Rara Lake , Karnali
About Rara Lake
The Rara Lake is a heaven for bird watchers. This beautiful Lake is the biggest and deepest fresh water lake in Nepal. It is a peaceful place having a dense forest cover. It is a part of the Rara National Park located in the Jumla and Mugu districts. The lake is a popular destination in Western Nepal for trekkers and the beauty of this place is enhanced by the surrounding Himalayan Mountain ranges. The scenery and the cultural background of this place are different from the rest of the Nepal.
Since this Lake is surrounded by the Rara National park it is a home to a diversified variety of flora and fauna along with some vulnerable species. Few migratory birds are found here like gadwall, mallard, common teal, common golden eye, etc.
The lake also has a religious angle to it. Thakur Baba’s Temple is located in the south-eastern corner of the lake. It is believed by the local population that the god Thakur shot an arrow that opened the passage of the lake thus reducing the damage caused by flooding.
The area is a perfect mixture of authenticity, culture, wealth of natural beauty and adventure. Experience the beauty of this place and be mesmerised by it!
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Places to Visit near Rara Lake
Rara National Park, Karnali
*0.8 km from Rara Lake - See map
Encompassing an area of just 106 km per square is the Rara National Park, which is Nepal's smallest, but most scenic. Situated in the Jumla...
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Shey Phoksundo National Park, Karnali
*44.7 km from Rara Lake - See map
Shey Phoksundo National Park ls the only Trans Himalayan National Park in Nepal, and also the biggest. With an area of 3555 sq. km., it covers...
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Phoksundo Lake, Karnali
*57.1 km from Rara Lake - See map
Regarded as the most scenic tourist destination in Nepal, the Phoksundo Lake lies in Nepal’s Phoksundo National Park. This place is regarded...
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Khaptad National Park, Seti Zone
*57.3 km from Rara Lake - See map
Khaptad National Park was established in year 1984. Encompassing it is Nepal's far western region. It covers 4 areas, namely districts of BajHang,...
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Syarpu Lake, Rapti
*62.2 km from Rara Lake - See map
The Syarpu Lake located in the Rukum district of Nepal, is one of the most popular and largest lake in the area. The lake is at a distance of 35km...
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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Dhawalagiri
*85.2 km from Rara Lake - See map
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Situated between altitudes of 2,850 to 5,500 m, Dhorpatan Hunting reserve covers...
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Bardia National Park, Bheri
*86 km from Rara Lake - See map
Recognized in the 1980s, Bardia National Park is located in the Western Terai, an area of lowlands amid Himalayas and their foothills further...
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Ghodaghodi Tal, Seti Zone
*89.7 km from Rara Lake - See map
The Ghodaghodi Tal located in western Nepal is famous not only for its ecological diversity but also for its religious importance. It is believed...
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Narayan Ashram, Uttarakhand
*90.8 km from Rara Lake - See map
Narayan Ashram, established by Narayan Swami in 1936 is a spiritual hub cum an educational centre. The Narayan Ashram has a very good library...
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Dharchula, Uttarakhand
*95.2 km from Rara Lake - See map
Located close to Indo-Nepal border, Dharchula is a stop while going on a Kailash Mansrovar Pilgrimage. The name Dharchula is derived from...
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