Jiri, in Dolakha district, is a hill town surrounded by green slopes, terraced fields and seasonal flowers. It is also home to the Jirel community, with the town’s name believed to have originated from the local Jirel language.

While the hills still carry strong greenery, the dense forests that once defined the area have gradually reduced over time.

This season, white rhododendrons bloom across the slopes, locally called “chimal.” The flowers are especially visible around the rhododendron park in ward 6 of Jiri Municipality. The park, about six kilometres uphill from the main road, includes a small pond and scattered flowering trees.

Near the bazar, a monastery sits at the start of a forested trail toward Botle village in ward 4. The surrounding forest remains active with movement and sound, where small birds move through branches, feed on insects, and cross over nearby wheat fields in search of food.

Locals say the area still supports a steady presence of seasonal and resident birdlife, though conservation efforts remain important for long-term balance. Even as forest cover has reduced over time, the natural rhythm of Jiri continues to show through its hills, fields and wildlife.