INTRODUCTION:
Himalayas is a land full of wonders and this includes some wonderful Trekking destinations, camping destinations and heavenly sightseeing destinations. The Himalayas are known for the natural escape it provides from the outside world.
Among its numerous wonderful Trekking destinations, the valley of flowers stands out. The valley of flowers is located in the Chamoli district in the northern state of Uttarakhand. It was created by the government of India in 1982 and in 2002 this stunning destination marked its place in UNESCO world heritage site. This enhanced its popularity amongst the trekkers and nature enthusiasts.
It is known for its enchanting meadows of Alpine flowers and the variety of flora. Many trekkers visit this place to relish the trekking and witnessing the untouched nature.
Best time to do Valley of flowers trek
The best time of the year to do the Valley of flowers trek is May, June and September due to the awesome weather that the place offers during this phase of time. But most travelers prefer July and August to visit this heavenly land due to the maximum number of flowers that grow during this period.
Sometimes the conditions of roads are bad therefore the travelers should confirm first that the roads and weather are favourable for them.
Trekking at valley of flowers
Trek at Valley of flowers gives an opportunity to witness a variety of flowers and feel enthralled by the beauty of the destination.
The trek initiates at Rishikesh from where the trekkers can take a drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat. From Rishikesh the trekkers can book vehicle accordingly
The cab expenses upto Rs 8,000 per vehicle for an SUV and Rs 11,500 for a Tempo Traveler. Then the trekkers take a short drive from Govindghat to Poolna followed by an ascending river-side ascent. The trail is well-laid out with several trekkers and travelers passing by the route.
The narrow Trekking path in between the flowers takes you to go deeper. You now start witnessing a variety of flowers. The flowers have a variety of colors and also various shapes, sizes, textures and smells. A few tens of steps takes you to a new variety of flowers. And the butterflies above them increase the beauty of the place. There are even a variety of fauna that change with the change in flora.
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Highlights of the trek
The valley of flowers is at least a couple of kilometers wide and more than 10 kilometers long. In front the trekkers can witness the carpet with waves of pinks, blues and yellow flowing along with the breadth and width.
Valley Of Flowers is an easy level trek but the climb to Hemkund challenges you to the another level. In 6 km the trekkers climb almost 4,000 ft. This not only leads to a new challenge but also takes you to a aesthetic zone that you did not expect.
I loved the initiation into the alpine zone while elevating up to Hemkund. The trekkers almost get a drone or helicopter view of stunning Ghangaria and the Valley of flowers while on the way up. The trekkers can witness where they came from and where they went the previous day. A bird’s-eye scene puts so much perspective even on landscape beauty.
Valley Of Flowers is not only a trek. Along with a trek to this surreal valley, it shows the trekkers a stunning journey of faith undertaken by humans. The travelers witness youngsters, middle-aged, elderly, children, and toddlers on this inexplicable climb to the lake at 14,000 ft. Many take the support of ponies or even porters but q some of them experience climbing on their might.
It was a heartwarming experience to get a sight of volunteers sweeping every section of the trail to keep it neat and working at Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara in chilling temperatures. It was a incredible feeling to wake up in Ghangaria at dawn to the parade calls of the Sikh Gurudwara. The trek gives you an opportunity to witness a world you would hardly see otherwise.
Conclusion
Trekking is like a once-in-a-lifetime voyage. And if the site is Valley of flowers then trek can be relaxing thrilling, and filled with the extensively bewitching locations. These trekking sites will catch the travelers off guard due to their surreal beauty. Treks in this destination tend to offer a secure and sound experience where the trekkers can enjoy to the fullest away from all the busy lifestyle and appreciate the rare beauty of nature.
