Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
16 days4,130 m
View itinerary Karnali and Rara, Nepal / Trek
Jumla and Rara Lake
Cross the hill country north of Jumla to Rara Lake, with two days to explore its surroundings.
- Duration
- 16 daysOutline programme
- Journey
- TrekKarnali and Rara
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Moderate to challenging remote trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The Jumla and Rara Lake route begins with travel through Nepalgunj into the Karnali region. Walking stages lead through the Sinja area and the forests around Rara National Park before reaching the lake. The pace and landscape differ from the high Himalayan base-camp trails, with wooded hills, settlements and broad stretches of water taking the foreground.
Two days at Rara make room for local walks and time beside the lake rather than a quick arrival and departure. The return crosses Ghurchi Lagna and loops back toward Jumla. Flight schedules and the exact overnight arrangements need to be planned together, as this journey relies on access to a more remote part of Nepal.
- Jumla and the Sinja approach
- Two exploration days beside Rara Lake
- A return loop over Ghurchi Lagna
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu: sightseeing and preparation
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Fly to Nepalgunj
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 4Fly to Jumla and walk to Chala Chaur
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 5Cross the pass on the approach route
Follow the planned high-route stage when conditions allow. Your guide confirms the timing, pace and overnight arrangements.
Day 6Walk via Sinja to Botan
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 7Continue to the Rara National Park boundary
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 8Walk to Rara Lake
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 9Explore around Rara Lake
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 10Rara Lake: second exploration day
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 11Walk via Jhyari to river camp
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 12Cross Ghurchi Lagna to Chautha
Follow the planned high-route stage when conditions allow. Your guide confirms the timing, pace and overnight arrangements.
Day 13Chautha to Tharamara
Follow the walking route from Chautha to Tharamara. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 14Return to Jumla
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 15Fly to Kathmandu
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 16Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
How much time is spent at the lake?
The main outline allows two exploration days around Rara Lake between the approach and return walking stages.
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