Eco-adventures in the Royal Botanical Park

Discover, Appreciate and Support. The Royal Botanical Park falls under a biological corridor and the first nature recreational park in the country designed to provide a close contact with nature for an inspiration to support the preservation of the rich ecological and cultural heritage. The Park is a cauldron of all season charms.

Best features you will find on this ecoadventure:

• Only about 1hr drive from the Capital City Thimphu.
• The Rhododendron Garden is part of the 124 acres garden featuring 29 of the 46 species found in Bhutan.
• Eco Camp with tenting sites, lets nature lovers and enthusiasts more time to explore the wilderness.
• Baritsho Lake within the park is considered auspicious and where locals make offerings before any venture like farming and harvesting to appease the local deity.
• Picnic grounds in the wilderness with children’s playground
• Nature Trails that can be hiked in one day: Rhododendron walk (1km, 25 mins); Serchu Nature Trail (1 km, 45mins); Dochula Nature Trail (1.5km, 1hr); Lumitsawa Ancient Trail (4.7km, 2 hrs); Lungchu Tshey Pilgrimage (3.5km, 2hrs); Thadna Jungle Walk (12.5km, 8hrs)
• Various cultural and historical sites dot the ridge in Dochula you can visit as part of the hiking trips. Druk Wangyel Chortens (108 stupas) offering a awe inspiring views of the mountains on a clear day, is a memorable highlight of the trip.