The people of Nepal use the leaves of one fragrant species to scent their temples. ... When rhododendrons bloom, you have another way to identify them, as all rhododendron flowers have five lobes.

Read also: Nepal’s Grand Trek Road, Kunda Dixit. The next day we headed up to Maiyung Danda, 3,333m. The rhododendrons were out in force, and got a lesson in local taxonomy of the flowers. Just as the ...

The Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim is buzzing with tourists this spring, as its famous rhododendron flowers paint the hills in bright pinks, reds and whites. Situated in the ...

Nepal, a country of varied terrains and deep-rooted traditions, is one of the few places where this honey is harvested, bringing with it a rich tapestry of stories, practices, and of course, a ...

Recently, he led a group to examine the downed trees, which included eight to 10 types of rhododendron, Nepal’s national flower. He claims the police stopped them from accessing the hill that day.

Some people believe that the red color represents Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, while others say it’s meant to symbolize war and bravery. ... Nepal’s flag is a bit of a mystery. ...

“Likewise, people living in the villages near the Indo-Nepal border brew a strong alcohol infused with flowers of rhododendron called guras ko raksi. This potent drink is used in important life ...

Locals chased the workers away, but not before they’d destroyed 12,000 trees, many of them species of rhododendron, Nepal’s national flower.