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Ilam vs Rara Lake

Pick Ilam for

tight budgets, road trips, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days

Pick Rara Lake for

adventure, a real challenge

Ilam compared with Rara Lake
IlamRara Lake
RegionNepal, Ilam, KoshiNepal, Mugu, Karnali
Highest point2,400 m2,990 m
DifficultyEasyEasy–moderate
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 35 km
Days on the ground3–46–7
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, AprMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyRarelyDec, Jan, Feb
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹3,500
GatewayBhadrapur / BiratnagarNepalgunj / Kathmandu
With kidsGoodNot advised
With seniorsGoodNot advised
PermitsNone for Indian citizens.Rara National Park permit + TIMS.

Ilam: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Rara Lake: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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