Alone in awe: Exploring Rara Lake and beyond as a lone adventurer
Never before had I felt such a sense of anticipation and excitement about a solo trip as I did for my journey to Rara Lake . Unlike my previous visit to Ghorepani in Pokhara, my parents wholeheartedly supported my decision to go to this pristine lake nestled in the remote Karnali region of Nepal all alone. They did not have many questions, except for a few regarding lodging facilities and staying in regular communication with them. Gathering my confidence, I took an evening flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. The following morning, as I boarded a 19-seater plane in Nepalgunj, my restlessness grew. It was not due to the bumpy flight, but rather the anticipation of landing in the dreamland that is Rara Lake. Before anything, I have to thank Devi Krishna Rokaya from Rara Adventure Tours and Travels for helping me plan my solo trip to Rara Lake. Heaven on earth File: Rara Lake “ For us, who miss the sea in Nepal, Rara is the sea for us ” — was my second emotion when I caught my ...