Description of the attraction
Located in the western part of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the world famous alpine Valley of Flowers is a truly fabulous place, the beauty of which is breathtaking. In 1982, this area acquired the status of a National Park. It is rather small in area - about 87 sq km, but about 600 species of plants grow here, among which there are many unique ones that are not found anywhere else, such as blue poppy and cobra lily. The area is also home to rare animals such as the Asiatic black bear, blue sheep and snow leopard. The main feature of the valley is that it is almost always covered with flowering plants of various colors and shades, which makes it attractive to visit all year round. But it is still best to come to this park in June-September, as the rest of the time the land can be hidden under the snow.
The Valley of Flowers has become the birthplace of many legends and traditions, has long been famous for its medicinal herbs, therefore it was considered sacred. But until 1931 it was practically unexplored due to its inaccessibility. And today, numerous groups of botanists and biologists come there to study the unique flora and fauna of this region.
There are no buildings or buildings on the territory of the Valley of Flowers, and the nearest cities are Joshimath and Garhwal, from which the park can only be reached on foot.
Together with the nearby Nanda Devi National Park, the Valley of Flowers forms a World Biosphere Reserve, and has been under UNESCO protection since 2004. Therefore, you must first obtain a permit to visit the park.
