Best trails in Valley of Flowers National Park
India: #68 of 102 national parks
In the valleys of the Himalayas lies this spectacular valley that is full of flowers, hence the name Valley of Flowers. Almost 498 species of flowers and more counting grow in this spectacular valley with more than 500 species of plants. Not only that it is also a playground for numerous birds and animals. This remote valley has remained untouched by anthropogenic activities and provides an experience that can only be felt if visiting this location.
Verdant green meadows that are made of colorful landscapes, especially during the blooming season with the backdrops of the great Himalayan peaks makes up the majority of the landscapes at this location. Not only that the various glaciers, streams, rivers, and alpine lakes are something that is found all over this region and they are just too good to be true. Along with that, this location is known for its historical religious locations as well.
This region is a delight for all adventure and thrill seekers and provides a sense of achievement and a feeling that is just out of this world and for these reasons alone and the various flowering species this area has been given the status of UNESCO's world heritage site as well.
Top trails
- Hard·31.0 miOne of the lesser-known treks in the Himalayan area is the Bhyundar Khal Trek. Sir Frank Smythe, an English climber, and botanist well known for his mountaineering in the Alps and Himalayas undertook this route during the reign of British India. Upon returning from his successful ascent of Kamet, he came upon this lovely valley. The Bhyundar Khal Trek begins nearby the well-known Valley of Flowers and continues steadily upward to the isolated valley of Tipra. One has to cross numerous...
- Strenuous·27.6 miThe route to the glacier is characterized by significant vertical gain over rugged, exposed terrain, often necessitating passage over a high-altitude crossing, such as Kankul Pass. The ascent and descent of these sections are marked by steep, unconsolidated scree slopes and fractured rock ridges. The extreme environment of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is cold and arid at these heights, with only hardy alpine flora (mosses, lichens) surviving on the rock. This hostile environment is the...
