Tourist Places In India - Valley Of Flowers – Rich In Flora And Fauna

The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is carpeted with over 300 flower species, making it among paradisiacal places to travel in India.

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at an altitude of 3,858 meters above the sea level. Today, this heavenly hideout is in the bucket list of avid travelers, and trekkers too; owing to its treacherous yet fascinating route.

The Valley of Flowers trek is taken by both beginners and professionals and is awaited through the year.

Best time to visit: July to September

How to reach:

• By air: Nearest Airport to Valley of Flowers is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun This airport is connected to major cities like Delhi.
  
• By rail: Haridwar Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station from Valley of Flowers
  
• By road: The Valley of Flowers if majorly accessed via roads and trekking routes. Govindghat on Badrinath Highway serves as base camp for trekkers coming here.

Attractions: Govindghat, the National Park, Hemkund Sahib, Nanda Devi National Park, and Pushpawati River.

Average Temperature: 16 to 18 degree celsius

Restaurants: Bhavishay Kedar, Ghangaria, Hemkund Sahib