Botanical Tour to Rara Lake Camping, 17 days
Area: 106 sq. km.
Established: 1976
Location: Rara National Park is situated in the high mountains of Northwestern Nepal.
Features: Rara National Park is the smallest park in Nepal, containing the country’s biggest lake (10.8 sq.km.) at an elevation of 2990m. The park’s elevation ranges from 2,800m to 4,039m.
The forests are mostly composed of coniferous trees. The area around the lake is dominated by blue pine, black juniper, West Himalayan spruce, oak and Himalayan cypress. At about 3350m, pine and spruce give way to fir, oak and birch trees. Deciduous tree species like Indian horse chestnut and walnut are also found.
A small portion of the park serves as an ideal habitat for the endangered musk deer. Other animals found in the park include Himalayan black bear, leopard, goral, Himalayan tahr and wild boar. Snow trout is the only fish species recorded in the lake. Resident Gallinaceous birds(are heavy-bodied ground-feeding domestic or game birds) and migrant waterfowl are found at the lake. The great-crested grebe(a delightfully elegant waterbird with ornate head plumes which led to its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination..), black-necked grebe and red-crested pochard(diving duck) are seen during the winter. Other common birds are the snowcock, chukar partridge, Impeyan pheasant (it is the national bird of Nepal(Danphe in Nepali), one of the most beautiful birds to be found in the country. Occurring at Himalayan elevations it is described as a guide to Lord Shiva, who dwelt in the Himalayas, according to Hindu mythology. Listed as an endangered species, this most exotic of all pheasants inhabits high elevations of the Himalayan range. Other Names: Lophophorus & Impeyan Monal.), kalij pheasant and blood pheasant.
This trek through the remote wilderness of western Nepal offers a superb experience of nature and a visit to Rara Lake, Nepal's Largest Lake at 3062m. Beginning the trek from the mountain airstrip of Jumla after flying from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj, the trail passes through green countryside which provides unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different from that found elsewhere in Nepal and which eventually culminates to the Rara Lake National Park. Alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper and spruce surround this beautiful high altitude lake, whilst in the background you can view the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The entire route is 'off the beaten track' which involves the crossing of Ghurchi Lagna pass at 3450m on the way to Rara Lake and a few ridges at around 3000 meters when hiking on the way back.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, welcome by SNFT staff, hotel transfer, welcome drink, equipment check.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bouddhanath, Swayambhu,Pashupatinath with tour guide by private car, stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and transfer to Hotel.
Day 4: Flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla and trek to Padmora 2900m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 5: Trek from Padmora to Danphe 3230m via Khari Langa pass 3550m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 6: Trek from Danphe to Kabre 2900m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 7: Trek from Kabre to Rara Lake 3060m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 8: Explore Rara Lake, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 9: Explore Rara Lake, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Explore Rara Lake, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Trek from Rara Lake via Jhyari to River Camp 2630m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Trek from River Camp via Ghurchi Lagna pass 3450m to Chautha 2770m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Trek from Chautha to Tharamara 3280m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 14: Trek from Tharamara to Jumla 2370m, stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 15: Fly back to Nepalgunj, Lunch at Lodge, afternoon fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Free day for shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 17: After breakfast, depends on your flight scedule, transport to international airport.
Cost Includes:
- Airport / hotel / airport pickup & transfer by car or van.
- Air ticket from Kathmandu- Nepalgunj- Jumla-& Jumla -Neplaganj- Kathmandu and airport tax.
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with brekfast at Standard Hotel.
- All Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu above the itinerary.
- Lodge accommodation in Nepalganj.
- Tented camp/lodge & family stay during the trek.
- Trekking permit and national parks entry fees.
-1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their
food & accommodation, salary, equipments & insurance.
- Trekking camping equipments (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen utensils etc.)
- All transportation by private vehicle.
- Necessary foods supply during trek
- Insurance for trekking staff.
- First Aid Medical Kit box.
- Tourist Service Charge.
- Office Service Charge.
- All Government Tax.
Our Tour Package doesn't include;
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Personal Trekking Equipments like sleeping bags, jackets (can all be hired in KTM)
- Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
- Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and
strikes etc.
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
- Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B : The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.