Rara Lake Sees Increased Tourist Activity

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Mugu. With the end of the monsoon and the arrival of Dashain-Tihar, the season for travel has begun. With this, tourist activity has started to increase at Rara Lake, Nepal's major tourist destination. Domestic and foreign tourists have started arriving at Rara to view the captivating scenery of the lake.

With a clear sky, green hills surrounding the lake, and the reflection of these hills in the lake, Rara's beauty appears even more attractive. The sight of green hills seemingly floating on the blue water mesmerizes tourists.

Located at an altitude of approximately 2,990 meters above sea level, Rara Lake spans an area of 10.8 square kilometers. With a depth of about 167 meters, this lake is the largest lake in Nepal. Due to its natural beauty, peaceful environment, and captivating scenery, Rara is known as an attractive destination for tourists.

King Mahendra himself wrote a poem after seeing the beauty of Rara Lake. In it, he described the lake's beauty, portraying Rara as a celestial nymph, meaning extremely beautiful. After King Mahendra visited Rara and wrote the poem towards the end of 2020 BS, it attracted much attention. Due to the king's visit, this lake was once named 'Mahendra Lake'. Photo: Arjun Gaha/Nepal Photo Library