Jumla (town)
| Jumla जुम्ला | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Jumla Location in Nepal | |
| 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 South Asia. The town is located at 2514 metres (8251 feet) elevation.[1]
Geography
Jumla is one of the 75 districts in the midwestern hills of Nepal. Rice (Oryza sativa L) cultivation in Jumla ranges from 2,400 to 3,050 m altitude, which is the highest elevation in the world. The highest elevation at 3,050 m is Chhumjul of Jumla, a record altitude, where rice is cultivated in Nepal. Jumli Marshi, a Japonica variety of indigenous rice, having cold tolerant gene, is probably cultivated since 1,300 years ago in Jumla in the bank of the Tila river. The Tila Valley as well as the Sinja Khola Valley are covered with paddy fields growing the 'Kala Marshi' 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.
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