The Himalayan region (Nepal, Darjeeling-Sikkim-Assam and Bhutan) is the home of about 600 to 700 species of orchids which comprises of around 80% of world orchid species. The greatest limitation in the development of orchid industry in the homeland of the orchid lies in the lacking of the hybridization process.
Those who have the knowledge do not have the resources. Leading Western countries have developed their germplasm resource through centuries. Unfortunately, above mentioned areas do not have such rich conservations. The Himalayan regions have the advantage to be the habitat of many orchid species. There are a number of species that are found exclusively in this region. There are many species that are endemic in Darjeeling and Sikkim. Rumdali Flora Farm, along with the associates in Nepal and Bhutan, has taken a task to set up a Conservatorium Read More...