Valley of Flowers National Park is well connected to most major cities in Uttarakhand. To get there, the guide below provides detailed information on how to reach Valley of Flowers National Park by road, train, or flight.
The valley of flowers is located in the district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand. It is located at an altitude of 3,658 meters above sea level in the highlands of Bhyundar Ganga, near Joshimath. The lower part of Bhyundar Ganga, near Govindghat, is known as Bhyundar Valley.
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Valley of flowers location
The valley of flowers is located in the district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand. It is located at an altitude of 3,658 meters above sea level in the highlands of Bhyundar Ganga, near Joshimath. The lower part of Bhyundar Ganga, near Govindghat, is known as Bhyundar Valley.
How to reach the valley of flowers by the road
There is no direct road connection with the valley of flowers. Buses run on well-connected and passable roads to Govindghat, with the nearest bus stop about 12 km from the current site.
Motorable roads well connect Govindghat to the main destinations of the state of Uttarakhand. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Srinagar are available from the Kashmiri ISBT gate. Buses and Taxis to Govindghat are easily accessible from major Uttarakhand destinations, such as Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag.
How to reach the valley of flowers by train
The nearest station to Valley of Flowers is Rishikesh, but the roads are only connected to Govind Ghat, where you have to start the 16 km trek to reach Valley of Flowers.
Rishikesh Station is located 273 km before Govindghat on NH58. Rail networks well connect Rishikesh to the main destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are common. Motorable roads well connect Govindghat to Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available in Rishikesh,
How to reach the valley of flowers in flight
There is no direct flight to the Valley of Flowers. Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest commercial airport. You can hire a taxi from the airport that will take you directly to Valley of Flowers. Nearest Airport: Dehradun – 270 kms from the Valley of Flowers
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