Nepal is known for its lakes just as much as its Himalayas and Rara Lake is one of the famous lakes of Nepal. Surrounded by the mountains, Rara Lake is the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in Nepal. Rara Lake Trek is the opportunity that will guide you to this beauty that is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and has been said to be "a shimmering blue jewel set in a ring of snowy peaks" by Bill Greer of the Great Outdoors Recreation Pages.
The trekking journey takes place in the far Western region of Nepal in Jumla and Mugu district. The trail will lead you through the local community consisting of Thakuri Malla and Tibetian influence tribes with rich old traditions and customs. The custom and tradition of Nepalese differ according to their region, and you will get many opportunities to catch a glimpse of the diversified culture and tradition of Nepal along the way.
Rara Lake is under the protection of Rara National Park (aptly named after the lake), as such will take the scenic route through the park. Pristine coniferous forest, blue pine, black juniper, Himalayan spruce, oak, Himalayan cypress, and other related species occupy the majority of the park while musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Himalayan goral, Red Panda, and "Danfe" (national bird) are its local habitats
With such wide varieties of flora and fauna, One other thing that you can very much look forward during the journey is to get the first-hand experience of the natural and cultural diversity that Nepal is popularly known for.You will follow an off-beaten-trail through the accessible forest surrounded with complete wilderness and a good view of the distant mountains. The destination is important, but so is the journey. People always focus on the destination and forget to enjoy the journey. However, in the case of Rara Lake Trek, you will be immersed in the journey which will make you even more excited to reach the destination which is Rara Lake.
Traveling through a difficult trek all the while enjoying the beauty of nature, you will finally reach your final destination. It is there that you will get to see a lake cradled in the arms of nature and the snow-capped Himalayas, "a shimmering blue jewel set in a ring of snowy peaks" known as Rara Lake. After you enjoy thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the lake, you will return to the beginning of your journey as the trek ends from where it begins.
