Total Coverage Area: 87.5 Sq. Kms.
Location:
On the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in Chamoli District of Uttar
Pradesh.
Visiting Season: From mid July to mid of August
Description
The world famous Valley of Flowers is situated in the upper expansions of
Bhyundar Ganga in the far interior of Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is spread
over an area of 87.5 Sq. Kms. and is 3,250 mts. to 6,750 mts. above sea level.
Rich references have been made about this colouful and eye catching valley
in the records of Indian History and epic literature such as the Ramayana
and Mahabharat. Legend associate with this valley with the area from where
Hanumanji of Ramyana collected 'Sanjeevani" herb to revive Lakshman.
Trek Towards The Valley
The trek towards the Valley of Flowers National Park starts from the roadhead
at Govindghat, it is a long 14 kms trek to Ghangria. Since only day visits are
allowed to the Valley, Ghangria serves as the base and it is usually filled
with people. The trek takes a good six to seven hours and many find the going
tough. The scenery is however delightful with alpine forests all around and
the Bhyundar Ganga roaring past you, especially if you visit in the rainy season
when the river has maximum water.
After crossing the tollgate near Ghangria, one finally starts on the delightful
walk towards the valley. Since a relatively lesser number of people visit
the Valley, and horses are not allowed in any more, the trek is more peaceful
and enjoyable. The approach to the main valley leads through lovely dense
forests of oak, spruce and silver birch.
The Valley of Flowers itself, is a classic U-shaped valley - a work of the Tipra-Kharak
glacier. Over millions of years, glaciers have advanced and receded many times.
Today's Himalayan glaciers are only a pale shadow of their former selves as
they have been receding ever since the last Himalayan Ice Age. However, the
rich morainic soil left by the glaciers proved to be ideal and numerous varieties
of alpine flowers took bloom.
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