Valley of Flower National Park Tourism
Type of destination: National Park
Ideal visit duration: 1 to 2 days
Closed in: October to May
Valley of Flowers National Park is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Known for its endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty, the park spreads over an area of 87.50 km² in the West Himalayan region. The Valley is home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear, and blue sheep. Cascading waterfalls, small streams, and the Pushpawati River flowing through the verdant valley enhance the park's beauty. Meadows of endemic alpine flowers such as the Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy, and Cobra Lily can be visited during the monsoon when the flowers are in full bloom. The rugged mountain wilderness of this park can only be accessed by foot. The trek to Valley of Flowers starts from Govindghat and goes through Ghangaria, which is the base camp for treks to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.
Opening and Closing time of Valley of Flower National Park
| Monday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday |
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Valley of Flower National Park
| Adult |
INR 150 |
| Child |
INR 75 |
| Foreign_national |
INR 600 |
| SAARC_national |
INR 150 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Valley of Flower National Park
Acclimatize
Stay in Joshimath or Ghangaria and acclimatize to high altitude.
Start Early
Begin your trek early in the morning to have enough time for exploration.
Guide
Hiring a guide is advisable as the park has many trails.
Weather Check
Check the weather forecast before starting as the region is prone to sudden weather changes.
Top 10 Reviews on Valley of Flower National Park
946vamsia
Wrote on 24th May, 2023
many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience and enjoyed a lot with my partner and have good vi
Awesome Lake side tip and top lovers point and so many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience
M1914DDkrishnapatel
Wrote on 24th May, 2023
Nice place
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers an..
-sep-6goodtha
Wrote on 7th Feb, 2023
Vibe hai
Lake side tip and top lovers point and so many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience
Myjourneymydreams
Wrote on 12th Sep, 2022
It's a must do trek. With a little bit effort, you can get the most awesome experience in lifetime
Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The valley is so beautiful and charming. This trek starts from Pulna. 10 kms trek from Pulna to Ghangaria. Then another 4kms from Ghang..
Sharad_Sud-Gurugram
Wrote on 3rd Sep, 2022
Undefined Beauty in the middle of nowhere - UNESCO site !
Valley of flowers is approximately 12000+ feet above sea level, and home to more than 600 species of flowers!
As described by UNESCO:
Internationally important on account of its diverse alpine flora...
946vamsia
Wrote on 24th May, 2023
many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience and enjoyed a lot with my partner and have good vi
Awesome Lake side tip and top lovers point and so many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience
M1914DDkrishnapatel
Wrote on 24th May, 2023
Nice place
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers an..
-sep-6goodtha
Wrote on 7th Feb, 2023
Vibe hai
Lake side tip and top lovers point and so many places nice environment adaptable place to visit best experience
Myjourneymydreams
Wrote on 12th Sep, 2022
It's a must do trek. With a little bit effort, you can get the most awesome experience in lifetime
Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The valley is so beautiful and charming. This trek starts from Pulna. 10 kms trek from Pulna to Ghangaria. Then another 4kms from Ghang..
Sharad_Sud-Gurugram
Wrote on 3rd Sep, 2022
Undefined Beauty in the middle of nowhere - UNESCO site !
Valley of flowers is approximately 12000+ feet above sea level, and home to more than 600 species of flowers!
As described by UNESCO:
Internationally important on account of its diverse alpine flora...
