavily populated region of Brahmin and Chettri village of Sinja, which is capital of the Malla Dynasty where you can visit ancient Malla Durbar and Tripura Sundari Temple. Stay overnight at Sinja.

Day 14 : Sinja to Jaljala chaur (3270m)

In this day, early in the morning after having breakfast, we will make our trail towards Jaljala Chaur which is situated at the summit of the 3270m. The way to the Jaljala Chaur, we will follow the Sinja Khola on a wooden cantilever bridge and the further trail will follow you to the Dhobi Khola. you will finally reach to the Jaljala Chaur through the beautiful pines, birches and oaks also few scattered houses and barley and corn fields. You will stay overnight at Jaljala Chaur.   

Day 15 : Jaljala -Chere Chaur (3010m)

Today, early in the morning after having breakfast, we will make a trail through the beautiful meadow forest and impressive Chauri Khola(3090m) and you will cross a stream and contour around the head of the valley and finally you will reach to the Chere Chaur. Overnight you will stay at Chere Chaur.

 

Day 16 : Chere Chaur to Jumla

In this day, early in the morning after having breakfast, you will head towards Jumla, through follow the steep descending path with splendid views of a green hill, forests, village and ultimately, reach to the lively village Jumla and you will explore the impressive market and native settlements of Jumla. You will stay overnight at Jumla.

Day 17 : Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu

This is your final day of Jumla, Rara and Mugu Trek. Today you will take a back flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj and after that, you will take a connecting flight to Kathmandu with the beautiful memories of the adventurous trek. After you reach in the Kathmandu we will have a farewell dinner in Nepali restaurant which represent Nepali culture.

Day 18 : Kathmandu rest day and enjoy farewell dinner

Today, we travel the entire city of Kathmandu and explore different religious and cultural heritages including Pashupatinath Temple, Sowanbhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and others. In the evening, we’ll enjoy the farewell party with different Nepali dishes. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 19 : Final Departure

Today is the last day of your trek comes to an end of your adventurous trek. A representative will help you to reach you towards your final destination.

What's included

  •  Airport Pick up and Drop BY Private Vichaels.
  •  Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
  •  Accommodation and Food during the trek( Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and Tee / Coffee each meal).
  •  National park entry permits and TIMS Permit.
  •  Guide/ Porter/ Other supporting Staff during the treak and necessary Equipment Insurance and ground transport for Staff.
  •  Air Fare from Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla; and Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu.
  •  Medicine kit.
  •  All Nepal Government Tax and Service Charge.
  • Special permit for Mugu.

What's not included

  •  Drink bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes.
  •  Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  •  Client’s personal insurance.
  •  Personal Equipment.
  •  All personal expenses.
  •  Rescue charge.
  •  Tips, donations and Temple/ Monastery entry fee.
  •  Excess baggages charges in domestic flights.

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Client Reviews

Im April 2022 habe ich die perfekte "Nepal-Kennenlern-Tour" mit Hari gemacht. 
Es war mein erstes Trekking und auch mein erstes Mal in Nepal. Hari hat die perfekte Tour für mich geplant und ich hatte eine unfassbar tolle Zeit! 
Von der ersten Sekunde an habe ich mich extrem wohl gefühlt. Alles war perfekt vorbereitet und ich konnte mich ganz sorglos auf die neuen Erfahrungen und Erlebnisse konzentrieren. 
Neben einigen kulturellen Highlights, hat die Tour ein Trekking zum Poon Hill beinhaltet. Von dort konnte ich einen unbeschreiblich schönen Sonnenaufgang mit Himalaya-Panorama genießen. 
 
Hari hat sich wirklich super um alles gekümmert und war stets darum bemüht, dass ich mich rundum wohl fühle - was ihm auch ausnahmlos gelungen ist! 
Ich hatte eine unfassbar gute Zeit in Nepal und bin begeistert von diesem vielseitigen und wunderschönen Land, den grandiosen Menschen, die dort leben und dem unfassbar guten Essen. 
Ich komme auf jeden Fall wieder - die nächste Tour ist quasi schon geplant! 
Nachdem Hari mich mit dieser Tour entspannt an das Land, die Kultur, das Trekking und die Höhe herangeführt hat, geht es beim nächsten Mal hoch hinaus :) 
 
Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit, die grandiosen Eindrücke, die ich sammeln konnte und die guten Gespräche auf unserem Weg. 
Ich würde jederzeit wieder mit Hari losziehen. Er ist der beste und zuverlässigste Guide, den man sich vorstellen kann!
 

Sandra
Sandra

Germany.

2 Sektionsgruppen des DAV Köln wurden im März 2022 von Nabin bzw. Hari durch das wunderbare Tsumtal und bei der erfolgreichen Manasluumrundung hervorragend geführt. Lob gebührt auch dem gesamten Team von Charming Guide Adventure Trek. Es gab eine schon fast familiäre Betreuung, angefangen vom Good-Morning-Tea, der Versorgung mit Obst und Käse während des gesamten Trekkings bis zur regelmäßigen  Blutsauerstoffmessung. Vielen Dank für die kompetente Führung, nicht nur beim Wandern und der anspruchsvollen Überschreitung des Larkya-La, sondern auch bei Dorfrundgängen, Klosterbesichtigungen sowie durch die Altstädte von Kathmandu und Bhaktapur! Eine weiteres Sektionsgruppentrekking habe ich für Oktober 2022 geplant und kann es vertrauensvoll wieder in die Hände von Hari legen.

Gerd Lorenz
Gerd Lorenz

Germany

In May 2019, my father and I, did a trekking in Mustang with Hari Kumar Khatri as a guide and the “Mannschaft”: Nabin, Biman, Shatiman and Harkha. The trekking lasted about 20 days and we basically always slept in tends: sometimes outside the houses of the villagers and sometimes in the middle of nowhere.
Unfortunately, especially in the southern part of the Upper Mustang, people are building many roads which are literally destroying the landscape. But thanks to the knowledge of Hari of this territory, we were able to avoid the majority of the roads consequently avoiding other tourists and the traffic.
Overall, the trekking was very well organized. I really appreciated the fact that we were able to adapt the itinerary according to our preferences even during the trekking! I must add that Hari is not only a good guide but also a great cook!
This was my second trek with Hari and once again I really enjoyed it and I would for sure recommend him as a guide to somebody interested in doing a trekking in Nepal.
Thank you Hari and the Mannschaft for the great trekking and happy moments!
Valentina and Reto

Valentina
Valentina

Switzerland.

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