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