Top 5 Facts about the Queen of Lakes: The Rara Lake
The Rara Lake: Nepal's Turquoise Jewel
The "Queen of Lakes," the Rara, located in the western part of Nepal, is a heaven on earth. A beautiful crystal-clear turquoise water lake in the middle of tall snowcapped mountains and lush green hills is an experience everyone would love to have at least once in a lifetime. The lake is settled at a height of 2990m above sea level, making it a scenic place for trekking. The trek to Rara Lake is said to be one of the must-trek destinations in Nepal. The magnificent journey, the stunning views, and the amazing route, trails, and villages to the lake are other alluring factors towards the lake.
Here are the top 5 facts about the Queen of Lakes—the Rara Lake:
1. Chromatic Symphony: Rara's Three-Times-A-Day Watercolor Ballet
The Rara Lake is said to be turquoise blue, but the interesting fact about it is that the lake changes color three times a day. The lake is dark blue in the morning, being very pristine and quiet. In the afternoon, the lake takes on another hue of blue, being greenish blue and looking amazing and out of this world. In the evening, the lake turns another hue of blue, sitting there serenely. The color-changing lake is every traveler’s paradise.
2. Sacred Serenity: Rara Lake's Spiritual Significance
The Rara Lake is not just a tourist destination but also a place that holds strong beliefs among Hindu and Buddhist people. It is assumed to be holy in relation to Lord Shiva and Lord Buddha. People who worship nature also pay respect to the lake. It is said that taking a dip in this lake can wash away your sins and make you crystal clear, just like Queen Rara!
3. Avian Paradise: Wings Over Rara's Eclectic Birdlife
Rara Lake is a must-visit place if you are interested in bird watching. There are varieties of birds chirping and singing for you throughout the trek once you enter Rara National Park. You can see coots, great-crested and black-necked grebes, red-crested pochards, mallards, common teal, chukar partridge, and pheasants flying in the sky, which is light and free.
4. Epic Odyssey: Trekking Tales to Rara's Majestic Shores
Trekking to Rara Lake is the most amazing journey one can ever ask for. The trek takes 16 days of being in nature, hiking, and enjoying and loving every moment of the trip. It is a grade 3 trek, tough but not unachievable. The trek is dangerous at some points, but nature will never disappoint you and keep pushing you towards your destination. You know it: the harder the journey, the more beautiful the destination!
5. Floral Tapestry: Rara's Botanical Wonderland
The Rara National Park consists of 1074 species of flora, making the place look very picturesque with snowcapped mountains, green hills, and colorful flowers and leaves. The hills and the lake are surrounded by coniferous forests like cypress, west Himalayan spruce, black juniper, and oak. Therefore, the place doesn’t look any less like a fairytale destination.
The best season to trek to Rara Lake is in the spring, from September to October, and in the autumn, from March to May. If you go during this time, the weather will be very pleasant, and you can get amazing views throughout the journey as well as at the destination.
The lake is situated inside a national park, so you’ll have to get a trekking permit if you aren’t a Nepali citizen. The Himalayan Social Journey will obtain this permit for you and organize the entire trek. Give us a chance to serve you with our services!
Our guest's quote: "Every step on the Rara trek is a brushstroke in the masterpiece of nature's gallery, painting memories that linger long after the journey's end!"
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