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This gorgeous valley in the Himalayas, with the greatest
concentration of exotic wild flower species, was established in 1982. The park
spans an area of 87.5 sq. kms and is perched on the upper reaches of the
Bhyundia Ganga of Chamoli district of Garhwal. The Valley of Flowers was
discovered by accident, by an English mountaineer, Frank Smythe, while on an
expedition to Mt. Kamet. The Pushpawati river flows by the valley while the
awesome Rataban peak forms a spectacular backdrop.The park boasts more than 300
species of wild flowers like the Himalayan blue poppy, snake city, white and
yellow anemones, daisy, calendula and dianthus. A wide variety of butterflies,
snow leopard, brown and Himalayan black bears, tahr, musk deer, bharal and serow
are the other attractions of the national park .
How to get there
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 315 kms approx.
Road: Off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, 16 kms from Govindghat (24 kms
from Badrinath).
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