Valley of Flowers Latest Travel News

A rare snow leopard has been captured on camera in Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The sighting was recorded during a six-day intensive wildlife monitoring campaign conducted in the region.

Forest officials used a combination of foot patrols, drones, and camera traps to closely monitor the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The operation aimed to track wildlife activity and prevent illegal activities, especially during the harsh winter months when conditions in the high-altitude park become extremely challenging.

Authorities said the successful capture of the elusive snow leopard on camera highlights the rich biodiversity of the Valley of Flowers and the effectiveness of ongoing conservation efforts in the region.

The Valley of Flowers National Park, located in the Garhwal Himalayas, recorded 15,924 tourist visits during the 2025 season, which began on June 1 and concluded on Friday. Home to 521 species of flowers, the UNESCO World Heritage Site generated a revenue of ?33 lakh during the season.

The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, closed its gates to tourists on Friday as winter set in.

Although visitor numbers dipped this season due to natural calamities and adverse weather, early snowfall lifted spirits and drew nature lovers eager to witness and photograph the valley’s rare snow-covered alpine meadows, turning it into a pristine winter landscape.

The Valley of Flowers has attracted 243 foreign tourists this year, nearly double last year's count, drawn by its scenic beauty. Overall tourist numbers have also risen significantly compared to the previous year.

In the past two months, 9,443 tourists visited the Valley of Flowers, up from 8,751 last year. Foreign tourist numbers surged to 243, compared to 112 last year. Forest Range Officer reported that this increase boosted departmental revenue from Rs 17,61,050 last year to Rs 20,25,850 this year.

So far a total of 3428 tourists have visited the Valley of flowers.

A group of 11 women from the Czech Republic visited Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers, captivated by its stunning beauty and serene ambiance.

Now tourists can register online to visit the world-famous Valley of Flowers. For the upcoming tourist season, the forest department has launch website for issuing permit online. Tourists can now apply Valley of Flowers permit through the website https://valleyofflower.uk.gov.in, and they can also download the permit.

This year the park administration has earned more than 39 lakhs rupees. 19436 tourists came to the valley, including 330 foreign tourists. Next year, we may see rise in the number of tourists for Valley of Flowers.

The Centre has granted in-principle approval for the construction of a 7.2 kms road linking Pulna to Bhyundar village in Chamoli district. Officials said the road, once completed, will shave off around 7 kms from the trekking route to the valley of flowers.

From Bhyndar Valley, one has to trek only 5 kms to reach Ghangaria (the base of of both Valley of Flowers Trek and Hemkund Sahib Trek) once the road is constructed.

In 2022, the Valley of Flowers in the Garhwal Himalayas, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomed over 20,000 visitors in a span of five months. This surge shattered previous records, highlighting the allure of the alpine valley teeming with diverse flora and fauna.

However, experts view this milestone not as a cause for celebration but as a concern due to the delicate nature of the valley. They emphasize the urgent need for a policy that imposes a cap on the number of visitors to this ecologically sensitive area.