Jomsom
| Jomsom जोमसोम | |
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VDC Hill station | |
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  Jomsom Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: NP 28°47′0″N 83°43′50″E / 28.78333°N 83.73056°ECoordinates: NP 28°47′0″N 83°43′50″E / 28.78333°N 83.73056°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Zone | Dhawalagiri Zone |
| District | Mustang District |
| Elevation | 2,743 m (8,999 ft) |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
| Postal code | 33100 |
| Area code(s) | 069 |
Jomsom (Nepali: जोमसोम), also known as Dzong-Sampa or New Fort, is a town located at an altitude of about 2700 m in Mustang District, Nepal. It extends over both the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Along the banks of Kali Gandaki river there are rocks holy to the Hindus. The soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form a backdrop. As the district headquarters, it is primarily an administrative and commercial center with government officials and merchants rubbing shoulders with the local residents of the region, known as Thakalis. A company of the Nepalese Army is stationed here. Nearby is Jomsom Airport from where there are regular flights.
Geography
A trail passes through the Lower Mustang region of Nepal, ending at the village of Kagbeni, a Tibetan influenced village filled with prayer wheels, chortens and a Buddhist monastery. The trail follows the Kali Gandaki River which forms the deepest ravine in the world; on one side lies the Annapurna mountain range and on the other side is Dhaulagiri. Between the two ranges, there are views of 8 of the 20 highest mountains in the world. The Kali Gandaki is a quarter of a mile wide river bed; during the winter the river will be dry, but during the summer and monsoon it fills with rain water and melting snow. The scenery of the trail ranges from forests of bright red rhododendrons (Nepali: लालीगुँरास) to rocky cliffs and desert. The culture along the track is a rich mixture of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhism. The trail's highest point is Muktinath at 3800 m, a holy site of temples sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus for centuries.
Jomsom Trek
A Jomsom trek (North of Pokhara) reveals Nepal's spectacular diversity at its finest. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. The Annapurna region is most the popular trekking area in Nepal with plenty of trekking places, attracting over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30,000 annually). It's also among the tamest areas, with excellent lodges lining the main routes.
Media
A modern FM radio broadcasting station was built in Jomsom in September, 2013. It is equipped with one radio studio, one main control room and the transmission tower along with the community center and camping site for Annapurna trekkers. The station was built and contributed by a major Korean broadcaster, MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation), Lafuma and KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) for the wellbeing and safety of both residents and trekkers of Mustang.
2015 Nepal earthquake
The town was only slightly affected by a major earthquake on 25 April 2015. However, 15-20 buildings along the river bank were damaged by a slowly progressing landslide after the earthquake. No injuries were reported in the town.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Nepal earthquake: Yarra Valley woman Taisha Reed talks of her narrow escape". Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney Morning Herald. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ "Two Nelson photographers survive Nepal earthquake". Nelson Star. Nelson Star. 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
External links
Jomsom travel guide from Wikivoyage