About Rara Lake, Dhaulagiri and Ganesh Himal

Rara Lake-Dhaulagiri-Ganesh Himal

Rara Lake

Jumla and Rara lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. 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 pine, spruce and juniper forest. 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.

If you are looking for wilderness and solitude and do not mind the initial travel, this trek is an ideal choice. Below is a suggested 12 day itinerary. We can arrange longer itineraries from Jumla to Simikot via Rara Lake on request.

The lake itself is perched on a high shelf at 2,980 meters and is protected by Rara National Park, which was established in 1976. The Park covers an area of 106 sq. kilometer. 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, ghoral, tahr, Himalayan black bear, and the rare red panda are all native. The park is also a birdwatcher's delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration.
Wildlife enthusiasts and admirers of natural beauty, will find that a trip to Rara Lake a very rewarding journey indeed.

Dhulagiri

Dhulagiri separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki gorge [the deepest in the world ]the Dhula giri [white mountain] massif includes about 15 peaks in its west ward sweep of about 40 miles .It was close for some time to travel for trekkers and is reopended now from two years ago .Through quite a few mountain s the word over have names that translate into "white mountain", this is the biggest of them all and the region around it is one of the better off the beaten track’trekking destination .

This trek follows a circutous trail, 1st completed by an Austrian Expedition Team at 1959 around Dhulagiri[8167mt.]and tukuche peak[6920mt.] starting from Pokhara the trail leads north west up the Kali Gandaki river valley staying on the river s right bank through Beni and Tatopani [here the Kali Gandaki gives aways to Myagdi khola ] . Continuing from Tatopani [what means hot spring ]pass through Phidi andDhor paten to Muri then head north along the left bank to cross the Myagdiglacier and the Daulagiri B.c.[4750mt].Approaching the French pass [5360mt] ,between the submits of Tukuche peak and Mukut Himal. Through out the colossal Peaks of the Dhulagiri range surround .Crossing the french pass [the highest point on trek]Come out into the hidden valley .From here swing south east along the trail leading to Dhampus pass, Between Tukuche and Thapa peak .Descending from Dhamous pass reach to the village of Tukuche on route to Jomsom and Mukti nath [ holly place for Hindu ]. After return to Jomsom from Mutinath and fly to Pokhara or trek down to Baglung and Birethati back to Pokhara.

Ganesh Himal

The terraced hillsides seem to climb to the sky. Many interesting ethnic groups a mixed of lifestyle offer you a glimpse into real Nepali life and this gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with locals, hence giving the visitor a sense of satisfaction.

Ganesh Himal

Gorkha is situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old ancient place. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhanath and Kali inside the place precinct. Besides its, the area also offer you, an excellent habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals; 526 species of plants (including 40 species of orchids), and 300 species of birds. Other interesting wild animals are the Himalayan thar, gaur, many kinds of monkeys and musk deer.

There are interesting panoramic views destination points are called Singala pass, Dharka, Jasail Kunda, Jyamrung, Kasigaun, Khanchok and Gorkha offer you more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19'680ft) above sea level.

In the Eastern part of Nepal the main ridge of the Himalayas from the border with Tibet. The Ganesh Himal is the first massive range sharing borders with Tibet. Therefore it cannot be done as a circuit trek. Its proximity to the capital and its scenic value make it worth while trip. In spite of its friendly foothills, cultural interests, and majestic vistas it is an area rarely visited. The Ghorka Himal with Manaslu, 8156 m, Himalchuli, 7893 m, and Ngadi Chuli, 7835 m, forms a very dominant mountain range in central Nepal. The gorges of the Buri Gandaki and the Marshyangdi mark its boundaries and lead the trekker behind the to dry valleys reminiscent of Tibetan culture. The great mountain forests in the high valleys are especially worth mentioning. The trekking circuit around the Manaslu is a more expensive adventure that requires hiring a liaison officer.