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Rara Lake — Requirements

Rara National Park permit info.

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🎟️ Permit Requirement

Rara National Park Entry Permit

Rara Lake lies inside Rara National Park. Everyone needs a park entry permit.

🇳🇵 Nepali Trekkers

  • Rara National Park Entry Permit: Required

🤝 SAARC Trekkers

  • Rara National Park Entry Permit: Required

🌏 Foreign Trekkers (Non-SAARC)

  • Rara National Park Entry Permit: Mandatory
  • No restricted-area permit required

🧾 What You Need

Documents & Details

Carry these for permit counters and checks.

  • Valid passport or citizenship
  • 2 passport-size photos
  • Park entry fee in NPR (cash)
  • Trek route details
  • Guide details (if trekking with guide)

📍 Where & How to Get Permits

Offices & Checks

Permits can be issued from NTB Kathmandu or at the park entry gate.

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Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) — Kathmandu
Get your park entry permit in Kathmandu (if you prefer).
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Park Entry Gate / Checks (Talcha + Park Entrance)
Permit checks happen near Talcha and Rara National Park entrance.
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Trekking Agencies (Kathmandu / Nepalgunj)
Agencies can arrange permits as part of a package.

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