Botanical Expedition and pilgrimage in Manaslu Region, Nepal, August 2024

Join us for an exciting 16-18 days 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 hundredfold there.

While our maximum altitude will be 3900m in the TSUM VALLEY, we will be exploring through DHARCHE DANDA. We will enjoy amazing views of the high mountains, including Himchuli, Boudha himal, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. 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.  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.

Trek starts between 11 and 13th August. (Dates can be altered)
Please call or email for full details and a dossier.

Botanical Expedition and Cultural Trip, February 2024

Join us in February 2025 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. Please call or email for full details and a dossier.