Valley of Flowers National Park Latest News
Recently, Uttarakhand officials reviewed proposed eco-sensitive zones around Rajaji and Valley of Flowers national parks.
About Valley of Flowers National Park
- Location: It is located in the state of Uttarakhand.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms one of the two core zones (the other being the Nanda Devi National Park) of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
- The gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park.
- Together they encompass a unique transition zone between the Zanskar and Great Himalayan ranges.
- It is famous for its alpine meadows and rich biodiversity.
- Flora
- It mainly consists of Exotic flowers (over 600 species) like orchids, poppies, primulas, marigolds, daisies, and anemones are an eye-catching spectacle.
- Sub-alpine forests birch and rhododendron cover parts of the park’s area.
- Fauna: It is home to such rare and amazing wildlife species like the gray langur, the flying squirrel, the Himalayan weasel, black bear, the red fox, the lime butterfly, and the snow leopard.
Source: NIE
Last updated on Nov, 2026
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