Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek combinedly is an extensive trek package designed for travelers who want to plunge in the sublime nature of green alkaline lakes in western parts of Nepal.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek combinedly is an extensive trek package designed for travelers who want to plunge in the sublime nature of green alkaline lakes in western parts of Nepal.
Himalayan connections present, Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek 2025/2026, is designed to explore the Dolpo region, which is one of the off-the-beaten trails of Far-West Nepal. Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek is new to many trekkers as mainstream trekking companies never focus on this region.
Rara Lake is situated in the Rara National Park, which is spread over an area of 66 sq. miles. Rara National Park is one of the most beautiful and scenic parks in Nepal. The park lies in the Mugu district, which is a mountainous region in the far west of Nepal.
The Rara Lake lies at an altitude of 2,990 m which is the biggest and deepest lake in Nepal also famous by the name, Queen of Lakes among locals. A trek to this natural wonder will take about a week, from Kathmandu, and on your journey, you will witness not only some picturesque views but also many different species of flora and fauna.
Phoksundo Lake, on the other hand, is considered one of the most exotic tourist destinations located in Dolpo, the largest territorial district. The trek from Rara Lake to Phoksundo will take roughly a week.
16 days - Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek is specially designed for people who want to immerse themselves in nature for a whole month out of the hustle and bustle of the city area...
(If you want to customize this Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek to make it shorter or request any additional feature, you can inquire about this package and leave a message at the last step of the form.)
Welcome to Nepal! well, upon your arrival at the airport, a representative from the Himalayan Connection will greet you and take you to the hotel. After having some rest you’ll join to team meet–up and pre-trip discussion. where you will meet your trek guide/leader before the Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek starts. In the evening Himalayan Connection will organize a welcome dinner with delicious Nepali cuisine and a cultural show.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek
Camp: Thamel Kathmandu
Altitude : 1400m. / 4592 ft.
Time:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Main Attractions: world heritage sites( Pashupatinath temple, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath stupa, Newari culture, durbar squares (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan ), etc.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek
Camp: Nepalgunj
Altitude : 150m. / 492 ft.
Time: 1 hrs. flight
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Standard hotel
Main Attractions: Scenic flight, Bardiya National Park, Hospitality of western southern of Nepal, and more.
Be ready for Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Chhekpa
Altitude :2475 m. / 8118 ft. and Chhekpa 2720 m. / 8922 ft.
Time: 35 min. flight and 4 - 5 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Pleasing flight, typical local village, Dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys, beautiful rivers, and more.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp : Ringmogaun ( Phoksundo Lake )
Altitude : 3641 m. / 11942 ft.
Time: 4 - 5 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions:
Beautiful Phoksundo valley, Pleasing view of 200m high waterfalls ( which is claimed as the highest waterfall in Nepal ). Amazing Phoksundo Lake, beautiful Ringmogaun, and more.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Pungmo
Altitude: 3500 m./11480 ft.
Time: 4 - 5 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys, amazing Dolpo, etc.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Kagmara Phedi
Altitude : 3500 m./11480 ft. Kagmara - la Pass ( 5115 m ./ 16777 ft.
Time: 5 - 6 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Spectacular Kagmara Pass. ( which is a very wide and long pass ). Beautiful lake, river, caves, and glacier.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Kagmara Phedi
Altitude : 2610 m./ 8561 ft.
Time: 4 - 5 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: A narrow and difficult trail, local settlements, and monastery.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Chotra
Altitude : 3380 m./ 11086 ft. Maurelanga Pass 3894 m. / 12772 ft.
Time: 6 - 7 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: MaureLanga Pass, ( which is the border of Dolpo and Jumla district, Superb surrounding view, beautiful Bheri river valley, and more.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Jumla
Altitude : 2540 m./ 8331 ft.
Time: 5 - 6 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Scenic valley, beautiful streams, grassland and jungles, beautiful settlements, local people, culture, tradition, and lifestyle of Jumli people, etc.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Chauta
Altitude : 2807 m./ 9207 ft.
Time: 5 - 6 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Beautiful view of Jumla village, Daphe Langa Pass ( 3691 m.) pleasing scenery, culture, and lifestyle of local people.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Rara Lake
Altitude : 2990 m./ 9807 ft.
Time: 5 - 6 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tent camp
Main Attractions: Beautiful pine forest, greeneries, gorgeous Rara lake ( which is the biggest lake of Nepal ), pleasing surrounding view, an amazing combination of beautiful valleys and landscape.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Talcha
Altitude : 2735 m./ 8971 ft.
Time: 2 - 3 hrs. trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: hotel
Main Attractions: Amazing Rara lake, local settlements, Dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys, and more.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Nepalgunj
Altitude : 150 m./ 492 ft.
Time: 30 min flight
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tourist standard hotel
Main Attractions: Breathtaking mountain flight to Nepalgunj.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Camp: Kathmandu
Altitude : 1400 m./ 4592 ft.
Time: 1 hr. flight
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Main Attractions: Breathtaking flight to Kathmandu, special farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show.
Rara Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Your new adventure experience in Nepal ( Rara Phoksundo LakeTrek ) ends today. A representative from Himalayan connections will take you to the airport, 3 hrs. before your flight scheduled. we wish you a safe journey to your home and hope to see you soon for your next adventure.
Yes, our airport representative from Himalayan connection will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying our company signboard outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in our tourist vehicle.
YES, you can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 50 and 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
Why it’s best to have a GUIDE when trekking in Nepal….
1) To really get to KNOW the beautiful country of Nepal. A licensed trekking guide will enhance your knowledge and appreciation of culture, flora and fauna and animals, mountaineering, and the peaks of Nepal. A guide can add so much depth and richness to your trek experience.
2) Safety. No one knows the details that will keep you safe like a trained trekking guide. Changes in the weather, changes in trail conditions, awareness of any political/social situations that could endanger you (for example, when we trekked in 2003, there was political unrest going on in certain areas; our guide knew where to go and where to avoid!)
3) Peace of mind and an uncomplicated travel experience. It takes a lot of mental energy to figure out bus timetables, to wonder about prices and bargaining, and to arrange to lodge when trails are crowded. We “could” have handled these details (we’re experienced travelers), but going out with a licensed trekking guide was the best decision and worth every dollar. Our guide kept us enchanted and informed about each peak and valley we were seeing, and he called ahead each day to confirm lodging. He gave advice that probably saved us much misery, such as “only order dishes with meat during our 1st or 2nd day of the trek...after that, it’s best to stick to egg and vegetarian options because meats have been carried in greater distances, stored for longer times, and there is the possibility of food poisoning”. Our guide kept current of weather forecasts and trail conditions and was able to make necessary modifications of which we would have been unaware.
4) The opportunity to form a friendship with a Nepali national. Trekking clients will have differing expectations of socializing, but in our case, we greatly enjoyed getting to know our guide, sharing meals, learning about Nepali life and culture through his eyes, enjoying laughs and after-dinner card games, and truly feeling like we were a group of “3 travelers + guide = 4”.
In conclusion, if you do not hire a trekking guide, it is possible to save a little money. But, my strong recommendation is that you trek with a GUIDE when exploring the amazing mountains of Nepal. Twice we have trekked Nepal, and twice we have had a guide….and we never regretted the decision for a moment.
~Becky Johnson
April 2019 - Mardi Himal Trek
(Guide: Sujan Pandey, Founder & Lead Guide of the company “Himalayan Connection”)