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Friday, June 8, 2007

My trip to Jiri (second switzerland in the World)

Welcome all of you.It is my third day in Jiri.Till today I have visited many places in Jiri with my friend Ram.Here is what my friend Ram says about Jiri:
Jiri is located at the height of 1905m above the sea level to the eastern part of Dolakha district.We can see Cherdung Hill with green forest to the north and Tame Hill to the South and one can enjoy beautiful look of many mountains to the east.Jiri itself gets snow in winter and there will be snowing throughout the year on the top hills of Jiri.But, unfortunately, I don't get chance to play snow because it is monsoon these days.
Jiri is very beautiful.Almost 80% part of this valley is covered with forest.Again, Swiss Government has helped to protect forest here and locally people are organised themselves to save forest in Jiri.One can enjoy trekking sports like Paragliding, cycling etc. in Jiri.There was direct flight to Jiri from capital city Kathmandu , but, it is suspended nowadays.
There is plan to build a large artificial lake in Jiri with the help of Swiss government.After completion one can enjoy boating, swimming in that lake.