Valley of Flowers

Nanda Devi National Park

10 Days Trip

Valley of Flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park reposing in West Himalayas. High in the lofty Himalayas of the Garhwal region sprawls this enchanting valley, an alluring place famous for its charming meadows of alpine flowers. Endowed with a diverse range of endemic flora, it is picturesque in its beauty and also a home to some rare and endangered animal species. Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue sheep inhabit this land and lush floral pastures, running steams and beautiful backdrop of the mountains form the core of Nanda Devi Biosphere.

Perched at an altitude of 3658 mts above sea level, Bhyundar Valley is the home to this surreal place. Emerald mountain ranges, green meadows and white clouds fuse to create a dreamlike locale called Valley of Flowers. Cascading waterfalls are abundant while you’re traversing towards the valley. Declared as the National Park in 1982, the vibrant valley is a world heritage site. The pristine beauty, mystical surroundings lures nature lovers, photographers and botanists.

Valley of Flowers remains covered with a thick blanket of snow during the winter season. It is in full bloom during July, August and September. This is the best time to explore the splendor of this magnificent place. Dew drops of flowers, the rhythmic sound of flowing water and the romantic breeze can be enjoyed by the visitors during the period of July to September. As per the local belief, this valley was inhabited by fairies. No wonder, it’s a fairy land.