Botanical Trips

For those who appreciate treks off the beaten track

Twice a year Purna, founder of Garden in the Himalayas and the owner of Mahakaruna, organises trips to collect seeds, cuttings and seedlings for Garden in the Himalayas as well as study the montane habitat of the abundant Himalayan flora. It’s a perfect trip for nature lovers and botanists who appreciate treks off the beaten track.

AUGUST 2025

PLANT EXPLORING AND PILGRIMAGE EXPEDITION IN DHAULAGIRI REGION

Expedition starts from Pokhara between 6th and 11th August, 2024

An exciting 16-18 day Plant Hunting Expedition to the beautiful mighty Dhaulagiri region. Some call it the best all-round trek in Nepal and it’s on the Great Himalaya Trail. 

We will be joining the Hindus, Buddhists and the local Shamans for the annual Full Moon Festival on 19th August to the sacred lake.

Our maximum altitude will be 5400mtrs. 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 2025 there will be a fantastic 12-14 day plant-hunting and cultural trek in the remote Lamjung and Kaski regions of western Nepal. The maximum altitude will be 3,300m with views of the high mountains, including Annapurna and Manaslu. 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.

The trek starts from Pokhara between 2nd and 4th February.

FEBRUARY 2025