Jumla (town)
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| Jumla | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Jumla | |
| Coordinates: 29°16′31″N 82°11′0″E / 29.27528°N 82.18333°ECoordinates: 29°16′31″N 82°11′0″E / 29.27528°N 82.18333°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Zone | Karnali Zone |
| District | Jumla District |
| Elevation | 2,514 m (8,248 ft) |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
Jumla town is the administrative center of Jumla District and of Karnali Zone of Nepal, a landlocked country of Southeast Asia. The town is located at 2514 metres (8251 feet) elevation.[1]
Geography
Jumla, on the banks of the Tila River, is one of the highest rice growing areas in the world. The Tila Valley as well as the Sinja Khola Valley are covered with paddy fields growing the 'Kala Marci' rice variety, a unique red rice that is sought after for its special taste.
Jumla has a STOL airport, Jumla Airport, and the road network first reached it from Surkhet in May 2007[2] It is the usual starting point for treks to Rara Lake.
References
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