About Rara Karnali Tours

Local people, local knowledge – travelling all of Nepal and beyond.

Trekkers in the Himalaya
100%Nepal-owned

Who we are

Rooted in Karnali, travelling all of Nepal

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.

40+Itineraries
7Provinces covered
5Countries (outbound)

Why travel with us

What makes us different

🧭

Local experts

Guides from the regions you visit, government licensed and first-aid trained.

🛡️

Safety first

Acclimatisation days, emergency plans and 24/7 support while you travel.

💰

Fair, clear pricing

No hidden costs – every quote lists what is and isn't included.

🌱

Responsible travel

Fair wages for porters, local lodges and leave-no-trace trekking.

✏️

Tailor-made trips

Change dates, pace or hotels – we build the trip around you.

🌏

Inbound & outbound

One team for trips inside Nepal and holidays abroad.

Our mission

Share the whole of Nepal

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

  • Domestic tours & sightseeing
  • Trekking & hiking in all regions
  • Rara Lake & Karnali specialist trips
  • Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimages
  • Outbound holidays, visas & air tickets
  • Hotel, jeep & flight bookings

Let's plan your next journey

Talk to our team – we usually reply within a few hours.