Rhododendron in Nepal Posted Date: Jan 26, 2019

Rhododendron is a National flower of Nepal. There are top 10 major regions for rhododendron treks in Nepal – Milke Danda Trek, Mohare Danda Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Khopra Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Pikey Peak Trek, Langtang Trek, Annapurna Base Camp, Upper Tamur River

and The Makalu Barun to view rhododendron in Nepal. Of course, there are still more places where you can see rhododendrons as well.

The Milke Danda (25 km long high forested ridge) region blooms with some of the most spectacular rhododendron forests in the world. There are over twenty varieties of rhododendron found in the trek area, and the forests are usually in full bloom in April. Efforts are underway to have it declared a national park. One can take a stimulating two-week trek with about six hours of walking every day in the region to view rhododendron in Nepal and explore the cloud forests as well. Milke Danda trekking is highlighted for the 47 species of the Rhododendron in the natural hills and cultural experience of the different Ethnic tribe as Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Newar, and Chetri. Milke Danda trek has a shorter trip duration but high multi experiences - Not very high altitude and easy excess are its main benefits for short-haul holidays travelers. Mike Danda trek leads through pleasant lowland country, up onto a remote, uninhabited ridge with fine mountain views of four of the world's five highest peaks. The first few Days out of Basantapur are easy and pleasant, leading up to Gupha Pokhari, where Makalu's reflection simmers in the water of a pond. The trail of Milke Danda trek continues up through the extensive pure rhododendron forests of the Milke Danda, past herders camps, and onto Jaljale Himal (4700 meters), a rocky ridge set with a few small lakes. The length of Milke Danda Trek is 10 to 13 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu).