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Rara Lake lies in the remote far northwest of Nepal. Surrounded by verdant alpine meadows and steep densely forested ridges abundant with wildlife. The lake is stunningly beautiful, with unbelievably tranquility, a paradise untouched. The region around Jumla and Rara Lake is still relatively unexplored. The area gives a taste of natural wilderness and silence.

Our trek starts from Jumla, the largest upland hill town in the west Nepal. Climbing gradually through forests of mixed oak, conifer, pine, broad-leafed chestnut, white birch and rhododendron. We cross the lush alpine meadows with herds of sheep and goat herders. Rara is Nepal's largest lake and lies at an altitude of 3050 meters. An outstanding snowcapped panorama of Dolpo and Tibetan mountains overshadows the scene across the deep clear waters of the lake. The National park consists of Himalayan black bear, leopard, Black Panther, thar, musk deer, red panda, goral, wild boar, rhesus and languor monkeys and numerous species of birds.

The final four days of the trek offers superb views over Mugu, the southern mountains of Humla and the border ranges of Tibet, the trail takes us through grassy alpine pastures and remote villages, before descending steeply off the second pass to Jumla. From here we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Fact Of The Trek

Day to Day Itinerary of Upper Dolpo Trek.

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The above prices are includes:

• Airport pick up and drop by car / Van / Bus.
• Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per above program.
• Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of tour guide, car / van.
• 1 Sirdar, necessary Sherpa, Cook,  Kitchen Boy and helpers.
• Full board Camping with 3 times meals a day and Hot drinks cooked in our private kitchen, 2 men tent, Foam mattress, Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables, chairs & All necessary kitchen utensils and camping equipment.
• All necessary porters, their equipment, sleeping tent and Insurance.
• All the ground transportation in Kathmandu
• Upper Dolpo Special Permit and T.R.C fees.
• Government taxes.
• Welcome and farewell dinner.
• Domestic flight from Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Juphal and back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and all the tax in domestic Air.

The above prices are excludes:

• Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). but it won't be that reliable as in your country.
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
• Personal Trekking Equipments for detail please Click here, High risk medical insurance and Emergency rescue evacuation if needed and flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• Tips for trekking staffs.
• Entry fees of Temples and other sites while sightseeing around Kathmandu.

Note: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

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Question: Besides the above program I / we still have some days left before we are return to home, so that I / we would like to spend in Nepal by exploring some of tourist destinations, what other tour options would you recommend me / us?

Answer : If you have some extra days left after the above trip completion or before returning to home we would highly recommend the following optional tour programs:

2 nights / 3 days in Chitwan Jungle Safari to explore the Tharu lifestyle and encounter one horn Rhino
2 night / 3 days or more in Safari in Royal Bardia National Park for encountering Bengal tiger and more
2 night / 3 days or more in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve to explore bird life
1 full day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, and Nagarkot over night