Valley of Flowers
Uttarakhand, India
Point-to-point trail in Uttarakhand, India. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11 mi (17.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,935 ft (1,809 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 35 min
- High point
- 12,087 ft (3,684 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Shelter 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Shelter 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Shelter 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Shelter 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Ghangharia Camping Ground 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Reception 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Shelter 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Shelter 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Shelter 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Shelter 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Valley of Flowers
How long is Valley of Flowers?
Valley of Flowers is 11 mi (17.7 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 35 min. It climbs 5,935 ft (1,809 m) in total, up to a high point of 12,087 ft (3,684 m).
How hard is Valley of Flowers?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Valley of Flowers?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Valley of Flowers?
Drinking water on the way at 5.8 mi (9.4 km). Toilets: 0.3 mi (0.4 km), 1 mi (1.7 km), 1.6 mi (2.5 km).
Is Valley of Flowers shaded?
Partly shaded (54% under trees).
What can you do on Valley of Flowers?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Valley of Flowers?
Food, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Valley of Flowers?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap