About Valley of Flowers

The breathtaking valley, which lies between 3300 and 3650 metres above sea level, is a nature lover's paradise. It stretches for about 6 kilometres from Bhuindhar village and covers an area of 87 square kilometres. The valley is abundant in flowers and has the world's largest array of wild flower plants. The river Pushpawati winds its way through the lush valley.

From June to early September, the valley is ablaze with exotic flowers. The area was designated as a National Park in 1982, and there are approximately 520 species of flowering plants. This national park is home to Himalayan black bears, musk deer, brown bears, Bharal, and a diverse range of birds and butter flies.

The Valley of Flowers National Park in the Garhwal Himalayan region is like a plot plucked from one of the childhood fairy tales, with its myriad of colours – purple, yellow, red, blue, and white – that forms a carpet on the valley floor during its full blossoming season. The Valley of Flowers trek, which represents the connection between nature and the human soul, is one of the most beautiful treks in the Garhwal Himalayan region, attracting visitors of all ages from all over the world.

The blue Primula, which is the most beautiful flower of all the Himalayan flowers, is the main attraction, and visitors can admire it during the peak season, which runs from mid-July to mid-August. The trek continues on from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib, one of the Sikh pilgrimage sites nestled within the mountains, ascending to a lofty height of 4,300 metres. Another big highlight of the Valley of Flowers trek is the tranquil and crystal clear water of the lake, which represents the surrounding peaks.

The Valley of Flowers Trek was expelled from Govindghat, which is about a 22-kilometer drive from Joshimath, wooing visitors with natural colours and confidence. The path continues to Ghangaria along the Alaknanda River, with a gentle climb through an evergreen forest with a diverse range of Himalayan trees.

Sikh pilgrims travelling in both directions frequent the trail, which is strategically placed with eateries along the way. Despite being trodden by hundreds of people every day, the trail is immaculate. Thank you to all of the people who clean the trail on a daily basis. The trail splits in two after Ghangaria. The Valley of Flowers is on one street, and Hemkund Sahib is on the other.

The trail to Valley of Flowers National Park passes through a variety of natural settings, including gurgling streams, ridges, forests, and the magnificent sight of distant towering peaks. Slowly, the trail leads to a small footpath along the valley's edge, followed by a sharp turn that reveals the unique and colourful nature concealed within the mountains.

The Valley of Flowers National Park, a botanist's paradise, a photographer's natural reel and picture, and a leisure escaper's paradise, is a total contrast to any other trekking destination in the Garhwal Himalayan area. You can also continue walking through the valley for another 5-7 kilometres before you reach the glacier, which is visible from afar. The stream runs the length of the valley. Remove your shoes and dip your feet into the ice cold water to get a feel for it.