Valley of Flowers Trail
A high valley carpeted in wild alpine flowers, with a river and snow peaks all around.
- Open
- June to October, only during daylight; no overnight stays
- Price
- Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Best Time
- Mid-July to mid-August, for the fullest bloom
- Address
- Valley of Flowers National Park, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand 246443Directions
- Getting There
- A trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria, then about 4 km into the valley.
Why Go
More than 500 species bloom here, including blue poppies and brahma kamal. British climber Frank Smythe made it famous in the 1930s, and it's a World Heritage Site.
The flowers change every few weeks, so no two visits look the same.
Tips
- You must start the day from Ghangaria, as no one may stay inside the park.
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