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Himalayan Foothills, Bay of Bengal (Andaman Islands) and Sri Lanka Benefit Travel

  • Friday, March 05, 2027
  • Saturday, March 20, 2027
  • Himalayan Foothills, Bay of Bengal (Andaman Islands) and Sri Lanka
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An International Palm Society Botanical Adventure & Fundraiser


Join the International Palm Society for an extraordinary 16-daybenefit travel adventure in support of the IPS. From the Himalayan foothills of India to the remote Andaman Islands and the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka, this journey is designed especially for palm enthusiasts. Traveling with knowledgeable local horticultural experts and fellow IPS members, we will explore palms in habitat, renowned botanical gardens and nurseries, spectacular natural landscapes, and fascinating cultural sites—all while helping support the work of the International Palm Society.

Trip Highlights

  • ExploreKalimpong and Darjeeling, renowned for Himalayan flora, nurseries, rhododendrons and dramatic mountain scenery.
  • Search forPhoenix rupicolaand other palms in their natural Himalayan habitats.
  • Discover the remoteAndaman Islands, with mangrove, coastal and evergreen forests and palms includingPinanga andamanensis,Licuala,Caryota,CoryphaandCalamus.
  • Explore Sri Lanka’sKanneliya and Sinharaja rainforests, seeking endemic palms includingLoxococcus rupicola,Oncosperma fasciculatumandAreca concinna.
  • Visit outstanding botanical collections atHenarathgoda and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya.
  • TourLunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa’s celebrated tropical garden and country retreat.
  • Experience Delhi, Galle Fort, Colombo and Kandy, including theTemple of the Tooth.
  • Enjoy a unique opportunity totravel with fellow palm enthusiasts while supporting the International Palm Society through benefit travel.


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