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A journey to Rara lake is one of the
most incredible and fascinating treks in all the
Himalayan range lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote
area of Karnali. If you are looking of wilderness and
solitude travel, this trek is an ideal choice. The route
is very much 'off the beaten track' and affords glimpses
of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of
Nepal. The clear, high altitude lake of Rara, which
mirrors the snow capped Himalayas is ringed with blue
pine, black juniper forest and Himalayan cypress Lake
Rara is a popular serenity pilgrimage for Nepalese.
In summer rainfall is low, and ideal for trekking. In
the winter there is often snow on the ridge surrounding
the lake, in the autumn season trekkers are rewarded
with a profusion of alpine flowers. Rara Lake is five
kilometers long and two kilometers wide and is the
largest lake in Nepal. The national Park is one of the
best places in Nepal to see wildlife: musk deer,
leopards, ghorals, tahr, Himalayan black beer, and the
rare red panda are all native. The park is also a bird
watchers delight, especially during November and April
when many species of birds visit during their seasonal
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