Rhododendron forests
Before reaching the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, the low-lying areas of the Annapurnas are carpeted in rich rhododendron forests. During the springtime, these forests bloom in the bright pink national flower of Nepal.
Rhododendron forest.
A rhododendron flower, the national flower of Nepal.
Machapuchare in the early morning from the forest.
The Annapurnas in the early morning from the forest.
The Annapurnas in the early morning from the forest.
Pointing the way to Siding.
The Annapurnas in the early morning from the forest.