Over 100 Ft Tall Rhododendron Tree In Nagaland Holds A Guinness Record, Anand Mahindra Says 'Worth A Visit'
A tree that's 109 feet tall! Yes, you read that right. It's true! This incredible tree stands tall in India, and it's likely been around for centuries. Even Indian billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra couldn't resist being amazed by its beauty.
A tree that's 109 feet tall! Yes, you read that right. It's true! This incredible tree stands tall in India, and it's likely been around for centuries. Even Indian billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra couldn't resist being amazed by its beauty.
Guinness world record for tallest rhododendron
An Instagram page called 'Explore Nagaland' posted a picture of a rhododendron tree from the state.
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While the tree looks stunning with hints of beautiful red flowers peeking through, it's the information alongside that leaves us amazed.
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The post reads, "Standing 109 ft high at Mt.Japfu peak near Kohima, capital of Nagaland this is the tallest rhododendron tree in the world and holds the #Guinness record for being the tallest rhododendron."
Even the 69-year-old tycoon, chairman of Mahindra Group, was awestruck.
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He wrote on X, "Incredible beauty. Just waiting for us to discover it.. What is the flowering season of this tree? It's worth a visit to view just this tree¡"
To this, the page responded that March-April is the perfect time to visit Nagaland.
Check out the post below:
Incredible beauty. Just waiting for us to discover it..
¡ª anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 8, 2024
What is the flowering season of this tree? It¡¯s worth a visit to view just this tree¡ https://t.co/bkcItr3Rjh
Rhododendrons are known for their vibrant and colorful flowers, which bloom in various shades of pink, purple, red, white, and yellow, depending on the species and variety. These trees are commonly found in mountainous regions and forests, and they are popular ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes due to their beautiful blooms. depending on the species, Rhododendron trees can vary in size from small shrubs to large trees.
Let hidden gems remain hidden, say netizens
In response, while some folks were pleased that these hidden treasures were being shared, others felt a bit wary.
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One person said, "I don't see any polybag, empty chips packets, juice cans etc. I would prefer hidden gems to remain hidden. We have already created a mess at so many serene places."
Another chimed in, agreeing to it: "These tourists spoil the beauty of nature. Plastics everywhere, they are not disciplined and do not respect locals. The problem is brewing everywhere and it's never ending."
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