Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Trek 2019: A heady mix of fragrances, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

A gorgeous and ravishing place nestled in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Valley of flowers is an Indian National Park known for its wide variety of flora and fauna. The Valley of Flowers is perched at a height of between 3352m to 3658m above sea level. Valley of flowers is a popular trekking destination that attracts a huge crowd of trekkers and travellers every year!  The National park stretches an area of 87.50 sq. km with a width of 2 km and 8 km long. The trek to the flower valley offers serene beauty of nature with snow-clad Himalayan mountains.

The alluring trek to the valley starts from Joshimath, a religious town near Haridwar. Valley of flowers is a paradise for botanists, nature lovers, and mountaineers. One can see the endemic rare species of flowers, lush meadows, and a huge variety of flora. The valley calls and homes not only some of the most precious and rare flowers, but Valley of Flowers National Park also has some rare endangered animal and bird species. Asiatic black bear, musk deer,  snow leopard are some to name a few. They are commonly seen animals and Himalayan monal, pheasant, are some high-altitude birds that can easily be seen in the valley. In the Valley of Flowers National Park, take in the magnificent sight of the riot of colours spread out before you - the blues, yellows, pinks, and reds glittering in the sunshine! As you step into the valley, the heady mix of fragrances emanating from the flowers will hit you in waves and make you feel intoxicated with its perfection!

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