Best Time For Visiting Valley of Flowers National Park

Best Time to Visit the Valley of Flowers --> When to visit Valley ? The Valley of Flowers is only open from the beginning of June until mid 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.

"Explore the magic of Flora and Fauna on "Hemkund & Valley of Flowers Trek"

Duration:  06 Days
Max Altitude: 4400 Tipla Kharak
Best Time: July, August & September
Difficulty: Moderate Trek

Fix Departure Trips :  July - August & September log on :  email us :  nandadevitrekking@gmail.com

Find below the details with month wise ;

In June and July These month’s one can enjoy watching waterfalls and beautiful glaciers in the valley of flowers. The big benefit of visiting in this month is that there will be very less to no rain and flowers almost sart blooming.

In August and September As snow starts melting in May and new plants starts germinating and grow up till August. One can see a lot of flowers blooming till mid August. The Best time to see maximum number of flowers is August and September one can say this is the last month for visiting valley of flower. The plants and flowers are starts drying up and put their seeds on the earth for the next season.

Note Tourists has no authority to stay in valley of flowers. There is no ACCOMMODATION IN the park. If you want travel this amazing valley you have to stay private at lodge and hotels.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Valley of Flowers is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty.

The Valley is a riot of natural color and splendour in summer time. Well over a thousand varieties of flowers, shrubs, orchids and plants in myriad hues, differing textures and colors paint the valley in a gorgeous display. This natural plantation surrounded by dazzling snow capped Himalayan peaks provide a spectacular panorama. Besides the valley of flowrs, the trek passes through the spiritual heart-land, along the ancient pilgrim routes, visiting famous temple towns of Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath etc. the tour indeed offers a unique glimpse of centuries old history, culture and traditions right in the backdrop of breathtaking Himalayan scenery.

The beautiful valley situated at an altitude of 3300 to 3650 mts is the ‘paradise’ of nature lovers. Starting from about 6 kms from Bhinduar village it covers an area of about 87 square kms.The valley is exceptionally rich of the flowers wealth and has the largest collection of wild flowers species. The river Pushwati flows through the verdant valley.

The valley blooms with exotic. Flower from June, July till September. There are about 520 species of flowering plants and the area was declared as a National Park in 1982. The animal like Himalayan black beers, musk deers, brown beers, Bharal and rich variety of birds and butter flies are found in this national Park.

The high altitude Lokpal lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects its surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear serene waters. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of this lake.

Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar/ Rishikesh / Dehraund - Joshimath
Morning drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel.

Day 02: Joshimath - GovindGhat - Ghangaria Trek
After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 mt / 14 km Trek) with packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers
Overnight: Tent / Hotel

Day 03: Ghangaria - Valley of Flower - Ghangaria
Trek to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay.

one Can visit again to Valley of Flowers to search of Flowers and Fauna. or can visit to Hemkund Sahib Lake

Day 04: Ghangaria - Hemkund - Ghangaria
Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the Worlds Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest & relaxation.
Overnight: Tent / Hotel

Day 05: Ghangaia - GovindGhat -  Joshimath.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Drive to Rishikesh./Haridwar/Dehradun. Trip end up here.