The lake is surrounded by light cedar forests and lies in the remote northwestern region of Nepal. The camping grounds are on the northern side of the lake near the National Park Headquarters. Cooking has to be done on kerosene, which you have to carry along since use of firewood is strictly banned. Don't look for accommodation or provisions here. All requirements including tents and food should be carried with you.

The easiest way to reach Rara Lake is to catch a flight to Jumla in western Nepal. The flight takes off from the western town of Nepalgunj. This would mean catching two flights if you are starting from Kathmandu (fly to Nepalgunj). Or you could take a night bus to Nepalgunj. There is also the possibility of walking all the way to Jumla from Surkhet. The trek begins from Jumla and takes 4 days. This is one of the difficult treks as you need to be self- reliant. But this is pure wilderness with no settlements around and one of the least visited by tourists. That itself may be the attraction that draws you.