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Jumla is a trans-Himalayan valley
with high ridges covered with forests and alpine pastures. The one and a half
hour flight from Kathmandu to Jumia that passes through the south of the
Dhaulagiri range, is itself a revelation of a large section of Nepal's western
landscape. Jumia town (2,340 m) is located in a delightful valley and the
villages nearby have many archaeological monuments dating back to medieval
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From Jumia, one can trek along the broad valley of Tila river, 18
kilometers west of Litakot, where there is a hot water spring at Tatopani.
Another interesting trek takes one 20 kilometers east to Gothichaur (2,750 m), a
circular bowl of grassy slopes and pine forests.
Rara Lake is 28 kilometres north
of Jumla and can be reached in four days. The large lake, at an altitude of
2,980 metres, is perched on a high shelf on the northern flank of Ghurchi Lekh
(4,067 m). The oval- shaped lake has a water surface of nearly eight square
kilometres with hills of pine and rhododendrons around it. The peaceful
surroundings are enhanced by the reflection of Ghurchi Lekh in its blue waters.
Due north, Chankheli peak (4,201 m) looms .Large across the deep Mugu Karnali
gorge.
Very few countries in the world are capable of competing with the exciting
adventure of river trips available in Nepal. White water rafting has a singular
charm and means in Nepal, as rivers play an important role in the life of
Nepalese people. Within a short distance of 100 miles topographical differences
occur, opens rivers that rise from the highest point on earth, Nepal Tibetan
border, then drop dramatically to new sea level at the plains, bordering India.
Climatic variations ranging from tropical jungles to arctic style of atmosphere
occur within the confines of its borders. Rafting is becoming the easy way to
observe many of cultural activities of the area .
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