Exploring Valley of Flowers - Uttaranchal, India

On a tour to the Valley of Flowers you are sure toCalendulas, Daisies, Anemones, Rhododendron,
explore Mother Nature at its best. This exotic valley isOrchids, Poppies and Primulas the visitor will never ask
spread over 87.5 sq. km in the interior region offor more after visiting this place.
Garhwal Himalayas which lies in the state ofTrekking:
Uttarakhand, India. Valley of Flowers astonishes itsValley of Flowers is the most happening trekking
visitors by the variety of colorful flowers spread alldestination for the adventure enthusiast. There are
over its terrain. With butterflies hovering over thesevarious trekking activities one can indulge in like short
flowers tourists do get amazed by the scenic beautywalks to rock climbing to mountaineering and more.
of this place. Some of these flowers are rare and areThis place has got all the ingredients to be called the
used in medicines also. The major hitch with this placebest trekking destination of India. The popularity of this
is the snow which covers this valley for major part ofsport can be gauged from the fact that a large
the year except for a few months from June tonumber of trekking tour are being organized and
October.tourists from all corners of the globe do visit this place.
Major Tourist Attractions in the Valley of FlowersThe most popular trek path is the one from
Temples:Govindghat to Ghangria via Hemkund Sahib where
Even though this place is not easily accessible but stillone gets the chance to explore Joshimath and the
pilgrims and tourists throng this place in large numbersentire Flowers Park.
to get the divine blessings from the God's. This valleyAccess and Accommodation:
can easily be called the temple valley as there areIf you intend to reach the Valley of Flowers from New
numerous temples in and around the Valley ofDelhi by air, the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Flowers. Some of the important temples includewhich is 315 km away from this place. If you like to
Narsimhadeva, Badrinath, Kedarnath and Vasudevaboard a train from Delhi you have to get tickets for
temples. This place is of great significance andRishikesh which is 270 km from Joshimath. Bus and
importance for Sikhs as well as Hemkund Sahib whichtaxi services from Delhi are also available for those
is one of the important places of pilgrimage is alsowho like to take the road route.
located here. During the peak season you will seeOvernight stay at the Valley of Flowers in not allowed
tourists and pilgrims in every nook and corner of thisand one has to find accommodation at nearby places.
valley and there is a possibility that you will find it hardThe accommodation charges vary from Rs. 100 to
to get accommodations as well.over Rs.1000 depending upon the location and facilities.
Nanda Devi National Park:Due to the harsh weather the overall climate of this
Nanda Devi National park is the soul of this valley andvalley is chilly so it's advisable to carry worm clothes if
a major source of attraction for the tourists. If youyou intend to visit this place.
have been to this place you write it down that theHotels in Rishikesh
beauty and charisma this place possesses will have aHotel M.J. Comfort: Close to Bus stand offering
long lasting effect and you will certainly rejoice yourdouble-room AC and Non-AC.
visit to this place. There is a lot to explore at this parkAkash Ganga: A few meters from bus stand offering
like rare and endangered animals from Asiatic blackdouble-rooms AC and Non-AC.
bear to snow leopard to brown bear to blue sheepHotels in Joshimath
and more. Similarly, those who have special interest inGarhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guesthouses
flowers will never get to see the variety and color ofare available for accommodation offering
flowers which are found at this place. With overdouble-rooms.
hundreds of species of rare and colorful flowers like