The Immense Flora :
Below
the forest is the meadow. River Pushpavati flows through the valley and there
are many waterfalls enhancing the beauty of the valley. The splendour and the
scintillating beauty of the valley attracts tourists from all over the world.
The bloom starts immediately after the melting of snow but the peak blooming
period is from mid July to mid of August. Almost 300 species of wild flowers
bloom here in natural way. Wherein some of the species are Anemone, Geranium,
Marsh Marigold, Prinula, Potentilla, Geum, Asters, Lilium, Ranunculus, Corydalis,
Inula, Braham Kamal, Campanula, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens,
Bistorta, Ligularia, Anaphalis, Saxifrages, Sibbaldia, Thermopsis, Trollius,
Codonopsis, Dactylorhiza, Cypripedium, Strawberry, Epilobium, Rhododendrons
and numerous others. Most of the flowers have medicinal values too. The abundance
of Asmanda fern in this valley is a rare sight than in other Himalayan valleys.
The valley remains is bloom for three months while the looral composition
keeps on changing every few days. By September the hue starts changing and
autumn bids farewell to flowers and the entire vegetation remains dormant
for about next five months when the valley is snow bound. Apart from the flowers
some species of Butterfly, Musk Deer, Blue sheep (Bharal), Himalayan Bear,
Himalayan Mouse Hare and some Himalayan birds & Snow Leopard are also
found in this area. Due to these specialties it has always caught the attention
of the nature lovers as well as the environmentalists. To conserve the nature's
benevolent gift and to maintain the natural balance of the valley-the valley
was declared a National Park in 1982.
Visiting
Season:
The rainy season - in August and September - is the best time to visit the
valley, if you want to witness the around 300 varieties of alpine flowers
bloom and turn the valley into a flower paradise.
Access:
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 319-kms.
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 302-kms.
Road: The valley is approachable from Govindghat. There are two ways to reach
Govindghat.
* Rishikesh-Srinagar-Karnprayag-Joshimath-Govindghat-(Distance approx. 270
Kms. On Haridwar-Badrinath highway)
* Haldwani-Ranikhet-Karnprayag-Joshimath-Govindghat (Distance approx. 332
Kms.) After crossing the Alaknanda river at Govindghat, an ascending bridle
path along Bhyundar Ganga leads to Ghangharia which is 13 kms. Away from Govindghat,
from where the Valley is only 3 kms.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Climate: July and August
Maximum Temp.: 17( Celsius
Minimum Temp.: 7( Celsius
Head Quarters: Joshimath
Nearest petrol pump: Jharkula, Joshimath (22 kms. Before Govindghat)
Nearest Hospital/Market/Bank: Joshimath
Nearest Post & Telegraph Office/Phone: Govindghat
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Valley of Flowers