Botanical 

Since ancient times, the people of Nepal have depended upon plants and plant products as a mainstay of everyday life. Today, almost 90% of Nepalese rely on subsistence agriculture,  with plants performing a vital role as arable crops, fodder, fruit and vegetables, fuel, building materials and medicines. Nepal is a multiethnic and multilingual country, with more than 60 different ethnic groups speaking about 75 languages. As one would expect, associated with this is a great diversity in plant lore. However, with increasing urbanisation and uptake of modern medicines and agricultural practices, much of this indigenous knowledge is now dwindling and largely only retained by village elders. There is real danger that this will be lost to future generations, and ethnobotanists are busy documenting the wealth of indigenous knowledge for posterity. So far over 1500 plants (1434 flowering plants, 65 ferns and their allies, and 8 conifers and their allies) have been recorded as having at least one use, including more than 650 used as food plants and over 1000 species of wild plants used for medicine.

 

Botanically Nepal forms a transition zone between the plants of the western Himalaya (including western Asiatic and Mediterranean elements) and the eastern Himalaya (with many Sino-Japanese elements). Adding variety to the mix are Tibetan Plateau (Central Asiatic) plants from the north and humid tropical species of the lowland plains (Terai) from the Gangetic plains of India and further a field into Indochina. Central to this is the Himalayan range itself, a unique series of mountain chains formed by geologically recent mountain building events. These young massifs contribute to the diversity of plants, and have provided barriers to and corridors through which plants migrated during the ice ages.

We are operating Botanical Tour, Treks and Expedition many places and following National Park and Conservation Area in Nepal. Shey-Phoksundo Botanical Trek, Makalu- Barun Botanical Expedition, Himalayan Botanical Paradise Mountain of Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden, Langtang National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, RaRa National park, Shey-Phoksndo National Park, Khaptad National Park, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Makalu Barun Natioanl Park and Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Koshi Tappu Wild Reserve, Shivapuri  Water  Shed  Conservation Area, Chitwan National park, Royal Bardia national park, Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Sukla Phant Wildlife Reserve, Manaslu Conservation Park, Manaslu Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Langtang National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Rara National Park, Shey Phoksando National Park, Makalu Barun National Park, Khaptad National Park, Koshi Tapppu Wild Reserve, Royal Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National Park, Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Sukla Phant Wildlife Reserve, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and Shivapuri Water Shed Consrevation. For more details information about Nepal botanical tour, treks and expedition itinerary please visit bellow readymade itinerary and if you are looking different itinerary please ,

Yarsha Gomba

Yarsagumba with its Latin name cordyceps sinesis literally means summer plant and winter insect in Tibetan. Before the rainy season begins, spores of the cordyceps mushroom settle on the heads of caterpillars’ that lives underground. The fungus gets so much into the body of the caterpillars’ that it grows out through its head and drains all the energy from the insect and ultimately it dies.

 

Yarsagumba, Yarshagumba or Yarchagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in the meadows above 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Himalayan region of Nepal. There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of yarsagumba is simply overwhelming. For the last couple of years, the trade of yarsagumba is increasing and it has been regarded as an expensive life saving tonic. Headache, toothache or any other disease - yarsagumba is the remedy. And not only that, it is also believed to be a cure for sexual impotency – a Himalayan Herbal Viagra.

 

Every year during May and June, thousands of villagers from remote areas risking their own lives head for high mountains to collect yarsagumba. It is estimated that one villager can earn up to Rs. 2,500 approximately to $35 a day by collecting yarsagumba which is beyond the monthly salary of many Nepalese households. Dolpa – a remote district in western Nepal with high steep valleys and dry climate is one of the foremost areas for collecting yarsagumba. Almost 50% of the annual supply of yarsagumba comes from Dolpa alone. Here, not only the adults but school goers also take unofficial holidays in search of the gold rush.

The Himalayan region of Nepal is famous for different types of medicinal plants. Yarshagumba is one of them. The literal meaning of Yarshagumba is summer plants, winter insect. Yarshagumba is currently very popular due to its use as aphrodisiac (sex stimulant) and tonic. Hence its collection and trade is increasing. Considering its importance, the Department of Plant Resources included a programme named as "Study of Yarshagumba in the natural habitat" in its overall programmes. Yarshgumba in Dolpa district. They covered the natural extent of distribution between 2800-4500 meters.

Shey-Phoksundo

Shey Phoksundo National Park is situated in the trans-Himalayan region of Northwestern Nepal, Dolpa which is also commomly known as Dolpo. This is biggest isolated district of Daulagiri and bordering Tibet. The western part lies She-Phoksundo National Park the biggest National Park of Nepal occupying the area of 3,555 sq. km. The park was established in 1984. It protects deep valleys, unclimbed peaks, remote monasteries and rare flora and fauna. The region has been overlooked for centuries because of its dreary geography. The park contains luxuriant forests mainly composed of blue pine, spruce, cypress, poplar, fir and birch. The Jugdual River valley consists mostly of Quercus (oak) species. The trans-Himalayan area has near-desert type vegetation consisting of dwarf juniper and caragana shrubs. It is also famous for different types of medicinal plants. Yarshagumba is one of them. The literal meaning of Yarshagumba is summer plants & winter insect. Yarshagumba is currently very popular due to its use as aphrodisiac (sex stimulant) and tonic.

 

The park provides prime habitat for the endangered snow leopard and the blue sheep. Other common animals found in the park include goral, Himalayan tahr, serow, leopard, wolf, jackal, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan weasel, Himalayan mouse hare, yellow-throated marten, langur and rhesus monkey.The park is equally rich in many species of birds such as Impeyan pheasant (danphe), blood pheasant, cheer pheasant, red and yellow billed cough, rave, jungle crow and snow partridge. 

Makalu- Barun

Makalu - Barun park lies in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts of Eastern Nepal. Makalu - Barun is adjacent with Sagarmatha National Park in the West and to the North, with Qomolongma Nature Reserve in Tibet.

 

This region has one of the richest bio-diversity which comprise of several largely uninhabited watersheds most of which are drained by the Arun river. The world's fifth highest mountain, Mt. Makalu, one of the world's deepest river gorges, Arun River and the serene valley is unique combination that Nepal can boast about. The main attraction is the supreme display of rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal on the “Milke Danda” ridge which is an unique experience of a lifetime.

 

A series of distinct vegetation zones can be distinguished ranging from tropical Sal forest through subtropical forest. This Park is home of over 3000 species of flowering plants, 25 varieties of rhododendron, 48 primrose species, 47 orchid species, 19 bamboo species, 15 oak species, 86 species of fodder tree and 67 species of economical valuable medicinal and aromatic plants. It also homes the endangered species such as Red Panda, Snow leopard, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black Bear, etc. Beyond the above this valley is most important for birds which are the home of 400 species recorded from the park till the date and out of them more than 300 species are breeding species. Birds such as Broad-billed warbler, Spotted wren-babbler, Coral-billed scimitar Babbler, Slaty-bellied Tesia and dark-side thrush among them.

Himalayan Botanical

Langtang National Park is the first National Park designated in 1970 AD. It lies adjacent to the Tibet border and is eight-hours drive from Kathmandu to the park headquarters Dhunche. The national park is allowing the local people to live their lives within the park and therefore a unique harmony between humans and nature can be seen in this zone.

 

The great variety of vegetation is one of the park's most prominent features. It is the home for Oaks, Maple, Fir, Blue pine, Hemlock and various species of Rhododendron. Most of the trail towards the Langtang valley passes through alpine meadows and moraine. Gosainkunda is uninhabited area with a series of holy lakes. The trail climbs to high altitude forest, alpine meadows and remote rugged country.

 

The disparity in altitude and topography along with the existing forest covers approximately 25 % of total area. This provides habitat for wide range of animals including wolves, red pandas, musk deer, goral, rhesus monkey, langoor, spotted leopard and himalayan black bear. The Park homes nearly 300 species of bird with most of them breeding in this park. Few breeding species includes Satyr Tragopan, Dark Rumped Rosefinch, Ibisbill, Orange Rumped honey guide, Bay woodpecker, Gold's Shortwing, Fire Tailed Myzornis, Vinceous Rosefinch  and many more.

 Mountain of Botanical

Out of four season,  Monsoon starts in June when heavy rains of the south-west monsoon arrive. The High Himalaya range blocks the northwards passage of the moist airs, increasing rainfall in Nepal and keeping the areas beyond in deep rain shadow. These same mountains also act as a barrier to the cold fronts sweeping across from central Asia, protecting Nepal and northern India and giving them warmer winters. The high mountains, deep river valleys and lowland plains combine with the effects of the summer monsoon and dry winter to form bewildering array of habitats in what is a relatively small country like Nepal. The botanical exploration has extended beyond the capital Kathmandu since the 1950's, and botanical experts estimate that over 6600 species will be listed for Nepal after exploring even the remotest part of Nepal.

 

The Shivapuri National Park covers the area of 144 sq km which is the major watershed supplying drinking water to the capital city of Kathmandu.  Lying in the transition zone between the subtropical and temperate climatic zones, its diverse vegetation is composed of pine, oak, rhododendron and others.  The park is rich in wild mushrooms about 129 species in total. The wildlife habitats Himalayan black bear, leopard, jungle cat and rhesus monkeys.  The park is home to over 177 species of birds including 9 threatened species and over 100 species of butterflies including rare and threatened.

 

Godavari Botanical garden is located on the foot of Pulchowki hill. It consists of mainly open parkland type habitats and several fast flowing streams. Some of the special birds found here were Spotted and Black-backed Forktails, Rufous-gorgetted, Slaty-backed and Rusty-tailed Flycatchers, Hodgson's Redstart, White's Thrush, Chestnut-headed and Grey-bellied Tesia, Grey Bushchat and Asian Barred Owlet amongst others. It also homes the pink, white and red rhododendrons and a variety of colorful orchids.