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The pine cedar deodar trees grow similarly in tropical hilly forests

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 2 Jun

Generally alpine forests are related to cold weather as with lapse rate at height of 7000 feet forests have pine, cedar, rhododendron, deodar trees. But in the east in the tropical hilly forests also they grow well. The difference...

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In the forests of Tibet it is not safe to travel in open jeeps.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 19 May 23

In the forests of Tibet it is a common feature that there is strong fog and mist. The fog and the mist looks like a strong blanket. In the forests there are rhododendron and pine trees which are very tall. At such a height of...

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In the Alpine forests in Tibet and China travellers are not allowed to stop for long hours

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 7 Dec 22

In the Himalayan part of Tibet and China there are lush rhododendron forests. There are canopies from where the sky cannot be seen. As these areas are at heights above 9000 feet during winter there is a lot of fog and mist....

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In Neora Valley Sanctuary in Lolegaon rare species of animal are there.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 19 Nov 21

Neora Valley Sanctuary in Lolegaon is situated at a height of around 7000 feet above sea level. As the entire place is full of birch and rhododendron trees there are rare species of animals found there including snow leopards,...

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In the cottages in Lolelaon the sunshine enters the glass housed rooms.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 23 Jun 20

In Lolegaon, the cottages are constructed in the names of famous trees like rhododendron, pine, etc. The travellers during the day time find the sunshine entering the glassed rooms. As it is very cold in the place with temperature...

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In Neora Valley Reserve Forest spices are grown.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 4 Mar 20

Neora Valley Reserve Forest is situated in Lolegaon at around 7000 feet above sea level. The main forest is full of rhododendron trees. But spices like cardamom are grown in the alpine region in North Bengal.

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The dense forests in Lolegaon are lush green.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 5 Dec 19

Lolegaon is situated above 6000 feet above sea level. So the alpine vegetation is lovely. The lush green forests are full of rhododendron trees. Travellers spend lovely time as in winter temperature reduces down to 1 degree...

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In Lolegaon travellers love the Rhododendron trees.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 1 May 19

In North Bengal near the Himalayas, Lolegaon is a popular destination. Travellers love the Rhododendron trees. There is lot of alpine vegetation there. There are many alpine animals and birds there. The temperature in the winter...

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In Lolegaon the forests create a beautiful scenery.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 1 May 19

Lolegaon is North Bengal is situated at foothills of around 6000 feet above sea level. The forests full of rhododendron trees makes a lovely scenery. Travellers love the woods, the greenery and fresh oxygen at the heights.

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Near the Canopy Walk the rhododhendron trees are amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 4 Nov 17

Lolegaon situated at a height of 5500 to 6000 feet above sea level has alpine forests. The canopy walk impresses visitors to walk along the ropeways in the middle of long jungle. The rhododendron trees in the area are amazing. If...

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In Lolegaon the Canopy walk attracts many visitors.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 2 Nov 17

Lolegaon in North Bengal is a new tourist destination. In the Himalayan range of height of around 6500 feet above sea level there is a canopy walk. Visitors can walk on the canopy and admire the Rhododendron trees and the forests...

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Beautiful rhododendron forest in Bhutan.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 17 May 17

Bhutan is famous for alpine vegetation. The capital city Thimphu is filled with rhododendron trees. They are in bulk near the Thimphu Zoo where many international tourist flock together.

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Favorite Flower ?

Jay Nepal @jaynepal (226) • Nepal 5 Jan 17

Though every thing that blooms to a flower is beautiful, I suppose everyone have a favorite one. My favorite flower is rhododendron . A forest seems so beautiful with rhododendron flower in all over it. We can find many types...

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Is the Canopy Walk in Himalayas worth visiting?

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 21 May 16

Lolegaon and Lava in North Bengal are famous for forests having alpine vegetation in the Himalayas. For visitors there is added attraction of canopy walk where the tourists can walk down a canopy in the forest. In the woods...

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Is Lava more serene than Lolegaon?

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 28 Apr 16

In North Bengal, there are many tourist destinations which are less known to the masses. Due to extreme cold they are less inhabited also. Lava and Lolegaon are 2 dream honeymoon spots. Lava is famous for a beautiful monastry...

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Green fingered faux pas!!

Humbug25 @Humbug25 (12540) 25 Aug 08

Earlier this week I started a discussion about how to kill a rhododendron. http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1666668.aspx The only problem is that it is not a rhododendron I am trying to kill off it is actually a fushia...

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I have a problem!!

Humbug25 @Humbug25 (12540) 23 Aug 08

Yeah ok I should see a doctor about it but I am not talking about that sort of problem!! . Ok the problem is that I am trying to get rid of a well established rhododendron plant in my garden. I have tried to dig it up...

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