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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"

Best Time to Visit Valley of Flowers National Park

 July Mid  to End of August

  Monsoon Period

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

One have to obtain permit for valley of flowers national park at entrance gate which is just 500meter ahead then Ghangaria. To experience the Valley of Flowers in its full form, it is advised that the region is to be visited in the month of July and August.

As snow starts melting by the end of May, quickly new plants start germinating. This results comes to the blooming of a lot of flowers by mid-July.  A total of almost 350 varieties of flowers can be found while exploring the Valley of Flowers National Park inner and depper part of valley..  

Best Time to Visit Valley of Flowers National Park

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.

Name of the Trip : "Valley of Flowers Hemkund Trek with visit to Badrinath & Auli "

Grade: Easy to easy to Moderate

Number of Days: 06

Number of Nights : 05

Fixed Departures

January

XXX

February

XXX

March

XXX

April

                           XXX

May

20, 25 , 30

June

8th, 15th, 22, 29th

July

Every Saturday & Sunday

August

Saturday & Sunday

September

7th, 14th, 21st,28t

October

2

November

xx

December

XXX

Of all the Himalayan meadows and flower valleys, nothing compares to Garhwal's unique rock garden, the Valley of Flowers, full of the most fascinating, fabulous, and rich variety of flowering herbs. According to the legends, the Valley of Flowers has been associated spiritually with the name of 'Hanuman',  the legendary hero of Ramayana, the great Indian epic.

First bought to limelight in 1931 when Frank Smythe, a British naturalist and mountaineer, who after scaling Kamet peak, stumbled upon it by chance. Later on, Smythe , assisted by  England’s eminent botanist R.L.Holdsworth, explored the valley extensively. Now, to restore the natural balance and conserve this natural heritage, the Valley of Flowers and its environs are declared as Pushpavati National Park. 

Enjoy 5 nights trip exploring the famous Valley of Flowers and Hemkund, one of the finest high altitude Himalayan lakes in the regio

 ALTITUDE: JOSHIMATH: , GOVINDGHAT:1828 MTS.,GHANGARIA:3200 MTS., VALLEY OF FLOWERS:3650 MTS.Hemkund 4320 mts.

 BEST TIME:  25thJune to 15th September                     Trip cost :: 11,989 Per Head / 14,989 / 19989 / 24989 PP             Grade: Easy to Moderate        

VALLEY OF FLOWERS TRAVEL GUIDE

How To Reach Valley Of Flowers National Park ::
  By Flight

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Valley of Flowers but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 16kms to reach Valley of Flowers. Govindghat is situated at a distance of 292kms from Jolly Grant Airport. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Govindghat.

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Valley of flowers is Rishikesh but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 16 kms to reach Valley of Flowers. Rishikesh railway station is situated 273 kms before Govindghat on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Govindghat.

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By Road

Valley of Flowers is connected upto Govind Ghat with motoralble roads and from here you have to commence trek of 16kms to reach Valley of Flowers. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Govindghat are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc. Govindghat is situated on National Highway 58 making it easy to reach.

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Flowers in the month of July & August

valley of flowers trek

 

 

No.

Name of Flowers

Time of flowering

1.

Rhododendron arboreum

February–June

2.

Primula denticuleta

April–July

3.

Iris kemaonensis

June–July

4.

Fritillaria roylei

June–July

5.

Lilium oxypetalum

June–July

6.

Arisaema costautum

June–July

7.

Thermopsisa barbata

June–July

8.

Rosa macrophylla

June–July

9.

Caltha palustris

June–July

10.

Fragaria nubicola

May–July

11.

Saxifraga roylei

July–August

12.

Anemone obtusiloba

June–August

13.

Cypripedium himalaicum

June–August

14.

Rheum australe

July–August

15.

Phlomis oracteosa

June–August

16.

Hackelia uncinata

June–August

17.

Senecio jacquemotiamus

August–September

18.

Ligularia amplexicaulis

July–August

19.

Morina longifolia

July–September

20.

Geum elatum

July–August

21.

Geranium wallichianum

July–August

22.

Impatiense sulcata

July–August

23.

Meconopsis aculeata

July–August

24.

Delphenium roylei

July–August

25.

Aconitum hookeri

August–September

26.

Thalictrum reniforme

July–September

27.

Potentilla atrosanguinea

July–September

28.

Sedum ewersii

August–September

29.

Dactylorhiza hatagirea

June–July

30.

Bistorta affinis

August–September

31.

Stachys sericee

August–September

32.

Nepeta connata

August–September

33.

Pedicularis hoffmeistri

July–August

34.

Swertia hookeri

August–September

35.

Gentiana ornata

August–September

36.

Gaultheria erichophy

August–September

37.

Codonopsis affinis

August–September

38.

Angelica cyelocarpa

July–September

39.

Leontopodium jacotianum

July–September

40.

Saussurea fastuosa

July–September

41.

Campanula latitotia

August–September

42.

Cyananthus lobotus

August–September

43.

Sassurea obvallata

August–September

44.

Cremanthodium ellisii

July–September

45.

Anaphalis triplineruts

July–September

46.

Inula grandiflora

August–September

47.

Aster albescens

July–September

48.

Selinium tenuifolium

August–September

49.

Heracleum pinnatum

August–September

50.

Epilobium latisperma

August–September

51.

Silene setisperma

August–September

52.

Arenaria griffithii

August–September

53.

Corydalis junecea

August–September

54.

Erigerono multiradiatus

August–September

55.

Polygonum molle

August–September

56.

Himalayan Blue Poppy

July–September

57.

Codonopsis viridis

July–August

58.

Origanus vulgare

July–August

59.

Hackelia uncinata

July–August

60.

Salvia hins/lanata

July–August

61.

Smilacina purpurea/oleracea

June–July

62.

Viola biflora

June–August

63.

Rhodiola heterodonta

July–August

64.

Epilohium latifolium

July–August

65.

Cotoneaster integrifolius

July–August

66.

Dubyaea hispida

August–September

67.

Saussurea costus

July–August

68.

Ligularia fiseheri

July–August

69.

Androsace museoidea

July–August

70.

Eritrichium conum

July–August

71.

Lindelofi anchusoides

July–August

72.

Thymus linearis

June–August

73.

Rheum webbianum

June–August

74.

Megacorpaea polyandra

June–August

75.

Trillidium govanianum

June–August

76.

Satyrium nepoleanse

June–August

77.

Podophyllum hexaneum

June–August

78.

Picrorhiza kurrooa

June–August

79.

Polygonatum multiflorum

June–August

 

 

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How do you get to the Valley of Flowers? Click here for the details.
Can we visit Valley of Flowers in October? Till mid October its open after that closed due to snow season started
Is Valley of Flowers safe in August? Yes its safe
Can we stay in Valley of Flowers? No staying and camping is not allowed inside the valley of flowers national park.

 

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