Twice a year Purna organises trips to collect seeds, cuttings and seedlings for Garden in the Himalayas and study the montane habitat of the abundant Himalayan flora. It's a perfect trip for nature lovers and botanists who appreciate treks off the beaten track.

Plant-Hunting And Cultural Trek, February 2026

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Maane near Tangting Village, Kaski, Nepal.

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

We will 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 between 2nd and 5th February.

Please call or email for full details and a dossier.

Primula edgeworthii

Primula edgeworthii

Katie’s team in Bhachok village, Kaski, Nepal

Katie’s team in Bhachok village, Kaski, Nepal

Scutellaria scandens

Scutellaria scandens

 

Plant Hunting and pilgrimage Expedition in Rukum and Dolpa, Dhaulagiri Region, Nepal, August 2026

Beautiful mixture of Geums, Edelweiss, Bistorta, Saxifraga, Cyananthus, Anaphalis, Potentilla, Pedicularis and more in their natural habitat in Pupal, North Rukum, Dhaulagiri Region, Nepal

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 10th and 13th August.

Please call or email for full details and dossier.

Lora on her way to pilgrimage, Dudh Pokhari, Lamjung, Nepal, August 2015. In the field of Delphinium brunonianum

Delphinium brunonianum

Saussarea gossipyphora

Saussarea gossipyphora

Meconopsis horridula

Meconopsis horridula

 
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