Tryst with Buransh flower in Uttarakhand

Flower with Cultural and Culniary signficance

Last year in February, while visiting Mussoorie, a hill station located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, I was advised to stay at Landour, a picturesque hill station located near Mussoorie.

Landour has a rich colonial history, as it played host to British officers in the early 19th century. The name is also derived from Llanddowror, a small town in the United Kingdom.

Located at an altitude of around 7,000 feet (2,100 meters), Landour offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains and valleys.

The small town is known for its serene atmosphere, colonial architecture, lush forests, and vibrant culture.

As I was taking a leisurely walk along the winding path lined with pine and deodar trees, I spotted some spectacular red flowers dotting some of the trees.

Seeing the bright-red, bell-shaped red flower on a lush green tree aroused curiosity.

Buransh Tree

As there were mostly tourists who were meandering along the path, I chose not to check with them and instead enquire from a local.

Shortly after, I spotted a local shop, ‘A Prakash & Co,’ selling homemade fruit jams and peanut butter.