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Nepal's largest lake, in its least-visited province

Rara Lake Fly-in Escape

A 7-day fly-in trip to remote Karnali, with gentle walking around the deep blue water of Rara Lake and nights in local homestays.

7 days / 6 nightsEasy to moderateMax 10September – November & March – May
From
$1,580per person

7 days / 6 nights, privately guided

Share your dates and we’ll shape this itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort level — usually within one working day.

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The journey

Overview

Rara sits at 2,990 m inside Nepal's smallest national park, and almost nobody goes. Flying in from Nepalgunj skips the long overland journey and leaves you with days of easy lakeside walking, a boat crossing, pine forest full of Himalayan birds, and some of the darkest night skies in the country. Good for travellers who want remoteness without a hard trek.

What stays with you

Highlights

  • Scenic flight across the Himalaya to the Talcha airstrip
  • Two full days exploring Rara National Park's forest and lakeshore trails
  • Boat crossing on the lake and the ridge hike to Murma Top
  • Stargazing with effectively zero light pollution
  • Thakuri hospitality, with traditional music and Karnali home cooking

Day by day

Itinerary

6 days mapped out — every one of them adjustable.

  1. 1

    Arrive in Kathmandu

    Airport transfer and trip briefing ahead of the early flight west.

  2. 2

    Fly Kathmandu–Nepalgunj–Talcha

    Two flights through Karnali skies, then a short walk down to the lakeside camp.

  3. 3

    Circuit of the lake

    Walk the shoreline through blue pine and juniper, watching for musk deer and red pandas' forest habitat.

  4. 4

    Rara Lake and Murma Top

    Boat ride across the water, lakeside picnic, and an optional ridge hike for the full panorama.

  5. 5

    Cultural evening with the Thakuri community

    Join folk performances and share regional dishes with your homestay hosts.

  6. 7

    Fly back to Kathmandu

    Return flights via Nepalgunj, arriving in the capital by afternoon.

What’s included

  • Return flights from Kathmandu, including the Nepalgunj–Talcha sector
  • Mountain guide and a local cultural liaison
  • Comfort lodges and curated homestays with full board
  • Rara National Park permits and boating fees
  • Emergency evacuation coordination

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa fees
  • Alcoholic and specialty drinks
  • Personal trekking gear and travel insurance
  • Tipping fund for community hosts

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