JUMLA

Kalo Marsi; a special species of paddy suitable in high altitude and alpine climate grown in Jumla is an endangered species that grown at a small section in Jumla. Presently, (@ republica) this variety of rice gained media spotlight after a photograph surfaced in media depicting then CPN-UML Chairperson Khadga Prasad Oli and the then UCPN (Maoist) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal enjoying Marsi rice for lunch together with a businessman. The photograph has gone viral in social media after the Oli-led government advocated licensing more private medical colleges . The Marsi grown in Jumla is considered as one of the Kashmiri varieties of paddy. It is brown in color and generally considered more fulfilling than normal rice and is considered a better alternative for diabetic patients.

Facts of Trek Level of Difficulties : Medium Trail Condition: Gradual uphill,Steep Uphill and downhill Minimum day required : 3 to 4 days Maximum Altitude :3700m asl Type of Trek : Tea House Trek,if Camping trekking is also managed. Area famous for Gotichau: Curd,grassland,sheep research center,rural life Chimara Malika : Beautiful mountain view.sunrise ,sunset,Jumla Valley view Chimara Malika and View tower at 3700m asl. Donkey and Muels are main means of transportation to Dolpa from Jumla. Jumli horses at Gotichaur. Gotichaur grassland. During monsoon domestic animals from different villages of Gotichaur Rural municipality brought to Gotichaur for grazing.  Sheep research center at Gotichaur. Godhasin Village from top of Chimara malika. Famous Chimara malika Temple. Jumla Bazaaar and Jumla airport. Teej celebration at Dansanghi Dovan.