Uttarakhand’s Valley Of Flowers Open For Visitors
Uttarakhand’s Valley Of Flowers Open For Visitors
Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand), June 2, 2026: One of India’s most breathtaking natural wonders and a UNESCO Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, has reopened its gates to visitors, marking the beginning of this year’s tourist season.
Nestled in the Himalayas near Badrinath, the UNESCO World Heritage Site will remain open to tourists until the first half of October, offering visitors a chance to witness its spectacular landscape filled with colourful alpine flowers and lush meadows.
Spread across 87 square kilometres, the Valley of Flowers was declared a national park in 1982 and is globally celebrated for its rich biodiversity and stunning floral displays. The park plays a vital role in conserving the region’s unique ecosystem, high-altitude grasslands, and rare plant species.
Reaching the valley is an adventure in itself. Travellers journey from Govind Ghat on the Badrinath National Highway to Pulna by road before undertaking an approximately 11-kilometre trek to Ghangharia, the gateway to the valley. Entry permits are issued at Ghangharia for visitors wishing to explore the park.
Officials formally opened the valley to tourists on Monday morning. According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Abhimanyu, more than 108 tourists visited the park on its opening day, reflecting the enthusiasm among nature enthusiasts and trekkers.
The Valley of Flowers National Park is administered by the Nanda Devi National Park Division, which also manages the nearby Nanda Devi National Park. Together, these protected areas form the core of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, recognised globally for their ecological significance and natural beauty.
With the snow receding and the flowering season set to begin, thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to the valley in the coming months to experience one of the most enchanting landscapes in the Himalayas.
