The lower heights of the Himalayas (6000-12000 feet) are beautified with some heart capturing species of plants and animals.
The fortunate few are able to get a glimpse of the great Himalayan tiger, bear, fox, Kasturi, etc. The chirping of numerous
birds springs melody in the cold and pure breeze. The wide array of plants sing a song of joy and delight. The whole atmosphere
is as if inspiring life, faith and peace.
The natural richness comprises of a number of plant species some of which are listed below-
Roseus Bruneii
Esparia – Show plant
Butter Cup- Small yellow scented flower
Runnenculus
McGroan – Used for making pickles
Apples– 5 Varieties
Raspberry
Prunes- Seed oil is used for curing headaches and cold
Plum
Pears
Mustard Seeds – Oil
Wheat, rice, potatoes, chawli
Chestnut
Strawberry
Spruce
Blue Pine – Petroleum gum used for making rubber and also used for burning
Oak, Silver-oak, Deodar, fur
Mapple
Joni Fur – inscence plant
Lichens
Clinche
Mushroom
Sorbus
Oriental Dove
Scarlet Minnivet
Charas (Hindi)
Afim (Hindi)
Fern
Rhododendron – The beverage plant with nutraceutical value
Texas
Bucatta – Used for curing asthma
Cobra Lily – Picture Plant – It has a medicinal value in treating cancer