Tourism in Nepal

Rara is not generally a tourist destination, as there are little to no accommodations within the park, no health post, and it is difficult to get to.Visitors must fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, followed by a flight to Jumla or Kolti. From there, a three-day trek will bring them to the park office. Alternatively, visitors can travel from Nepalgunj to Kurkhet, where it is a ten-day trek to the park. The lake has not received over 200 tourists in any year."The largest lake in Nepal and also a vital habitat area for water birds, Rara Lake is at the heart of Rara National Park, established to preserve this life-giving watershed, as well as the nearby snow-capped peaks and high altitude pine, spruce and juniper woodlands. Although more trampled than in the past, the road to Rara Lake is still without any of the comfortable services available along more popular trails.