A Legendary Trail the World Wants to Trek :
The Valley of Flowers trek is one of India’s most popular treks in the Himalayas. People who haven’t even stepped into the Himalayas, have heard about the Valley of Flowers trek.
But there is a solid reason behind Valley Of Flower’s legendary popularity – it is one of India’s oldest known treks.
In 1980, the Indian government created the Valley of Flowers National Park, and later in 2002, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pushed Valley of Flowers on the bucket list of trekkers from around the world.
Having said that, you must note that the Valley Of Flowers trek is not easy. It is a moderate level trek, with slightly longer trekking days and a steep ascent to Hemkund Sahib that will challenge your endurance. So, prepare well for this trek. We have talked in detail about this in the ‘difficulty’ section of this trek guide.
The valley is like a magical garden with a wide variety of flowers, including many rare and unique ones. When you visit, you will feel like you have entered a different world, surrounded by the beauty of nature and Himalayan animals like blue sheep, musk deer, red fox and more.
Exploring the valley\’s trails is an amazing experience. you can see vibrant colours of native flowers like blue poppy, Snake foil, hooked stick seed, white leaf, Dog flower, hog foot and more. let\’s breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the peaceful sounds of nature.
Facts about Valley of Flowers:
Start Point/End Point: Haridwar
Duration: 6D/5N (4 Trekking Days)
Maximum Altitude: 12,654 feet (3858 metres)
Valley of Flowers Trek Distance: 4 km (Each way)
Temperature: Day 12°C-20°C and Night: 4°C-10°C
Valley of Flowers Trek Best Time: June end to mid-September (In the monsoon season)
Safety: This is one of the safe treks, with no rivers to cause flooding or landslides.
