Rara and Jumla trek Situated on
the flanks of Far Western Nepal Himalayas at the elevation of 2344m (7688ft) Jumla and
Rara Region was the ancient Kingdom of KHAS Empires. This region is famous for its virgin
Himalayan beauty. There are only few tourists each year visiting this region. This region
experiences very low rainfall in summer time. So trekking in the summer time is unique
experience in the intermontane valleys covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures
grounds of Jumla region. Also trekking during autumn is rewarded with a profusion of
alpine flowers. Winters are very cold and snowy so trekking in Jumla region is not
recommended during winter season.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 01 to 03: Arrive Kathmandu. Day 04: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj is an Indian
border town in West Nepal Terai (198m) and the life style in Terai is very different than
in the mountains. The flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj generally leave either in the
late morning or early afternoon. So it is nice to explore Nepalgunj after your arrival
there. Day 05: Fly to Jumla (2344m) from Nepalgunj. Jumla is a beautiful valley and is
famous for rice cultivation on the highest elevation on entire world. It has
administrative headquarter of the entire Karnali zone. Day 06: Jumla to Chere Chaur. Day
07: Chere Chaur to Nauri Gad. Day 08: Nauri Gad to Vhulvule. Day 09: Vhulvule to Jyari
(2500m). Day 10: Jyari to Rara Lake. Rara Lake is a virgin place. Also is a great habitat
of many rare birds it is nice to explore Rara for one day to get a new experience. Day 11:
Rara to Ghorasain (3271m). Day 12: Ghorasain to Sinja. Day 13: Sinja to Jaljala Chaur
(3350m). Day 14: Jaljala Chaur to Jumla. Day 15: Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu. Day 17 to 18: Fly back home.
Land costs:
US$ 2250 per
person for the group of 5 to 8 Members
US$ 2050 per
person for the group of 9 to 15 Members
Situated on
the flanks of Far Western Nepal Himalayas at the elevation of 2344m (7688ft) Jumla and
Rara Region was the ancient Kingdom of KHAS Empires. This region is famous for its virgin
Himalayan beauty. There are only few tourists each year visiting this region. This region
experiences very low rainfall in summer time. So trekking in the summer time is unique
experience in the intermontane valleys covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures
grounds of Jumla region. Also trekking during autumn is rewarded with a profusion of
alpine flowers. Winters are very cold and snowy so trekking in Jumla region is not
recommended during winter season.