Orchid Trail

Edition: September 2025
ISBN:    9789937986175

Title: Orchid Trail
Double Side Printed Map
Scale: 1:  175,000
Longitude: 85° 07′ – 85° 38′
Latitude:    27° 34′ – 27° 51′
Dimension: 90x60cm

Discover Orchids in Makawanpur district

Makawanpur district is a remarkable hotspot for orchid diversity, home to nearly 32% of all orchid species recorded in Nepal. This rich botanical treasure becomes possible due to the district’s wide elevation range—from subtropical valleys to temperate hill forests—which provides ideal habitats for a wide variety of orchid types. Along your trekking route, you may notice orchids growing gracefully on tree trunks, moss-covered rocks, and shaded forest floors. Terrestrial orchids typically bloom during the summer monsoon season, while epiphytic orchids put on their colorful displays in spring and autumn, offering a changing floral spectacle throughout the year for nature lovers, photographers, and researchers. Whether you’re walking through dense sal forests or climbing toward.misty hills, the chance to encounter wild orchids in their natural setting is one of the quiet joys of trekking in Makawanpur.

Orchids here are not just beautiful—they are also culturally and ecologically significant. Many have traditional uses in medicine, while others are admired purely for their ornamental value. Unfortunately, some species face threats from over-collection and habitat loss. As you explore this region, we encourage you to observe these wild orchids with care and avoid picking or disturbing.them. By doing so, you help protect a vital part of Makawanpur’s natural heritage and support efforts to conserve Nepal’s unique biodiversit.

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www.orchid-trail.com