Kajin Sara Trek: An adventure to Nepal's highest Lake

DESTINATION Nepal

MAX. ELEVATION 5002 m

WALKING DISTANCE 5 - 6 hrs of trekking

GRADE Challenging

BEST SEASON Spring & Autumn

DURATION 6 Days

MEALS INCLUDED Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

ACCOMMODATION Lodge & Camping

OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS

An Adventurous Trail to Nepal's Highest Alpine Lake

The Kajin Sara Trek is an exhilarating and challenging adventure through the breathtaking landscapes in the Manang district of Nepal. Starting from Pokhara, the journey kicks off with a scenic 4-hour bus ride to Beshishar, followed by a 7-hour jeep ride to Chame on the first day. The drive offers mesmerizing views of the Marsyangdi River, cliffs with waterfalls, and the Marsyandi River's hydropower. In Chame, trekkers can enjoy the beauty of the Marsyangdi River up close and even hike to Chame Viewpoint for panoramic views. The second day involves trekking to Lamjung Himal Base Camp, passing through lush pine forests, and encountering challenging terrain. The route presents both old and new paths, with the new paths being easier but longer. Yaks and local shepherds add to the unique experience and can help obtain more insights into the region. Trekkers spend the night in a shelter at Lamjung Himal Base Camp.

On the third day of the Kajin Sara Trek, hikers start trekking on a more challenging section with no clean drinking water sources. The trail is rocky and all the way ascending, leading to Dharamshala (Shelter). The trek continues with breathtaking cliff views and eventually reaches Love Lake, known for its heart-shaped formation. Trekkers overnight at the shelter near Love Lake inside the Dharmasala camping. The fourth day is the highlight of the journey, with a trek to Kajin Sara Lake, Nepal's highest lake at 5002 meters. The lake offers a mesmerizing sight surrounded by rocks and snowy peaks, making it feel like a different world altogether. After exploring Kajin Sara Lake, the trekkers retrace their steps to Love Lake and Lamjung Himal Base Camp. The final day includes a 3-hour trek to Chame and a drive back to Pokhara, concluding this unforgettable adventure filled with natural beauty and challenging terrain.

Why you will love the Kajin Sara Lake Trek?

Trek to the highest lake in Nepal discovered in 2019, the Kajin Sara Lake situated at an altitude of 5002m | 16411 ft.
Trek to one of the most isolated and pristine trekking trails of Nepal.
Perfect trek for experienced hikers who prefer camping over staying in tea houses.
Otherworldly views of Lamjung Himal, Koto Peak, and many more snow-capped mountains from the Kajin Sara Lake.

Glimpse from Kajin Sara Trek: An adventure to Nepal's highest Lake

Itinerary review by

Milan Tamang, Assistant Trekking Guide

Since founding North Nepal Trek in 2015, Mohan Raj Bhandari has kept a close eye on the Kajin Sara Trek, and Milan Tamang shares firsthand insight from personally leading this trek, so you know exactly what to expect before you go.

Kajin Sara Trek Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu Airport

When you land at Kathmandu's airport, one of our team member will be there to welcome you. He/She'll take you to your hotel. You can either start exploring Kathmandu or take it easy to recover from your flight. In the evening, we'll get together for a brief session about the trek we're going on.

Photo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley

Day 2

Drive from Pokhara/Kathmandu to Besisahar and Besisahar to Chame

HIGHEST ALT. 2650 m | 8695 ft

From Pokhara:
After breakfast, we start our 1st day of the Kajin Sara Lake trek early and drive to Prithiv Chowk Bus Park from Lakeside at 6:45. There are only 1 or 2 buses for Beshisahar and they are available in the morning. After 15 minutes of driving, we will reach Prithvi Chowk Bus Park. We take our bus toward Beshisahar, a scenic bus ride from PrithivChowk to Besisahar takes about 4 hours.

From Kathmandu:
We take an early bus to Besisahar from Balaju bus park at 7: 00 am. The drive is filled with scenic mountain views and the Trishuli River. The scenic drive takes about 5 hr 30 min covering a total distance of 180 km via Prithvi Highway.

After reaching Beshishar we have our Lunch and take a Jeep toward Chame Village. The scenic view of the Marsyangdi River, the cliffs with waterfalls along with a drive-through tunnel, and the hydropower of Marsyandi River make this drive more memorable. The drive from Beshishar to Chame takes about 6:30 - 7 hours, as the drive is off-road and bumpy.
We will reach Chame at about 4-5 pm, so after reaching Chame, we enjoy the view of Marsyangdi River up close and the greenery that surrounds Chame. We can hike to Chame Viewpoint which takes about 20 - 25 mins if you walk at your normal pace. Overnight stay at Chame.

Day 3

Chame to Lamjung Himal Base Camp

DURATION 5 - 6 hrs / 7 - 8 hrs

DISTANCE ~ 18 km

After our breakfast at Chame, we trek towards Lamjung Himal Base Camp. The very starting point of the trek is a short motor route. The motor route ends as soon as we step on the trail to the Lamjung Himal Base Camp. The second day of the Kajin Sara Lake trek takes you along the forest path filled with pine trees.

The path is straight at first and then ascending all the way up to Lamjung Himal Base Camp. There are many sections of two different paths that lead to the same point during this section of the trek, the new path and the old path. Most of the old path is replaced because it is too difficult while some were lost during landslides, and some are lost as the trails are less traveled.

Additionally, the new paths are the easier ones, and one could get lost during this section of the trek without the assistance of the guide. Moreover, there are no water taps, lodges, or hotels during this section of the trek so you need to carry water yourself.

After about 2 - 2:30 hours of trekking, we can see a signboard of Lamjung Himal Base Camp, and again there are two ways that take you to the Lamjung Himal Base Camp. The easier but longer trail takes 2 hrs:30 min, and the path is straight and ascending to the Lamjung Himal Base Camp but is comparatively easier to the shortcut route.

The shortcut route takes about 1hrs:30 min, but the trek is all the way ascending up to the Lamjung Himal Base Camp. Furthermore, the last section of this route is the most challenging part of the Kajin Sara Lake trek as the trail is not completely made and we walk on the steep uphill path with no footholds. The steep uphill ascents and slippery trail along with rocky steps make this section really challenging.

We will be taking porters with us to carry our luggage and food as there are no lodges after Chame during the overall Kajin Sara Lake Trek. We can see Yaks after this section and there is a shelter here for trekkers which can be used for free of cost even for foreign trekkers. There are some Yak sheds just above the Shelter and we can also meet the local Shepards during this trail. After we have our dinner, Overnight stay at a shelter in Lamjung Himal Base Camp.

Day 4

Trek from Lamjung Himal Base Camp to Love Lake

DURATION 6 - 7 hrs

We start the third day of the Kajin Sara Lake a bit early as we have to cover a longer distance today. There are no clean drinking water sources during this section, a river is there so you must carry a water bag and purification tablets. After 15 to 20 mins of trekking on the straight path, we reach the end of the easy trail and there are two ways, one of them takes you to love the lake and another takes you to the Shed for Yaks and shelter for Shepards.

This section of the trek is also confusing, as the trail towards Lamjung Himal takes you to the shed and shelter, however, the path that goes the opposite of Lamjung Himal leads you to Love Lake. The section ascends all the way up with rocky trails and huge rocks along the way. After 3 hours of hiking, we will reach Dharamshala (Shelter).

We can meet some shepherds along the way, and we trek some straight paths and then downwards, to the river where we will prepare for our Lunch. The trail is rocky and after we have our lunch here we trek towards huge cliffs. There are no clear trails during this section so many get lost and return during this section, so you need an experienced local guide.

We ascend at first and descend and go around the cliffs and then ascend to the top of the cliffs. The 360 views from here are truly mesmerizing. You can see the Lamjung and Koto Peak playing with the clouds, really up close. We trek along the rocky trail all the way to Love Lake. The lake is named so due to its shape like a heart, and we head towards the shelter after exploring the lake. We have our dinner and Overnight stay at the shelter.

Day 5

Love Lake to Kajin Sara Lake and back to Lamjung Himal Base Camp

DURATION 4 - 5 hrs

The Kajin Sara Lake at an altitude of 5002 m, was discovered in 2019 and is currently Nepal’s highest lake, replacing Tilicho Lake as the highest lake in Nepal. The trail from Love Lake to Kajin Sara is through rocky paths and snows during the seasons of Winter and Spring. After the descending and roundabout path on the rocky trails, we reach Kajin Sara Lake after 1:30 hrs of trekking.
The Kajin Sara Lake is surrounded by rocks on the side of trekkers and a snowy paradise on the other. It feels like we arrive at a different world as soon we reach here.

The backdrop view of Lamjung and Koto Peak, and the pristine waters of Kajin Sara will surely mesmerize you, placing a special memory on your heart and mind. After exploring the Kajin Sara Lake, we return to Love Lake and have our lunch at the shelter.Now we follow the same trail we took during the previous days of the Kajin Sara Lake Trek. We reach the Lamjung Himal Base Camp after 4-5 hours of trekking.

Overnight stay at Lamjung Himal Base Camp after dinner.

Day 6

Lamjung Himal Base Camp to Chame, Chame to Besisahar and drive to Pokhara

DURATION 3 - 4 hrs

The fifth and last day of the Kajin Sara Lake Trek starts after having our breakfast, we trek towards Chame. Trekking along the forests covered with Pine trees takes 3 hours for us to reach Chame as the descending and straight paths don’t take much time. We have our lunch and rest at Chame and then drive towards Besisahar. We then take a Jeep and drive back to Pokhara, with enough memories and trekking experience till the next time.

Photo: View from love lake en route Kajin Sara Trek- An adventure to Nepal's highest Lake

Kajin Sara Trek Map and Altitude Graph

WHAT'S INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

Camping meals, during the trek. ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Tent for overnight stay.
Pokhara to Besisahar by local bus.
Besisahar-Chame at start of Trek by Jeep and at the end of the trek Chame-Besisahar by Jeep.
Besisahar to Pokhara/Kathmandu in Local bus/jeep (depends on the size of group).
Professional English-speaking, Eco Trained trekking guide his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation, etc.
All the necessary paper works and conservation entry permit (Trekking permit etc.)
Sleeping Bag and Trekking poles (to be returned after trip completion).
First Aid Medical Kit Box.
Government taxes and VAT.

Other transportation except Included in the section.
Travel and rescue insurance.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
Porter/supporter for carry your baggage during the trek
Tips and gratuities
Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather conditions, in case of itinerary modification with a view to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment, etc.
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

Complete Guide to the Kajin Sara Trek

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How Difficult Is the Kajin Sara Trek?

The Kajin Sara Trek presents a challenge for trekkers, making it suitable for only those with prior trekking experience and a good level of physical fitness. Its difficulty stems primarily from the high altitudes reached during the journey, with the Kajin Sara Lake itself at an altitude of over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet).

The altitude-related issues such as altitude sickness can be prevented with proper acclimatization and awareness. However, the terrain varies from steep ascents to rocky and sometimes slippery trails, particularly in the section between Lamjung Himal Base Camp and Love Lake. Moreover, the path during this trek is isolated so there are no Tea houses/lodges and camping is the only option so beginners are not recommended for Kajin Sara Lake. The remote and less-traveled nature of the trek proves that navigation can be tricky in places, so the assistance of local and experienced guides is necessary. Overall, the Kajin Sara Trek offers a rewarding yet challenging experience for those with previous experience and seeking to conquer high altitudes and explore remote terrains, and rugged landscapes.

Best Season to Trek Kajin Sara Lake

The Kajin Sara Trek, much like other Himalayan treks in Nepal, offers different experiences depending on the season. The optimal times to undertake this trek are during Spring (Mid-February to May) and Autumn (September to mid-December).

In Spring, the weather is mild with temperatures ranging from 11 to 20 degrees Celsius at lower elevations, getting cooler at higher altitudes. The skies are typically clear, providing excellent visibility for mountain vistas. Even during the peak season of Spring, the Kajin Sara Trek is less crowded, while more popular routes like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or the Everest Base Camp Trek are filled with people. Moreover, the lower altitudes are covered in snow during this season, giving trekkers the sensation of ascending a mountain. The clear mornings reveal breathtaking sunrise views over Kajin Sara, creating an awe-inspiring sight.

In Autumn, temperatures range from 8 to 15 degrees Celsius, making trekking more comfortable. This season is considered the best overall season for trekking in Nepal, not only for the Kajin Sara Trek but also for various other Himalayan treks. The stable weather with minimal rainfall offers stunning views of Lamjung, Koto, and other majestic peaks. The still remains less congested compared to many other treks in the Nepalese Himalayas. Autumn provides an excellent balance of favorable weather conditions and captivating mountain scenery.

The Summer season, on the other hand, brings rainfall that can make the trek routes slippery and adds to the difficulty of camping during the Kajin Sara Trek. Even to the most experienced hikers the trek to Kajin Sara Lake is not recommended during the Summer and Winter seasons due to extreme cold, shortage of drinking water, route visibility, and many more challenging factors.

What Makes the Kajin Sara Trek Unique

The Kajin Sara Trek stands out as a remarkable choice for those seeking an adventure that combines awe-inspiring natural beauty with a sense of exploration. Unlike some of the more popular trekking routes in Nepal, like Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Everest Base Camp Trek this trek offers a quieter, more remote experience, allowing you to truly connect with the untouched landscapes and nature. The journey takes you through enchanting forests, alongside rushing rivers, and up challenging terrains, all leading to the crown jewel of the trek: Kajin Sara Lake, Nepal's highest lake. Surrounded by imposing rocks and pristine snow-covered peaks, this hidden gem feels like a world apart. Whether you're an experienced trekker looking for a new challenge or a nature enthusiast craving untouched vistas, the Kajin Sara Trek promises a unique and unforgettable adventure.

Why Trek With Us - Kajin Sara Trek: An adventure to Nepal's highest Lake

When you journey into the remote, high-altitude wilderness to discover Kajin Sara Lake—one of the highest newly discovered alpine lakes in the world—your safety, route-finding success, and comfort depend entirely on expert high-altitude logistics. Here is why adventurous trekkers choose North Nepal Travel & Trek:

100% Locally Owned & Pokhara-Based

We are proudly based right here in Pokhara, the prime gateway for exploring newly opened alpine trails in the Manang and Manaslu regions. Booking directly with us keeps your investment local, supports rural mountain communities, and ensures immediate, reliable on-the-ground support.

Officially Licensed & TAAN-Registered Specialists

Pioneering new or remote high-altitude routes requires strict regulatory compliance and safety readiness. As a fully government-registered trekking agency and active member of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), we guarantee complete legal compliance and robust high-altitude emergency protocols.

Pioneering High-Altitude & Remote Route Expertise

The trail to Kajin Sara Lake traverses rugged terrain, remote ridges, and challenging weather above 5,000 metres. We bring over a decade of specialized experience managing complex logistics and remote alpine trekking itineraries off the beaten path.

Expert Wilderness Leadership

Your expedition is led by our government-certified, English-speaking local leaders who possess deep technical expertise in navigating remote Himalayan ridges, managing high-altitude acclimatization, and pacing demanding exploratory routes safely.

Top-Rated Client Satisfaction

Backed by a 4.9/5 rating across global review platforms, our travelers consistently praise our meticulous safety standards, expert physical pacing, and unforgettable hospitality in Nepal's most remote corners.

Live Trail Update of Kajin Sara Trek: An adventure to Nepal's highest Lake Live

Last updated: 1 Week Ago

Updated: Milan Tamang

Trail Condition Steep, Rocky Ascents

Weather Clear Skies, Cold Nights

Wifi/Network Signal Ends Past Chame

Camping Camping Only, No Teahouses

Trekker Alerts

Autumn Trail Alert: Expect steep, rocky ascents and clear skies with cold nights on the Kajin Sara Trek this season. Signal ends past Chame, and this route is camping-only with no teahouses along the way.

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Safety Policy

Professional & Certified Guides

Every trek is accompanied by an experienced, licensed, English-speaking local guide trained in high-altitude wilderness survival, mountaineering support, and first-aid response. Guides carry comprehensive medical kits equipped with essential high-altitude pharmaceuticals and pulse oximeters to monitor oxygen saturation levels daily.

High-Altitude Acclimatization & AMS Management

Itineraries are structured with careful elevation profiles to ensure proper acclimatization before reaching high-altitude points like Dharamshala and Kajin Sara Lake (5,002 m). Guides conduct rigorous daily health assessments for early symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If severe symptoms appear, standard protocol mandates immediate descent to lower elevations.

Emergency Rescue Coordination

In cases of severe injury, acute altitude illness, or extreme weather conditions, emergency helicopter evacuation is coordinated directly through local rescue services. Evacuations are initiated promptly upon assessment by your guide in communication with our Pokhara and Kathmandu offices.

Mandatory Travel Insurance

All trekkers must hold comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency medical treatment, high-altitude trekking and camping (up to 5,500 m), and emergency helicopter rescue/evacuation. Insurance details must be submitted prior to the departure of the trek to streamline emergency logistics if required.

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