Botanical Trips
For those who appreciate treks off the beaten track
AUGUST 2026
PLANT EXPLORING AND PILGRIMAGE EXPEDITION IN DHAULAGIRI REGION
Expedition starts from Pokhara between 17th and 19th August, 2026
An exciting 18-20 day Plant Hunting Expedition to the beautiful mighty Dhaulagiri region. We will be exploring through the sub tropical forests up to the alpine areas of Rukum tucked away in the lush folds of Western Nepal. It is a mystical destination for it’s poetic charm the “land of 52 lakes and 53 hills”.
We will be joining the Hindus, Buddhists and the local Shamans for the annual Full Moon Festival on 28th August to the sacred lake. Our maximum altitude will be 4700 mtrs. We will be collecting plants and seeds for Garden in the Himalayas and studying the montane habitat. The expedition promises to be the adventure of a lifetime.
FEBRUARY CULTURAL TRIP AND PLANT EXPLORING EXPEDITION
In February 2026 there will be a fantastic 12-14 day plant-hunting and cultural trek in the remote Myagdi and Kaski regions of western Nepal. The maximum altitude will be 3,300m with views of the high mountains, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will spend three or four days at a time trekking and camping in the pine and rhododendron forests, and then take a rest day at a mountain village, helping the villagers with whatever seasonal tasks they are undertaking and joining in with local life. The local culture is both hospitable and fascinating – we’ll be experiencing it from the inside rather than as a tourist.
