Botanical Trips
For those who appreciate treks off the beaten track
AUGUST 2024
PLANT EXPLORING AND PILGRIMAGE EXPEDITION IN MANASLU REGION
Expedition starts from Pokhara between 6th and 11th August, 2024
An exciting 16-18 day Plant Hunting Expedition to the beautiful mighty Manaslu region. Some call it the best all-round trek in Nepal and it’s on the Great Himalaya Trail. Manaslu (Nepali: मनास्लु, also known as (Kutang) is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. Its name, which means “Mountain of the Spirit”, comes from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning “intellect” or “soul”.
The Manaslu region is regarded by some to be a ‘beyul’- in Tibetan Buddhism- a sacred valley. Some believe that meditation and prayers are multiplied a hundred fold there.
We will be joining the Hindus, Buddhists and the local Shamans for the annual Full Moon Festival on 19th August to the sacred lake of Naag Taal.
Our maximum altitude will be 3900 mtrs. the TSUM VALLEY. Exploring through DHARCHE DANDA you will enjoy amazing views of the high mountains, including Himchuli, Boudha Himal, and Manaslu. 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
