Film

Mountain Blooms: Rhododendrons in the Mist

Every spring, the Eastern Himalayas burst into carpets of vibrant blooming rhododendrons, inviting birds and bees for a nectar feast. Unfortunately, these flowers are extremely sensitive to unpredictable weather. Will they survive our changing climate?

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pradeep Hegde

Updated July 29, 2025

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pradeep Hegde

Updated July 29, 2025

2 min watch

Every spring, the Eastern Himalayas burst into carpets of vibrant blooming rhododendrons, inviting birds and bees for a nectar feast. Unfortunately, these flowers are extremely sensitive to unpredictable weather. Will they survive our changing climate?

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About the Authors

Pradeep Hegde

Pradeep Hegde

is a conservation filmmaker and a wildlife cameraman with a passion for solution-based storytelling. He also produces films and works in close collaboration with various on-ground conservation teams.

Sustain Team

Sustain Team

We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.

Published Aug 03, 2023