Valley of Flowers
Nestled in the west Himalayas, Valley of Flowers covers an area of 87.50sqkms with endemic alpine flowers. Valley of Flowers can be reached by a trek of 16km originating from Govindghat. The valley is entirely covered with blooming flowers from June to October with unique flowers. And during winters it remains covered with the blankets of snow. The Valley of Flowers is the home of over 500 species of wild flowers. The valley of flowers was declared as the national park of India in the year 1982 and it is now a world heritage site. The virgin beauty of this mystical valley has successfully lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers since beginning.
The pristine water of Pushpawati River divides this enchanting valley into two parts. Capture thick dew drops on the vivid flowers, listen to the chirping of birds and enjoy the salubrious air of the Himalayas. This Valley was introduced to the world as the Valley of Flowers by Frank S, Smith, a mountaineer, explorer and botanist who camped here for several weeks in the monsoon of 1937. The locals always knew about the existence of the valley and believed that it was inhabited by fairies. More than 500 specifies of wild flowers bloom in the valley during the monsoons and some of the plants have medicinal value. The region is also rich in varied fauna and you might encounter Himalayan bear, snow leapord, musk deer, blue sheep and several colorful butterflies.
Tourists are not allowed to stay in the Valley of Flowers and therefore there is no accommodation in the Park. You can stay at private lodges and hotels in Ghangaria, the base camp for your trek to the Valley of Flowers. The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is from June mid to October.
How to reach
By Air:
Nearest airport to Chamoli is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 221 kms
By Rail:
Nearest railway station is Rishikesh (202 kms).
By Road:
Chamoli is well connected by road, with important towns of the state.
The pristine water of Pushpawati River divides this enchanting valley into two parts. Capture thick dew drops on the vivid flowers, listen to the chirping of birds and enjoy the salubrious air of the Himalayas. This Valley was introduced to the world as the Valley of Flowers by Frank S, Smith, a mountaineer, explorer and botanist who camped here for several weeks in the monsoon of 1937. The locals always knew about the existence of the valley and believed that it was inhabited by fairies. More than 500 specifies of wild flowers bloom in the valley during the monsoons and some of the plants have medicinal value. The region is also rich in varied fauna and you might encounter Himalayan bear, snow leapord, musk deer, blue sheep and several colorful butterflies.
Tourists are not allowed to stay in the Valley of Flowers and therefore there is no accommodation in the Park. You can stay at private lodges and hotels in Ghangaria, the base camp for your trek to the Valley of Flowers. The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is from June mid to October.
How to reach
By Air:
Nearest airport to Chamoli is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 221 kms
By Rail:
Nearest railway station is Rishikesh (202 kms).
By Road:
Chamoli is well connected by road, with important towns of the state.
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