Rara Lake is situated in the far northwestern part of Nepal. Rara Lake is the biggest lake in Nepal. Rara is at an altitude of 2990 m, surrounded by green hills. The number of tourists visiting iconic Rara Lake in western Nepal has swelled tremendously after the Surkhet-Jumla section of Karnali Highway was completed. One can enjoy boating in a clear waters, hike to nearby hills with breathtaking views of hills and mountains. More than 500 different kinds of flowers, 20 different species of mammals and 214 species of birds can be observed at Rara National Park.