Valley of Flowers National Park

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The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district reopened to tourists for this year.

About Valley of Flowers National Park

• 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 valley is believed to have been discovered in 1931, when three British mountaineers – led by Frank S Smythe – lost their way and chanced upon this spectacular valley. 
• The Valley of Flowers is located within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, spread over an area of 87 sqkm. 
• 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 mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.

Flora and Fauna of Valley of Flowers National Park

• Flora: Flower species such as orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies and anemones can be found here. The valley also abounds in medicinal plants and herbs. 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, and black bear, the red fox, the lime butterfly, and the snow leopard.

Valley of Flowers National Park FAQs

Q1: Which is the best time to visit the Valley of Flowers?

Ans: July to September.

Q2: What is the purpose of UNESCO?

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Ans: UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

Q3: What are the three types of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Ans: There are three types of sites: cultural, natural, and mixed.

Source: NIE