Khaptad Circuit Trek via Rara Lake 15 Days

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Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 3020m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: All meals during trek. [Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner]
Accommodation: Hotel/Mountain lodge/ Camping
Fitness level: Moderate to Fairly Challenging

Trip Introduction

Khaptad Circuit Trek via Rara Lake is a remote and less traveled trek of Nepal situated in Khatpad National Park in Far West Nepal. This trek takes you from Nepal's biggest and deepest pristine Rara lake to ground-heaven Khaptad National Park. This hidden gem of Nepal is home to a large number of species. The pristine lake and its surroundings attract diverse wild lives and a variety of flora and fauna. This National park preserves 224 species of medicinal herbs, 270 species of birds, different animals. Black Bear, Leopard, Black Panther, Deer, Red Panda, Boars and the likes are among the popular sightings in the national park.

Explore the Api and Saipal Himalayan ranges along with the beautiful landscape. Go into the wild and explore through lush forests, alpine landscapes, and isolated mountain villages that have seen very few trekkers. This is a classic trek for the traveler looking for a real wilderness experience.  

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Altitude: 150m) Duration: 50 minutes flight. | Meal: BLD

Day 3 : Fly from Nepalgunj to Talcha (2735m) & trek to Rara Lake
Altitude: 3,000m | Trek: 5-6 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 4: Excursion around Rara Lake.
Meal: BLD

Day 5: Trek from Rara Lake to Sirkot
Altitude: 2,041 | Trek: 5-6 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 6: Trek from Sirkot to Jholunge Pul 
Altitude: 1,400m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 7: Trek from Jholunge Pul to Kolti 
Altitude: 1,300m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 8: Trek from Kolti to Martadi 
Altitude: 2,030m | Trek: 9-10 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 9: Trek from Martadi to Dogadi 
Altitude: 1,490m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 10 : Trek from Dogadi to Khaptad 
Altitude: 3020m | Trek: 8-9 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Explore Khaptad National Park and Khaptad Lake.
Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek from Khaptad Lake to Tamail
Altitude: 1130m | Trek: 8-9 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 13 : Drive from Bajhang to Dhangadhi
Altitude: 1,09m | Trek: 7-8 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Flight or Drive to Kathmandu.
Meal: B

Day 15: Departure.
Meal: B

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Altitude: 150m) Duration: 50 minutes flight. | Meal: BLD

Day 3 : Fly from Nepalgunj to Talcha (2735m) & trek to Rara Lake
Altitude: 3,000m | Trek: 5-6 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 4: Excursion around Rara Lake.
Meal: BLD

Day 5: Trek from Rara Lake to Sirkot
Altitude: 2,041 | Trek: 5-6 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 6: Trek from Sirkot to Jholunge Pul 
Altitude: 1,400m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 7: Trek from Jholunge Pul to Kolti 
Altitude: 1,300m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 8: Trek from Kolti to Martadi 
Altitude: 2,030m | Trek: 9-10 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 9: Trek from Martadi to Dogadi 
Altitude: 1,490m | Trek: 6-7 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 10 : Trek from Dogadi to Khaptad 
Altitude: 3020m | Trek: 8-9 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Explore Khaptad National Park and Khaptad Lake.
Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek from Khaptad Lake to Tamail
Altitude: 1130m | Trek: 8-9 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 13 : Drive from Bajhang to Dhangadhi
Altitude: 1,09m | Trek: 7-8 hours. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Flight or Drive to Kathmandu.
Meal: B

Day 15: International departure from Kathmandu Airport.
Meal: B

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally camping (6 nights).
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • Rara National Park permits and  Khapad national park permit fee
  • Airfare from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj airports.
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

 Cost Exclude

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner. 
  •  Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs, etc. 
  • Extra porter if you require it. 
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa.

Best time to travel

Spring and Autumn

Physical Condition and requirement

Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.

Additional info

Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get cancelled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.

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