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Rara Lake Trek: Route, Altitude & Permit Guide

Plan the Rara Lake Trek with route, duration, altitude, season, permits, key stops and safety guidance.

The road-less way to Nepal's largest lake: Jumla's high valley, the Daphne Langa pass, and the blue of Rara appearing through pine.

Route overview

Permits

Rara NP entry (NPR 3,000) + TIMS (NPR 2,000)

Best season

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Safety

Route facts

7–10 days · maximum altitude 3,660 m · Strenuous