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Location
What It Is
Wildlife
Apart from flora, the valley is home to rare Himalayan wildlife:
How to Reach
The Valley of Flowers is accessible only by trekking:
The valley is usually visited along with Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage site, which is another 6 km trek from Ghangaria.
Best Time to Visit
Significance
Duration
In Short:
The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is a UNESCO-protected Himalayan paradise, known for its breathtaking meadows, rare alpine flora, and scenic treks. Open only in July–September, it offers one of India’s most beautiful trekking experiences, often combined with a visit to Hemkund Sahib.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand refers to a pilgrimage to four sacred shrines nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas:
Yamunotri – dedicated to Goddess Yamuna (source of Yamuna river)
Gangotri – dedicated to Goddess Ganga (source of Ganga river)
Kedarnath – dedicated to Lord Shiva (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas)
Badrinath – dedicated to Lord Vishnu (one of the 108 Divya Desams)
Undertaking this journey is believed to wash away sins and help attain moksha (liberation).
Traditional Route / Order:-
Pilgrims follow a west-to-east route, which is considered auspicious:
This symbolizes purification — starting with the sacred rivers and culminating with Lord Vishnu’s darshan.
📅 Best Time for Yatra:-
The Four Dhams in Detail:-
Yamunotri (3,293 m)
Gangotri (3,100 m)
Kedarnath (3,583 m)
Badrinath (3,133 m)
🌍 Significance
✅ In Short:
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, undertaken between May and October. It involves road journeys, treks, and immense spiritual devotion — symbolizing a journey from river origins to the abodes of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, ending with blessings of liberation.