The valley is believed to have been discovered in 1931. It was when three British climbers led by Frank S. Smythe got lost and chanced upon this spectacular valley.
The best time to visit the Valley of Flowers is between July and August. The valley is open from June to October.
The Valley of Flowers National Park is nestled atop the tall Himalayan hills in the Chamoli region of Garhwal.
– The Valley of Flowers is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. It is a World Heritage Site.
It is thought that Lord Hanuman took Sanjivani from the Valley of Flowers to Lord Lakshman to heal him of his illness