Attraction
Jumla Valley
Ancient kingdom in Nepal's remote Karnali heartland
Jumla Valley is the administrative and cultural heartland of Jumla District in the Karnali Province, one of Nepal's most remote and least developed regions. The valley sits at around 2,370 metres amid apple orchards, pine forests, and the Tila River, and is believed to be the birthplace of the ancient Khas kingdom from which the Nepali language evolved.Jumla is accessible by domestic flight or a multi-day walk, and serves as the main base for trekking to Rara Lake (Nepal's largest lake), the Sinja Valley, and other remote attractions of the Karnali highlands.
Highlights
Ancient Khas kingdom homeland
Apple orchards and pine forests
Gateway to Rara Lake
Karnali Province cultural heartland
Trips in Nepal
Practical Info
Address
Jumla Municipality, Jumla District, Karnali Province
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
In This Destination
Jumla
Apple orchards at altitude and the ancient kingdom gateway to Karnali
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