Royal Botanical Park - Lampelri, Bhutan

Royal Botanical Park, Lampelri: Bhutan

The Royal Botanical Park is the country’s first nature recreational park, established in 2004 to preserve the rich natural biodiversity of the area. This area of 47sq. km in the Dochula Conservation area has been delineated for protection and development into a site for ecotourism and nature education.

Despite its small size the Park has a very good assortment of wild flora and fauna. A unique attraction of the Park is the rhododendrons. Of the total 46 species that grow in Bhutan, 40 species are found here. This includes the 29 species that grow naturally in the area and another 11 that have been planted in the park Garden. The Park also has 114 species of ferns, as well as numerous wild orchids.

The Park also hosts rich animal life including the magnificent Bengal tiger, the elusive red panda, leopard, leopard cat, musk deer, sambar deer, Himalayan black bear, Monal pheasant and Satyr tragopan. It is a haven for bird watching with more than 220 species being recorded.
The Dochula area has ancient religious and cultural significance for the people of Bhutan.
While keeping this tradition alive, the Park is expected to promote national happiness by protecting, promoting and educating people about the natural and cultural heritage of this.

A visit to the Royal Botanical Park can be the beginning of an exciting journey of exploration and discovery.