Rara Lake
Rara Lake is simply the queen of all lakes in Nepal. This largest lake is all beautifully calm with colors changing water in different settings of the day. You will meet with the amazing playful act of Mother Nature during your tour to Rara. Rara shares a relatively cold climate on average with extreme winter. Lake is spread around 8 square kilometers on the surface and the total perimeter of the lake is 9 kilometers. Rara Lake has a total length of 5 kilometers and the breadth it shares is 2 kilometers. The maximum depth of the Lake is 167 meters.
Rara is an astonishing lake in Rara National Park. Like a lake in remote lands of Nepal, it is beautifully preserved and there are no restrictions or charges to pay at Rara. Rara is welcoming more tourists both domestic and international after 2006 AD. Flora in itself is beautiful but the setting of Rara is equally fulfilling. The Murpa Top in Rara is the top to see the largest Lake of Nepal in a single sight. There is then a soulful lullaby of birds, cool air touching your skin rewarding you a fulfilling experience altogether. Rara has both green hills and blistering mountains. From the top in Rara, you can indulge in the never-tiring beauty of Mt Ruma kand (3731m) and Malika Kand (3444m) on the northern side of this lake. Rara Lake has beaming blue water and to your amazement, the water in the lake changes its color.
Beauty of Rara
Crystal clear water is here in Rara Lake and the mirror effect is livelier. The hills that you lookup are in the shadows of Rara water. Adding more to your overall experience is the changing colors of Rara. Full moon day spent at Rara rewards you with the most intriguing and spell-binding experience. Clean and cold air is what you breathe here and this total experience is worth remembering. Rara show three colors and the background of the lake keeps changing.
It is very natural to have a set of green vegetation around water sources. So, being the largest lake in Nepal, this place is full of blue pine and other accompanying trees. Moreover, blooming rhododendron covers the hills here and gives you all the satisfaction you desire for. And the presence of marshlands and tussock grasslands makes this land green and rich. In the other part of the lake Rara, the vegetation of walnuts, medicinal herbs, fir, and oak is present. Rara Lake being the largest lake of Nepal is not on your day-to-day accessible roads. You can reach Rara in vehicles or on airplanes.
Reaching Rara Lake
Rara is reachable via road and by flight. Flying to Rara is a more ideal choice given the road conditions. Roads are getting better and Rara Lake Jeep Tour Package has been in the market. Flying gives you more time to explore the Lake, hike to Murpa Top, do horse riding. Different domestic airlines operate flights to Talcha Airport, Mugu and from Talcha, Rara is 2 hours straight hike. If you ask us, what’s the best way to reach Rara, then it completely depends on the experience you want to involve and the time limit. But beyond flying or driving, trekking to Rara is also an option to consider. As you reach Rara, you will see local business is just emerging. There is a limited number of homestay accommodation and lodges to stay but the number of accommodation is increasing.
Trekking is readily one of the best options for exploring majestic, Rara Lake. The route passes through Rara National Park. Rara National Park is home to 214 bird species, 20 mammals, and 500 flowers and has a thick density of coniferous vegetation. Wildlife in the park includes red panda, musk deer, black deer, leopard, and others. Rara is Ramsar listed lake and trekking takes you on to journey through the local lifestyle, food culture, and language of the Jumla district. Jumla is also the home to Marsi Chamal (Rice) which is a paddy variety that is grown at the highest altitude in the world.
Driving
Driving to Rara is all rewarding as you will reach Surkhet, Nepalgunj, or Jumla, and is one of the easy ways to reach the lake. After getting out of the vehicle, you can walk for just 30 minutes to reach Rara. If you wish to fly to Rara, you can book a flight for Nepalgunj to Talcha from Kathmandu.
Rara is beautiful, is less crowded and this pristine lake changes its color as different times of the day pass on. Beyond the natural beauty and setting it has, this lake is equally appealing for meditation as well. A peaceful setting pushes you to engage in deep meditation and know more about your self-existence. Rara has well-managed rooms, has the option to fly, and is the place to enjoy yourself with your loved and close ones.
