The sub-tropical climate of North East India along with monsoon rains have made it one of the last remaining resources of wilderness.

This climate has attributed to the growth of varied breed of flora and fauna in this region as well.

This climate has attributed to the growth of varied breed of flora and fauna in this region as well.

To embark on a journey through Northeast India's floral richness, let's explore some of the most iconic and diverse orchid available here

Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa): Also known as the “Dancing Lady Orchid,” this beautiful flower is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has long, drooping stems with clusters of pink or purple flowers.

Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa): Also known as the “Dancing Lady Orchid,” this beautiful flower is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has long, drooping stems with clusters of pink or purple flowers.

Nongmankha (Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus): This shrub is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of tubular flowers in white, red, or yellow.

Nongmankha (Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus): This shrub is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of tubular flowers in white, red, or yellow.

Wild Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum): This fragrant flower is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of yellow or orange flowers.

Wild Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum): This fragrant flower is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of yellow or orange flowers.  

Spider Orchid (Dendrobium nobile): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of white, purple, or yellow flowers.

Spider Orchid (Dendrobium nobile): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of white, purple, or yellow flowers.  

Lady's Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum insigne): This beautiful orchid is found in the high altitude hills of Northeast India. It has a single, large, slipper-shaped flower in yellow and purple.

Lady's Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum insigne): This beautiful orchid is found in the high altitude hills of Northeast India. It has a single, large, slipper-shaped flower in yellow and purple.

Blue Vanda (Vanda coerulea): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of blue, purple, or white flowers.

Blue Vanda (Vanda coerulea): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of blue, purple, or white flowers.  

Reed Orchid (Eria floribunda): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of small, white flowers.

Reed Orchid (Eria floribunda): This epiphytic orchid is found in the hills and forests of Northeast India. It has clusters of small, white flowers.  

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