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Valley of Flowers National Park
UNESCO Site with 500+ species of alpine flowers including the rare Brahma Kamal and Blue Poppy.
Valley of Flowers
About Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, red fox and blue sheep. Birds found in the park include Himalayan monal pheasant and other high-altitude birds.
Source ↗🧭Trek & yatra knowledge
Difficulty
moderateAltitude
1,829 → 4,329 m
AMS risk
moderateTrek
14.0 km· 3d
Altitude note: Most visitors fine; altitude-sensitive people should acclimatize 1-2 days.
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Fitness required
Should be able to walk 10-14 km with 500-1000 m elevation gain. Start fitness prep (30-min jog or stair-climb) 4-6 weeks before.
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What to pack
(12 items)- ✓Waterproof trek shoes— Monsoon = slippery trail
- ✓Rain jacket + poncho
- ✓Warm fleece + thermal base layer
- ✓Trekking pole(s)
- ✓20-30L daypack with rain cover
- ✓Dry bag for electronics
- ✓2L water bottle + purification tablets
- ✓Head torch with spare batteries
- ✓First-aid kit incl. Diamox (consult doctor)
- ✓SPF 50+ sunscreen + SPF lip balm
- ✓Cap + gloves
- ✓Photo ID (Aadhaar/passport)
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Full permit hub →Permits & registrations
Valley of Flowers entry permit
Buy at Ghangaria forest office; ₹150 (Indian) / ₹600 (foreign), 3-day validity
Hemkund Sahib — no separate permit
Gurudwara is free; altitude requires fitness
Weather & climate
NowUpdated just now
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13°C
Light drizzle
Feels 13°C
💧 88%
🌬 4 km/h
🌧 0.1 mm
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 30.728°, 79.603°
Next 14 days
Open-MeteoToday
28 Jul
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14° 8°
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Tomorrow
29 Jul
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16° 6°
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UV 7
Thu
30 Jul
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16° 6°
☔ 100%
UV 7
Fri
31 Jul
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14° 8°
☔ 100%
Sat
01 Aug
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14° 9°
☔ 100%
UV 8
Sun
02 Aug
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14° 9°
☔ 98%
UV 7
Mon
03 Aug
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14° 9°
☔ 100%
Tue
04 Aug
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15° 10°
☔ 100%
UV 7
Wed
05 Aug
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15° 8°
☔ 100%
Thu
06 Aug
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15° 8°
☔ 100%
UV 7
Fri
07 Aug
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16° 7°
☔ 100%
UV 8
Sat
08 Aug
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17° 6°
☔ 100%
UV 9
Sun
09 Aug
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16° 7°
☔ 96%
UV 8
Mon
10 Aug
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15° 6°
☔ 96%
UV 6
What was the weather like this week?
Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).
2025
13°C
High 16°C / Low 11°C
💧 82.6mm over 7 days
2024
15°C
High 18°C / Low 13°C
💧 52.3mm over 7 days
2023
11°C
High 15°C / Low 7°C
💧 22.9mm over 7 days
Must-visit attractions
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Hemkund Sahib
Sacred Sikh gurudwara at 4,632m beside a star-shaped glacial lake. Pilgrims and trekkers combine this with the valley.
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Ghangaria village
Base camp village with lodges, shops and permit office. Last place to stock up before the trek.
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Pushpawati River
Glacier-fed river that flows through the valley — crossings on wooden bridges make for classic photos.
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Joshimath
Gateway town en route, known for its ancient temples and the winter seat of Lord Badrinath.
🍽️Food & dining in Valley of Flowers
Kumauni cuisine is the food of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. Kumaoni food is simple and nutritious, suited to the harsh environment of the Himalayas. Pulses like gouhat are fashioned into different preparations like, Kumaoni raitaa, Bal Mithai, ras bhaat, chain, faanda and thatwaani. All are unique preparations from the same pulse. Jholi or curry seasoned with curd. Chudkani and Joula made from bhatt pulses. Cereals like madua with rice and wheat are popular.
Must-try dishes
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Aloo Ke Gutke
MainSpiced pan-fried potato cubes with jakhya seeds, a Kumaoni staple.
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Bhatt ki Churkani
CurrySlow-cooked black soybean curry with mustard oil tempering.
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Kafuli
CurryGreen leafy curry of spinach and fenugreek thickened with rice flour.
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Singori / Singodi
DessertSweet khoya wrapped in a maalu leaf, mild cardamom flavor.
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Jhangora Ki Kheer
DessertPudding made from local barnyard millet and milk.
Food streets & hotspots
- 📍Govindghat market· Trek base
Limited roadside dhabas — good for parathas and chai before the trek.
- 📍Ghangaria dining halls· Base camp
Communal veg meals, daal-chawal, and piping-hot Maggi after the climb.
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🧭What's nearby
Other destinations within 500 km of Valley of Flowers.
