| Rara Lake is 28 kilometres north
of Jumla and can be reached in four days. The large lake, at an altitude of 2,980
metres, is perched on a high shelf on the northern flank of Ghurchi Lekh (4,067
m). The oval- shaped lake has a water surface of nearly eight square kilometres
with hills of pine and rhododendrons around it. The peaceful surroundings are
enhanced by the reflection of Ghurchi Lekh in its blue waters. Due north, Chankheli
peak (4,201 m) looms .Large across the deep Mugu Karnali gorge.
Very few
countries in the world are capable of competing with the exciting adventure of
river trips available in Nepal. White water rafting has a singular charm and means
in Nepal, as rivers play an important role in the life of Nepalese people. Within
a short distance of 100 miles topographical differences occur, opens rivers that
rise from the highest point on earth, Nepal Tibetan border, then drop dramatically
to new sea level at the plains, bordering India. Climatic variations ranging from
tropical jungles to arctic style of atmosphere occur within the confines of its
borders. Rafting is becoming the easy way to observe many of cultural activities
of the area.
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