--- # System prepended metadata title: Untitled --- # Valley of Flowers National Park The Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chamoli district where, during monsoon months July to September, over 600 species of alpine wildflowers bloom simultaneously in a breathtaking carpet of colour. Set in the upper Bhyundar valley at 3,352-3,658 metres, this 87.5 sq km paradise was discovered by British mountaineer Frank Smythe in 1931. The Brahmakamal (state flower), blue poppies, primulas, orchids, and marigolds are among the hundreds of species. Rare wildlife including snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deer, and red foxes inhabit the surrounding slopes. • The Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chamoli district. • The valley stretches over 87.5 square kilometres at altitudes of 3,352 to 3,658 metres. • It bursts into spectacular bloom during monsoon months (July-September) with hundreds of alpineflower species. • Over 600 species of wildflowers are found here, including the sacred Brahmakamal state flower. • Blue poppies, primulas, marigolds, orchids, and anemones are among the many floral highlights. • Rare animals including snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deer, and red foxes inhabit thevalley. • The valley was discovered by British mountaineer Frank Smythe in 1931 and popularised through hiswritings. • Access is from Govindghat via a 14-km trek to the base camp at Ghangaria. • The park is open only from June to October; it is covered in deep snow the rest of the year. • It is often combined with a visit to the nearby Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, just 6 km from Ghangaria. onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham onlinechardham