Location: Chamoli district, Uttaranchal.
Coverage Area : 87.5
sq. Kms.
Main Attractions : Wild
Flowers
Best Time To Visit : Mid
April To Mid August.
Accommodation : Uttaranchal
Govt. Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Ghangaria, Forest Rest Houses, Govindghat
and Ghangaria. Gurudwara at Ghangaria.
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail : The
nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
--
By Air : The
nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (315 km. approx).
--
By Road : Off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, 16 km from Govindghat (24 km from Badrinath).
-- Nearby Excursions :
Govindghat, Badrinath.
-- Nearby Cities :
The famous Valley of Flowers with the largest concentration of various species
of wild flowers is off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, 16 km from Govindghat. A
virtual treat to the eyes, this beautiful valley in the Himalayas was
established in the year 1982.This park, the smallest national park in the
Himalayas was created to protect the catchment area of the Pushpavati River.
This stream emerges from a glacier then tumbles downward to meet the Ganges. The
park spans an area of 87.5 sq. km and is perched on the upper reaches of the
Bhyundia Ganga of Chamoli district of Garhwal. The Pushpawati River flows by the
valley while the awesome Rataban peak forms a spectacular backdrop.
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