Rhododendron saplings planted in Mundum trekking route

In Bhojpur, Nepal, rhododendron saplings have been planted along the Mundum trail as part of the Sagarmatha afforestation campaign. This initiative seeks to enhance the area's natural beauty, protect the environment, and further promote tourism in a region already recognized for its scenic and religious significance.

The Mundum trail has increasingly become a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists in recent times. Ramadevi Rai, the rural municipality's vice-chairperson, stated that planting rhododendrons aims to make the trekking route's surroundings greener, more attractive, and eco-friendly. Conserving and expanding the growth of rhododendrons, Nepal's national flower, is expected to strengthen not only biodiversity but also the local cultural identity.

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rhododendrons were planted in the rural municipality with the goal of making the trekking route surroundings greener, more attractive, and eco-friendly.

The tree planting program saw participation from various officials, including the rural municipality chair Saroj Basnet, vice-chair Rai, Chief District Officer Rajan Paudel, and the head of the Division Forest Office Bhojpur, Khudrus Miya, alongside representatives from government agencies and local communities.

Miya informed that out of the 500 rhododendron saplings provided, 100 were planted in the initial phase. The remaining 400 saplings are scheduled for planting in different phases in the Chakhewa area, with coordination from the rural municipality and active involvement of the local community. This collaborative effort underscores a commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism development in Bhojpur.

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conserving and expanding the rhododendron, which is also Nepal’s national flower, will help strengthen not just biodiversity but also the local cultural identity.