Nestling in the eastern Himalaya, the kingdom of Bhutan is a land locked country with an approximate area of 47000 square kilometers. Its unique location along with altitude and climatic variations attribute to the tremendous diversity of flora/fauna to be found within its boundaries. Within its physical and biological diversities and with over 70% forest cover, Bhutan has some of the best remaining representative samples of the unique Himalayan eco- system.

The vegetation varies dramatically over short distance, ranging from tropical broadleaf to temperate conifer forests, to alpine shrubs and meadows. In addition, a rich assortment of medicinal herbs dot all over the country as do over 600 species of rhododendron.

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CHELELA, at an altitude of 3984m, represents an alpine ecosystem, containing many endangered as well as endemic species. Almost all flora species found here are medicinal. Some of the important species found here are MECONOPSIS HORIDULA, MECONOPSIS GRANDIS, FETILLSRIA CHIRHOSA, ACONITUM SPP. RHODENDRODEN ANTHOPOGON, RHODENDRODEN NIVALE, R. SETOSUM, PRIMULA SSP, JUNIPERUS etc.  Chelela is especially spectacular in the summer, when all the wildflowers are in full bloom. However, this is also the most vulnerable time as it is easily accessible by motor road and human harvest is unchecked, leading to the decline of individual species population.

DOCHULA, represent a unique ecosystem wherein the ridge alignment represents different forest types on either side that no other mountain pass in Bhutan represent. In addition, it provides a panoramic view of the highest unclimbed mountain peaks of the Bhutan Himalayas. It is therefore a vital conservation area with significant altitudinal and associated changes in vegetation within short distances. The east – facing slope harbors cool temperate broad – leaves forest at the higher elevation and PINUS ROXBURGHII (chirpine) in lower elevations while the west facing slope consists of conifers from ABIES DENSA (fir) and Juniper
ous recurva down to PINUS WALLICHIANA (blue pine).

RHODODENDRON GARDEN in Thrumshing la National Park was inaugurated on 2nd May 2002 by His Excellency Lyonpo Yeshi
Zimba, Hon’ble Minster of Finance. The development of this garden is part of series of activities being undertaken by the Royal Government of Bhutan to commemorate THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MOUNTAIN 2002.

During the months of April to July, the forest from 1200 m to 4800 m, become enchanted with a brilliant display of blooming Rhododendrons. 46 species of Rhododendrons are described in Flora of Bhutan. Out of which four species: 1. R. KESANGIAE LONG & RUSHFORTH, 2. POGONOPHYLLUM Cowan & Davidain, 3. R. BHUTANESE Long & Bowes Lyon and 4. R. FLINCKII Dravidian is endemic to Bhutan.

Located above and below the pass itself, the Garden showcases the Kingdom’s rhododendron diversity in their natural habitat. Covering an area of approximately 2 hectares, it harbors 22 different species of rhododendron in assemblage.

These are all the highlight of the flora Tours. We does not have fixed itinerary and we make according to the clients.

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