Valley of Flowers National Park

The Valley of Flowers National Park extends across 87.50 square kilometers at 3,600 meters elevation, displaying hundreds of alpine flower species during summer months.

British mountaineer Frank Smythe discovered this national park in 1931 during a Kamet expedition and published detailed descriptions in his 1937 book.

According to Indian mythology, this valley was visited by Hanuman during his search for the Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshmana in the Ramayana.

The park requires a trek from Pulna village through Ghangaria base camp, with entry fees of 150 rupees for Indian citizens and 600 for international visitors.

UNESCO designated this high-altitude meadow as a World Heritage Site in 1982, integrating it within the larger Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve system.

Location: Uttarakhand

Part of: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Website: https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/valley-of-flowers

GPS coordinates: 30.73000,79.61750

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09