Visit the Himalayas now and you’d be awestruck by red blossoms unfurling in the mighty snow-capped mountain. It’s the season for rhododendron in the forests of Uttarakhand’s Jabarkhet Nature Reserve. A twisted forest path shall take you to a magical world where you’d be welcomed by a carpeted ground of fallen rhododendrons. These are distinct red flowers that grow on trees across high altitude regions. Rhododendron is the reason you must plan a trip to Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh asap.
Click Insta-Worthy Pictures Against The Backdrop Of Red Rhododendron Flowers
Also known as “Buransh” in the local language, Himachal’s state tree Rhododendron attracts tourists across India during the month of March. The flowers have bloomed early this year due to climate change. Rhododendrons have not just a striking red hue but also a lovely floral taste. Chomp on the flowers and you’d be pleasantly surprised by their tangy, flowery taste. You’d find the red-coloured flowers in the high altitudinal range of 2800 to 4000 metres on higher alpine moorlands, as the flowers need a temperate of 15 to 20°C to bloom.
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Places You Can Go To Witness The Red Blossoms
Explore the forest areas in Taradevi that surrounds Shimla and Jakhu hills to catch a glimpse of the mesmerising blooms. The flower bloom right after Holi every year. The flowering season usually lasts from late March to late April, during the peak springtime in India. So, if you wish to witness rhododendrons in the Himalayas, you have one month, to plan, pack your bags and go for a holiday. And it’s not just in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Visit the northern Himalayan states of Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim as well. If you’re planning to visit Mussoorie, here’s a fun video for the same.