Orchid research and development station Travel Guide

The Orchid Research and Development Station, located at Tipi, is based on the banks of river Bharali, which flows in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh.  Sprawling across vast geographical area of about 112.8 acres, the place displays 425 species of orchids out of which 20 are considered as rare or endangered species. Established in the year 1972, the entrance gate of this orchidarium is beautifully decorated with the title board showing ‘temple of orchids’.

The main aim behind establishing an orchidarium was to preserve and conserve various species of orchids in their natural habitat. At present, this orchidarium holds more than 50, 000 odd and exotic orchids on display. In addition, the place also has an Orchid Glass House, which is one of the major attractions of this centre.

Constructed using fibre glass roof, this glass house was established on 26th December, 1972 by Sri B.K. Nehru. This glass house has around 1000 exotic orchids on display, most of which are in hanging baskets or pots. Apart from the glass house, Species House, Natural Orchidaria and others   are some of the other attractions located within this place.