Valley of flowers, Uttarkhand

Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand

There is much romanticism attached to this valley. And with good reason. Nestled in Uttarakhand, high in the Western Himalayas, this fairyland lay unknown to the world for centuries, thanks to an inaccessible approach.

That until a British mountaineer named Frank S Smythe stumbled upon it. Today, it has metamorphosised into a much-loved haunt for botanists, mountaineers and amateur trekkers. The valley is home to celebrated flowers including the Brahmakamal (blooms on only one night a year), the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily. The colours in the valley change with every season, going from a carpet of pink to red and even blue. best time to visit is July to August.