Rhododendron Blossom Treks

Many people may think that Nepal has only very tall mountains and that holidays in Nepal are just for adventurous activities. In fact, Nepal has so many good things for holidays. Nepal has bustling cities and primitive villages, Tropical jungle safaris, Historical and religious places, Rivers and Holy Lakes, Wildlife resorts, conservation, a National park, and the most interesting Himalayan Rhododendron dense jungle.

Nepal has at least 7 different kinds of rhododendron. Lali Gurans (Red Rhododendron) is National Luminary flower, Pink Rhododendron, White rhododendron, Golden rhododendron, white and pink mixtures rhododendron etc. The rhododendron blossoms start in March and end by the end of June. It starts blooming first in the lowland, suppose around 1500 Meters altitude at the beginning and ending in June at the altitude of 4500 Meters. The red rhododendron blossoms first at the low altitude and the Golden rhododendron blossoms last at the very high altitude. The Red rhododendron has big and tall trees, while the Golden rhododendron has small bushes or plants at higher elevations.

The most dense rhododendron forests remain around the 2000 Meters to 3500 Meters altitude. There are mixed types of rhododendrons, scattering and flowering different types among the same forest. That makes the whole plateau of the forest like a piece of heaven. The flowering range cannot be caught by eye, it is spreading the whole part from the River gorges to hillocks until the mountain line forests. The rhododendron treks will be a maximum of a week in the rhododendron-dense forest. There are so many places for rhododendron trekking in Nepal. You can see the famous and world’s tallest mountains by each rhododendron trek. The famous rhododendron forest situated in Annapurna foothills, Everest Panorama Pikey peak trek, Mundum trail treks, Tinjhure hiking, Everest Thyangboche Treks, Kalinchok Treks, Langtang Tamang Herritage treks, Sailung Treks and Mardi Himal Treks.

The month of April is recommended for the best rhododendron blossom trekking in Nepal. We say that, do not miss seeing at least once in your lifetime the beauties of rhododendron blossoms in Nepal. Surely, tears of joy and happiness wave out from each of your eyes. You find such a beautiful and interesting trekking nowhere in other country except in Nepal.

This trek will be a minimal and easy hike, staying overnight at local hotels and lodges. The rhododendron trek will be a mixture of local cultures and the best mountain views. It is possible for children, students, normal hikers, retired people and nature lovers.