Feb 25, 2023

Spring is in! Rhododendron heavens in India you must visit

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It's rhododendron time

The onset of spring in Himalayas is marked by thousands of rhododendron flowers blooming in some parts of the great mountain ranges.

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Setting the mountains ablaze

The scarlet, pink, purple and white hues of tens of thousands of flowers are about to set the Himalayan regions ablaze with their beauties.

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The blooming season

Rhododendrons bloom between late winter and early summer, which means that the season starts in late-February and lasts till late-April.

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A rare sight

Rhododendrons are rather uncommon and can be only found in some places in India. On top of it, they bloom only once a year.

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Rhododendron treks along Himalayas

As mentioned above, rhododendrons are majestic but quite rare to find. Here are four best treks you can do to see this heavenly sight.

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Goechala

Goechala trek is famous for its rhododendrons, and this hidden spot of West Sikkim derserves all your attention this year.

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Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal trek flaunts one of the most dense rhododendron forests in the Himalayas, and you will be able to see the flowers throughout the journey.

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Singalila Ridge

The Sandakphu Phalut trek in the Singalila Ridge, located in the area of Darjeeling bordering Nepal, is a rhododendron heaven you should not miss.

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Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek

Known as the Goechala of the west, this trek is a delight to visitors who want to experience the beauty of rhododendrons.

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