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In spring it is that time of year again\u2026
\nThe rhododendron bloom begins in late February and early March, lending the Annapurna and Langtang regions a magically colourful atmosphere and lasting until mid-April. Primeval forests full of <\/span>rhododendron <\/span>trees that are more than 200 years old and bloom in over 30 different colours.
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Recommended treks are: Annapurna Circuit<\/a>, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, <\/a> Poon and Muldai Peak Trek<\/a>, Kopra Dhanda Panorama Trek<\/a>, Mardi Himal<\/a> and Langtang Trekking<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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