Garden in the Himalayas

Garden in the Himalayas Garden in the Himalayas is a community garden established in January 2012 Purna began work on this community garden in his home village of Tanchok in 2012.

It is a long-term project with the aim of conserving and cultivating native plants and improving the diet of the villagers. Child malnutrition is, sadly, still a problem in upland Nepal; rather than one-off food aid, a more nutritious and varied diet of locally grown produce will really make a difference. The Garden aims to work with local schools to
make this a sustainable and educational venture

. The target is to help both villagers and the environment by encouraging sound practices of inter-cropping and organic cultivation while conserving native plants that are uniquely adapted to the mountain conditions. The ground has been cleared and the first vegetables, flowers and medicinal herbs have been planted. We have planted tea and installed a beehive - the local honey is excellent. There is still a great deal of work to be done and we’d like to invite volunteers to spend a few days helping out in Tanchok at any time of the year. Tanchok is a beautiful village with friendly people located off the mass tourist trail at an altitude of 1700m, an hour and a half from the historic city of Pokhara. It has glorious views of the Annapurna range and there are many trekking possibilities in the area. Environmentalists, gardeners, cultivators and handymen are particularly welcome - but anyone can lend a hand in different ways and experience everyday life in the village -something you will never get from a tourist brochure. Charitable donations are always very gratefully received if you cannot get to Nepal. Please call or email Purna: 020 8798011 / 07817721071
email [email protected]

Plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition, August 2026Join us on a unique plant hunting and pilgrimage expedition through ...
10/05/2026

Plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition, August 2026

Join us on a unique plant hunting and pilgrimage expedition through landscapes where spirituality, ecology, and traditional plant knowledge meet.
This is not ordinary tourism.
We will explore sacred sites, encounter remarkable flora in their natural habitat, learn traditional uses of medicinal plants, and travel slowly and intentionally through extraordinary terrain.
Small group only. Max 8 pax.
🌿 Guided botanical exploration
🛕 Pilgrimage & sacred landscapes
⛰ Deep cultural and ecological immersion
📍East to West Rukum entering Dolpa, Dhaulagiri Region, Nepal
📅 18 -20 days. Trek starts between 14 - 16 August 2026
Message us to receive the full itinerary.

25/04/2026

Leaving beautiful Pupal Phedi and excellent host. Heading towards Warme Parme via Lamsaar Lekh. Unforgettable memories. Hoping to return in August 2026.

Bookings for plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition 2026 has opened. Please visit www.gardeninthehimalayas.org for more info.

18/04/2026

A beautiful pilgrimage day to Pupal lake, 4300mtrs, East Rukum, Dhaulagiri region. Plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition, August, 2025

Naya Barsha 2083 seal ko Subhakamana sabai Nepali, affanna ra saathi bhai harulai. Shanti, Swastha ra Khasi ko kamana ga...
14/04/2026

Naya Barsha 2083 seal ko Subhakamana sabai Nepali, affanna ra saathi bhai harulai. Shanti, Swastha ra Khasi ko kamana gardachu. Jay Kanchi Barahi Ama.

04/04/2026

A breath taking scenery from pupal and blooms of hundreds of species in the wild. Captured during my Plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition, August 2025. East Rukum, Dhaulagiri region, Nepal.

31/03/2026

Beautiful Pupal in East Rukum, 4200 mtrs , Dhaulagiri Region, covered with blooms. Captured on my lens during our plant Hunting and Pilgrimage Expedition,August 2025. Lovely day blessed with the weather.

20/01/2026

A beautiful day exploring Pupal. Breathtaking views and blooms in Abundance. East Rukum, Dhaulagiri region, Nepal. # Botanists explorers hunters conservationists # horticulture garden designs plants # wild flowers of Nepal

13/01/2026

Pupal phedi and then a visit to Pupal Barah. Beautiful blooms on the way. Mixtures of plenty herbaceous perennials and alpine species. Was a lovely bright sunny beautiful day. # Botanists # plant explorers # conservationists # wildlife gardeners # garden design

30/12/2025

What a beautiful trai in between the hills, rivets, streams, brooks, waterfalls and of course the blooms. Beautiful mixture of natural herbaceous border created itself. Unforgettable joy. explorers lovers conservation # medicinal plants gardening designers # horticulture landscape plants of Nepal in the Himalayas of Nepal

25/12/2025

Join us for this fantastic oppurtunity. 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. 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.

23/12/2025

A fantastic time walking through this landscape covered with blooms. Sub alpine and alpine areas in and near Pupal Phedi 4300mtrs. East Rukum. Dhaulagiri region, Nepa # plant hunters # plant explorers conservation botanist plants of Nepal # wild flowers of Nepal # trekking in Nepal magic in Nepal # Rukum #

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Tanchok, Annapurna Gaun Palika 7, Kaski
Pokhara

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+447817721071

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