Rara Lake
Crystal-clear high-altitude lake surrounded by blue pine and rhododendron forest. Boating and camping permitted.
Hidden alpine gem
Rara Lake
Remote far-west Best time: Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov
Nepal's largest and deepest lake — a 10.8 km² alpine mirror at 2,990m, protected by Rara National Park and far off the standard tourist trail.
Highlights
What to see in Rara Lake
Curated by our local team — the places we'd send our own family to.
Murma Top viewpoint
A 3-hour hike from the lake to a viewpoint over Rara with Mt. Saipal (7,031m) on the horizon.
Rara National Park
Nepal's smallest national park — home to red panda, Himalayan black bear and over 200 bird species.
Mugu villages
Authentic high-mountain villages where local Khas culture has been preserved in near isolation.
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