Overview

In 1982 the Valley of Flowers was declared a national park and, later in 2005, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People who haven’t seen the town might be curious about what’s up with this “world heritage” thing. But mountain climbers, botany lovers, poets, and writers alike decided, they found them quite . It is now the most popular of its kind as it holds a very diverse botanical heritage with being an abode for Himalayan Meadows and Alpine Shrubs. If you like this trek then you also like Gokarna Beach Trek which uplifts your trekking experience and creates some great memories of it.

WHEN TO GO FOR THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS?

In-monsoon one should visit this national park since it is filled with flowers during the monsoon. It’s interesting that humans were ignorant about this place before 1931 when the area was discovered by Mr. Frank Smith.

Several foreigners visited the park for years, for one reason or another. It was when the modern media took note of the reserve that word went out overnight and cameramen, globetrotters, and holidaymakers came around to pay a call. It was a great discovery everyone wanted to see for themselves.

Some developments, including the opening of some – Budget Hotels in Govindghat with a few shops selling trekking items (tents) & medicines (for Nausea) and the airport – Dehradun) in the last decade made Gang post-Kedarnath crisis, Valley of Flowers was closed for a couple of days as authorities didn’t want to exploit her fragility further. But none of the meadows were harmed….

Must Know Information before going to Visit the Valley of Flowers.

• Location: — District Chamoli District (Uttarakhand, Garhwal region).

• Postal Code: – 246443

• Accessibility: • Limited time open – 5 months of the year and it opens in June and closes in October.

• Accommodation Options: •– Budget (Hotel/Hostal) /Camp for trekking.

• Food Type: — Veg & Non-Veg Indian Cuisine

• Max Altitude: - 4,500m/14,763ft above water level.

• Total Trekking: – 35 Km

• Category of Trek: – Moderate

• Temperature Range: – 4 °C to 20 °C

• Nearest Major Railway Station: – Haridwar (291 Km / 09–11 hrs car/trek to reach the Valley of Flowers—17 km trek to reach after driving).

• Nearest Airport: - Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (284 Km / 9 Hr Drive + additional 17 km trek to reach Valley Of Flower).

• Nearest Major Bus Stand: — Joshimath ( 22 Km / 1 Hour by road + 17 Km trek to valley of flower).

• Mobile Network/Internet: Vodafone and Jio, but the Airtel network was not there during the trial), only BSNL networks were there.

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• Last ATM Point: – Joshimath

VALLEY OF FLOWER NATIONAL PARK MAJOR ATTRACTIONS.

• One of the most beautiful & prettiest Valleys in the World.

• Easy Trek for Beginners

• Twice a month, in season they change the color of the valley.

• Decent collection of butterflies and birds.

• Mountains glaciated with snow on the other side of the valley.

• This valley trek is known for its multiple waterfalls(cascades), rivers (streams), and lush green meadows.

Activities in the VALLEY of FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK.

Trekking

For an adventurer or nature-lover, this valley is ideal for hiking, tramping, and trekking; abundant natural beauty is available for visitors — cascading waterfalls, green slopes covered with pine and oaked landscapes, and running springs Here there’s ample potential for trekkers residing in the Valley which permits them to visit some other locations of the region and enjoy those lovely blossoms which make its way inside the valleys or on top of those splendid hills. One valley of flowers that is amazing in the field one can’t miss.

Pilgrimage

Hemkund Sahib is one of the most important Sikh sites in Uttarakhand — where tens of thousands of devotees embark on an exhausting journey each year. During the winter months, the shrine rests beneath a mountain of snow. Thus we have a good chance of getting blessings from our Guru ji. Along with this one can also visit Badrinath Temple situated at a height of 3133 m (from sea level). One of the most Valuable Temples among lord Vishu temples in Hindu Religion is this.

Rural Tourism

The last inhabited village on their way in Flowers Valley trail is Ghangaria. As you arrive down in the picturesque village at the junction, it would be quite enlightening to visit the village and see for yourself the simple lives they lead, their customs and traditions. On the way to Govindghat, another beautiful place you can visit is Bhyundar Village in Ghangaria. The village people are extremely hardworking. Villagers on the way — you can see them and they love guests very much!

VALLEY OF FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL ADVISORIES

• The valley opens its doors on June 1st each year for public entry. It remains open until October from June.

• Begin early in Ghangaria for extra time in The Valley of Flowers. That place is a World Heritage Site-You have to fill your name out in the visitor's book, cough up the entry fees, and leave your plastic bottles behind for the rangers.

• Valley of Flowers will open its gates every day at 7.00 a.m. and the last entry of this park is allowed until 2.00 p.m. Time in/time out is approximately 1 p.m. — 5 p.m.

• Include some additional pairs of Socks, Gloves, Poncho / Raincoats, and Additional Batteries to your Camera, while The Valley’s beauty gets highlighted between mid-May June, and September.

• However, favored months are those with the most blooms in July and July.

• Tourists wishing to travel to the Valley of Flowers should research weather and road conditions, especially during the monsoon season.