Valley of Flowers National Park is such a tourist paradise and a photographer’s delight which comes alive with the monsoon rain (during spring season). This beautiful place is located in the lap of West Himalaya, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
This place mesmerizes everyone with its classic natural beauty surrounded by the awe-inspiring Himalayan peaks as well as the lush green forests all around. It is a World Heritage Site with the covering an enchanting magical area of 87 square meters. This amazing vally was declared as the National park in the year 1982.
Tourists can enjoy the colors and fragrance of around 498 varieties of flowers including Brahma Kamal, the state flower of Uttarakhand, Marigolds, orchids, daisies, poppies, rhododendrons, primulas, blue poppy, the cobra lily and many others. Excluding this there are many plants having medicinal values.
Witnessing the place a person can see the blooming flowers everywhere in the surroundings and reflecting many colours like purple, blue, yellow, green, red, pink, white etc.
The overall view of the Valley of Flowers is looks like multi-coloured and handmade natural carpet with a hilly snow covered backdrop, which completely magnetize the tourists.
According to the legends, at the time of Ramayana (a hindu epic) the hindu God Hanuman had collected the Sanjeevani buti from this place and cure Lakshmana.
This place was first discovered accidently by a British mountaineer and botanist named Frank S. Smythe in 1931. The mountaineer was captivated by eye-catching and spectacular background of the beautiful flowers and their nature smiles.
After some time, he wrote a book about this picture-perfect location, titled ‘The Valley of Flowers’. He introduced to the world to the secret of this beautiful valley.
The most amazing tale about this place is that, the local peoples was always known about this place but as it was externally beautiful, they thought that fairies must be living here, and did not dare set foot on it.
But today this place is grown to be one of the most popular travel destinations of Uttarakhand. Every year a number of travelers, botanists, adventure seekers, nature lovers and all the curious souls come here to experience the incredible charm of this place.
The beautiful Valley of Flowers is opened for the visitors from April to October. After the first rain shower the tourists can enjoy the full blooming of the flowers. Remaining part of the year this place remains close because at that time it is completely covered in snow.
You can also enjoy the presence of snow leopard, Asiatic Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Brown bear, Musk deer, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Common Langur, Himalayan musk deer etc. with a large variety of aerial species.
Cascading waterfalls, small streams, flamboyant paddocks, crystalline streams, majestic peaks and of course the flowery meadows waits for you this year. So plane for a chilled vacation trip in this summer.
Pack in your bags as soon as you can within the short time available to you and visit the amazing Valley of Flowers. Definitely you will fall in love with this place.
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The world’s tallest brick tower provides the thrilling sight and got the position of 39 in by UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is one of the most exciting places for domestic as well international visitors.
It is a great and earliest building of Mughal era and great example of brilliant Mughal architecture. Having a large complex, with a garden on four sides and the mausoleum in the middle it is constructed by Red sand stone. Humayun tomb is also believed to be the predecessor of worldly famous Taj Mahal.
where the prime minister of India hosts the Tiranga at every Republic Day and Independence Day. Red Fort is also famous for its architectural marvel which is a great combination of Persian, Turkish and Mughal cultures.
it has been built with many combined cultures which gives beautiful sight to the tourists. Today, it became an essential part of the any Delhi tour.
In 1931 this monument was constructed in commemorating the 90,000 soldiers who had died fighting for the British Raj in the world war-I. The light seen lit always is a tribute giving to the ‘Amar Jawan’ which means the immortal soldiers.
Nestled at the bank of river Yamuna Delhi is a city with several important historical monuments, religious sights, numerous markets and World Heritage Sites. Agra, nestled on the banks of Yamuna River is widely known for its world heritage site, namely Taj Mahal. Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan is home to several amazing forts and palaces. Each places of this route carries its own uniqueness.
There are a number of lively markets are situated in Delhi. For traditional products like bridal Sarees with embroidery visit Chandni Chowk, Delhi and for trendy things, you must visit to Connaught place of the same city. If you want to buy famous Rajasthani jewellery to footwear and Rajisthani ethnic clothes visit the colourful markts of Jaipur. Sadar Bazaar, Agra is also the most likely market for tourists and locals as there is everything for everyone including leather shops,petha (sweet),handicrafts, garments etc.
The celebration of this Mahotsav lasts for ten days and it held near the Taj Mahal. During the Taj Mahotsav festival you can enjoy India’s magical arts, culture crafts and crafts, elephant and camel rides, classical dance, Folk music etc.
This city tells us the tales of the golden era of Mughal kingdom. Fatehpur Sikri is the fusion of cultures and tradition and home to some eye-catching buildings, palaces and monuments.
historic fortresses, and lively things. It offers you to click some really exceptional photos of the beautiful Pink City.
Elephant and camel ride is one of the most enjoying experience which gives princely feeling to the visitors. You can visit the royal heritage trip especially the area of Amber Fort.