World Heritage Valley of Flowers has been opened today (Thursday) for tourists. Heavy snow patches are spread at two places on the pedestrian path of the valley. Tourists will have to pass through these snow patches to reach between the snow-capped peaks. The Valley of Flowers, spread over an area of 87.50 square kilometers, is opened for tourists from 1st June every year and closed on 31st October.

During this period, tourists from different parts of the country and abroad come here to witness the natural beauty of the valley and the sight of about 600 species of flowers. Here, primarily, flowers like Brahma Kamal, Fen Kamal, Blue Poppy, Marisias, Marygold, Golden Rod, Jasmine, Rovan, Helmet Plower, and Golden Lily bloom.

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About Valley of Flowers National Park

• Difficulty Level : Moderate
• Trek Duration : 3 Days
• Maximum Altitude: 12,654 ft.

Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the Western Himalayas, Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Valley is vary popular its a natural and beautiful alpine flowers and meadows, this natural place is no less than a paradise for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.

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In the Valley of Flowers, different types of flowers in different seasons make its beauty more beautiful. hundreds of species and colors of flowers are found in the Valley of Flowers. This is the secret of the popularity of the Valley of Flowers, which attracts tourists. The Valley of Flowers has also been included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in the year 2005. The Valley of Flowers National Park was initially known as Bhuinder Ghati. But later it was renamed Valley of Flowers in the year 1931 by the British mountaineer Frank S Smyth.  the peaks of the Himalayas  white covered with snow present a unforgettable experience.

Valley of Flowers Opening Dates 2023 and Closing Dates 2023

• Valley of Flowers National Park Opening dates: 1 June 2023
• Valley of Flowers National Park Closing date: 31 October 2023

The opening of natural tourist places in Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers, which is one of the world famous tourist destinations, will be opened for the tourists in the month of June. The patrolling team of the Forest Department took stock of the damage done in the valley after the snowfall, regarding the preparations to open the valley and its route.

Now a complete plan is being made to make this valley smooth for tourists.

Valley of Flowers National Park Photos

Valley of Flowers National Park Trek Itinerary

• Day 1: Govindghat to Ghangria via Poolna :  You need to take the route via poolna  to its almost 4 km drive to Poolna. then 5-6 hours trek which is almost 9 km its Easy-moderate trek . and the trail is  well- defined .
• Day 2: Ghangria to Valley of Flowers and back :  6-7 hours Trek , its almost 3-4 km in both ways going and coming back its  easy. flat walk in the valley
• Day 3: Ghangria to Govindghat via Poolna :  Take almost 4 hours to coming back  its arround 9 km from there 4 km drive to Govindghat.

How to Reach Valley of Flowers National Park

By Air:   The nearest airport to the Valley of Flowers is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun to Valley of Flowers is approximately 284 km .  you can book a bus or a taxi to reach the Valley of Flowers.

By Train:   The nearest railway station to the Valley of Flowers is Rishikesh, which is at a distance of about 272 kms from the Valley of Flowers. There are regular buses and taxis from Rishikesh to the Valley of Flowers.

By Road:  If you have chosen the road to go to the Valley of Flowers, then let us tell you that the Valley of Flowers is well connected to the surrounding cities Haridwar, Rishikesh through the road. Therefore, you will easily reach the Valley of Flowers via bus as well. The nearest bus stand to the Valley of Flowers is Govindghat , you need to take NH 58 connected through haridwar, rishikesh to govindghat .

Best Time to Visit Valley of Flowers National Park

The Valley of Flowers is only open from the beginning of June until the beginning of October, as it’s covered in snow the rest of the year. The best time to visit is from mid July to mid August, when the flowers are in full bloom after the first monsoon rain. If visit before July, you’ll find hardly any flowers at all.