Rara Lake is the biggest fresh water lake in the Nepalese Himalayas.
It is the main feature of Rara National Park, located in Jumla and Mugu Districts.
In September 2007, it was declared a Ramsar site, covering 1,583 ha (6.11 sq mi) including the surrounding wetland
Location
Mugu District
Coordinates
29°31′45″N 82°5′35″E
Type
fresh water

Native name
Nepali: रारा ताल
Primary inflows
Karnali river
Primary outflows
Nijar River

Basin countries
Nepal
Max. length
5.1 km (3.2 mi)
Max. width
2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Surface area
1,061 ha (2,620 acres)[1]
Average depth
100 m (330 ft)[1]
Max. depth
167 m (548 ft)
Water volume
10,682 m3 (377,200 cu ft)
Shore length1
14 km (8.7 mi)
Surface elevation
2,990 m (9,810 ft)
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