Mountains, lakes, valleys and be that any other interesting aspect of nature, Nepal stands out from rest of the world!<\/p>\n
Here we will see one such lake that boasts of its uniqueness compared to other beautiful lakes of the Himalayan nation.<\/p>\n
Rara, an oval-shaped lake considered as the deepest and largest lake in Nepal, is located in the Mugu District, Rara region in the northwest part of the country.<\/p>\n
The lake is positioned 10,040 feet above the sea level, and is 3 miles long, one mile wide and 548 feet deep. With 167 m depth at some places, the lake merges into the Mugu Karnali River via Nijar Khola.<\/p>\n
Chuchemara Hill, at the height of 4,087 m, stands as the best vantage point offering a picturesque view of the deep blue clear Rara Lake, hillsides and snow-capped peaks around it.<\/p>\n
The lake is famous for Snowtrout fish variety and is also one of the popular pilgrimage sites for Nepalis.<\/p>\n
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Located northwest part of Nepal, the Rara region is also famous for ‘trekking<\/strong>‘ and is also home to the country\u2019s smallest National Park.<\/p>\n Officially established in 1976, Rara National Park presents to the visitors a beautiful view surrounded by alpine vegetation along with a rich collection of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Park is home to more than 500 different kinds of flora, and fauna including 20 different species of mammals and 214 bird species.<\/p>\n Leopard, red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, jackal, Himalayan tahr, yellow-throated martin, wild dog, wild boar, common langur, rhesus macaque and common otter are some of the endangered species that the park is known for.<\/p>\n The park presents a rejoicing experience in winter, where different types of rare birds such as coots, great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, red-crested pochard, mallard, common teal, merganser and gulls can be spotted. Gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowls can also be spotted in particular seasons.<\/p>\n Rara can be reached through a flight journey from Nepalgunj to Jumla and a further 2-3 days walk from there. A trek journey to Rara region takes you through the hilly Jumla region that has apple orchards stretched out over the hills. The trek takes you through remote countryside towards the Tibetan border.<\/p>\n There are also other tourist services and infrastructure facilities available. But traveling alone can give you an unforgettable experience. Best time to visit the Rara National Park is autumn, spring and summer!<\/p>\n A journey to the Jumla region and the beautiful Rara Lake is considered as one of the most amazing trek journeys in the entire Himalayan range.<\/p>\n Agriculture is the primary occupation for people in and around Rara, while some make their living by rearing goats and selling medicinal herbs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thakur society is dominant in the region and there is a Thakur Baba temple in the southeast corner of the Rara Lake. Locals believe that the Thakur Baba saved the region by shooting an arrow to open the passage of the lake, thus reducing the region\u2019s vulnerability to flooding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nLife in Rara<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rara – The Growing Tourism Destination<\/strong><\/h3>\n