The Allure of Jarul Flowers Blooming Beautifully in Jeth Month

Summary: In Shitali, Ward No. 2 of Mai Municipality, Ilam, the fully blossomed Jarul flowers in the tea gardens have become a major attraction for tourists. These Jarul flowers, which bloom up to an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, draw hundreds of domestic and international visitors daily. The tea gardens can be reached after traveling approximately 30 kilometers from Surung in Jhapa via Jamunkhadi. (17 Jeth, Ilam – Shitali) Surrounded by lush green forests, the tea plants spread across the hills are adorned with clusters of purple Jarul flowers. This picturesque view is found in the central tea gardens of Shitali in southern Ilam’s Mai Municipality Ward No. 2. Known locally as Asare flowers, the beauty of these Jarul blooms attracts hundreds of tourists already in the Jeth month.

Visitors arriving in Ilam these days cannot help but notice the fully blossomed Jarul flowers. Locals report that hundreds of both domestic and foreign tourists arrive here each day. Jarul flowers bloom at altitudes around 2,500 meters above sea level and have nearly 48 species worldwide. After traveling about 30 kilometers from the Surung Bridge in Jhapa toward Jamunkhadi, one can reach these tea gardens in Ilam. Ilam is renowned for its tea, and tourists coming to visit the plantations are also enjoying the stunning spectacle of the Jarul flowers. Many visitors take photos and reels against the backdrop of these vibrant flowers, capturing the beauty of this natural phenomenon.