Valley of Flowers National Park

 About Valley of Flowers National Park

Valley of Flowers is situated in Chamoli district close to Badrinath in Uttarakhand, around 300 km in the northern direction of Rishikesh.  Valley of flowers is on the list of World Heritage Sites and is known for its blooms engulfed by white peaks. The valley of flowers opens in June and closes by September each year. You can come here through Valley of Flowers tour packages.

It is located at the fusion point of the Himalayan ranges, Zanskar as well as the Western and Eastern Himalayas. The discovery of a valley of flowers was done by Mountaineer Frank S Smith in 1931. Known for its diverse varieties of various medicinal herbs, it is said that Hanuman gathered Sanjivani for wounded Lakshmana from the valley of flowers. An exotic place to move around with many Himalayan waterfalls, streams as well as paddocks, you will truly be mesmerized by its beauty. You can come here through Uttaranchal tour packages. 

Best Time to Visit Valley of Flowers National Park

Jul, Aug, and Sep months are the best time to visit Valley of Flowers National Park

History of the valley of flowers

A protected site as of today, the Valley of Flowers was initially discovered by an English mountaineer, photographer as well as botanist by name of Francis Sydney Smythe. In 1937, Smythe, along with fellow mountaineers Eric Shipton as well as R.L. Holdsworth stumbled upon the Bhyundar Valley because they lost their path back from the Mount Kamet trek. You can come here through Uttarakhand adventure tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

How to Reach the Valley of Flowers?

Valley of Flowers is not linked through any motorable road. The closest place connected with other parts of the world is Govindghat located near Joshimath which falls almost 17 km from the Valley of Flowers. You can cover the distance through trekking. As you reach Gangaria at a distance of 3km from the valley, you get the aroma of flowers and the traveler is mesmerized by the experience. You need to take a permit for Gangaria in order to enter the Valley of Flowers. The permit is valid for 3 days and you can trek during the time of the day. Reaching Joshimath is an easy task because it has connectivity with other places in Uttarakhand. You can come here through Uttarakhand tour packages.

How to reach the Valley of Flowers by flight?

You do not have direct connectivity by flight to the Valley of Flowers. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest airport. You can take a cab from the airport that will drop you directly at Valley of Flowers. You can come here through Valley of flowers tour packages.

Opening and Closing dates of Valley of Flowers

 The park opens every 1st June and closes on 4th October. In fact, the valley of flowers as well as its adjoining areas are engulfed with snow for the major part of the year and you can have access by June. Since snowfall commences ending September or the initial days of October, the valley remains closed during this period. You can come here through Uttarakhand tour packages.

Places to visit in the Valley of flowers

Valley of Flowers National Park

Set in the Western Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers national park located in Uttarakhand is a mesmerizing national park well known for exotic meadows of lush alpine flowers. Along with Nanda Devi National Park, the two form the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. It is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and was included in the list in 2005. Earlier referred to as Bhyundar Valley, the new name became Valley of Flowers kept by the British mountaineer Frank S Smythe in 1931. The region has a variety of flora and fauna and is known for the distinct picturesque beauty that is truly special. Located in the lofty Himalayas of the Garhwal region, this fascinating valley is also believed to be a place where Hanuman gathered Sanjeevani Buti to treat Lakshmana. It is among the wonderful national parks of India and you can come here through Uttarakhand holiday packages.

The breathtaking pastures, splendid mountains as well as flowing streams magnetize millions of travel enthusiasts each year from different parts of the world. No human settlements are inside the park and there is a ban on grazing. You can come here through Valley of Flowers adventure tour packages.

Located in the transition zone amid Eastern as well as Western Himalayan flora, you find seven rare bird species in this portion of the Himalayas. The trek to the valley of flowers is a lifetime remembrance and on the way, you see the wild rose bushes, aromatic wildflowers as well as wild strawberries. It is a must-visit destination for lovers of serenity as well as nature's beauty. You can come here through Uttaranchal trip packages.

Nanda Devi National Park

In closeness to Nanda Devi, the second elevated peak in India, you have the Nanda Devi National Park located in the district Chamoli in Uttarakhand. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park is among the biodiverse regions of the world and you have the unique high-altitude flora and fauna available in this region. The splendid glimpses fused with the rich biosphere make this national park distinct. You can come here through Uttaranchal adventure trip packages.

The area got the status of a national park in 1982 for the protection of flora and fauna in the belt and protection from environmental degradation. Today, the Nanda Devi National Park is among the crucial ecological hotspots having different varieties of birds, mammals, plants, trees as well as butterflies. You can come here through the valley of flower trip packages.

The Nanda Devi National Park provides a rare choice for trekking as well as hiking and is a dream come true for the adventure lover. The trek to the base camp is among the challenging ones. The Nanda Devi National Park opens for only six months in the year, from 1 May to 31 October. There are various opportunities to explore the beauty and grandeur related to nature. The Valley of Flowers, Badrinath Temple as well as Hemkund Sahib, situated near the national park are well-known travel destinations. This crucial ecological hotspot in the world will mesmerize you. You can come here through the Uttarakhand trip package.

Fauna & Flora in the valley of flowers

At Valley of flowers, you can find the endangered species that include the Snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, musk deer, flying squirrel, tahr, brown bear, red fox as well as blue sheep. You can come here through the Uttarakhand wildlife tour package.

However, the animal density is quite low. In the category of the birds, you have the Himalayan Monal Pheasant as well as other top-altitude birds in this National Park. The flowers, orchids, poppies, primulas, marigolds, daisies as well as anemones are in abundance. You can also find 500 species related to higher plants in this region. Many of the plants here have medicinal values. You can come here through Nanda Devi trip packages.

Activities in Valley of flowers

• You can have a trip to Nanda Devi National Park and which is on the list of World Heritage Sites. This park is among the acclaimed ecological spots of India.
• You can go to Hemkund Sahib. The shrine is shut during the winter months. You can access it between May to October. 
• Bheem Pul is a natural stone bridge situated in Mana Village 

Travel tips for the valley of flowers

You do not require a trekking guide if you want to go for the Valley of Flowers trek. The trek path is laid well and there are various people as well as mules moving along the same route. You can take the guide in case of solo travel and require help from someone during an emergency.

Stay in the valley of flowers

• Hotels in Valley of Flowers
• The Sleeping Beauty Hotel by Vedix Yaatra. Auli Ski Resort has located 0.4 km from Joshimath.
• Ishwari Narayani Hotel.
• Not On Map -Mountain Studio.
• Himalayan High, Auli, by Himalayan Eco Lodges.
• Not On Map - Mountain View Abode.

Valley of the flowers food guide

You do not find eating points in the Valley of Flowers and it will take you 5 to 8 hours to explore the region. It is recommended to take a sealed lunch, and refreshments for the day pack if you move towards the Valley of flowers.

Valley of flowers trek

Valley of flowers trek is a moderate trek providing access to Uttarakhand Himalayas. It is also an ideal trek for first-timers. YOu can move to the highest pilgrimage spot of Hemkund Sahib. The valley has a width of 2km and a length of 8 km long. You can come here through Valley of flowers trek packages.

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