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Rara and Jumla · Established Trail

Rara to Khaptad Trek

Duration
16 days
Grade
Moderate
Accommodation
Lodges, homestays and camping
Maximum height
3,692 m
Itinerary
16 days
Section
Rara and Jumla
Highlights
  • Connects two national parks — Rara, home to the country's largest natural lake, and Khaptad, known for its scenic grasslands, sacred pilgrimage sites and medicinal and aromatic plants
  • Kolti, historically a vibrant hub of the north–south salt trade
  • A region preserving the last of the Khasha culture, traditions and rituals, with local and organic food
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Fly to Nepalgunj

  2. Day 02

    Fly to Talcha and trek to Rara (2,982m)

  3. Day 03

    Hike to Murma viewpoint (3,692m)

  4. Day 04

    Trek to Sirkot (2,041m)

  5. Day 05

    Trek to Bira Bagar (1,494m)

  6. Day 06

    Trek to Kolti (1,453m)

  7. Day 07

    Trek to Porakhe Lek (2,706m)

  8. Day 08

    Trek to Martadi (1,540m)

  9. Day 09

    Trek to Dhuralsain (1,625m)

  10. Day 10

    Trek to Laske Chaur (2,450m)

  11. Day 11

    Trek to Khaptad (3,063m)

  12. Day 12

    Exploration in and around Khaptad

  13. Day 13

    Trek to Simalpati (1,285m)

  14. Day 14

    Trek to Tamil (1,130m)

  15. Day 15

    Trek and drive to Dhangadi

  16. Day 16

    Fly back to Kathmandu