Sakshi
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Updated On - Aug 30, 2025
10 min
Published On - Jun 21, 2025
Valley of Flowers Trek – A Colorful Himalayan Paradise
Discover the stunning Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its vibrant alpine blooms, scenic beauty, and peaceful trekking trails.
There are many scenic places in the world where you can see, nature blooms, waterfalls, small streams, etc but no other majestic place in the world like the Valley of Flowers. Thanks to Mr. Frank S. Smythe who discovered this place and bring it in front of the World. If you are planning to visit Valley of must read this complete Valley of Flowers Trek blog before touring -Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand is a vibrant and splendid national park that the world knows very well today. This beautiful place is famous for the charming meadows of alpine flowers, the richness of flora and fauna, and the wonderful view of snow-clad peaks. More than 300 species of flowers like anemones, geraniums, marsh marigolds, primulas, asters, blue poppy, cobra Lily, bluebell, Brahma Kamal, etc can be seen in Valley of Flowers. When the flowers bloom in the valley, the whole valley turns into a flower bed that seems like someone painted the valley with delightful colors. There is also a river stream named Pushpavati that makes the scenery masterpiece which is beyond comparison with any other place in this world. Apart from flowers, you can also see the butterflies and birds and if you are lucky, you may even spot the blue sheep, musk deer, black/brown bear, snow leopards, and many other species of animals birds. The Valley of Flowers National Park, a renowned natural reserve, welcomes visitors during the months of May and June, with its closing season extending until October. In the year 2023, the park's opening date is set for the 1st of June, while its closure is scheduled for the 4th of October. This seasonal schedule allows visitors to explore and appreciate the park's remarkable floral beauty and diverse ecosystem within the specified timeframe.
| Day Covered | Places Covered |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Haridwar – Govindghat (10 hrs drive) |
| Day 02 | Govindghat - Ghangaria Trek (14 km/07 Hrs) |
| Day 03 | Ghangaria – Valley of flowers - Ghangaria (Trek- 5 km /4 hrs -one way) |
| Day 04 | Ghangharia – Govindghat (Trek 14 Km/ hrs) Govindghat - Joshimath (Drive 22 Kms) |
| Day 05 | Joshimath to Haridwar/Rishikesh |
What is Valley of Flowers famous for?
Valley of Flower is famous for scenic beauty, more than 300 different species of flowers and many other lovely species of birds and animals.
Is Valley of Flowers open now?
Yes, Valley of Flowers opens for visitors for a very limited time. Usually, the Valley of Flower open for tourists on 1 June and will close around mid-October.
Best time to visit Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand?
After the first shower of monsoon, flowers start blooming here. So, from 21st July to 10th August is the best time when you’ll find the maximum number of flowers in the Valley.
Valley of Flowers Trek Difficulty.?
Valley of Flowers is an easy to moderate level trek. The total distance of the trek is approx 17-18 km which can easily be dobale. For this trek you have to be menta,ly and physically fit. So, to maintain the fitness level you can go for running & jogging before the 30 days of the departure.

