Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand Timings, Opening Dates
Area: 87.5 Sq. Km
Altitude: 3658 mt above the Sea level.
Opening Dates: 1st Jun - 4th Oct.
Best Time to Visit: Jul to Sep.
Opening Timings: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Distance from Govindghat to Valley of Flowers: 11 Km (Approx)
Govindghat Altitude: 5500 feet above the sea level
Ghangaria Altitude: 10200 feet above the sea level
The ticket has to be purchased from Ghangharia Ticket Counter by 6:30 am.
Altitude: 3658 mt above the Sea level.
History
Year | Details |
1931 | Discovered by 3 British Mountaineers who lost their path. |
1939 | Joan Margaret Legge, A Botanist did research on the flowers. |
Best Time to Visit: Jul to Sep.
Opening Timings: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Distance from Govindghat to Valley of Flowers: 11 Km (Approx)
Valley of Flowers Route Planning
From | Transportation Modes | Distance | Time | |
Joshimath | Govindghat | By Bus | 20 Km | |
Govindghat | Pulna | By Sumo | 3.5 Km | |
Pulna | Ghangharia | By Walk or By Mule | 12 Km | |
Govindghat | Ghangharia | By Helicopter | ||
Ghangharia (Accommodation available) | Valley Of flowers | By Walk | 6 Km for Uphill and 6 km for DownHill | 3 hours for Uphill 2 hours 30 mins for downhill |
Ghangaria Altitude: 10200 feet above the sea level
The ticket has to be purchased from Ghangharia Ticket Counter by 6:30 am.