The Rara Lake Saipal Api Trek is an extraordinary "3-in-1" grand wilderness journey across the remote and pristine landscapes of far-western Nepal. Combining three iconic Himalayan highlights—serene Rara Lake, Mt. Saipal Base Camp (7,031m), and Mt. Api Base Camp (7,132m)—this off-the-beaten-path expedition offers absolute solitude, raw mountain beauty, and authentic cultural immersion.
This grand traverse leads trekkers through undisturbed national parks, alpine pastures, and high-altitude mountain passes where traditional lifestyles have remained unchanged for generations. Because of the extreme remoteness and lack of commercial teahouses, the Rara Saipal Api Trek is organized as a fully supported camping expedition, complete with tented camps, kitchen staff, porters, and pack animals.
Due to the expansive region covered by this trek, multiple access routes and custom combination options are available:
The ideal seasons for the Rara Lake Saipal Api Trek are Spring (April to May) and Autumn (October to November), ensuring clear skies, stable weather, and favorable mountain pass conditions. Flexible shorter variations covering one or two of these regions are also available.
At Nepal Kailash Trekking, we specialize in organizing complex expedition logistics for far-western Nepal. Contact us today to customize your 3-in-1 Rara Saipal Api wilderness trek!
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Preparation
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Fly to Talcha trek to Rara Lake
Day 05: Trek to Ratapani
Day 06: Trek to Kolti 1453m
Day 07: Trek to Ghodakot/Chamdayo
Day 08: Trek to Pokhara 2290m Via Bugaidaya 3460m
Day 09: Trek to Ghat (Kurio)
Day 10: Trek to Chainpur
Day 11: Trek to Talkot (if you are in tight schedule then this day will be Day 4 via Dhangadhi flight - drive to Talkot via Chainpur)
Day 12: Trek to Jima
Day 13: Trek to Panshera
Day 14: Trek to High Camp 3842
Day 15: Rest/explore
Day 16: Trek to Panshera/Kada
Day 17: Trek to Hartai langna Phedi (3450m)
Day 18: Trek to Sunigad
Day 19: Trek to Marma Dhar 3800m Daha Bhanjyang/pass via Naw Duwa pass 4573m
Day 20: Trek to Sabbad
Day 21: Trek to Ghusa (if you are in tight schedule then this day will be Day 5 via Dhangadhi flight - drive to Latinath via Gokuleshwor)
Day 22: Trek to Khaikot
Day 23: Trek to Simar
Day 24: Trek to Api BC
Day 25: Explore to Kalo Taal…
Day 26: Trek to Khaikot
Day 27: Trek to Makarighat
Day 28: Trek to Latinath
Day 29: Drive to Dhangadi
Day 30: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 31: spare day
Day 32: Departure