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VALLEY OF FLOWERS
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills From whence cometh my help" Inscribed on the tombstone of Joan Margaret Legge Who lived and died in the Valley of Flowers |
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VALLEY OF FLOWERS
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills From whence cometh my help" Inscribed on the tombstone of Joan Margaret Legge Who lived and died in the Valley of Flowers |
TREK DETAILS: VALLEY OF FLOWERS (3659 - 3962 mtrs) 6 / 7 Day Treks August to mid September See list of other treks |
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Smythe discovered 'The Valley of Flowers' in 1931 on his way back after
a successful expedition to Mt. Kamet. Ferns, dwarf iris, dwarf larkspur,
dwarf rhododendrons, primula, blue poppies, fritillaria, asters, potentillas,
inula grandifloras and hundreds of other species grow wild in the valley.
The Valley of Flowers is a riot of color in August/September. Well over a thousand varieties of flowers, shrubs, orchids and plants in myriad hues, differing textures and colors paint the valley in a gorgeous display. The valley is a natural plantation surrounded by the dazzling snow clad Himalayas, a feast for the botanist and amateur alike. The scope for trekking in Garhwal and Kumaon is immense. From short walks to arduous ascents to mountaineering expeditions, the diversity is staggering. |
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