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Humidity
92%
Wind
4.43 m/s
Must-visit places and experiences
Top activities and experiences
The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is July to September, when the valley is in full bloom and at its most vibrant. The park remains closed from October to May due to heavy snowfall.
A typical Valley of Flowers itinerary begins at Govindghat, the roadhead about 25 km from Joshimath. From here, the scenic Valley of Flowers trek covers 14 km; 10 km to Ghangaria (base village for most Valley of Flowers tour packages) and another 4 km into the valley. This route is central to every Valley of Flowers trekking guide and a key part of the overall Valley of Flowers trip experience.
No, camping is not allowed inside the Valley of Flowers National Park as it is a protected UNESCO site. All Valley of Flowers travel plans include overnight stays in Ghangaria, making it the base for exploring the park.
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Time zone
IST
Currency
INR
Official languages
Hindi, Garhwali, English
Best time to visit
JUL-SEP
Recommended trip duration
4 days