Rara Lake, Alpine lake in Mugu District, Nepal
The lake extends 5.1 kilometers in length and 2.7 kilometers in width, reaching depths of 167 meters at its deepest sections.
The national park surrounding Rara Lake received protected status in 1976, leading to the preservation of its distinctive mountain ecosystems.
The Thakur Baba Temple at the southeast corner of Rara Lake represents local beliefs about divine intervention in water management.
Access to Rara Lake requires flying to Talcha Airport or Jumla Airport, followed by a trek through mountain trails.
The lake maintains populations of Nepalese snowtrout and Rara snowtrout, fish species found exclusively in these waters.
Location: Mugu District
Elevation above the sea: 2,990 m
GPS coordinates: 29.52572,82.09021
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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