Local people, local knowledge – travelling all of Nepal and beyond.
Who we are
Rara Karnali Tours is a Nepal-based travel company named after Rara, Nepal's largest lake, and the mighty Karnali river. We specialise in domestic tours and treks across the whole country – from the remote west to the Everest region – and also arrange outbound holidays for Nepali travellers.
Every itinerary is planned by locals who know the trails, the weather and the people. We keep groups small, pay our guides and porters fairly, and look after every detail: permits, flights, jeeps, hotels and teahouses.
Why travel with us
Guides from the regions you visit, government licensed and first-aid trained.
Acclimatisation days, emergency plans and 24/7 support while you travel.
No hidden costs – every quote lists what is and isn't included.
Fair wages for porters, local lodges and leave-no-trace trekking.
Change dates, pace or hotels – we build the trip around you.
One team for trips inside Nepal and holidays abroad.
Our mission
Most visitors see only Kathmandu, Pokhara and Everest. We want travellers to also experience the lakes, forests and villages of Karnali and the far-west, while making sure tourism benefits the communities who live there.
Our services
Talk to our team – we usually reply within a few hours.