Plant Hunting and pilgrimage Expedition in Dhaulagiri Region, Nepal, August 2025

Join us for an exciting 16-18 day Plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition in the beautiful Dhaulagiri region of Nepal. Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) and is known for its striking snow-covered appearance. The name "Dhaulagiri" means "White Mountain” in Sanskrit. Local names include "धौलागिरी" in Nepali and "གླའུ་གླི་" in Tibetan, and locals refer to it as "Dhavala," meaning “dazzling.” This region features varied landscapes, from lush valleys to high plateaus, making it a unique trekking experience. Throughout the trek, you'll see Dhaulagiri massif, Manapathi Peak, Tsaurabong Peak, Gurja Himal, and Dhampus Peak. We will collect seeds, cuttings, and plants for Garden in the Himalayas and study them in their natural environment.

Trek starts from Pokhara between 1st and 3rd August.

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Plant-Hunting And Cultural Trek, February 2026

Join us in February 2026 for an exciting 12-14 day plant-hunting and cultural trek in the remote Lamjung and Kaski regions of northern Nepal. While our maximum altitude will be 3,400m we enjoy amazing views of the high mountains, including Annapurna and Manaslu. We will be collecting plants and seeds for Garden in the Himalayas and studying the montane habitat.

We spend three or four days at a time trekking and camping in the pine, magnolia 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.We will be collecting seeds, cuttings and plants for the Garden in the Himalayas and studying the plants in their natural habitat.

Please call or email for full details and a dossier.