Valley of flowers national park

Encompassed with the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (223,674 ha) which is further surrounded by a buffer zone (5,148.57 km²) included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2004.The valley is generously gifted by mother nature with hundreds of different flowers, taking on various shades of colours at different times of the year. Though the valley was declared a national park in 1982 it now holds the status of a World Heritage Site. Though thought to be discovered by the British just a decade prior to independence ,the locals always knew of the existence of the valley, and believed that it was inhabited by fairies.

The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily. It is a much sought after haunt for flower-lovers, botanists and trekkers.

The Valley of Flowers is internationally important on account of its diverse alpine flora, The rich diversity of species reflects the valley's location within a transition zone between the Zaskar and Great Himalayas ranges to the north and south, respectively, and between the Eastern Himalaya and Western Himalaya flora. A number of plant species are internationally threatened, several have not been recorded from elsewhere in Uttarakhand.

The park is inhabited by Tahr, Snow leopard, Musk deer, Red fox, Common langur, Bharal, Serow, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan brown bear, Pika (Mouse hare) and a big variety of butterflies. Among the avifauna are, Himalayan Golden Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Snow Partridge, Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Monal, Snow Pigeon, Sparrow Hawk etc.

Day 01 -Delhi - Rishikesh

Early morning meet with our company driver/ representative than drive to Rishiksh .On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit Triveni Ghat by the Ganges River to witness evening "aarti". Overnight stay at hotels.

Day 02 - Rishikesh

After breakfast proceed to visit the nearby temples and the suspension bridge, Lakshman Jhula, which was built in 1929 to replace the rope bridge. This is where Lord Rama's brother Lakshman is said to have crossed the river on a jute rope, and the old Lakshman Temple is on the west bank. Evening at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the resort, overnight wstay at hotel.

Day 03 -Rishikesh- Rajaji National Park

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Rajajai national park. On arrival visit the settlement of "Gujjars" a local tribe. Just see the lifestyle of local people who live inside the jungle and are one of the most friendly of all Indian tribes. Spend the morning with them and then come back to hotel for lunch. In the evening proceed for the elephant safari in the Rajaji national park. If one is lucky then you can see a big cat like a tiger or leopard or wild asian elephants, along with the antelopes, spotted deers, sambhars, wild baors, jungle fowls, porcupine, wolf, jackals, and a score of migratory birds. Come back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 04 - Rajaji National Park - Haridwar- Delhi

This day after breakfast once have a short visit of Raja Ji National Park for enjoying the scenic beauty of this beautiful park later proceed to Haridwar situated right on the banks of holy river Ganges.. On arrival check-in your hotel. Evening visit to see the beautiful Aaarti at Harkipauri, overnight stay will be at hotel.