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The
valley is spread over an area of 87.5 Sq. Kms. And is 3,250 mt to
6,750 mt. Above the mean sea level. The world famous Valley of Flowers
is situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in the far
interiors of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Almost 300 species of wild flowers bloom here. Some of the species
are: Anemone, Geranium, Marsh Marigold, Prinula, Potentilla, Geum,
Asters, Lilium, Ranunculus, Corydalis, Inula, Braham Kamal, Campanula,
Pedicularis, Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens, Bistorta, Ligularia, Anaphalis,
Saxifragus, Sibbaldia, Thermopsis, Trollius, Codonopsis, Dactylorhiza,
Cypripedium, Strawberry, Epilobium, Rhododendron. Most of the flowers
have medicinal value too.
The valley remains in bloom for three months while its' floral composition
keeps changing every few days. By September, the hue starts changing
and the entire vegetation remains dormant for the next five months
when the valley is snow bound. Apart from the flowers, some species
of butterfly, musk deer, blue sheep (bharal), himalayan bear, himalayan
mouse hare and snow leopards are also found in this area. It was
declared a National Park in 1982.
The
valley is spread over an area of 87.5 Sq. Kms. And is 3,250 mt to
6,750 mt. Above the mean sea level. The world famous Valley of Flowers
is situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in the far
interiors of the Garhwal Himalayas. 
