Great news during the pandemic covid 19 peiods - The "valley of flowers" is now open to visitors, from 1st July 2021. The official news was declared by DFO divisional forest offices of NDBR Joshimath after visiting Valley of Flowers National Park with staff. Every year, the picturesque location opens on June 1 and closed during October last week, but this time, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State government had imposed a curfew to curb the infections, thereby halting the opening of the Valley of Flowers.
DFO Mr. NB Sharma visited with his team to valley of flowers and updated to media about trekking routes and valley of flowers safety and fauna and flora. Special thanks to DFO of NDBR and Valley of flowers Range officer providing the few images while there visit to Valley of Flowers National Park by DFO with entire forest team.
DFO Team @ Valley of Flowers National Park - Down Himalayan Black Bear Spoted in Valley of Flowers
Our first group reached on 3rd July to Valley of flowers and capture few photos of Valley of flowers and Auli Gorson Trek. Please find a the end photos of the trek valley of flowers.
*View of huge Gorson Meadow covered with flowers in row + Bluepoppy bloomed in July first week at Valley of Flowers*
Adding on its mandatory to have a 72 hrs before negative report once you are entering from a different state to Uttarakhand also epass you can get online after submitting negative report. You can obtain Epass from here.. http://smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in/
Stay Tune as we are bringing a list of current flowers and valley of flowers main spot where you can find the best flowers in row.
VALLEY OF FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK VIDEO JULY FIRST WEEK
The Valley of Flowers was declared a National Park in 1982 and was included in the list of World Heritage sites by UNESCO in 2005. Initially known as Bhyundar Valley, the nature’s wonder was renamed in 1931 by British mountaineer Frank S Smythe. However, the valley was known to the locals who used it as a pasture for their cattle. The valley was discovered when British mountaineer Frank S Smythe chanced upon it in 1931 while returning from an expedition to Mount Kamet. He named the place Valley of Flowers and also wrote a book with the same name.
The highest point of 3 the park is Gauri Parbat, about 6719 meter above mean sea level. The Valley of Flowers is also believed to be the place from where Hanuman brought the magical herb to resuscitate Lakshman in the Hindu epic Ramayan. The legend still holds value as many people continue to believe that Sanjeevani, the magical herb, continues to grow in the park. Still pristine and enchanting, there are other legends associated with the park. Locals believe it is the playground of fairies and that they descend to the valley in the absence of humans. The sight of a whole valley covered with flowers of every hue and colour does indeed give it a magical quality. More than 650 species of flowers including Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy and Cobra Lily can be found in the park. The Valley of Flowers presents a different look each day when it becomes accessible from May to September. There are no human settlements inside the national park and grazing has been completely banned. The Valley is accessible from last week of May after the snow melts. After the snow melts and the monsoons begin, the plants begin to bloom in July and August.
In September, the plants prepare for over eight-months of hibernation. By the end of September, the valley is again carpeted under snow. This richly diverse area is home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep. The valley is also home to several fauna like Himalayan musk deer, yellow-throated marten, snow leopard, blue sheep, black and brown bears. You can also find a wide variety of birds here, like Himalayan golden eagle, snow partridge, Himalayan snow cock, Himalayan monal, snow pigeon and sparrow. Numerous species of butterflies and insects too can be found here.
| June Best time Dates 13 to 27 | July Best time Dates 15 31 |
| August Best time Dates 1 to 30 | September Dates 1 to 20 |
WEATHER WISE The trek is safe throughout the monsoon season. It may get slippery in parts due to rains. Good trekking shoes can take care of it. So, choose your trekking shoes wisely. Apart from that, keep an eye out for the strong river currents while crossing bridges on the trek (view difficulty section for details). To be safe, trek in the first half of the day when rains aren’t heavy. EXIT POINTS ON VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK Valley of Flowers, being a pilgrims trail, is well laid out and has easy exits from Ghangria. The nearest hospital in case of a medical emergency is the army hospital at Joshimath. It is around an hour’s drive from Govindghat
One of the few treks accessible and safe to do in monsoons One of the most beautiful valley in India UNESCO World Heritage site 529 Species of flowers with medicinal Values.
World’s highest Gurudwara Hemkund sahib, it is probably the most beautiful as well. Great for all level of trekkers – beginner to intermediate A Valley that changes colors from white in june to blue in july and to pink in August Best Time to Visit – July and August when the most species of flowers bloom.
Note: • Being a high altitude trek, this trek is suitable for climbers with good physical condition and stamina. •This is a tentative itinerary which may change as per weather conditions • We expect you to carry your rucksacks, in case if you want them to be carried by mules back pack offloading charge up to Rs. 500/bag/day is applicable • In case of any natural calamity the company will not be able to refund the trip charge
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@ INR 12999 / 19999 Per Head |
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Valley of flowers opening dates 2021 , Is Valley of flowers open now ?
From 1st July, 2021 valley of flowers is opened and tourist can visit the valley with few covid-19 guidelines. Good news is that this year monsoon is moderate level and flowers in valley of flowers national park have been bloomed out as per DFO official statement before 1st July valley of flowers was covered with 45 difference colors of flowers in park.
Age limitation for Valley of flowers, can children senior citizens visit the valley of flowers National Park?
As NDBR guidelines for valley of flowers all age groups can visit the valley but we recommend above 3years old can visit the valley and physical fit is must required as no medical facilities available at Ghangaria and Govindghat.
What is the Best time to visit valley of flowers, Uttarakhand ?
Since 5years ago the best time to visit valley of flowers was mid July to Mid August but now as global warming situation it’s very rare to find the flowers in huge quantity, also if less rain one have to trek more further to see the flowers. First week of july only 40 to 45 verity of flowers, and if heavy rain continue then chance to see flowers in row till first week of August only. After that due to cold winter flowers disappear. Only greenery and scenery one found during August second week till October first week.
What is valley of flowers closing dates 2021 ?
Every year valley of flowers trek closed during October last week.
What is the valley of flowers trekking packages cost ?
Trekking packages for valley of flowers mostly start from 6500 to 25k depending on requirements and selection of the packages. Base to deluxe all packages are available.
Indians : INR 200
Foreigners : INR 600 - Camera 150
Trek Update: Trek to Kunth Khal to Hanuman chatti via Valley of Flowers is opened now. Trek from Valley of Flowers to Bhundyar khal pass trek Gamsali Niti Malari is also open. Twi Pass high altiude trek Guptkhal via valley of flowers national park is opened now
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