In Photos ; Lifes of Herbal collector in meadows of Jumla and Jajarkot

 White sugar is an herbs that found under soil in high hilly region and Himalayan region. This is a valuable herbs which look like Shakarkhanda locally known as Khiraulo/Haddey/Seto Chini. In every Ashoj to end of Mangsir of Nepali month White Sugar harvested and this can be harvested every year. It is believed that White sugar is used to make medicine. Its main market is China.

Due to massive harvesting without coordination and plan between concern agencies like Municipality, Rural Municipality, Forest Offices. It is believed that seeds of Seto Chini and other herbs might be vanished from the area where found. According to local people, every year the quantity of White Sugar decreasing than that of the quantity they collected last year.

Facts:

Local Name: Seto Chini (White Sugar) /Haddey/Khiraulo

Species: Polygonatum also known as Smilax which is also known as Kukurdaino in Nepali

Harvesting Period: Ashoj to end of Mangsir (Nepali Calendar)

Found on: Open slopes, 2300m-3500m above sea level

Famous District where White Sugar found: Meadows of Jajarkot, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Bajang and some Hilly and Mountain district

Raw white Sugar: Rs.25-30/-per kg

Steamed and Dried: Rs.1000-Rs1500/- per kg (prices are varies in different districts.)

Naumuli Temple,don't miss a holy hike when you are at Jumla !!!

Naumuli temple lies at top of Godhasin village of Patarasi Rural Municipality.This temple is famous among hindus in Jumla.This temple is perfect for a day hike for experiencing rural lifes,mountain views and many stories along the way.Temple lies at 2790m above sea level.

Facts of Naumuli Hike

• 900+steps,believed, highest steps ever you walk to reach a temple in Nepal.
• Experience beautiful rural life and village.
• Beautiful views of Mountain.
• A spiritual walk you ever had.

Naumuli temple and surroundings.

Mountain view from Naumuli temple.

Naumuli temple.

steps on the way to Naumuli temple.

Naumuli Temple

Godhasin Village

Naumuli temple and surroundings.

Faces from Jumla.

Jumli house at Godhasin village.

Maize on the roof of villagers at Godhasin village.

Wooden Statue on the way to temple

newly constructed steps on the way to Naumuli temple

Wooden statue called  Masto at naumuli temple

Mountain view from Naumuli Temple

Gidihi Daha; An unexplored Paradise in Jumla

Gidhi Daha Lake

Facts of the Trek

• 
  Level of difficulties: Easy
• Trail condition: Medium 
• Minimum Day required: 2 Nights/3 Days required for this trek but A week is good for full trek of Thakurgy Temple including this Lake
• Trek Starts Elevation: 2350m
• Highest Elevation: 4199m

Why this trek?

• Closest meadows in Nepal where Yarshagumba (latin name cordyceps sinensis) is found.
• Home of endangered wild animals Musk Deer, Red Panda,Blue Sheeps,Bear,,Himalayan Thar,Serow(Goral),Wild Boar and more.
• Finest forest of Bamboo , Betula utilis(Bhojpatra), Brown Oak (Kharsu) a himalayan cedar(Deodar) ,Rhododendron alongside of Tila river
• Pristine river,wide and finest trail
• Beautiful views of Jumla's highest Mt.Patarasi,Mt.Khadi,Mt.Bijara and other mountains which were not yet climbed.
• The important about this trekking area is unexplored paradise..........

Jumla Gidhi Daha (Lake) Trekking Package

Date	Destination	Activities
Day 1	Jumla to Gidhi Daha	- Trek to Haku - Gradual uphill through Gairagaun village to reach small and famous village called GidiKhola. - Explore Life of Gidi Khola - Reach at Gidhi Daha - O/N at Gidhi Daha Lake
Day 2	Gidhi Daha Lake to Deaula Deuli	- Trek to Deaula Deuli - Hike through the Dune meadows.   - Climb uphill - First two hour is gradual uphill till Chaudhary pass, visit different meadows around.. - O/N at Daula Deuli
Day 3	Deaula Deuli to Khalanga Bazaar	-Trek to Khalanga Bazaar - Downhill walk through Chennalagna pass and Boharagaun village, Ganesh cave and forest of pariban. - Beautiful views of Mt.Patarasi, Mt.Khadi, Mt.Kanjirowa and Jumla valley - Reach at Khalanga Bazaar

Note:

•   Itinerary is planned for max 7 hours trek per day.
•  Itinerary can be changes as per request.

Mountain views on the way to Gidhi Daha Lake