On Saturday, June 1, the Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 is now open to visitors. Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, this beautiful site spans 87 square kilometres and represents the essence of biodiversity and natural beauty. It is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
The greatest thing is that, with a temperature of -2 degrees Celsius as of June 2, you can avoid the heatwave that is now affecting other regions of the nation. It is thought that the Valley of Flowers National Park was founded in 1931 when three British mountaineers, under the direction of Frank S. Smythe, lost their route and unintentionally arrived at this paradise. Its beauty enthralled them, and they gave it the name “Valley of Flowers.”
When entering the national park, tourists are treated to a breathtaking view that rivals that of Switzerland. There is a wide variety of exotic flowers available; there are over 600 kinds in all, including daisies, marigolds, poppies, orchids, and primulas. Travelers may see breathtaking waterfalls and natural streams on the hike to the valley. This well-liked tourist destination is situated around 3,600 meters above sea level.
Best Time To Visit Valley Of Flowers
The best time to visit the Valley of Flowers National Park is from July to September, according to the Uttarakhand Tourism Department. The park is available to the public as of June 1 and will be open through the end of October.
This large park’s landscape transforms into a botanical wonderland from May to October, and its many flowerbeds bloom from July to September. The Chamoli district of Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is accessible in several ways.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest airport for flights to Chamoli, situated around 292 kilometres away. Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are just a handful of the locations from which you may land in Dehradun. Travellers can take a bus or hire a cab from the airport to Govindghat, the starting point of the journey. The drive takes ten to twelve hours.
The location is nearest to Rishikesh railway station, which is around 273 miles away if you are considering a train trip. The train station offers several taxi and bus options for getting to Govindghat.
Regular direct buses are offered from Uttarakhand’s other towns, including Dehradun and Rishikesh. The path to the Valley of Flowers National Park is around 17 kilometres long when you get to Govindghat. This walk is split into two sections: the first goes up to Ghangaria, which is a base camp, covering 14 km, and the second departs from Ghangaria and travels 3 km to the Valley of Flowers.
