Rara National Park, Nepal's smallest and most scenic national park that spreads over an area of 106 sq km is situated about 370 km north- west of Kathmandu and lies in Mugu a mountainous district of the western region of Nepal. The National Park ascends from 1,800m to 4,480m forested by conifers. The pivotal of Rara National Park is the pristine Rara Lake, which stands high at the self of 2,990m and spreads over 10.8 sq km. The clear, high altitude lake of Rara, which mirrors the snow capped Himalayas, is ringed with pine, spruce and juniper forest. The undisturbed largest lake also renowned as Mahindra Tal is of oval shape. This tortoise blue lake is surrounded by richly forested hills. Chuchemara Dada at the elevation of 4,087m is the best vantage point to get the magnificent views of the deep blue clear lake and highly forested hillside as well as the snow-capped peaks around it.

More than 500 different kinds of flowers and herbs including Rhododendron, the national flower, Black Juniper, Oak, West Himalayan Spruce and Himalayan Cypress are found in this Park. It is the home of 20 different species of mammals and 214 species of birds. During winter birders can enjoy with many migratory birds. In summer Himalayan flowers surround the lake creating a colorful landscape. Aware of the beauty of the pristine Rara Lake and keeping in account the importance of the National Park, regular flights are operated to Mugu District to the only existing Talcha Airport from where it is few hours walk to the National Park. Those interested for trekking, it is two days trek from Jumla to this interesting National Park.