Kathmandu drapes in shades of purple as jacaranda bloom [Photo Feature]
Summary
Kathmandu Valley is adorned with vibrant purple jacaranda blossoms across major roads, enhancing the city's beauty during spring.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Valley is currently covered with blooming jacaranda trees showing vibrant purple flowers.
- Major roads and areas like Durbar Marg, Ratna Park, Sundhara, Singha Durbar, Satdobato, and Gaushala are notably transformed by the blooms.
- The jacaranda flower is not native to Nepal; it originates from Central and South America.
- It is believed that Nepali workers returning from India introduced jacaranda to Nepal.
