Rara National Park

Introduction

Rara National Park – Nepal is not the most accessible in Nepal. Yet it is one of the most beautiful places in the country, secretly well kept.

Description of Rara National Park – Nepal.

Rara National Park – Nepal covers 106 km 2; it is considered the smallest of Nepal’s national parks. Rara National Park – Nepal is home to a beautiful lake with the same name; it is the largest lake in Nepal. Rara Lake has an area of 10.8 km 2 and a depth of 167 meters. Rara National Park – Nepal was established in 1976 to protect the Humla and Jumla mountains’ wildlife. The flora of Rara National Park – Nepal has over 1000 species, and the fauna includes pandas, leopards, bears, monkeys, and many more.

Rara National Park – Nepal rises to 4039 meters above sea level; this elevation is reached by the peak of Chuchemara on the south side of the lake. Rara National Park – Nepal is home to over 1000 species of plants. At the park, you will find rhododendrons as well as birch trees. You can also admire the indica juniperus and the Himalayan cypress trees.

This Nepalese national park is also home to 51 species of mammals. There, you will find the red panda, musk deer, Asian black bears, snow leopards, and several other species. Rara National Park – Nepal is also home to 214 species of birds, including 49 of these species that live in wetlands.

Next to Rara Lake, you can find coots. During winter, you can admire black-necked grebes, ducks as well as goose mergansers. Rara National Park – Nepal is managed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, with the country’s armed forces’ help.

How to get to Rara National Park – Nepal?

There are two ways to get to Rara National Park – Nepal from Kathmandu. The most convenient way is to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara then a bus from Pokhara to Rara National Park. The second way is a bus from Kathmandu to the park; however, the journey is very long and exhausting.