Did you know that Nagaland is home to the world’s tallest rhododendron tree? The tree is located at Mt.Japfu and is one of the most stunning trees you’ll ever come across. And its beauty has even caught the attention of Anand Mahindra. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to reshare a post about this tree and expressed how he would love to visit Nagaland just to get a view of this tree!
Anand Mahindra Impressed By Nagaland’s Rhododendron Tree
Incredible beauty. Just waiting for us to discover it..
What is the flowering season of this tree? It’s worth a visit to view just this tree… https://t.co/bkcItr3Rjh
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 8, 2024
Anand Mahindra is in awe of a rhododendron tree in Nagaland. Located near Kohima at Mt.Japfu, this is the tallest rhododendron tree in the world and even holds a Guinness record for the same. It stands tall at 109 feet and is a sight for sore eyes. And Mr Mahindra is clearly impressed. He reshared a tweet by @Nagaland_India that had a beautiful picture of the tree.
March -April perfect time 🙏
— Explore_Nagaland (@Nagaland_India) May 8, 2024
Anand Mahindra was impressed by the “Incredible beauty” of this tree and wanted to experience its beauty in person. He added a caption, “Incredible beauty. Just waiting for us to discover it…What is the flowering season of this tree? It’s worth a visit just to view this tree…”
@Nagaland_India replied to Anand Mahindra’s question and told him it’s best to visit between March and April to get the best view of the tree.
Netizens Agree & Appreciate The Beauty Of This Tree
Just like Anand Mahindra, people on the internet were also quite impressed by the beautiful rhododendron tree. His post garnered a lot of attention and many people commented on it as well.
This looks so pretty ❤️🇮🇳
— Dilbag Koundal ਦਿਲਬਾਗ ਕੌਂਡਲ 🇮🇳 (@dilbag_koundal) May 8, 2024
looks breathtaking and surreal
— sush (@2sush) May 8, 2024
Incredible beauty.
— Amit Pandey (@amitpandaynews) May 8, 2024
Truly serene
— Ajayraj Singh (@BanaRathore3) May 8, 2024
I have been to Kohima during Hornbill Festival…It’s beautiful place to visit…👍🏻😊
— Ajay Sharma (@Aksh_Doon) May 8, 2024
Wow such a wonderful place one can say heaven on earth 🌎
— Ramesh Sharma (@RameshS47938713) May 9, 2024
On my bucket list. Also the Nagaland Hornbill Festival.
— Shri (@Shri08259169) May 8, 2024
You will never be disappointed visiting Nagaland 🙏
— mhonchan kikon (@drMhonchanKikon) May 8, 2024
Many people shared more details about these stunning flowers.
Mar-Apr is rhododendron season in India/Dzukou Valley in Nagaland, Yumthang Valley & Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim & Valley of Flowers in Nanda Devi Biosphere,UK are best places to see tree in all its fire & glory. So taste & drink its nectar,revel in its fiery spring pic.twitter.com/nVFljIfYyX
— Manoj K Jha aka Manu 😷 (@manojgjha) May 8, 2024
Not only the bloom, the juice of the flower is incredibly healthy and delicious
— Priyvrat Gadhvi (@Priyvratgadhvi) May 8, 2024
Sir in Himachal it is called bras ka ful . Saki chatani bhut tasty hoty . It is pure natural nd found in 2000m altitude. Come dharmashala McLeod Ganj. Lots of tree . Nd yu if u find them in 3000m high altitude they are pink . Rhododendron is scientific name .
— kangdi jaakat /mundu (@SharmaG28280402) May 8, 2024
Iska sharabat bhut achha hota h
— kangdi jaakat /mundu (@SharmaG28280402) May 8, 2024
It’s called Bruansh ka phool .. it’s used to produce squash and tastes wonderful.. drink mostly suited for mountain region, as has somewhat warm effect..
— Dhiraj Wohra (Dk) (@dhirajwohra) May 8, 2024
Nature indeed surprises us with its beauty every now and then! Have you seen rhododendron flowers in real life? Let us know in the comments.
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@Nagaland_India, X/@anandmahindra & Wikipedia
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