According to the epics this valley is the place where "Hanumaan" of the Ramayana collected "Sanjeevani Booti"(panacea) to revive Lakshman,the brother of Rama.
The valley of flowers was discovered by Mr.Frank S. Smith , who was an English mountaineer,X'plorer and Botanist, While he was on his expedition to Mount Kamet.The valley of flowers is the "haven on earth" .It is stretched about an area of 87.5 Sq.Kms. with the bustling with beautiful, lively wild flowers in vibrant colours.some of the flowers found in this valley can not be seen any where in the world and it has the largest collection of wild flower of different species in all over the world .
Blessed with the natural beauty this valley looks heavenly by the flowing "Pushpawati" river through it.
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: 87.5 Sq. Kms.
Species Found:
Of Flowers:- Blue Himalayan poppy, Daisy, Dianthus, Calendula, White and Yellow anemones
Of Animals:- Snow leopards ,Tahr,Bharal ,Serow, Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and a great variety of butterflies.
Best Time To Visit: April to Sep. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 319 kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Rishikesh ,Distance 302 kms.
By Road :
From Badrinath at a distance of 25 kms.
For More Information about the Valley of Flowers(National Park)Please contact to:
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Nanda Devi National Park
Joshimath, District-Chamoli(Uttaranchal)