The distance between Kathmandu and Rara Lake is 656 km by air and 863.9 km by road. To reach Rara Lake from Kathmandu, you can take a public bus, tourist bus, car, jeep, or plane. However, you can't reach Rara Lake directly from Kathmandu. Instead, you must reach Mugu or Jumla and either trek for several hours or take a vehicle.