Starting in June: A Valley in Uttarakhand Blooms With 600 Wildflowers

What if you could walk through a valley that blooms just once a year? Hidden in Chamoli, the Valley of Flowers— a UNESCO World Heritage Site — bursts into life every monsoon.

But this isn’t just about flowers— this once-in-a-lifetime trek offers soul-stirring views, sacred lakes, hidden villages, and rare wildlife.

Trek 40 km through meadows, mist, and mountain trails. Even first-time trekkers will be enchanted—especially when the valley bursts into full bloom during the monsoon.

Spot Himalayan Monals, musk deer, blue sheep, and rare vultures in Nanda Devi National Park—a stunning biodiversity hotspot of deep gorges and wild beauty.

Find the World’s Rarest Birds Manas is home to over 380 bird species — including the elusive Bengal Florican, a critically endangered marvel you just might spot here.

Stop at Ghangaria—the last village before the valley. Rest, refuel, or just soak in the view where two rivers meet and time stands still.

Pause at the memorial of Lady Joan Margaret Legge, a British botanist who died here in 1939 while studying alpine flowers—an enduring tribute to the valley’s beauty and mystery.

Just beyond the valley lies Mana—the last Indian village near the Tibet border. Here, the Saraswati River flows under Bheem Pul, a natural rock bridge tied to Mahabharata legends.

Climb higher to reach Hemkund Sahib, a sacred lake perched over 14,000 ft above sea level.

Best time to visit: The valley opens June 1, but mid-July to mid-August is when over 600 wildflowers bloom at their peak.

How to reach: Fly to Dehradun, then take a bus or taxi to Govindghat. From there, trek 40 km through Ghangaria to reach the valley.

Where to stay: You can’t stay overnight inside the valley, but Ghangaria and Govindghat offer plenty of lodges, base camps, and homestays for every budget. Pic: Booking.com

Remember — take only memories, leave only footprints. Let’s keep the Valley of Flowers as wild and wondrous as nature intended.